# r&b (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover r&b. Page: Feed: --- ## [Terrayae McCray: The CEO Who Turned Hair Into A Passport to the World](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/terrayae-mccray-the-ceo-who-turned-hair-into-a-passport-to-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=terrayae-mccray-the-ceo-who-turned-hair-into-a-passport-to-the-world) _2026-08-22 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ From the streets of Baltimore to countries around the world, Terrayae McCray, CEO and founder of Vividae Campaign, is changing the way we think about hair, culture, entrepreneurship, and opportunity.… The post Terrayae McCray: The CEO Who Turned Hair Into A Passport to the World appeared first on . ## [50 Cent’s Reebok G-Unit G6 Sells Out in Under Two Hours](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/50-cents-reebok-g-unit-g6-sells-out-in-under-two-hours/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=50-cents-reebok-g-unit-g6-sells-out-in-under-two-hours) _2026-08-22 · Zoe Denise · (untitled)_ Reebok’s re-release of 50 Cent’s signature G-Unit G6 sneaker sold out on Reebok.com in less than two hours on August 20, driving the retro model straight into the secondary resale… The post 50 Cent’s Reebok G-Unit G6 Sells Out in Under Two Hours appeared first on . ## [Today In Hip Hop History: J Dilla’s First Posthumous LP ‘The Shining’ Turns 20 Years Old!](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/today-in-hip-hop-history-j-dillas-first-posthumous-lp-the-shining-turns-20-years-old/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=today-in-hip-hop-history-j-dillas-first-posthumous-lp-the-shining-turns-20-years-old) _2026-08-22 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ Few producers have left behind a musical fingerprint as unmistakable as James “J Dilla” Yancey, and two decades after his passing, The Shining remains one of the strongest reminders of his genius.… The post Today In Hip Hop History: J Dilla’s First Posthumous LP ‘The Shining’ Turns 20 Years Old! appeared first on . ## [ATL Mayor Calls Out Democratic National Convention After Being Left Out Host City Finalists](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/atl-mayor-calls-out-democratic-national-convention-after-being-left-out-host-city-finalists/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=atl-mayor-calls-out-democratic-national-convention-after-being-left-out-host-city-finalists) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ The Democratic National Convention has narrowed its scope of host cities for the 2028 event. The 2024 edition was held at Chicago’s United Center, but the next edition is targeting… The post ATL Mayor Calls Out Democratic National Convention After Being Left Out Host City Finalists appeared first on . ## [Chance the Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns Platinum Certification and 11 New RIAA Awards](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-riaa-certifications/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-riaa-certifications) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Chance the Rapper has earned 11 new RIAA certifications from his landmark mixtape Coloring Book, including a 4x Platinum certification for “No Problem” and 2x Platinum for “Juke Jam.” “Same… The post Chance the Rapper’s ‘Coloring Book’ Earns Platinum Certification and 11 New RIAA Awards appeared first on . ## [Anthony Edwards Brings ‘Believe That.’ Energy to Manila Basketball Tour](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/anthony-edwards-believe-that-manila-tour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anthony-edwards-believe-that-manila-tour) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ adidas Basketball superstar Anthony Edwards completed the three-day Believe That. Manila Tour on August 13, bringing his signature peach-themed energy to basketball fans across the Philippines. The tour began with… The post Anthony Edwards Brings ‘Believe That.’ Energy to Manila Basketball Tour appeared first on . ## [Myles Bullock Be Casted as Dr. Dre in Upcoming ‘Snoop’ Biopic](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/myles-bullock-be-casted-as-dr-dre-in-upcoming-snoop-biopic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=myles-bullock-be-casted-as-dr-dre-in-upcoming-snoop-biopic) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ The upcoming Snoop Dogg biopic has found its Dr. Dre. