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Mario isn’t a stranger to showing new rising stars some love. The R&B singer behind hits like “Let Me Love You,” is from Baltimore, and you can hear that city’s vibe in his music. Growing up there, Mario mixed the city’s soul, street life, and real struggles into his sound. His music easily carried our childhoods and gave us the courage to walk up to our high school crush.
Mario helped put Baltimore on the map in R&B, showing the world that the city’s got talent that can compete with the best. Now the Milford Mill Academy alumni is showing love to a new artist coming out of the city. B-More native, Taylor Avontè has been making noise with her latest single ‘Gangsta Love’ making every baddie wanna slide for the love of her life.
Check out Mario reacting to Taylor Avontè’s latest single ‘Gangsta Love’:
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Who is Taylor Avontè?
Baltimore R&B and soul artist Taylor Avonté found her passion for music at just three years old, inspired by the legendary Destiny’s Child. With a powerful and soulful voice, she embarked on her musical journey in high school, eager to make a difference. Drawing inspiration from icons like Etta James and Jennifer Hudson, Taylor aims to motivate others and uplift her community. She believes in showing that great achievements are possible regardless of one’s background. Keep an eye on Ms. Avonté; she has a lot in store as she rises in the music scene.
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Max B, a highly influential rapper who inspired the likes of Wiz Khalifa and Drake, has been behind bars since 2009 just as his star was on a meteoric rise. On the Wednesday episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, Max B called one of the co-hosts and shared his impending release date.
Around the 1:07-minute mark of The Joe Budden Podcast, Max B dialed in to co-host Ice (also known as @OfficiallyIce across socials) from Northern State Prison in Newark, N.J. Sounding in good spirits, Max Biggavelli showed off his charm with rapid-fire jokes and announcing himself as the “Wave Daddy” and “Wave God” and letting the cast know that he’s “walking this thing down” in connection to his release date.
Ice and the crew inquired about Max’s state of being and he shared with the hosts that he’s keeping himself in shape and ready to return to the music. Most fans of the “Silver Surfer” are aware that his protege French Montana has kept the flag waving, no pun intended, and has spearheaded efforts to seek freedom for his compatriot.
Max B said that his release date will be November 9, 2025, getting a round of applause from the pod. Max says that he’s ready and willing to work but is keeping his sights set on the “A-List” as he referred to it. Maybe we’ll get that long-awaited Biggavelli and Wiz track next year?
Check out the podcast below. Hop to the 1:07-minute mark to hear the Max B portion. Salute to Wavey Crockett aka The Boss Don. We’re Making America Wavey Again.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs has kept a low profile after the explosive allegations of sexual assault and misconduct that were revealed this year, and there is a potential for hundreds more to come forth. According to Tony Buzbee, Diddy could face new allegations number into the hundreds after the Texas attorney says he’s fielded thousands of calls from alleged victims of the producer and mogul.
As reported by Mirror, Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, might face several more civil lawsuit claims according to Buzbee, who says he’s heard from 3,000 individuals since requesting potential victims to come forth this past October. Buzbee thus far has filed almost two dozen lawsuits for both alleged male and female victims of Combs and says around 300 claimants could potentially emerge
However, the report adds that Buzbee’s estimation is actually closer to a number around 100 to 150 as some claims would be filed in states where time limits to bring a lawsuit have since expired.
Combs, much like Jay-Z, has framed Buzbee’s legal blitz as nothing more than a financial shakedown attempt and has denied the claims laid against him. Combs’ attorney has said that despite Buzbee’s efforts, “the truth will prevail. Mr Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor.”
Diddy is currently housed in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre and has been denied bail a handful of times. It is expected he will remain in the MDC until his trial in May of next year. The Bad Boy Records founder is also facing claims of sex trafficking and racketeering, which he is also denying.
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Jay-Z and Beyoncé were all smiles as they attended the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King, showing major support for their daughter, Blue Ivy Carter. The event was held in New York City, where Blue Ivy, who’s 12, was there for her role in the new Disney movie. For the premiere, Blue Ivy looked super chic in a black outfit and rocked a sleek hairstyle. Her parents matched her vibe, with Beyoncé wearing a classy black-and-white gown, while Jay-Z went for a more casual look with a hoodie and jacket.
