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Pictures by Emma Stern ‘Welcome to the Family’: Inside the Sex Cult of Miami’s Most Diabolical Pimp
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A segment entitled ‘Fatman & Robin’ features Peter trying to kill himself because everything he touches turns into Williams
The Eerie ‘Family Guy’ Coincidence That Happened the Night Robin Williams Died
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British fans of the ‘Mario Party’ games had to wait a while to get their hands on the series’ eighth installment as Nintendo scrambled to remove some dialogue at the last minute
19 Years Ago, Nintendo Had to Recall This Video Game Due to One Offensive Line of Dialogue
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A sex-tape rumor, Spencer Pratt, and one iconic confrontation turned one of reality TV’s closest friendships into a feud lasting decades.
Here’s What Really Happened Between Lauren Conrad and Heidi Montag on ‘The Hills’
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With 2000s R&B seeing renewed interest online, we picked three songs that should go viral on TikTok to introduce them to younger fans.
3 R&B Songs From the 2000s I Want to Go Viral on TikTok
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Van Toffler, producer for the VMA’s, makes a good point as to why there wasn’t a Nirvana tribute performance at this year’s ceremony.
VMAs Producer Explains Why There Was No Nirvana Tribute Performance: ‘Nirvana’s Not Nirvana Without Kurt’
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Rapper Poohman was murdered in Chicago just hours after reportedly attending the funeral for BloodHound Q50, who was also killed in the city.
Rapper Shot Dead Just Hours After Attending Funeral for BloodHound Q50
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Legendary punk rock singer-songwriter Frank Turner is playing a few shows in London and then taking a much-needed touring break.
Punk Icon Frank Turner Hits Pause on Touring After Almost Three Decades
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U2 drummer Larry Mullen Jr. was forced to step back from the band for the first time since its formation due to debilitating neck pain.
U2 Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Isn’t Sure He Can Handle Full Shows After Neck Surgery
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People used to joke about MC Hammer all the time in the 90s. But Redman learned personally never to make fun of him.
The Hip-Hop Legend Who Got Into a Random Beef With MC Hammer and Immediately Regretted It: ‘He Was Very Serious About Beef!’
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Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick is auctioning off some of his vast guitar collection, with a portion of the proceeds going to St. Jude’s.
Rock Legend Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick Auctions Off Massive Guitar Collection for a Good Cause
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Introducing ‘Grandmaslop,’ the AI Family Photo Trend That’s Freaking Out the Internet
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3 Reasons ‘Sleep on It’ Is Actually Pretty Good Advice, According to Science
Sleep, morning cortisol, and daylight can all help your brain regulate stress and see last night’s problems with a little more perspective.
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Gen Z Wants Millennials to Retire So They Can Have Their Jobs. Seriously.
Gen Z is struggling to break into the workforce, but millennials aren’t exactly ready to retire, and AI may be making the squeeze even worse.
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The Internet Has Invented Fake Online Shopping, and There’s a Wild Reason Why People Love It
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The EU Wants Age Verification for Online Games, Social Media, and AI Chatbots. Here’s Why.
The proposal would introduce age checks for certain online games, alongside new restrictions on social media and AI chatbots.
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Photo: gremlin / Getty Images Why One of AI’s Biggest CEOs Is Suddenly Asking the Industry to Slow Down
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Photo by Monica Schipper/WireImage VMAs Ratings Soar 51%, but Producer Says the Show’s Future Is Uncertain: ‘Hell If I Know’
The 2026 MTV VMAs saw the highest viewership since 2015, but the award show’s producer said the future is uncertain.
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Photo by Al Seib/Los Angeles Times via Getty Images 34 Years Ago Today, a Breakthrough Album Recorded Amid Los Angeles Riots Changed Grunge Music Forever
Alice in Chains released their sophomore album, “Dirt”, on Sept. 29, 1992, marking a heavy new direction for grunge music.
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(Photo by Nitro/Getty Images) The Toxic Feud That Led Dr. Dre to Walk Away From Death Row Records at the Height of Its Success
Dr. Dre was crucial to the success of Death Row Records. But an ugly dispute with Suge Knight saw him leave and the label fall apart.
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Screenshot: Rockstar Games, Game Informer All New GTA 6 Features Revealed By Game Informer
Game Informer reveals new GTA 6 features, including hurricanes, a new weather system, over 170 animal species, and activities across Leonida.
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Screenshot: Blizzard Heroes of the Storm Adds New Character After Almost Six Years
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Illustration by Reesa. Daily Horoscope: September 29, 2026
The Taurus Moon squares Jupiter, tempting everyone to overpromise. Enjoy the generous mood, but think twice before committing to anything.
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Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Coachella Two Indie Rock Icons From the 2000s Just Joined Forces on Stage, and My Millennial Heart Can Hardly Take It
The Strokes’ guitarist Nick Valensi joined Jack White on stage to perform “Broken Boy Soldier” and “Bless Yourself”.
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(Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for iHeartRadio) Wiz Khalifa Reveals Hit Song That, Ironically, Granted Him the Opportunity to Never Be Seen Again
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28 years ago today, Yasiin Bey and Talib Kweli released their debut album as Black Star and became huge underground hip-hop stars.
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Standing barefoot on coarse salt may feel calming, but a doctor says the benefits likely come from sensory focus, not the salt itself.
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