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Myles Bullock Be will take on the role of legendary Hip-Hop producer. The film will… The post Myles Bullock Be Casted as Dr. Dre in Upcoming ‘Snoop’ Biopic appeared first on . ## [Four blokes and a zebra crossing: the banality and beauty of the Beatles’ Abbey Road cover](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/22/the-beatles-abbey-road-album-cover-zebra-crossing) _2026-08-22 · Jonathan Jones · Music | The Guardian_ Much-copied and parodied picture captures dynamic between the individuals and the band with eerie perfection It’s not really the four blokes on the zebra crossing who make the cover of the Beatles’ Abbey Road memorable, but the street behind them. Vanishing towards a perfect blue sky, with summer trees veiling in bright green what might otherwise be dour brick houses, it could be a hyperreal vista… ## [‘It brings me joy’: how young people are making CDs cool again](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/aug/22/young-people-buying-all-in-one-cd-players) _2026-08-22 · Lauren Cochrane · Music | The Guardian_ Compact discs are back, with searches for players up 96% at John Lewis and popular models sold out online With more than 800 million people subscribing to a music streaming service, wireless speakers have become a familiar sight in homes. But expect to get reacquainted with a different object to play music soon: the CD player, once consigned to obsolescence, is back. John Lewis report that… ## [The Weeknd Wraps Sold-Out Wembley Run After Drawing 450,000 UK Fans](https://thesource.com/2026/08/22/the-weeknd-wembley-after-hours-til-dawn-tour/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-weeknd-wembley-after-hours-til-dawn-tour) _2026-08-22 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ The Weeknd has concluded a sold-out five-night run at London’s Wembley Stadium, marking his seventh and final UK performance this summer as part of the record-breaking After Hours Til Dawn… The post The Weeknd Wraps Sold-Out Wembley Run After Drawing 450,000 UK Fans appeared first on . ## [Home of the Agentic Pull Request (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/GCnZJj4zeho6) _2026-08-22 · **Sponsored**_ CLI-first, TUI-ready toolkits and a moshscript installer — join the waitlist ## [Klay Thompson Taking Talents to South Beach on Two-Year Deal After Mavericks Buyout](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/klay-thompson-taking-talents-to-south-beach-on-two-year-deal-after-mavericks-buyout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=klay-thompson-taking-talents-to-south-beach-on-two-year-deal-after-mavericks-buyout) _2026-08-21 · Lenox Washington · (untitled)_ Klay Thompson is taking his championship pedigree to South Beach. The five-time All-Star is signing a two-year, $13 million deal with the Miami Heat, with a player option included for… The post Klay Thompson Taking Talents to South Beach on Two-Year Deal After Mavericks Buyout appeared first on . ## [Chris Tucker Confirms Talks for ‘Rush Hour 4’ and ‘Friday’ Fueling Hollywood Comeback Vibes](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/chris-tucker-confirms-talks-for-rush-hour-4-and-friday-fueling-hollywood-comeback-vibes/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chris-tucker-confirms-talks-for-rush-hour-4-and-friday-fueling-hollywood-comeback-vibes) _2026-08-21 · Lenox Washington · (untitled)_ Chris Tucker may be getting ready to revisit two of the roles that helped define his career. Speaking with Atlanta’s WSB-TV, Tucker confirmed that conversations are active around both Rush Hour… The post Chris Tucker Confirms Talks for ‘Rush Hour 4’ and ‘Friday’ Fueling Hollywood Comeback Vibes appeared first on . ## [Sixers Hire Phil Handy to Reunite With Nick Nurse and LeBron James](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/sixers-hire-phil-handy-to-reunite-with-nick-nurse-and-lebron-james/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sixers-hire-phil-handy-to-reunite-with-nick-nurse-and-lebron-james) _2026-08-21 · Lenox Washington · (untitled)_ Phil Handy is heading to Philadelphia, bringing championship experience and a familiar connection to both LeBron James and Nick Nurse. The Philadelphia 76ers finalized a deal on August 21, 2026,… The post Sixers Hire Phil Handy to Reunite With Nick Nurse and LeBron James appeared first on . ## [Drake Fuels ‘FOMO 2026’ Speculation With Cryptic Tease](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/drake-fuels-fomo-2026-speculation-with-cryptic-tease/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=drake-fuels-fomo-2026-speculation-with-cryptic-tease) _2026-08-21 · Lenox Washington · (untitled)_ Drake knows exactly how to get the chat talking without actually saying much. The 6God dropped his newest round of mysterious imagery tied to “FOMO 2026,” this time sharing black-and-white… The post Drake Fuels ‘FOMO 2026’ Speculation With Cryptic Tease appeared first on . ## [DeMar DeRozan Joins Nuggets on One-Year Deal as Denver Adds Veteran Scoring Punch](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/demar-derozan-joins-nuggets-on-one-year-deal-as-denver-adds-veteran-scoring-punch/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=demar-derozan-joins-nuggets-on-one-year-deal-as-denver-adds-veteran-scoring-punch) _2026-08-21 · Lenox Washington · (untitled)_ The Denver Nuggets are adding another proven scorer to Nikola Jokic’s supporting cast. Six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan has agreed to sign with Denver on a one-year, $3.9 million deal,… The post DeMar DeRozan Joins Nuggets on One-Year Deal as Denver Adds Veteran Scoring Punch appeared first on . ## [From Reality TV To Healthcare And Tech: ‘Indy Bosses’ Summer Grays Is Building Businesses Her Way](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/from-reality-tv-to-healthcare-and-tech-indy-bosses-summer-grays-is-building-businesses-her-way/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-reality-tv-to-healthcare-and-tech-indy-bosses-summer-grays-is-building-businesses-her-way) _2026-08-21 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ For Summer Grays, entrepreneurship has never been about following the traditional blueprint. From working as a flight attendant to sales, healthcare, medical businesses and now technology, the Indy Bosses personality has spent… The post From Reality TV To Healthcare And Tech: ‘Indy Bosses’ Summer Grays Is Building Businesses Her Way appeared first on . ## [Pierre “P” Thomas Reportedly Hospitalized After Heart Attack](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/pierre-p-thomas-reportedly-hospitalized-after-heart-attack/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pierre-p-thomas-reportedly-hospitalized-after-heart-attack) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Prayers up for Pierre “P” Thomas, the co-founder of Quality Control Music who reportedly is hospitalized after suffering a heart attack. According to TMZ, P is currently under expert care… The post Pierre “P” Thomas Reportedly Hospitalized After Heart Attack appeared first on . ## [Mary J. Blige Opens Up to Michelle Obama About Choosing a Child-Free Life](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/mary-j-blige-opens-up-to-michelle-obama-about-choosing-a-child-free-life/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mary-j-blige-opens-up-to-michelle-obama-about-choosing-a-child-free-life) _2026-08-21 · Courtneyb · (untitled)_ In a candid conversation with former First Lady Michelle Obama and her brother Craig Robinson on their podcast, IMO, Mary J. Blige reflected on her decision not to have children,… The post Mary J. Blige Opens Up to Michelle Obama About Choosing a Child-Free Life appeared first on . ## [Mac Miller’s The Divine Feminine Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Expanded Reissue](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/mac-millers-the-divine-feminine-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-expanded-reissue/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mac-millers-the-divine-feminine-celebrates-10th-anniversary-with-expanded-reissue) _2026-08-21 · Courtneyb · (untitled)_ A decade after its original release, Mac Miller’s soulful, jazz-inflected masterpiece The Divine Feminine is receiving a special 10th-anniversary expanded edition, complete with previously unreleased tracks from the legendary late… The post Mac Miller’s The Divine Feminine Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Expanded Reissue appeared first on . ## [Lil’ Kim Sets One-Night-Only ‘Hard Core Symphony’ Performance at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/lil-kim-sets-one-night-only-hard-core-symphony-performance-at-brooklyns-kings-theatre/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lil-kim-sets-one-night-only-hard-core-symphony-performance-at-brooklyns-kings-theatre) _2026-08-21 · Courtneyb · (untitled)_ Grammy Award-winning hip-hop pioneer Lil’ Kim is set to reimagine her historic debut album for an orchestral stage. On Thursday, November 19, 2026, the artist known as “The Queen Bee”… The post Lil’ Kim Sets One-Night-Only ‘Hard Core Symphony’ Performance at Brooklyn’s Kings Theatre appeared first on . ## [Browse ThreatCrush Modules (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CajUYWBgjtjG) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Install community-built security modules to extend real-time threat intelligence and monitoring ## [SOURCE SPORTS: Vahn Lackey Signs $9.5M Bonus With Minnesota Twins, Highest For A Catcher In MLB Draft History](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/source-sports-vahn-lackey-signs-9-5m-bonus-with-minnesota-twins-highest-for-a-catcher-in-mlb-draft-history/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=source-sports-vahn-lackey-signs-9-5m-bonus-with-minnesota-twins-highest-for-a-catcher-in-mlb-draft-history) _2026-08-21 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ The Minnesota Twins made a major investment in their future behind the plate, and Vahn Lackey now has a piece of MLB Draft history attached to his name. Lackey, the… The post SOURCE SPORTS: Vahn Lackey Signs $9.5M Bonus With Minnesota Twins, Highest For A Catcher