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Hell hath no fury like a pop standom scorned. Kesha fans are leading the latest backlash storm online. Supporters of the “Tik Tok” singer noticed that Kesha’s name was mysteriously removed from one of her biggest collaboration and sprung into action.

Yesterday (August 18) over on YouTube, Kesha’s name vanished from the title of Pitbull’s song, “Timber.” Shortly after, folks took to Reddit to speculate about what led to the video title’s modification. But, Pitbull took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to nip any rumors of beef in the bud.

After recently purchasing the naming rights of Florida International University’s stadium, Pitbull knows just how important titling is.

In screenshots captured by Pop Crave (viewable here), Pitbull wrote: “Kesha and I have an incredible song together. Nothing will change this. Team Pitbull is looking into this matter. Always nothing but love for Kesha. Dale!”

Users online weighted in on technology mix up.

“Happy that Pitbull is standing up for Kesha like this,” wrote one user.

“Same situation happened with ‘Taki Taki’ they removed Selena’s name. I think it’s just a glitch,” penned another.

“I don’t know why anyone even doubted Pitbull. He doesn’t like anyyyy drama surrounding his brand. Love, light and booty rocking,” joked another.

The RIAA diamond certified record was released in 2013 and featured on Pitbull’s album, Meltdown. As of today (August 18), the official video’s view count on YouTube sits at 1.5 billion.

Unfortunately, Kash Doll has become the latest celebrity to experience a home burglary. Yesterday (August 17), the “Bossa Nova” rapper confirmed that her Atlanta residence was broken into by armed intruders on August 15.

Although Kash Doll confirmed that she was present at the time of the incident, her children’s father and fellow rapper Tracy T was. While the blended family should be privately regrouping after the frightening matter, Kash Doll was seemingly forced to publicly break her silence after rumors began to circulate surrounding the foiled plot.

In a video (viewable here) shared to her Instagram page, Kash Doll slammed a local community leader for spreading the claim that she operated a “drug house.”

“I normally don’t put the internet in my business,” she said. “Because I just feel like you share certain things, and you keep certain things to yourself, right? But I’ve been violated bad since I in Detroit. I guess people were looking at my story, and they see that I’m not home. And they found that this was the best opportunity to run inside my house and get all my Birkin bags in Atlanta. However, that’s cool; they got caught.”

Kash Doll then filled followers in on what happened during the break-in. “They got into a shootout with my child’s father,” she said. And the police got all of them. Yeah, we ain’t took no L.”

She then turned her attention to Ronnie Mayers, a Brookhaven community leader, for his alleged remarks to a local news outlet regarding the incident. “He went to the news and told them that my house is a drug house,” she said. “The sacrifices I make, how hard I work, everything that I do; for you to just associate me with drugs, just because I’m young, Black and successful. That’s crazy! That you went to the internet, no, you went to the news my n**** and told the news that me and my child’s father is running a drug house.”

According to Fox 5’s Atlanta affiliate, three of the suspects (Eugene Burns, Davion Harper, and Tyson Kamari Kirksey) were detained after leading police on a chase. Burns was reportedly shot after firing at the police and is being treated for his injuries. A fourth suspect still remains at large.

Back in February, we learned that the Los Angeles Lakers spoke with the Golden State Warriors about a potential trade that would’ve sent LeBron James north to San Francisco and paired him with Stephen Curry. James was asked about those talks and said he learned about them when everyone else did — via a Woj tweet — indicating things never got very serious, and that was about where that conversation ended.

However, after seeing James and Curry dominate together in Paris at the Olympics, there has been a new round of discussion about whether the two could team up at some point before retiring. That led Marc Stein to do a little digging on those pre-deadline talks, where he learned from a source that those conversations between the two teams owners ended as soon as Rich Paul got wind of talks, as James’ agent reportedly “implored” the two sides to drop the conversations in an effort to keep LeBron from the backlash of another move.

