Blueface Towel Stunt Sparks Crowd Reaction in LA
Rapper Blueface threw a towel he had wiped his genitals with into a Belasco Theater crowd during a Los Angeles show.
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November 7, 2026
Ye Reaches Tentative Settlement With Ex-Security GuardFormer Donda Academy guard Benjamin Deshon Provo and Ye have tentatively settled a lawsuit over his 2023 firing.
November 6, 2026
Epik High Smoothie Bill Sparks AttentionThe K-pop group's Los Angeles grocery stop featured a $75.6 total for three smoothies, shared in a North American tour vlog.
November 2, 2026
Morgan, Braun Host Star-Studded Halloween PartyThe sixth annual Los Angeles gathering featured a "Hockey Horror" theme and a guest list of celebrities.
October 31, 2026
Timbaland Files $15 Million Lawsuit Against ManagersTimothy Mosley alleges his former business managers committed fraud and theft of millions in commissions.
October 30, 2026
Darryl McDaniels Involved in Los Angeles Traffic AccidentThe hip-hop legend was a passenger in an SUV that collided with a garbage truck on the 105 Freeway.
October 30, 2026
Malcolm Todd Brings Do That Again Tour to Los AngelesThe singer-songwriter performed the first of three scheduled concerts at the Greek Theatre.
October 29, 2026
Hasan Piker Joins Gorillaz Backstage in Los AngelesThe political commentator reunited with Damon Albarn at The Forum following a guest-filled concert.
October 29, 2026
Kim Foxx Seeks Bond for Rapper Lil DurkThe former prosecutor petitioned a federal judge to release Lil Durk as his legal team presents a new $1 million bond package.
October 27, 2026
Judge Delays Ruling on Ye Plaintiff AnonymityThe Los Angeles Superior Court is considering a request from a freelancer to keep his identity private in a lawsuit against Ye.
October 26, 2026
Rosecrans Vic Exits Power 106 Morning ShowLos Angeles radio personality Rosecrans Vic is departing the Power 106 morning show following staff cuts at Meruelo Media.
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