In MLB Draft History appeared first on . ## [‘I could have put a deposit on a house or do this crazy experiment’: the British musician playing 365 gigs this year](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/21/isaac-neilson-british-musician-playing-365-gigs-this-year) _2026-08-21 · David Renshaw · Music | The Guardian_ Isaac Neilson is burning through his savings to play a gig every day in 2026 in a bold bid to break through – and champion Britain’s struggling grassroots music scene In a lively pub in Oxford this week, Isaac Neilson picked up his guitar and performed live for the 231st day in a row. The singer-songwriter’s performance at the Old Bookbinders is part of a marathon effort to play a gig every day… ## [Netflix Gets Green Light For Documentary About Wu Tang Clan’s Secret $2M Album](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/netflix-gets-green-light-for-documentary-about-wu-tang-clans-secret-2m-album/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=netflix-gets-green-light-for-documentary-about-wu-tang-clans-secret-2m-album) _2026-08-21 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ One of the strangest and most controversial chapters in Wu-Tang Clan history is officially headed to Netflix. The streaming giant has acquired The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable, a feature documentary exploring… The post Netflix Gets Green Light For Documentary About Wu Tang Clan’s Secret $2M Album appeared first on . ## [Mike D: ‘After Yauch died I couldn’t make music. I’d open a computer file and just feel sadness’](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/21/mike-d-diamond-beastie-buys-inteview-solo-album-thank-you) _2026-08-21 · Alastair Shuttleworth · Music | The Guardian_ As part of the Beastie Boys, the rapper shot to fame and notoriety in the 80s, before bandmate Adam Yauch’s death saw him withdraw from the spotlight. He returns with a solo album that sees him reckon with greed, mortality – and his past ‘It’s funny how far a joke will get you,” Michael Diamond grins. This time 40 years ago, the New York rapper known as Mike D was working with schoolfriends Adam… ## [Chance the Rapper Celebrates ‘Coloring Book’ Going Platinum](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-platinum/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=chance-the-rapper-coloring-book-platinum) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Chance the Rapper celebrated a major milestone during his sold-out New York City stop on the Coloring Book 10 Year Anniversary Tour at SummerStage in Central Park. During the performance,… The post Chance the Rapper Celebrates ‘Coloring Book’ Going Platinum appeared first on . ## [Anderson .Paak and Cordae Announce Collaborative Album ‘Heavy Is the Crown’](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/anderson-paak-cordae-heavy-is-the-crown/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=anderson-paak-cordae-heavy-is-the-crown) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Anderson .Paak and Cordae are joining forces for Heavy Is the Crown, a collaborative album scheduled to arrive October 23. The project expands on the artists’ yearslong creative partnership, which… The post Anderson .Paak and Cordae Announce Collaborative Album ‘Heavy Is the Crown’ appeared first on . ## [Nneka Ogwumike Announces WNBA Retirement After 15 Seasons](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/nneka-ogwumike-retirement-wnba-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nneka-ogwumike-retirement-wnba-2026) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Nneka Ogwumike is retiring from the WNBA at the conclusion of the 2026 season after 15 seasons in the league. In a new episode of Boardroom Talks with Taylor Rooks,… The post Nneka Ogwumike Announces WNBA Retirement After 15 Seasons appeared first on . ## [Jafaar Jackson Says Second ‘Michael’ Film to Focus on Child Sexual Abuse Allegations](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/jafaar-jackson-says-second-michael-film-to-focus-on-child-sexual-abuse-allegations/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=jafaar-jackson-says-second-michael-film-to-focus-on-child-sexual-abuse-allegations) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ We are getting some insight on what the second Michael biopic will be about. Speaking with GQ Middle East, the star of the film, Michael Jackson’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, revealed… The post Jafaar Jackson Says Second ‘Michael’ Film to Focus on Child Sexual Abuse Allegations appeared first on . ## [The Game Appears to Send Shots at Kendrick Lamar on ‘The Documentary III’](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/the-game-kendrick-lamar-gnx-boogeyman/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-game-kendrick-lamar-gnx-boogeyman) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Aight, man. The