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NBA YoungBoy is back home earlier than expected after nearly a year behind bars.
The 25-year-old rapper was released from a federal prison in Talladega, Alabama, on Monday (March 24) and immediately sent back to Utah, where he’ll be on house arrest. DJ Akademiks broke the news, confirming that YB is back in Utah, where he was previously fighting a federal gun case. YB got locked up last April after being hit with charges for allegedly running a prescription drug fraud ring in Utah. While details on why he got out early are still unclear, his fans aren’t asking too many questions, they’re just happy he’s free.
Even behind bars, Kentrell stayed feeding the streets. On March 7, he dropped “More Leaks”, a project full of snippets his fans had been begging for. The album just proved once again why he’s one of the most consistent artists in the game, never letting legal troubles slow him down. Now that he’s out, the question is, what’s next? With his fan base still riding for him heavy, all eyes are on what YB does from here.
Whether it’s new music or addressing his legal situation, one thing’s for sure: NBA YoungBoy is back, and the streets are watching.
Alt-rock greats Pavement are getting the biopic treatment, but the newest trailer for the upcoming film advertises that the project is less classic biopic and more “museum,” “movie” and a “reunion.”
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In the nearly three-minute clip for Pavements, Stranger Things’ Joe Keery stars as frontman Stephen Malkmus. “It’s good for my career, maybe win an award or something,” Keery jokes at one point in the video about why he took on the role. “I can’t play Billy Joel.”
The trailer also features Nat Wolff as Scott ‘Spiral Stairs’ Kannberg, Fred Hechinger as Bob Nastanovich, Logan Miller as Mark Ibold, Griffin Newman as Steve West, and Jason Schwartzman as Matador Records’ Chris Lombardi.
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“Pavements is a movie about Pavement the band—among other things,” the official film description reads. “The latest film from acclaimed director Alex Ross Perry (Her Smell) is a documentary that may or may not be entirely true, may or may not be totally sincere, and may or may not be more about the idea of the band—or any band—than a history of the short-lived, passionately loved, commercially marginal Nineties American alternative group Pavement. This unconventional film about a highly unconventional band incorporates a stage musical, rock biopic, gallery exhibition, archival footage, and contemporary observational footage to create a film as irreducible, uncharacterizable, and entertaining as the band and its music.”
The real-life California band were active from 1989 until 1999, releasing a total of five albums, including 1992’s Slanted and Enchanted, 1994’s Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain, and 1997’s Brighten the Corners, which gave the group their highest-charting U.S. release when it hit No. 70 on the Billboard 200. Their final album was 1999’s Major Leagues.
In December, Kannberg revealed in an interview with the Kreative Kontrol podcast that the Pavements soundtrack will also feature the first new song from the band in more than 25 years. “There will be a new Pavement song on the soundtrack, that’s all I’m going to give you,” he explained. “I just heard a mix of it today, and it’s pretty good. It’s not a big deal, it’s just cool because it’s something different and it’s a song that we all kind of loved playing.”
Pavements will hit theaters nationwide on June 6. Watch the new trailer below.
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Travis Kelce pulled out the retro vibes — and paid tribute to another sporting legend — on a recent episode of his New Heights podcast, with the NFL star sporting a Michael Jordan hoodie from Nike. Fans immediately noticed the vintage-inspired pullover, which features a 90s-style print of Jordan and his famous red and white Chicago Bulls jersey (as well as his NBA championship rings).
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Though it looks like a time capsule piece, the hoodie is actually a brand new release from Nike and Jordan Brand. The best part: it’s in stock right now and available for just $110 at Nike.com.
The cozy hoodie features a 100% cotton construction, with a touch of spandex for easy movement and stretch. A fleecy lining keeps things soft and comfortable, whether you’re wearing it for travel, for errands or for a light workout or run. As the product description reads, “This hoodie adds warmth and style worthy of the best player to ever lace ’em up.”
The unisex hoodie is available in sizes XS to 3XL; it features a classic relaxed fit, though you can size up if you want that trending oversized look. Kelce wore this Jordan pullover in an off-white “sail” color, though you can also pick up the hoodie in a heather gray or black.
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While books and blogs alike have documented girlfriend Taylor Swift’s style for years, Kelce is fast becoming a Fit King himself, with the Kansas City Chiefs tight end walking the tunnel and showing up to events in high-fashion brands like Louis Vuitton, Jacquemus and Amiri, and emerging designers like Collina Strada, Palm Angels, and Nahmias.
This “Style by Kelce” Instagram account, meantime, has more than 10,000 followers, with countless other accounts like it keeping tabs on Kelce’s changing looks.
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Kelce is currently recording his podcast during the NFL off-season. He led the Chiefs to another Super Bowl appearance in February, though Kansas City lost to the Philadelphia Eagles by a score of 40-22. The 2025 NFL season kicks off in September.
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With classic hits like “Refugee,” “Here Comes My Girl” and “You Got Lucky,” guitarist Mike Campbell has been a key member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for over 40 years. And now Campbell is telling his story in their own words in a new book.