It is believed that the Lakers would have reluctantly entertained trade conversations with the Warriors before last February’s trade deadline if James wanted them to seriously engage Golden State on a potential deal. Yet league sources say that the reported talks between the teams at the time never got that far in large part because James’ agent Rich Paul was adamantly opposed to the idea of James swapping Southern California for Northern California.

Sources say Paul implored both teams to scrap the concept — despite some owner-to-owner dialogue between the Warriors’ Joe Lacob and the Lakers’ Jeanie Buss and Green’s determination to lobby James to push for relocation to the Bay Area — largely because he wanted to insulate James from potential backlash over switching teams for the fourth time in his career.

This showing up in a piece that also includes reporting that the Warriors felt like the Clippers and Jazz weren’t negotiating in good faith in George and Markkanen trade talks leads me to believe this is a further effort from Golden State to show effort in adding star talent around Stephen Curry. After Curry’s sensational Olympic run, it’s clear he’s still capable of playing at the highest level, and there is some pressure on them to build a contender around him.

As for the perspective from Paul’s side, James has caught heat when moving teams in the past so I can fully understand wanting to keep that from happening again — particularly if LeBron wasn’t fully on board with the plan. While there would undoubtedly be some of that coming his way if he was dealt to the Warriors, given where both teams are right now, I’m not sure the response would be as negative from the general fan as they maybe fear. In any case, the conversations never got further than the very preliminary stages and this probably isn’t really “a thing,” but it’s also mid-August and we don’t have a lot else going on in the NBA world, so the LeBron-Steph combo is something fun to think about.

Travis Scott’s appearance at Fanatic Fest NYC yesterday (August 17) was full of surprises. The “My Eyes” rapper announced as wrestling legend Rey Mysterio’s tag team partner. But, he also treated attendees to an impromptu performance. Scott’s surprises didn’t stop there.

During a panel chat (view here), Travis Scott hinted that his mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, would be uploaded to streaming services soon. Now, the official re-release date has been shared. Continue below for all details.

When Will Travis Scott’s Mixtape Days Before Rodeo Drop On Streaming?

Today (August 18), Travis Scott took to his X (formerly Twitter) page to announce that his mixtape, Days Before Rodeo, would be re-released everywhere on August 23. The post (viewable here) featured archival video footage of Scott and his collaborators in the studio working on the fan-revered body of work.

At caption of the upload pointed followers to Scott’s official website for more information. Over on the webpage, it outlined that in addition to the mixtape being accessible on streaming services, Scott is offering a special red vinyl pressing of Days Before Rodeo, which is rumored to include additional tracks. Find more information here.

With the project celebrating its tenth anniversary on August 18, fans couldn’t be happier.

Artwork

Tracklist

1. “Days Before Rodeo: The Prayer”
2. “Mamacita” Feat. Rich Homie Quan and Young Thug
3. “Quintana Pt. 2”
4. “Drugs You Should Try It”
5. “Don’t Play” Feat. Big Sean and The 1975
6. “Skyfall” Feat. Young Thug
7. “Zombies”
8. “Sloppy Toppy” Feat. Migos and Peewee Longway
9. “Basement Freestyle”
10. “Backyard”
11. “Grey”
12. “BACC”

Doja Cat is no stranger to controversial moments (including her take on children attending concerts). However, when the “Paint The Town Red” rapper’s supposed relationship with J.Cyrus received push back from fans, it grew to be too much for her to handle.

But rumor has it that Doja Cat has moved onto Stranger Things star Joseph Quinn, and the public is seemingly in full support. Continue below for more details.

Are Doja Cat And Joseph Quinn Dating?

According to Deuxmoi, on Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn were spotted cozied up at Osees’ August 16 show at Dingwalls in London’s Camden neighborhood. In the grainy image captured by an onlooker, the pair supposedly couldn’t keep their hands off of each other.

While it is difficult to determine if the pixelated figures are indeed Doja Cat and Joseph Quinn, photographs published by The Irish Sun show the duo out enjoying a pint at a pub around the same timeframe.