Mufasa: The Lion King is a prequel to the classic Lion King film and focuses on Simba’s father, Mufasa. Blue Ivy’s involvement in this project is a huge moment, especially since she’s still so young and already making waves in Hollywood. Fans are eager to hear Blue Ivy’s voice acting in the movie, as she’s already proven herself as a rising star, even winning a Grammy at just 9 years old. It’s clear that her superstar parents are fully behind her as she continues to chase her dreams.
Jay-Z hit the red carpet just a day after being named in a lawsuit with Diddy. The lawsuit accuses them of assaulting a 13-year-old girl back in 2000. It was originally filed in October with just Diddy listed, but this past Sunday, Jay-Z (whose real name is Shawn Carter) was added to the case. Hov made a statement regarding the accusations, “My only heartbreak is for my family. My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people. I mourn yet another loss of innocence. Children should not have to endure such at their young age. It is unfair to have to try to understand inexplicable degrees of malice meant to destroy families and human spirit.”
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As the year comes to a close, movie lovers got a peek into what to expect come award season in early 2025.
This morning, Dec. 9, Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the ceremony’s 2025 film and television nominees.
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Fan favorites such as Wicked, Abbott Elementary, Dune: Part II, The Bear, and Emilia Pérez all (expectedly) landed nominations. Along with 26 total first-time nominees (including Pamela Anderson, Zoe Saldana, Glen Powell, Ariana Grande, Jesse Plemons, Karla Sofia Gascon, and Nikki Glaser), Viola Davis will be honored with the Cecil B. DeMille Award, and Ted Danson with the Carol Burnett Award.
Also of note this year, Gladiator II actor and two-time Oscar winner Denzel Washington was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his portrayal of Macrinus in the swords-and-sandals epic.
It is his eleventh Golden Globe nomination, setting a new record for Black performers.
Last month, Washington shut down rumors that he was retiring from acting.
While on a press run to promote the November 22 release of Gladiator II, Washington reflected on his career and rattled off the next few films he’d be appearing in, making it seem like after those movies wrapped, he’d be retiring from the industry.
Of course longtime fans were disheartened to hear that the actor, who turns 70 next month, was calling it quits. And as the interview made its way around the web, word on the street was DW was about to retire.
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In a later interview, Washington explained that he wasn’t leaving the industry entirely, but that he’d only accept future roles that truly spoke to him.
“I didn’t say I was going to go into retirement. I said that it has to be a level of interest for me. I’m more interested in getting behind the camera, so that’s about five years out,” he said.
“I’m not retiring,” he added, saying he realizes his age makes it more difficult to keep up with the younger generation of action stars. “It’s not like on June 5, that’s it. But to think that I’m going to run as far as they are or as far as you are, I’d be a fool.”
Denzel Washington Just Set A New Record with ‘Gladiator II’ Golden Globe Nomination
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Lil Baby just dropped some major news at his birthday concert, he’s got a new album on the way, and it’s called ‘WHAM’. The crowd went crazy when he announced it, and now fans are buzzing all over social media. The album is set to drop in early 2025, and you know it’s gonna be full of HEAT. With Lil Baby’s authentic, real-life lyrics, WHAM is expected to be another classic in his catalog.
After dropping hits like My Turn and It’s Only Me, Baby’s been on a roll, and this new project is gonna take things even further. Fans have been waiting for new music, and WHAM is gonna deliver that raw energy and emotion that we love from him. Lil Baby’s been teasing new tracks, and this album is definitely something fans are gonna be blasting on repeat.
The announcement at his birthday concert made it even more special, with everyone in the crowd celebrating the big news. You can already feel the hype building up. If WHAM is anything like his past albums, we’re in for some bangers, and Lil Baby’s gonna keep running the game in 2025. Get ready – it’s gonna be a vibe!
Before the ATL rapper is in album mode, rumors are swirling that he is dating a new woman, and she’s reportedly a nurse. Fans have been speculating after Lil Baby posted a mysterious photo of her on his Instagram, which sparked even more interest. While neither of them has confirmed the relationship, sources say they’ve been spotted out together recently. As usual, Lil Baby is keeping his personal life on the low, but his fans are all over this new possible relationship.
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Is it 2017 all over again? Dej Loaf & Jacquees link back up to complete our childhoods with a sequel from their fan favorite ‘F*ck a Friendzone’ project. The first collab mixtape dropped on February 10, 2017, with the leading club smash, ‘At The Club’. It was remotely impossible (still is the case) to go into any club without hearing that song.