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On sale for $24.78 (reg. $32) on Amazon, Heartbreaker: A Memoir chronicles the start of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers in 1976 until the frontman’s death in 2017. It follows Campbell’s early life in Florida to stardom in rock and roll.
If you’re an Amazon Prime member, you can order now and Heartbreaker: A Memoir will be delivered to your home in less than two days once it’s released, thanks to Prime Delivery.
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The memoir is also available at BookShop.org for $29.76 (reg. $32), while Heartbreaker: A Memoir is buyable at Barnes & Noble priced at $29.
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If you’re not a subscriber, you can sign up for a 30-day free trial. But right now, Audible has a new promotion, which gives new subscribers three months of service for just $0.99 per month. But act fast and sign up now, this deal ends on Wednesday, April 30.
Throughout his career, Mike Campbell has been nominated for five Grammy Awards and one win, as a member of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers for the music video for “Runnin’ Down a Dream.” He’s currently the frontman and lead guitarist for Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs.
In the meantime, Heartbreaker: A Memoir is available for $24.78 (reg. $32) right now at Amazon.
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Puma Hoops has teamed up with everyone’s favorite pizza-loving, skateboarding, crime-fighting team: the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The collaboration gives LaMello Ball’s signature sneaker line, including the MB.01, MB.03 and MB.04 styles, a fun mix-and-match TMNT makeover.
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The pack takes inspiration from characters and designs from the original TMNT cartoon that debuted in 1987. The first release, the MB.01 “Baxter Stockman”, is a multi-colored iridescent sneaker inspired by the half-man, half-fly mad scientist. The second limited-edition drop embodies Donatello and Raphael (the smartest and toughest members of the turtle squad) in a unique mismatched MB.04 design, which represents the turtles through their distinct bandana colors. The following release puts Leonardo and Michelangelo at the forefront with a blue and orange colorway.
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The final and more recent drop is a hot pink and purple MB.03 model, dedicated to alien supervillain Krang. The MB.03 Lo Krang features PUMA Hoops’ signature technology, NITROFOAM, which is found throughout the midsole and offers superior responsiveness and comfort while remaining lightweight. For quick cuts and spot up jumpers, a full-coverage nonslip rubber compound provides enhanced durability and traction. And the shoe’s disruptive upper construction, made with breathable monomesh, provides a supportive yet ultra-lightweight feel.
Boasting the same innovation as the MB.01 and MB.03 models, the MB.04 Donatello & Raphael and MB.04 Leonardo & Michelangelo styles come complete with a 5D printed upper – a multi-layered design that engulfs the shoe like alien tentacles – and a custom TMNT graphic at the heel. Additional design cues are inspired by Melo’s signature phrases, “1 of 1” and “RARE” hidden throughout the shoe.
“It’s been great bringing these designs to life. Each sneaker really is 1 of 1,” LaMelo shares in a statement.
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Lizzo is putting on her guitar strap to take on the role of the iconic original soul sister, Sister Rosetta Tharpe in Amazon MGM Studios‘ upcoming biopic Rosetta, according to Deadline. Explore Explore See latest videos, charts and news See latest videos, charts and news Per the publication, the project is currently in development with producers Lizzo, […]
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Jermaine Dupri‘s docuseries on Atlanta’s legendary Magic City strip club is officially underway. Deadline has reported that the five-part series entitled Magic City: An American Fantasy has been picked up by Starz. Originally a three-part series, the project first premiered at SXSW in 2024 and centers around founder Michael “Mr. Magic” Barney and the dancers […]
With RuPaul’s Drag Race bringing back their Rate-a-Queen system for season 17, Billboard decided to rate each of the new queens every week based on their performance. Below, we take a look at the show’s monologue-meets-interpretive dance challenge to see which queens thrived in this challenge. Spoilers ahead for episode 12. Since its debut nearly […]
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DJ Vlad is shutting down any talk that his platform, VladTV had anything to do with the recent arrests of Bricc Baby, Big U, and other alleged Rolling 60s Neighborhood Crips members caught up in Operation Draw Down.
The major RICO case accuses Big U, real name Eugene Henley, of running a “mafia-like organization” tied to murder, extortion, human trafficking, and more.
With some people trying to connect VladTV to the indictment, Vlad made it clear in a TMZ interview that he ain’t got nothing to do with it. “I think in this particular case, VladTV doesn’t have anything to do with this case,” he said. He explained that while Bricc Baby was a regular on the show and Big U had done an interview years ago, they weren’t talking about anything current or incriminating. “There is no act of anything being talked about in our interviews,” Vlad stated.
For years, people have accused Vlad of setting up his guests by asking incriminating questions that could get them caught up. Some even call him “the feds” for how deep he gets into street politics. But Vlad has always denied those claims, saying he just gives people a platform to tell their stories, and whatever they say is on them.
Still, with Operation Draw Down making headlines, folks are once again debating whether platforms like VladTV help or hurt the culture. While some say media has nothing to do with these indictments, others feel like these interviews put unnecessary attention on street business. Either way, law enforcement clearly had their eyes on Big U and his people for a minute, with or without any interviews.