Even so, this doesn’t confirm that the two are indeed boo’d up. But, it is hard to completely dismiss the notion as just two years ago Noah Schnapp shared private messages from Doja asking him to set her up with Quinn.

Neither Doja Cat nor Joseph Quinn have issued a response to the bubbling gossip. However, users online aren’t waiting for a confirmation in the affirmation to begin drafting couple names.

Fans of YoungBoy Never Broke Again (known colloquially as NBA YoungBoy) are growing nervous for the “What You Say” rapper’s future. According to WAFB, YoungBoy Never Broke Again (real name Kentrell DeSean Gaulden) is ready to make progress in his his 2020 federal weapons case. But not in the way supporters may think.

The outlet reports, YoungBoy Never Broke Again is set to enter a plea of guilty in the matter. Paperwork obtained by the local news organization, supposedly filed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s attorney Drew Findling has changed his plea to guilty.

This legal mess dates back to September 2020, when YoungBoy Never Broke Again was arrested in his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana alongside 15 other supposedly affiliates. It was then that YoungBoy Never Broke Again was charged with possession of firearms by a convicted felon.

That isn’t the only update found in the documents. Findling has reportedly also requested to have the case moved to Utah, instead of Louisiana’s Middle District, as the mountainous state currently serves as YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s home (and where he faces other similar charges).

As of today (August 18), a formal decision has not been made regarding YoungBoy Never Broke Again’s requests submitted by his attorney. However, one could be made fairly soon, as WAFB claims his next court dates are scheduled for August 29 in Weber County and September 23 in Cache County, both seemingly in Utah.

With a guilty plea, YoungBoy Never Broke Again could be sentenced to nearly 10 years in prison, in addition to monetary fines as well as a lengthy period of supervised release.

Yo Gotti’s CMG label family has a cause worth celebrating. According to TMZ, Blac Youngsta’s (real name Sammie Marquez Benson) pending legal case is a thing of the past.

In the outlet’s report, the “Shake Sum” rapper’s unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon case has been dismissed by a Texas judge.

Following the decision, TMZ spoke with Blac Youngsta’s lawyer, Carl A. Moore. During the chat, Moore expressed on behalf of his client that Youngsta was “happy to put this case behind him.” This is to be expected considering the incident stems from his October 2020 arrest in Dallas.

Moore went on to say he “feels the District Attorney’s Office did the right thing by dropping the charge” and “justice has finally prevailed.”

At the time of Youngsta’s arrest, cops alleged they stopped a vehicle as part of a routine traffic stop. During their initial inspection, in which Blac Youngsta was seated in the passenger’s side, officers claimed Youngsta had a handgun tucked between his legs.

Blac Youngsta hasn’t released a public statement in regard to the case’s dismissal. However, with the case behind him, fans are wondering what’s next for Blac Youngsta. Blac Youngsta’s latest studio album, 4LIFE, celebrated its second anniversary. Could this mean another full-length release is on the way? Well, fans surely hope so.

One of the things that is the most fun about watching basketball at the Olympics (besides getting to see a USA team with LeBron James and Stephen Curry playing together) is seeing role players in the NBA take on starring roles for their country.

There is something about international play that brings out the best in some guys, from Carlos Arroyo with Puerto Rico to Rudy Fernandez with Spain, there are tons of examples of guys that have found a different level playing for their country. This year, we saw Dennis Schröder, Bogdan Bogdanovic, Evan Fournier, and others shine on the Olympic stage in a way we don’t always get to on the NBA court, but no one made a bigger impression over two weeks in Paris than French big man Guerschon Yabusele.

Yabusele was so good for France that by the time the knockout rounds arrived, he had supplanted Rudy Gobert in the starting lineup, providing an ideal physical foil for Victor Wembanyama. He scored 22, 17, and 20 points in France’s three knockout stage games, as he posed problems inside for Canada, Germany, and even Team USA. Those performances opened some eyes in the NBA, and after being out of the league since 2019 when he was with the Celtics, Yabusele is coming back to the NBA as a member of the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Shams Charania and Adrian Wojnarowski.

