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The Oral History of Harley Quinn

One character from ‘Suicide Squad’ stands out from the rest—follow her evolution from The Joker’s main squeeze to one of DC’s most compelling stars.

Michael Vick Says He Wants to Play One Last Season in the NFL

Michael Vick wants to play one more season in the NFL.

Miguel Shares New Song “Cadillac” off ‘The Get Down’ Soundtrack

Miguel debuted his new song “Cadillac” off the upcoming soundtrack for ‘The Get Down.’

Black and Blue: What It’s Like Being a Police Officer of Color

We spoke to a black LAPD officer about navigating his job and identity, and what can be done to end police brutality.

Charleston Shooter Dylann Roof Was Assaulted By Fellow Inmate in Jail

Charleston shooter Dylann Roof was assaulted in jail by a fellow inmate.

Jared Leto Didn’t Actually Fall in Love With That Gucci Coat at First Sight

Jared Leto actually didn’t have a love at first sight moment after seeing that Gucci coat.

Nike and Kith Are Opening a Pop-Up Store

Nike x Kith opening on Aug. 5.

Today in Hip Hop History: Snoop Dogg Releases ‘Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told’ 18 Years Ago

On this day in Hip Hop history, Snoop Dogg released his third LP Da Game Is To Be Sold, Not To Be Told, his first release on No Limit Records. Although met with mixed review from critics, this #1 album may very well be Snoop’s most important project of his career. Following the release of his sophomore LP […]

Jay Z, Beyoncé, Kendrick Lamar, and More Reportedly Set to Attend Obama’s Birthday Bash

Obama’s birthday throwdown will reportedly be attended by Jay Z, Beyoncé, Kendrick, and more.

Ray J Asks Brandy To Be Bridesmaid & Wedding Singer At His Wedding

After appearing in The Perfect Match, Brandy gets a supporting role in Hollywood’s next romance—the wedding of brother Ray J and Princess Love. TMZ reports the R&B diva will be the singer at the couple’s pending nuptials. Brandy will cover “At Last” by Etta James for the first dance of the Love & Hip Hop: […]

Actress Kate Del Castillo Keeps Fighting For El Chapo Biopic

Kate Del Castillo refuses to give up on the El Chapo biopic, despite government officials taking action, reports Fox News Latino. The actress claims that the Mexican Attorney General’s office unjustly pursued an investigation surrounding her meeting with the Joaquin Guzman, or “El Chapo.” Officials question Del Castillo’s tequila business, citing a potential money-laundering scheme […]

Oklahoma Teacher Installs A “No Kevin Durant Zone” In His Classroom

The decision on the Durantula taking his talents to Oakland is now affectingeducational settings. You would think a business move such as signing with a super team would only have a major effect on the hardwood floor. Not so fast. Even teachers are using something as substantial as Kevin Durant going to Golden State as […]

Sasha Obama Has a Totally Normal Summer Job

Sasha Obama took a totally normal summer job at a restaurant.

Twitter Couldn’t Help But Roast These Totally Nude Pics of Orlando Bloom

‘New York Daily News’ published some nude snaps of Orlando Bloom at the beach and Twitter imploded.

Stadium Goods Is Going Overseas

Stadium Goods extends its reach to China with new partnership.

Premiere: Listen to Drake’s ‘VIEWS’ Get Chopped Not Slopped By OG Ron C

Drake’s ‘VIEWS’ becomes ‘CODEINE VIEWS’ thanks to OG Ron C.

#SayHerName: South Jamaica, Queens Street To Be Named After Slain Teen

Whenever someone says the phrase “Black Lives Matter,” one of the favorite responses by contrarians is “What about Black-On-Black crime?” Well, in a rare instance, an American city–New York–has acted on an instance of Black-on-Black crime and showed that at least one needlessly taken Black life matters. In South Jamaica, Queens, a street will be […]

Ava DuVernay Becomes First Woman of Color to Direct $100 Million Movie

Ava DuVernay is making history with her $100 million adaptation of ‘A Wrinkle in Time.’

Everything You Need to Know About Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” NYC Pop-Up

Here’s what you need to know about Drake’s “Summer Sixteen” pop-up in NYC.

