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Chicago Cubs legend Ernie Banks has passed away. He was 83.
Reports the New York Times:
Ernie Banks, the greatest power-hitting shortstop of the 20th century and an unconquerable optimist whose sunny disposition never dimmed in 19 seasons with the perennially stumbling 
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To the surprise of the Internets, Rihanna comes off a hiatus from releasing new music with "FourFiveSeconds," featuring Kanye West and Paul McCartney.
Rih Rih debuted the record via her website. It's a true pop record in sound and approach, as the songbird and West sing
"If you're wondering what the NBA record is for most points in a quarter, you just watched it," an announcer said in light of jaw dropping 37 point performance from Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson.
A win was in reach
Kid Ink offers up a new track called "Be Real," featuring Dej Loaf, from his upcoming sophomore album Full Speed.
Produced by DJ Mustard, the track had an undeniable bounce. Slick lines from Kid Ink and catchy chorus by Dej complete the
A 17-year-old Brooklyn native wishes he could turn back the hands of time, as he was arrested on Sunday (January 18) after police deemed a message on his Facebook to be a threat towards the NYPD.
A police informant spotted a series of
It's hard to believe that we're approaching 20 years of JLO dominance in entertainment. Yet, Jennifer Lopez has had the paparazzi eyes (and cameras) transfixed on her every move as far back as many can remember knowing her. With the
Kanye West was really on the move this week. On Wednesday (Jan. 21) he played his new album for a crowd at the iHeart Media Music Summit, and the next night Ye stopped into The Daily Front Row’s inaugural Fashion Los Angeles Awards.
The
Age, indeed, ain't a thing but a number for R. Kelly, who at 48-years-old, hosts a wild party in the video for "Happy Birthday."
Complete with bottles, and tons of T&A, Kells and a bevy of women enjoy a night of
The weeks has come to a close, which means it's time to tally the best rap music released. Once again, yours truly presents The Wrap Up: Hip-Hop Wired’s Top 10 Songs Of The Week.
Bars, bars, and more bars can be found
Things have changed in the world. Jennifer Lopez has been dethroned as the poster-butt for the perfect curvy body.
Not from anyone in particular, but by a whole bunch of 'Gram stars (thirst traps) gloriously flourishing on your Instagram feed as we speak.
“There's a
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Rihanna Debuts “FourFiveSeconds” ft. Kanye West & Paul McCartney [LISTEN]
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Kid Ink & Dej Loaf Connect On DJ Mustard-Produced “Be Real” [LISTEN]
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Z-Ro Talks Haters With Rick Ross & More| Wired Tracks 1.22.15 [LISTEN]
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Wale & Dino B.A.M. Drop Extended Version Of “Tonight” [LISTEN]