Yabusele’s deal is a 1-year, $2.1 million minimum contract that gives him a chance to re-establish himself as an NBA player. Yabusele will leave Real Madrid to join the Sixers, and will compete for backup minutes at the four in camp. The Sixers hope they’ve built a squad that can challenge the Celtics in the East this year, most notably with the addition of Paul George. While Yabusele isn’t likely going to be a major factor in the playoff rotation, he did become something of a cult figure for Celtics fans and seeing him in a Sixers uni might cause them a bit of mental anguish, if nothing else.

Coldplay has been crowned the kings of rock tours. Although their Music of the Spheres Tour hasn’t officially wrapped, it has already made history.

On August 16, Billboard Boxscore revealed that since its March 2022 launch, Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres Tour has grossed $945.7 million, which roughly translated to 8.8 million tickets sold. When the numbers are crunched, this makes the tour the highest-grossing rock tour ever.

If you aren’t impressed with this accomplishment, remember the “Feelslikeimfallinginlove” musician did this all while reducing their environmental impact.

For comparison’s sake, this means Coldplay surpassed records previously held by acts such as Elton John, U2, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Guns N’ Roses, the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Roger Waters. Between 2018 and 2023, Elton John’s Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour grossed $939.1 million. U2’s U2 360 Tour, which ran from 2009 to 2011, pulled in $736.4 million. While The Rolling Stones’ 2005 through 2007 performance run, A Bigger Bang Tour, brought in $558 million.

Coldplay’s trip around the globe is far from over. The band has several shows scheduled throughout the year in Ireland, Australia and New Zealand. Find more information here.

Ever so humble, Coldplay hasn’t addressed the massive milestone. Instead, across their social media pages all of their attention is on promoting their upcoming album, Moon Music, due out on October 4.

Comic book legend Garth Ennis is the legendary mind behind multiple mind-melting adapted-for-TV series full of hard-hitting characters. From Jesse Custer and Tulip’s partnership in Preacher to Homelander and Billy Butcher’s rivalry in The Boys (and the fallout that led to Gen V), millions of viewers have found endlessly graphic entertainment from his creations. Now, another Ennis-penned title, Crossed (drawn by Jacen Burrows), will receive the adaptation treatment, this time with the big screen in mind. Let’s uncover what has been revealed this far about the Crossed movie.

Plot

Ennis has penned the screenplay that has been picked up by independent Six Studios, which also plans to finance the film. The story revolves against the backdrop of a pandemic, and although that would otherwise be a signal to take pause (given our world’s recent circumstances), both The Boys and Gen V viewers have proven that a (Supe) virus won’t stand in the way of compelling material. As Hollywood Reporter notes, the comic ^^^ series totals 200 issues that expanded from the original 10 that will be the launching point for the film:

Crossed takes place in a pandemic-stricken world, in which those who catch a disease are marked with a cross-like rash on their faces. Those afflicted follow their worst impulses — think a zombie apocalypse, but instead of zombies, these are humans who retain their intellect, but are homicidal maniacs.

Six Studios producer Carl Choi has compared Ennis’ script to a cross between Robert Kirkman’s The Walking Dead comic, the Steven Soderbergh-directed Contagion, and the Alex Garland-helmed Civil War. As for the Crossed comic, readers are encouraged to imagine this nightmarish and traumatic scenario: “When civilization crumbles in one terrifying moment; when people are gleefully breaking into unthinkable acts of violence all around you; when everyone you love has died screaming in agony: What do you do? There is no help. There is no hope. There is no escape. There are only the Crossed.”

This story will bring a built-in audience of both readers and viewers ready for when the movie adaptation comes together.

Cast

At present, no details have slipped out on possible actors, and Six Studios is currently feeling out the best director for the project.

Release Date

Cross will head into production before the end of 2024. With any luck, we could enjoy an early 2026 release.

Trailer

Clearly, it’s far too early for a trailer or even footage, but when was the last time that you watched The Boys second-season whale scene?