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- Complex
6ix9ine Hospitalized After Reportedly Being Kidnapped and Robbed (UPDATE)
6ix9ine was kidnapped, robbed, and hospitalized early Sunday morning, reports TMZ. The rapper was heading home from working on a music video in Brooklyn when the incident occurred.
- Mashable
It sure does sound like this dog is singing Britney Spears' 'Toxic'
It's been 15 years since Britney Spears' song "Toxic" hit airwaves but it continues to be one of the great earworms, with the people of the planet still humming the song's hooks to themselves often. You're probably humming it to yourself now just reading this. You're welcome. Also, you're not alone. Dogs love it, too. Or, at least, one particular dog named Riley who sure as heck sounds like he's singing one of the song's memorable hooks. There was plenty of reaction and, yes, everyone agrees this is definitely what Riley, a very good boy, was doing. HES ON KEY tOO ?????? https://t.co/t7gDDZb519 — max (@Max_iac) July 22, 2018 IT’S LITERALLY IN THE SAME KEY — dev (@devonhiggins_) July 22, 2018 Even dogs know Toxic is the best song ever written https://t.co/ZFScdbK4CF — XYLØ (@xylo) July 22, 2018 this dog can sing better than you https://t.co/EB9f203Efv — wala na, finish na (@NeilBes12) July 22, 2018 And at several users even figured out how to get the clip of Riley into the song itself. pic.twitter.com/tZXavbk6Wc — Iago Hale (@IagoHale) July 22, 2018 Perfect match xD pic.twitter.com/vxjuChwNCf — Sub.Sound ｡◕ ‿ ◕｡ (@SubSoundMusic) July 22, 2018 LMFAOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/zV70PNqv4y — Valeria 🤪🇨🇴 (@uhh_vale) July 22, 2018 Sometimes, I can't believe Twitter is free. Editor's note: Toxic is indeed the best song ever, and clearly you need to drop what you're doing right now and listen to the whole thing. Mashable is happy to provide. You're welcome . WATCH: Twitter stans turned Beyoncé and Jay-Z's new video into a meme
- People
Offset Is 'Very Concerned' About Cardi B and Their New Baby After His Arrest, Says Lawyer
Offset 'Very Concerned' About Cardi B, Baby After Arrest: Lawyer
Associated PressMigos' Offset arrested on felony gun charges in Georgia
JONESBORO, Ga. (AP) — Offset of the hip-hop group Migos is facing two felony gun charges after he and his bodyguard were pulled over outside of Atlanta.
- Kimberly Yam
Wiz Khalifa Defends 'Korean Eyes' Lyrics, Saying He Has Korean Friends
Wiz Khalifa isn't backing down from lyrics that many have labeled as racist.
Heather GardnerFans love the brilliant way Meredith and Olivia are a part of Taylor Swift’s 'Cats' casting
Taylor Swift, who is signed to star in the film version of "Cats," is just a little more than obsessed with her own felines, Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson.
- Lyndsey Parker
40 years ago, Aerosmith kicked ass in 'Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'
"So far as our career, I think we narrowly escaped it hurting us. Which is about the best I can say," laughs guitarist Joe Perry.
- Consequence of Sound
Linkin Park pay tribute to Chester Bennington on one-year anniversary of his death
The late singer's Linkin Park bandmates pen a brief yet emotional open letter to their fallen singer to mark the solemn occasion.
- Lyndsey Parker
'RuPaul's Drag Race' star Blair St. Clair talks sexual assault survival, singing career: 'I'm not afraid to share my voice anymore'
The Season 10 contestant and chart-topping recording artist discusses her reality TV experience, the #MeToo movement, being role model, and reclaiming her sexuality and her authentic voice.
- Variety
Philadelphia Mayor Calls Jay-Z/Made in America Controversy an ‘Unfortunate Misunderstanding’
A rep for Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney said Tuesday that Jay-Z’s Made in America festival, which has taken place on the city’s Benjamin Franklin every year since 2012, will have to be held elsewhere in the city next year due to the costs — approximately half of which have been covered by Jay’s Roc Nation […]
- The Wrap
Beyonce Gets a Rare Rejection – From Rome’s Colosseum
How does it feel to be the one to tell Beyoncé “no”?
- Taryn Ryder
Ted Nugent calls father of gun violence victim a 'dumb f***' for protesting concert
Ted Nugent bashes Andy Parker for protesting his concert, declaring, "How the f*** do you hate the Nugent family when we’re praying for you?"
- Chris Willman
Nelson Mandela's legacy includes a lifetime of musical salutes
Few political figures have ever been as revered by the musical community as Nelson Mandela, who would have have turned 100 today, July 18.
- Ron Dicker
Singer Richard Marx's Donald Trump Burn Is Music To Twitter's Ears
Singer Richard Marx just released another hit: a tweeted insult of President
- Kevin Polowy
Omar Epps reveals how he and Tupac ad-libbed their way through 'Juice' — and the rap hit that was born on set
Omar Epps says he and Tupac Shakur ad-libbed most of "Juice."
- Time
Taylor Swift Declares National Snake Day Her 'Favorite Day of the Year'
It looks like National Snake Day lives on
- Lyndsey Parker
Amusing inspiration behind Stray Cat Slim Jim Phantom's drumming: 'My whole life has been based on a blurry photograph'
One vintage album inspired the Stray Cats' unique drumming — although Phantom didn’t learn the story behind that album’s cover art until years later.
- Complex
Chance the Rapper: 'Sorry No Album This Week'
Sorry, fans. Chance the Rapper just dumped a whole ocean of cold water on yesterday's news that a new project would be dropping later this week. Still, at least he's in the studio.
- The Wrap
Blake Shelton Laughs off Stage Tumble: ‘Yes, I Had Been Drinking. A Lot.’ (Video)
Blake Shelton took a fall on stage at the Pendleton Whisky Music Fest in Oregon over the weekend and asked fans to share videos of his tumble.
- Variety
#MeToo vs. Music: What Fan Reaction to Simon Le Bon’s Alleged Groping Says About the Biz (Opinion)
Sex, drugs, and rock ‘n’ roll have always been a package deal with male music stars. They’re so intertwined that we almost expect — maybe even prefer — our pop and rock gods to be bad boys. Male stars are held to ridiculously lower standards than female stars, and it’s evident in the relatively muted effect #MeToo has […]
- Hope Schreiber
Rapper Post Malone turns to Twitter with a question that has plagued humanity for years: Are meatballs fruit?
Hold on, could he be making a valid point? Well, probably not.
- Carly Ledbetter
Blake Shelton Falls On Stage, Says 'Yes I Had Been Drinking. A Lot.'
Blake Shelton took a tumble during his performance at the Pendleton Whisky Music Fest in Oregon on Saturday.
- Deadline
MTV Video Music Awards: Cardi B & The Carters Lead Nominations
The MTV Video Music Awards nominations were announced Monday, with Cardi B leading the way with noms in 10 categories, including Video, Song and Artist of the Year. The Carters followed with eight, including Video of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Hip Hop for their recent hit single "APES**T." Other top contenders include Drake, Bruno Mars and Childish Gambino (aka Atlanta’ s Donald Glover). Beginning today, fans can vote in eight VMA categories, including Video of…
- Jenna Amatulli
Britney Spears Releases Trailer For 'Prerogative,' A Gender-Neutral Fragrance
Britney Spears has unveiled a few teaser trailers for her new fragrance line,