Game really wants Kendrick Lamar’s attention. After addressing standing next to Drake and not aligning with the vest during the battle with Kendrick Lamar, Game took it… The post The Game Appears to Send Shots at Kendrick Lamar on ‘The Documentary III’ appeared first on . ## [Former South Side Crips Member Testifies About Bad Boy and Death Row Rivalry](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/south-side-crips-bad-boy-death-row-testimony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=south-side-crips-bad-boy-death-row-testimony) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ The testimonies in the Tupac murder trial keep getting wilder. A former South Side Crips gang member testified Thursday, August 20, about his gang’s relationship with Sean “Puffy” Combs’ Bad… The post Former South Side Crips Member Testifies About Bad Boy and Death Row Rivalry appeared first on . ## [Save with community-voted codes (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1WbtnJ2gN64J) _2026-08-21 · **Sponsored**_ Search thousands of community-verified coupon codes — 100% free, no account needed. ## [Daily Mail accused of stalking woman mistaken as White Stripes drummer Meg White](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/21/meg-white-daily-mail-white-stripes) _2026-08-21 · Sean Craig · Music | The Guardian_ The tabloid boasted in a now-deleted article that they found White and promised to reveal her ‘secret new life’ The Daily Mail newspaper secretly tailed and photographed a woman in Detroit and then published an article and photographs falsely accusing her of being former The White Stripes drummer Meg White, even after she told the newspaper it had mistaken her identity, multiple sources have told… ## [Add to playlist: the righteous jangle and snaking melodies of Jawdropped and the week’s best new tracks](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/21/add-to-playlist-jawdropped) _2026-08-21 · Huw Baines and Laura Snapes · Music | The Guardian_ The LA-based powerpop project’s triumphant debut is a celebration of low-stakes creativity in the slacker-skater tradition From Los Angeles Recommended if you like the Lemonheads, Sugar, the Muffs Up next Secret to Spare released 18 September Maybe it’s to do with getting older, maybe it’s to do with the broad-spectrum grimness of it all, but the thrill of low-stakes creativity, of making… ## [De La Soul and Nas Release “Run It Back!!” Video](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/de-la-soul-nas-run-it-back-video/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=de-la-soul-nas-run-it-back-video) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Legendary Hip Hop group De La Soul has released the official video for “Run It Back!!” featuring Nas, a standout from their critically acclaimed tenth studio album, Cabin in the… The post De La Soul and Nas Release “Run It Back!!” Video appeared first on . ## [James Harden Cashes in On Another $90Ms in Deal with Cavs](https://thesource.com/2026/08/21/james-harden-cashes-in-on-another-90ms-in-deal-with-cavs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=james-harden-cashes-in-on-another-90ms-in-deal-with-cavs) _2026-08-21 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ The Cleveland Cavaliers want more James Harden business. The Cavs and Harden have agreed to a new three-year, $97 million contract. The deal include a 2028-29 player option and a… The post James Harden Cashes in On Another $90Ms in Deal with Cavs appeared first on . ## [Stella Lefty: Long Way Home review – Boston singer’s debut is bland, boilerplate and beyond banal](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/21/stella-lefty-long-way-home-review) _2026-08-21 · Laura Snapes · Music | The Guardian_ (Atlantic Outpost) The breakout 24-year-old country star’s debut is stunningly unremarkable, offering little in the way of artistic identity or her peers’ originality Anyone railing against nepo babies taking over culture has already lost: the rage they engender is as key to the publicity plan as their ready-made profile. But once in a while, you meet one so egregious that it’s hard not to want to… ## [Throw Like A Girl: 12-Year-Old Kinley Rasmus Pitches 4-0 Shutout Against TN In Little League World Series](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/throw-like-a-girl-12-year-old-kinley-rasmus-pitches-4-0-shutout-against-tn-in-little-league-world-series/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=throw-like-a-girl-12-year-old-kinley-rasmus-pitches-4-0-shutout-against-tn-in-little-league-world-series) _2026-08-20 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ 27 years after Alabama last reached Williamsport, a familiar baseball family is helping lead Phenix City back to the Little League World Series. This time behind the arm of 12-year-old Kinley… The post Throw Like A Girl: 12-Year-Old Kinley Rasmus Pitches 4-0 