The people of New Orleans are confused about Wanda Sykes. Sykes, 60, appeared on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” Tuesday and revealed that “believe or not,” she’s been mistaken for Lenny Kravitz, 59, more than once. “Okay so Wanda, I have this issue where everywhere I go people think I’m either Megan Thee Stallion or Coco Jones,” … Read more
The National Music Publishers Association sent a cease-and-desist letter to Spotify on Wednesday over allegations that the streaming giant is infringing their members’ musical works through lyrics, music videos and podcasts on the platform. “NMPA demands that unlicensed lyrics, music videos, and podcasts be removed from the platform or Spotify will face copyright liability for … Read more
McDonald’s confirmed that it will roll out a limited $5 combo meal this summer in hopes of enticing inflation-battered customers who have stayed away after the fast-food chain spiked prices. The Chicago-based company said it will introduce a month-long promotion starting June 25 during which diners can choose from four items — either a McDouble … Read more
The Maine $1.35bn Mega Millions winner called his dad a ‘dictator’ and an ‘a–hole’ in an explosive argument before cutting off all contact with him, according to bombshell court filing. The unidentified man, who won the fourth-largest jackpot in US history in January last year, also went back on his promise to buy his dad a garage … Read more
Rory McIlroy’s press conference Wednesday before the 2024 PGA Championship began with a moderator’s message to the media to avoid questions about his stunning divorce filing from wife Erica Stoll on Monday. While at the podium at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, the Northern Irishman kept the discussion on the second major of the season, … Read more
To mark the ostensible 40th anniversary of Chicago house music, Derrick Carter and DJ Heather will headline a free event at Chicago’s Daley Plaza, which begins at noon on May 29. House Music 40 has teamed with the ARC Music Festival to produce the event, which Mother Diva will host. It’s the first of several … Read more
Francis Ford Coppola’s sci-fi epic Megalopolis is finally on the horizon after almost 40 years of development. But a new report from The Guardian features dozens of complains from crew members who claim the famed director spent “hours on end” in his trailer, wasted time on set, and exhibited “unpleasant” behavior toward the cast and … Read more
Prequel series comes to streaming this fall As Dune fans await the next big-screen installment in the potential trilogy, the sci-fi franchise has revealed the first trailer for Dune: Prophecy, a prequel series that will stream on Max this fall. Taking place 10,000 years before the saga of Paul Atreides that featured in Denis Villeneuve’s … Read more
Incredibly, six of the illegal migrants charged in that vicious Times Square attack on NYPD officers have now been offered plea deals. The message: Progressives just don’t care about lawlessness. That’s right: Illegally enter the country, illegally flee from the border to Gotham, openly assault cops and you’ll get no more than a slap on … Read more
Uber Technologies is introducing a shuttle service in the US and widening a delivery tie-up with membership-only retailer Costco as part of a series of initiatives unveiled on Wednesday to attract price-conscious consumers amid competition from rival Lyft. The initiatives were unveiled at the company’s GO-GET annual event for new products and are meant to maintain growth … Read more