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Newsom Slams Kid Rock After Halftime Show Criticism Gavin Newsom reignited his months-long feud with Kid Rock this week, publicly mocking the musician after conservative pundits criticized the NFL’s decision to feature Bad Bunny as the 2026 Super Bowl halftime headliner at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The latest jab came after right-wing commentator Nick Adams posted on X, formerly Twitter, “Kid Rock and Jason Aldean would have made a great Super Bowl Halftime show. Bad Bunny will just further divide the American people.” Newsom’s press office fired back with a sharp response: “Wrong. Kid Rock has been INDEFINITELY…
Jasmine Ray, the woman once introduced by Eric Adams as his “sports czar,” is preparing to release a memoir that she claims will shed light on a side of the New York City mayor the public has never seen. Titled Political Humanity, the book is being framed as an inside account of an intimate and complicated bond. Promotional material describes it as a story drawn “from the shadows of City Hall to the silence of closed-door meetings,” portraying a relationship marked by passion, sacrifice, and betrayal. Ray argues that her dynamic with Adams reflected the same clash between private emotions and…
IShowSpeed turned the Los Angeles Coliseum into his personal arena on September 30, unveiling his new digital series Speed Goes Pro! before a packed room of supporters, celebrities, and athletes. The Ohio native, surrounded by family, friends, and his creative team, thanked the crowd as the first two episodes lit up the big screen. The night didn’t end there. After the premiere, guests were led to a sports-inspired afterparty complete with an arcade-style basketball shootout and an NFL combine vertical jump challenge. The guest list was stacked, including Kim Kardashian, Justin Bieber, Jeremiah Brown, and DDG. Olympic champions like Suni Lee and…
Toni Braxton is stepping into a new creative lane as the legendary singer launches the first film under her multi-picture deal with Lifetime. The project, inspired by her 2000 chart-topping single He Wasn’t Man Enough, will kick off a slate of movies that reimagine her iconic songs through scripted storytelling. In the film, Braxton plays Mel Montgomery, a successful author whose relationship takes a shocking turn when her boyfriend Richard, played by Thomas Cadrot, abruptly leaves her. The drama intensifies when Mel learns he is engaged to her old college friend Monica, portrayed by Essence Atkins. Yvette Nicole Brown also…
Rod Wave is facing a $27 million lawsuit for abruptly canceling his Last Lap Tour in January.On Tuesday (Sept. 29), live events promoter Grizzly Touring filed a complaint against Rod Wave, born Rodarius Green, in the United States District Court for the Middle District of California.”Grizzly brings this lawsuit to recover approximately $27 million in unearned and unrecouped advances made to Defendant Rodarius Marcell Green a/k/a Rod Wave and his company, Defendant Hit House Entertainment, Inc., and to obtain damages and other relief for harm caused by Artist’s refusal to honor his contractual obligations,” the filing reads.Grizzly claims they entered…
Aldis Hodge is definitely becoming that guy. The Cross actor is officially stepping into the Road House franchise, joining Jake Gyllenhaal in Amazon MGM Studios’ follow-up to the 2024 reboot of the cult classic. The sequel, directed by Ilya Naishuller, is already building buzz with Dave Bautista and Leila George also attached to star. As you can imagine, the plot details are under wraps, the continuation is expected to expand on the gritty world introduced in last year’s reboot. That film reimagined the Patrick Swayze original with Gyllenhaal as a former UFC fighter who takes a job as a bouncer at a…
Diddy broke his silence with a letter to the judge presiding over his federal case, expressing deep remorse ahead of his October 3 sentencing in New York. The Hip-Hop mogul, convicted on two counts of transporting women across state lines for prostitution, faces up to 20 years behind bars. In the emotional letter addressed to U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian, Diddy took full responsibility for his actions. “I take full responsibility and accountability for my past wrongs,” he wrote. “This has been the hardest 2 years of my life, and I have no one to blame for my current reality…
You wanted lyricism, you got it. Here are two of the finest wordsmiths currently pushing hip-hop forward, Joey Bada$$ and J.I.D, who both grace the cover of XXL Magazine’s Fall 2025 issue.Every year at XXL, we receive backlash regarding our Freshman list due to a misunderstanding of its true purpose. Many people mistakenly believe the list is meant to showcase the most talented new lyricists in hip- hop. In reality, the class serves as a prediction of which up-and-coming artists are currently buzzing and have the best chance of becoming superstars in the future. Unfortunately, not all of tomorrow’s hip-hop talents excel…
Killer Mike is clearing the air after comments he made about Steph Curry and Ayesha Curry drew heavy attention online. The Atlanta rapper addressed the situation during his appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay, admitting that his reaction to a viral clip carried further than he ever expected. Mike revealed that the response came swiftly, not only from fans but also from his own circle. “Steph Curry, Ayesha Curry — boy, my wife done cussed me out,” he said. “My oldest daughter called me. My youngest daughter called me. Homeboys that have played in the NBA called me.” Reflecting on…
Joey Bada$$Interview: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website.Rappers often face a paradoxical situation when they take a break between albums. During this time, their skills may be questioned, especially if they’ve chosen to work behind the scenes as an element of surprise. While not every rap fan subscribes to this idea, it’s a challenge that Joey Bada$$ has encountered throughout his career. Still, he’s found ways to change that perception.On Jan. 1 of this year, he dropped the Conductor Williams-produced track “The Ruler’s Back,” signaling…