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The beloved southern rap self-made talent was reportedly shot and killed today. By Grant Rindner November 17, 2021 Young Dolph performs during Rolling Loud New York 2021 at Citi Field on October 30, 2021 in New York City.Courtesy of Jason Mendez via Getty Images. Adolph Robert Thornton, Jr., better known as Young Dolph, has died
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The rapper has always had a self-described chip on his shoulder. But his new album Folarin II marks a new mood of being less bothered. By Jayson Buford November 17, 2021 Wale.Courtesy of Calvin Bak. “We should probably fight outside right now, then. I’ll probably win—I got the hands,’’ a Wale deadpans. I don’t entirely
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Tom Holland was 19 when he first appeared as Spider-Man and became his generation’s biggest leading man. Now he holds the keys to the Marvel Cinematic Universe—that is, if he still wants them. By Oliver Franklin-Wallis Photography by Sharif Hamza November 17, 2021 Left: Sweater, $1,350, by Salvatore Ferragamo. Pants, $4,100, by Gucci. Boots, $995,
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Ahead of their 14th album, Requiem, the infamous ’90s aggro band is in a healthier place than ever. By Grant Rindner November 16, 2021 Korn.Courtesy of Tim Saccenti. Livestream concerts were promised as one of the great saviors of the pandemic-plagued music industry, but they rarely lived up to the hype. One exception? Korn’s Monumental,
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How the young rapper conquered one-hit-wonderdom to become a master of attention. By Jeremy O. Harris Photography by Pari Dukovic November 15, 2021 Left: Dress (price upon request) by Dior Haute Couture. Earring, $65,000 for pair, by Thelma West. Necklace (price upon request) by Gucci High Jewelry. Bracelet and ring (prices upon request) by Chrome
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GQ traveled around the country with the star comedian for a month as he refined his new Comedy Central special, Imperfect Messenger. By Kevin Hall November 15, 2021 Roy Wood Jr. performs his new special Imperfect Messenger.Courtesy of Sean Gallagher “You think people know that Bo Jackson is from Alabama?” The comedian Roy Wood, Jr.
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Penny says he and Issa Rae always wanted to end the show at five seasons. By Julian Kimble November 12, 2021 Prentice Penny at the premiere of HBO’s Insecure Season 5 at Kenneth Hahn Park on October 21, 2021 in Los Angeles, California.Courtesy of Jeff Kravitz/Film Magic for HBO. Prentice Penny has been prepared for
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The aftermath of the tragedy at Travis Scott’s live show gets worse and more complicated with each day. By Grant Rindner November 11, 2021 Travis Scott performs during 2021 Astroworld Festival at NRG Park on November 05, 2021 in Houston, Texas.Courtesy of Erika Goldring for Getty Images. The fallout from Travis Scott’s AstroWorld festival continues
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We caught up with Richard Blanco about big fridges, couples fighting, and the great modern vs. traditional battle. November 8, 2021 Richard Blanco.Photograph courtesy of Gibson Blanc; Collage by Gabe Conte In our era of rapid cultural decline, there’s still one form of entertainment that never disappoints: House Hunters International. The HGTV reality show allows
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Turnstile is showing the way. By Sam Reiss November 8, 2021 Turnstile.Courtesy of Jimmy Fontaine. There’s a Turnstile song called “Alien Love Call,” off their new album Glow On, that they’ve been playing out for a while. It’s the one with Blood Orange, introduced as a single this summer, in a video. The soft song
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