Shutout Against TN In Little League World Series appeared first on . ## [‘I need to think like a CEO’: Weezer on the shifting sands of success, ugly feelings and the joy of spreadsheets](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/20/weezer-rivers-cuomo-patrick-wilson-ceo) _2026-08-20 · Stevie Chick · Music | The Guardian_ As the self-professed geeky rockers release their conceptual 20th album, Rivers Cuomo and Patrick Wilson discuss dodging failure, being saved by fans and their obsessive creativity The first song Rivers Cuomo wrote for Weezer’s new album, their 20th, blatantly mimics the US rockers’ 1994 debut single, Undone (The Sweater Song). On the track CEO, the singer-guitarist grumbles over a slow, Velvets-y… ## [Amy Lee of Evanescence: ‘I could happily do an entire album of nothing but Portishead covers’](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/20/amy-lee-of-evanescence-i-could-happily-do-an-entire-album-of-nothing-but-portishead-covers) _2026-08-20 · As told to Dave Simpson · Music | The Guardian_ As her band hits the road, the metal trailblazer answers your questions on sexualisation in show business, finding inspiration in dreams and Spinal Tap moments on tour You wrote Bring Me to Life when you were 19 . When you perform it now, how do you relate to the younger you? becgoldsmith I was in an abusive relationship, so Bring Me to Life was partly about processing the reality of that abuse… ## [Retired Detective Testifies Diddy Offered Money in Murder of Tupac](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/keefe-d-tupac-shakur-shooting-testimony/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=keefe-d-tupac-shakur-shooting-testimony) _2026-08-20 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Retired Los Angeles police detective Daryn Dupree testified Wednesday, August 19, about statements Duane “Keefe D” Davis allegedly made to investigators in 2008 regarding the shooting of Tupac Shakur. Dupree,… The post Retired Detective Testifies Diddy Offered Money in Murder of Tupac appeared first on . ## [SOURCE SPORTS: MLB Network Feature Film ‘When America Took The Field’ Set To Debut On The Eve of 9/11](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/source-sports-mlb-network-feature-film-when-america-took-the-field-set-to-debut-on-the-eve-of-9-11/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=source-sports-mlb-network-feature-film-when-america-took-the-field-set-to-debut-on-the-eve-of-9-11) _2026-08-20 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ 25 years after the September 11 terrorist attacks brought the country and professional sports to a standstill, MLB Network will revisit the role baseball played in helping America begin the… The post SOURCE SPORTS: MLB Network Feature Film ‘When America Took The Field’ Set To Debut On The Eve of 9/11 appeared first on . ## [Retired Detective Says Keefe D Claimed Diddy Paid For Tupac’s Murder](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/retired-detective-says-keefe-d-claimed-diddy-paid-for-tupacs-murder/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=retired-detective-says-keefe-d-claimed-diddy-paid-for-tupacs-murder) _2026-08-20 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ As Duane “Keefe D” Davis prepares to stand trial for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, testimony from a retired law enforcement official has brought one of the case’s most… The post Retired Detective Says Keefe D Claimed Diddy Paid For Tupac’s Murder appeared first on . ## [Today in Hip-Hop History: The Clipse Released Their Debut LP ‘Lord Willin’ 24 Years Ago](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/today-in-hip-hop-history-the-clipse-released-their-debut-lp-lord-willin-24-years-ago/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=today-in-hip-hop-history-the-clipse-released-their-debut-lp-lord-willin-24-years-ago) _2026-08-20 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ Before Pusha T and Malice became universally recognized as two of Hip Hop’s sharpest lyricists, the Thornton brothers put Virginia Beach on their backs with a debut album that changed… The post Today in Hip-Hop History: The Clipse Released Their Debut LP ‘Lord Willin’ 24 Years Ago appeared first on . ## [Former BMF Cohort Chad “J-Bo” Brown Faces Federal Drug and Weapons Charges After DEA Seize 53 KGs of Cocaine, Guns From St. Louis Home](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/former-bmf-cohort-chad-j-bo-brown-faces-federal-drug-and-weapons-charges-after-dea-seize-53-kgs-of-cocaine-guns-from-st-louis-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-bmf-cohort-chad-j-bo-brown-faces-federal-drug-and-weapons-charges-after-dea-seize-53-kgs-of-cocaine-guns-from-st-louis-home) _2026-08-20 · Sha Be Allah · (untitled)_ More than two decades after the federal government dismantled the Black Mafia Family’s sprawling drug operation, one