5 Fashion Trends That Have Come and Gone Since the Last Frank Ocean Album

A lot happened between the release of Frank Ocean’s Channel Orange in 2012 and his new album Boys Don’t Cry, like all of these short-lived fashion trends.

1 Dead After Random Stabbing Spree in London

Terrorism is not believed to be a motive behind a stabbing spree at London’s Russell Square that left one woman dead.

Trump Supporter Arrested After Allegedly Abusing His Wife for Supporting Clinton

A Trump supporter was reportedly arrested for allegedly abusing his wife because she supports Hillary Clinton.

Adidas Blessed Us With the Friends and Family “Pitch Black” NMD

The Adidas NMD “Pitch Black” was limited to 500 pairs, and this is the friends-and-family packaging.

7 Ways You Can Die at the Rio Olympics

Rio is not a safe place.

Fetty Wap and Safaree Samuels Are Set to Star in ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ Season 3

Fetty Wap and Safaree Samuels will star in Season 3 of ‘Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood.’

Niecy Nash & Karrueche Tran Will Star In New Nail Salon Inspired Drama ‘Claws’

If you’re planning on tuning into new show Claws this season, you may be in for a treat. The TNT hour long drama will follow women working in a nail salon but who also have a secret life filled with crime. Karrueche Tran is set to play a spunky manicurist and Niecy Nash will play […]

Faith Evans Being Sued By Promoter Over Bad Boy Tour Stop

Faith Evans might not perform at the Bad Boy Family Reunion stop next month. The singer is being sued by a promoter in Atlanta for allegedly breaching contract. The promoter, Jeremy Hill, says the Bad Boy Family Reunion tour conflicts with performance dates that she previously agreed to. According to TMZ, Hill booked Evans to perform at Wolf Creek […]

Report Suggests Melania Trump May Have Been an Illegal Immigrant and the Internet Is Eating it Up

A new report suggests that Melania Trump may have been an illegal immigrant—and the Internet is eating it up.

Russell Westbrook Agrees to a 3-Year, $85 Million Extension With the Thunder

There will be no Russell Westbrook sweepstakes in the summer of 2017. Westbrook, who still has yet to be heard from in an official capacity since Kevin Durant announced his departure for Golden State a month ago today, has agreed to a 3-year, $85 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that […]

Orlando Mayor Wants Pulse Nightclub to be a Permanent Memorial

The mayor of Orlando wants to turn Pulse nightclub into a permanent memorial.

U.S. Goalkeeper Hope Solo Greeted With “Zika” Chants During Olympic Match in Rio

U.S. goalkeeper Hope Solo was booed during an Olympics match on Wednesday for a couple of tweets she sent out in July.

Premiere: Here’s the Tracklist for French Montana’s ‘MC4’ Album f/ Drake, A$AP Rocky, Miguel, and More

Check out the official tracklist for French Montana’s ‘MC4’ album, which drops on August 19.

Britney Spears Shares New Song “Private Show”

Britney Spears shares her newest single, “Private Show,” off her upcoming album, ‘Glory,’ due out later this month.

Obama: “It Is Absolutely Men’s Responsibility to Fight Sexism Too”

Obama pens a powerful essay on feminism for ‘Glamour’ and urges Americans to join the fight for gender equality.

Tank Lets You Know It’s “All About You” In Smoldering New Track

Monogamy isn’t dead, according Tank. He’s just hit us with a single about stepping up to the plate—no side chicks, just being with his main. “I’ll give it all up for you. F— all the future. F— all the fame.” Tank, of course, kicks up the sweet serenade with his usual sultry voice. And his […]

Critical Book of Hillary Clinton Gets Full Length Documentary

A documentary on New York Times Best-Seller Peter Schweizer‘s Clinton Cash has been created and posted for free on YouTube. With the political season in full swing, conservatives and detractors are looking to place a foothold on the Clinton campaign and gain an advantage anyway possible. The Clinton campaign says they are ready for all […]

Knox Brown Set To Release His Hotly Anticipated Debut EP ‘Searching’