Years later, the duo linked back up and dropped the single, ‘Just Another Love Song’ which will be on F*ck a Friendzone 2
Earlier this year Dej Loaf made an appearance on Jacquees’s mixtape ‘Come Back to Me’ on the track ‘If I’ which had a very similar bop to At The Club. If it’s not broke, don’t fix it right?
After a few years apart, the two artists are diving back into the creative process, blending Jacquees’ smooth R&B vocals with Dej Loaf’s unique blend of rap and melody. Their reunion has generated significant buzz, with fans eager to hear what this duo will create in 2024. This long-awaited collaboration promises to be a musical treat for their dedicated audiences.
Dej Loaf has been extremely low-key in recent years, with little new music released since her 2017 album Liberated. While she has teased new material and occasionally shared snippets on social media, fans have been eagerly waiting for her next full project. The Chicago rapper’s absence from the spotlight has left a noticeable gap in the music scene, especially considering her breakthrough with hits like “Try Me” and “Back Up.” Despite this silence, her loyal fanbase remains down and READY for a comeback, anticipating that when Dej Loaf does return, it will be with a fresh, impactful sound that reaffirms her unique style.
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Adrian Wojnarowski, the former lead NBA reporter for ESPN, stepped down from the role earlier this year to become the general manager of his alma mater’s men’s basketball team, St. Bonaventure. In a new interview, Wojnarowski, lovingly referred to as Woj by his colleagues and readers, shared that he’s been diagnosed with prostate cancer and is monitoring his health carefully.
Woj sat down with Sports Illustrated and shared with the publication what his next steps in life are after many years as ESPN’s top NBA insider. Woj was one of the leading sports reporters covering the NBA due to his ability to obtain breaking news ahead of other outlets and his sources offered reliable tips that led to published stories.
In the SI piece, Wojnarowski does reveal that while the diagnosis was indeed jarring, it wasn’t the reason he stepped away from his coveted role at ESPN. Instead, he framed it as a moment of clarity.
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The prognosis, Woj says, is good. “When you hear cancer, you think about it going through your body like Pac-Man,” Woj says. “Prostate cancer, it generally stays confined to your prostate and is typically slow growing.” He has no symptoms and says the cancer is “pretty limited in scope.” Active surveillance is the current treatment, which translates to quarterly checkups and regular monitoring. He’s been instructed to improve his eating habits, exercise more and get better sleep. Surgery is still a possibility, but for now doctors say the only reason to have it is if he can’t mentally deal with having the cancer inside him.
The sobering news aside, Wojnarowski also stated that he intends to enjoy life more and realizes that time is fleeting. One of his former ESPN colleagues, NFL insider Chris Mortensen, died in March of this year from throat cancer. After attending a memorial service for Mortensen in Arkansas this past May, the moment hammered home to Wojnarowski how unimportant the job was in comparison to spending time with loved ones.
“In the end, it’s just going to be your family and close friends. And it’s also, like, nobody gives a sh*t. Nobody remembers [breaking stories] in the end. It’s just vapor,” Woj said.
Amen to that.
To read the full Sports Illustrated profile on Adrian “Woj” Wojnarowski, click here.
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Heartbreaking news, rapper JT confirms her brother has passed away. Nothing is worse than losing a loved one during the holiday season. Days after celebrating her 32nd birthday, the rapper mourns her little brother’s tragic death. The Miami rapper went to Twitter to speak about the struggles of losing a sibling but having to be strong for the family, “Lost my little brother & being the oldest I really didn’t get a fair chance to grieve because I have to make sure he go away nice & my mom is happy.….I love you JR”
Following her initial tweet about her passing, another one said, “I pray you’re somewhere so safe and comfortable.”
Prior to the sad news, JT threw a big birthday party, and everyone was hype when Yung Miami showed up. The two had some drama in the past, but seeing them together made it clear the beef was over. They were laughing, and vibing, and fans were loving it. It looked like everything was good between them now, and everyone was here for it. The moment went viral, and people were excited to see them back on good terms. Things to a quick turn after her birthday with the tragic news of her little brother’s passing.
It is currently not confirmed how her brother passed away. At this difficult time, we want to send our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to JT and her family as they navigate through this painful moment. More news to come as the story develops.