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After spending the last year focused on country music, the superstar recently hinted that his next project could bring him back to rap. In a new teaser shared online, Post previewed an unreleased song that features the melodic rap style that helped make him one of the biggest artists in the world. Billboard Fans quickly reacted on social media, with many saying they're excited to hear Post Malone making hip-hop music again. While he found huge success with his country album F

Verizon is making some big changes. The company announced it is selling 274 of its company-owned stores and cutting around 3,000 jobs as it tries to save money and improve its business. Verizon Most of the job cuts will affect retail workers, while about 500 corporate employees will also lose their jobs. Even though Verizon is selling the stores, they won't be closing. Instead, the locations will be taken over by franchise owners, and many workers could keep their jobs if the

Kai Cenat has wasted no time reminding the streaming world why he's one of its biggest stars. Just days after returning from a nine-month hiatus, the content creator has once again become Twitch's most-subscribed streamer. Billboard Cenat stepped away from livestreaming in late 2025 to focus on other ventures, including expanding his fashion brand, Vivet, and taking a break from the demanding schedule that came with producing around-the-clock content. Earlier this month, he o

The Nissan Altima is officially nearing the end of the road. After more than 30 years as one of America's best-known midsize sedans, Nissan has confirmed it will discontinue the Altima as the automaker continues reshaping its U.S. lineup. Nissan The Altima first arrived in 1993 and quickly became a popular choice for drivers looking for an affordable, reliable family sedan. Over the years, it competed against rivals like the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord while earning a reput

Disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly has formally petitioned President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year federal prison sentence stemming from his sexual misconduct convictions. CNN The singer officially filed paperwork asking Trump to commute his sentence, which means he wants to spend less time in prison but would still have his convictions. He is serving time after being found guilty of federal sexual misconduct charges. Kelly's lawyers have said before that they think he shoul

Fans will have to wait even longer to see Robert Pattinson return as the Dark Knight. Warner Bros. has pushed The Batman Part II back once again, with the highly anticipated sequel now set to hit theaters on Feb. 18, 2028. The new release date comes nearly six years after the original The Batman debuted in 2022. Batman 2 Despite the disappointing delay, director Matt Reeves gave fans something to get excited about by releasing the first camera test footage of Pattinson back i

It looks like Harold & Kumar 4 is finally on the way. Harold and Kumar Producer Greg Shapiro said the new movie is being written right now, and the original cast and creators are coming back. That includes John Cho and Kal Penn, who played Harold and Kumar in the first three movies. The writers from the original films, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, are also returning. They will direct the movie with Josh Heald helping write the script. The first Harold & Kumar movie cam

The live-action Naruto movie is officially searching for its stars. Naruto Director Destin Daniel Cretton and Lionsgate have launched a worldwide casting call to find the actors who will play Team 7, including Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno. Cretton, who is directing and co-writing the film, said it is an honor to bring Masashi Kishimoto's iconic manga to the big screen in live action. Kishimoto also shared his excitement, saying he looks forward to seeing th

The first trailer for Idiots has arrived, giving fans a look at the upcoming comedy starring Dave Franco, O'Shea Jackson Jr., and Mason Thames. Idiots The trip quickly goes off the rails as the trio encounters dangerous criminals, unexpected detours and one outrageous situation after another. What starts as a routine assignment turns into a wild adventure packed with action and comedy. The movie first premiered at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival under the title The S---heads

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony officially cemented their place in music history on Wednesday, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in recognition of their decades-long impact on hip-hop. Rolling Stone The group, made up of Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone and Flesh-n-Bone, was celebrated during a special ceremony in Hollywood. Family, friends and fans were there to watch them receive one of the biggest honors in entertainment. During the ceremony, the group th

Shoppers at Walmart and Sam's Club will see lower prices on thousands of products this summer as the retail giants roll out major seasonal discounts. ABC 2 Baltimore President Donald Trump claimed on Truth Social that the company lowered prices at his administration's request to help celebrate America's 250th birthday. He specifically highlighted a nearly 15% price drop on ground beef and encouraged other retailers to follow Walmart's lead. Walmart confirmed it is cutting pri

More than six years after the death of rapper Nipsey Hussle, his two children have officially received their shares of his multimillion-dollar estate. People According to court documents obtained by TMZ, Nipsey's daughter, Emani, 17, and his son, Kross, 9, were paid out in cash and other assets following the final settlement of the late rapper's estate. While the exact amounts remain sealed, the children each received a 50% share of an estate reportedly valued at approximatel

Fans finally have an official look at "Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender" as Paramount+ released the first full trailer for the animated adaptation, confirming its premiere on October 9, 2026. The trailer showcases the return to a beloved world, featuring stunning visuals, bending action, and key story elements fans have long awaited. The plot follows Aang, the last surviving Airbender, on his journey to master all four elements air, water, earth, and fire to defeat the Fire Na

Content creator JiDion says he's walking away from livestreaming after being arrested during a viral Kick stream, explaining that the incident made him reconsider the path his career was taking. JiDion The arrest occurred in late June outside a McDonald's in Woodhaven, Michigan. JiDion and several others were confronting a person they claimed was squatting at the location when police arrived. After officers instructed the group to leave, JiDion was arrested while still broadc

Lil Wayne and his fiancée, Madi Cannon, have reportedly called off their relationship just weeks after news of their engagement surfaced. Lil Wayne HQ / IG According to TMZ, the breakup comes shortly after the couple's engagement became public in May. Sources told the outlet the relationship ended recently, though neither Wayne nor Cannon has publicly commented on what led to the split. The pair kept their relationship largely out of the spotlight. Cannon, a social media infl

Microsoft is set to eliminate 3,200 jobs across its Xbox gaming division in one of the largest restructurings in the brand's history, as the company looks to streamline operations and improve profitability. XBOX Wire According to reports, the layoffs will affect every Xbox studio and represent roughly 20% of the gaming division's workforce. Xbox CEO Asha Sharma described the move as a necessary "reset," citing declining profit margins, rising development costs and the need to

Kai Cenat is officially returning to Twitch after a nine-month hiatus, marking the comeback of one of the platform's biggest streamers. (Kai Cenat) Cenat announced that he will go live on July 6, when he will unveil the next class of his Streamer University program. The livestream is expected to introduce the creators selected as students and professors for the initiative, which aims to help aspiring streamers grow their platforms. Cenat, who has more than 20 million Twitch f

Pringles is putting a new spin on summer cookouts with the launch of its limited-edition Pop Dog Buns, transforming one of the most overlooked parts of a hot dog into a flavor-packed experience. Pringles According to Pringles, the Pop Dog Buns were created to make the bun just as exciting as the toppings. Mauricio Jenkins, Brand and Content Lead for Salty Snacks at Mars North America, said the company wanted to "take something everyone knows and completely flip it into an exc

6ix9ine is adding fuel to his longtime feud with Lil Tjay after the Bronx rapper was involved in a viral altercation with streamer Jack Doherty during a Fourth of July livestream. Kick The confrontation unfolded at a pool party where Lil Tjay and Doherty exchanged heated words on camera. As the argument escalated, Lil Tjay appeared ready to leave before Doherty approached him and unexpectedly slapped him across the face. Members of Lil Tjay's entourage quickly rushed in, tack

Christopher Nolan's highly anticipated epic The Odyssey is taking an unusual approach to its release, with Universal Pictures opting to skip the now-common practice of holding advance influencer screenings before the film's theatrical debut. The Odyssey Instead, the studio plans to screen the film first for professional critics following its world premiere in London on July 6. The decision marks a departure from recent Hollywood marketing strategies, which have relied heavily