After previewing the tantalising “No Slaves” featuring the multi-talented Anderson .Paak, it’s time to reel in anticipation for the arrival of the debut EP this coming Friday (August 5) by the allusive yet effervescent Knox Brown entitled Searching. Brown has been on the radar of many a dedicated Hip Hop head for a while, his […]

Supreme Previews 2016 Fall/Winter Collection

Supreme has already shut down its online shop and is now gearing up to release its 2016 fall/winter collection. For all of the streetwear lovers patiently waiting, the New York City brand only leaked a photo of outerwear with a bootleg-looking version of the brand’s “Astronaut” graphic plastered on the back. Just to tease the […]

Today’s NIKE Releases Honor Olympians In Two Different Ways

The opening ceremony for the 2016 Summer Olympics is just a day away. And Nike is upping the excitement with two releases, both honoring the athletes and their arenas. Take home the gold with Nike’s latest Olympic-themed release. The company rolled out several patriotic designs this summer in anticipation for the Rio Olympics. But only […]

Clint Eastwood Thinks America’s “P*ssy Generation” Should Just “Get Over” Trump’s Racism

Clint Eastwood said America is too politically correct and we are living in a “p*ssy generation.”

Aziz Ansari Explains How Donald Trump and Khizr Khan Are Just Like Meek Mill and Drake

Aziz Ansari explains how Trump and the Khan family mirrors Meek Mill and Drake’s feud on ‘The Tonight Show.’

Exclusive: Tinker Hatfield Unveils the “Kubo” Air Jordan XV

Nike designer Tinker Hatfield gives a first look at the Air Jordan XV for ‘Kubo and the Two Strings.’

Five Injured, One American Killed in London Knife Attack

Mental health is the issue police are factoring into a deadly attack carried out by a 19-year old man in London’s Russell Square Wednesday evening [August 3]. The unidentified man was believed to have acted spontaneously, according to police, when he knifed several individuals, injuring five, and killing one in one of the city’s busiest […]

Olympic Gymnast Racks Up $5,000 Phone Bill Playing Pokémon Go in Brazil

Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura racked up a $5,000 bill playing Pokémon Go using international data in Rio.

Let’s Help Kodak Black Finesse The System

Earlier this week on Snapchat, DJ Khaled donned a “Free Kodak Black” shirt, and we have the plug on where you can get one. The shirts are for sale right now at flysupplykodak.com for only $25. After Friday, August 5 the shirts go up to $35 so place your orders now. Why should we support this?  Like a statement […]

USC’s Delta Tau Delta Lost $13,500 Trying To Book Tyga For Party

A fraternity at the University of Southern California got scammed when they tried to book Tyga and ended up losing $13,500. According to TMZ, a member of Delta Tau Delta contacted someone whom he believed was Tyga’s rep. The frat brother booked—or so he thought—the rapper to perform at a party for a fee of $13,500. But […]

Is A Game and 50 Cent Collab On The Horizon?

Just when everybody thought there was no hope of a reconciliation in sight, earlier this week it finally happened. Ace Of Diamonds strip club in LA was packed and two of the people in attendance were no strangers to the Hip Hop game or most certainly each other. Those two people were The Game and […]

New Music: Fat Joe, Remy Ma, French Montana & Ry So Valid Are “Cookin”

New York has had a great year in music so far. Fat Joe and Remy Ma have made their way back onto the international airwaves and aren’t slowing down with “All The Way Up.” Joined by French Montana, the trio has produced another banger titled, “Cookin.” The song has all of the ingredients to make […]

A Complete Guide to This Weekend’s Sneaker Releases

“Tinker Alternate” Air Jordan VIIs, “Yin Yang” Air Jordan 1s, plus “Olympic” Zoom Spiridons and more.

Read the ‘Seinfeld’ 9/11 Spec Script That’s Got Everyone Talking

Comedy writer Billy Domineau wrote a ‘Seinfeld’ spec script set in the wake of 9/11 that must be read to be believed.

Ex-ISIS Recruit Says Americans Are Easy to Enlist Because They Are “Dumb”

A former ISIS operative says Americans are easy to recruit because they are “dumb” and “can buy guns.”