of the organization’s most recognizable former associates is back in federal custody on… The post Former BMF Cohort Chad “J-Bo” Brown Faces Federal Drug and Weapons Charges After DEA Seize 53 KGs of Cocaine, Guns From St. Louis Home appeared first on . ## [Residents Across Gary, Indiana Are Entering Week 2 of No Power](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/residents-across-gary-indiana-are-entering-week-2-of-no-power/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=residents-across-gary-indiana-are-entering-week-2-of-no-power) _2026-08-20 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ It’s been over a week without power in Gary, Indiana. The loss of power is a direct result of storms that traveled through the Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana area. The… The post Residents Across Gary, Indiana Are Entering Week 2 of No Power appeared first on . ## [Former Vegas Security Guard Gives His Eye Witness Testimony During Tupac Trial](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/former-vegas-security-guard-gives-his-eye-witness-testimony-during-tupac-trial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=former-vegas-security-guard-gives-his-eye-witness-testimony-during-tupac-trial) _2026-08-20 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ The Tupac Shakur murder trial is underway and a riveting piece of testimony came from William Heidmeyer, a former security guard at the Maxim Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.… The post Former Vegas Security Guard Gives His Eye Witness Testimony During Tupac Trial appeared first on . ## [Lambchop: Punching the Clown review – spectral, spellbindingly ambiguous stirring of US history](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/20/lambchop-punching-the-clown-review) _2026-08-20 · Alexis Petridis · Music | The Guardian_ (City Slang) Sounding weathered but undimmed, Kurt Wagner feels as if he’s standing right in front of you as he sings superb, choir-swathed songs that invite and unsettle Thirty-two years on from their debut album – and 26 from Nixon , the gorgeous country/soul confection that brought “Nashville’s most fucked-up country band” to a wider audience – Lambchop find themselves in a curious position.… ## [Akon Reveals How He Turned The Lonely Island’s ‘I Just Had Sex’ Into A ‘Smash Hit’ On ‘The SDR Show’](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/akon-reveals-how-he-turned-the-lonely-islands-i-just-had-sex-into-a-smash-hit-on-the-sdr-show/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=akon-reveals-how-he-turned-the-lonely-islands-i-just-had-sex-into-a-smash-hit-on-the-sdr-show) _2026-08-20 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Photo credit: The SDR Show Akon recently looked back on one of his more unexpected musical collaborations when he joined Ralph Sutton on The SDR Show. During the conversation, the… The post Akon Reveals How He Turned The Lonely Island’s ‘I Just Had Sex’ Into A ‘Smash Hit’ On ‘The SDR Show’ appeared first on . ## [Tupac’s Sister Has “Low Expectations” for Justice in Murder Trial](https://thesource.com/2026/08/20/tupacs-sister-has-low-expectations-for-justice-in-murder-trial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tupacs-sister-has-low-expectations-for-justice-in-murder-trial) _2026-08-20 · Shawn Grant · (untitled)_ Tupac’s sister, Sekyiwa Shakur, doesn’t have much hope for justice for her brother. In fact, Sekyiwa stated she has “low expectations.” Sekyiwa spoke with Law & Crime Network as Duane… The post Tupac’s Sister Has “Low Expectations” for Justice in Murder Trial appeared first on . ## [‘We never apologised for our rage or revenge-seeking’: riot grrrl legends Heavens to Betsy reunite](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/19/we-never-apologised-for-our-rage-or-revenge-seeking-riot-grrrl-legends-heavens-to-betsy-reunite) _2026-08-19 · Jenn Pelly · Music | The Guardian_ Alongside Bikini Kill and Bratmobile, Corin Tucker and Tracy Sawyer created a feminist punk vernacular that’s still inspiring the likes of Olivia Rodrigo. They recall the clarity and conviction of their historic teenage exploits Back in June, a cut-and-paste photocopied flyer began appearing on telegraph poles around Portland, Oregon, promoting a DIY show by an apparently defunct band at an… ## [Post your questions for kd lang](https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2026/aug/19/post-your-questions-for-kd-lang) _2026-08-19 · Laura Snapes · Music | The Guardian_ As her supergroup with Neko Case and Laura Veirs celebrates the 10th anniversary of its sublime album, the Ingénue herself will answer your questions A decade ago, three of the finest voices in Americana got together to make a sublime supergroup record. Case/Lang/Veirs, in case the title didn’t make it plain, brought together Neko Case of the New Pornographers, stalwart Portland songwriter Laura…