Black Firefighter’s Home Catches Fire After Receiving Threatening Racist Letter

Black volunteer firefighter Kenneth Walker’s home caught on fire days after he received a racist letter.

Russell Westbrook Reportedly in “Serious Talks” With Thunder for Contract Extension

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder have reportedly gotten “serious” in renogatiating a contract extension.

Faith Evans Is Being Sued Over a Bad Boy Reunion Tour Stop

Faith Evans is being sued by an Atlanta promoter for breach of contract over a Bad Boy Reunion Tour stop.

Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q Show Off Football Skills at Rams’ Training Camp

Kendrick Lamar and ScHoolboy Q show off their skills at the L.A. Rams’ training camp.

Watch Andrew Wiggins Damn Near Flush Down a 720-Degree Dunk

Nothing to see here, just Andrew Wiggins nearly throwing down a 720-degree dunk.

Kris Jenner May Have Broken Wrist in Car Accident Near Home

Kris Jenner says she’s “shook up” after suffering a car accident near her home in which she may have broken her wrist.

Watch the Trailer for Nicki Minaj’s new Mobile Game “The Empire”

Nicki Minaj is joining the list of celebs who have also indulged in the gaming world. Partnering with Glu Mobile Inc., Minaj has created her own mobile app called “Nicki Minaj: The Empire.” Minaj joins the mobile game business with stars like Kim Kardashian West and Britney Spears. The trailer for the game features a […]

Lil Wayne’s Lawsuit Against Universal Has Been Put On Hold

Lil Wayne’s lawsuit against Universal has been put on hold until he resolves his lawsuit against Birdman and Cash Money Records.

U.S. Government Approves First Private Moon Landing

The U.S. government has approved the first private moon landing, but don’t expect the floodgates to open.

J.R. Smith Reportedly Celebrated NBA Title With $23K Worth of Champagne

J.R. Smith reportedly celebrated the Cleveland Cavaliers’ NBA title with $23,000 worth of champagne in Las Vegas.

Young Thug and Lil Durk Jam Out to an Unreleased Future Track

Young Thug and Lil Durk were filmed listening to an unreleased Future track.

Barack Obama Commutes Life Sentence of Demaryius Thomas’ Grandmother

President Barack Obama commuted the sentences of 214 federal inmates, including Demaryius Thomas’s grandmother Minnie Pearl Thomas.

Today In Hip Hop History: Poor Righteous Teachers’ ‘Pure Poverty’ LP Turns 25

On this date in 1991, Trentonians Wise Intelligent, Culture Freedom and DJ Father Shaheed followed up their debut album Holy Intellect with their sophomore smash Pure Poverty, which was released under Profile Records. Produced primarily by NJ producer Toney Dofat aka Tony D, the 13 track full length studio effort didn’t receive the mainstream success […]

Top Republicans Reportedly Planning Trump Intervention to “Rescue His Candidacy”

Top Republicans are reportedly planning an intervention to rescue Donald Trump’s campaign.

Pokemon Go Meets Hip Hop Via Apple Music Playlist!

Pokemon Mania has officially reached critical mass, with an average of 21 million daily users in the US and an estimated 30 million users worldwide. The game has decimated all previous download records, it is used more than Twitter and Facebook and has been pegged the next big trend in tech. Pokemon Go has become […]

Will Smith Talks Racism, Playing Obama, & Performs “Summertime” On ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

Will Smith took it back on last night’s episode of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert while promoting Suicide Squad. During a commercial break, Jon Baptiste and Stay Human played a rendition of “Summertime.” Smith jumped out of to perform he and DJ Jazzy Jeff’s 1991 hit. Smith and Colbert also discussed the election during the show, revealing to the host that […]

The Story Behind the Astronaut Graphic in Supreme’s New Collection

The story behind the astronaut graphic in Supreme’s fall/winter 2016 collection.

‘Suicide Squad’ Director David Ayer Was Reportedly Only Given 6 Weeks to Write Script

Dysfunctional stories are starting to pour out from the ‘Suicide Squad’ set: Director David Ayer reportedly only had six weeks to write the script.