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On Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025, The Boss Bruce Springsteen — who has written countless hit songs — is celebrating his 76th birthday. With 21 studio albums and countless compilations under his belt, Springsteen has a dense catalog of hit songs. Even his worst albums (Lucky Town and Human Touch) have their moments. So, without further […]

A pivotal scene in the Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson-led The Smashing Machine features the iconic Bruce Springsteen song from Born to Run, “Jungleland.” It is played in the background of a heated argument between Mark Kerr (Dwayne Johnson) and Dawn Staples (Emily Blunt). Director Benny Safdie brilliantly uses the fable of the Magic Rat and […]

Hosting Saturday Night Live is a privilege and an honor for many. It’s a chance to showcase acting chops, comedic timing, and connect with audiences outside their usual arena. Over the years, we’ve seen musicians, actors, and yes, even athletes step into the role. One of the most recent was Kansas City Chiefs star Travis […]

There is something to be said about taking risks, especially decades into your career, as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson did playing Mark Kerr in the new biopic about the MMA legend from Benny Safdie, The Smashing Machine. Speaking to ClutchPoints alongside Safdie and his co-star, Emily Blunt, Johnson broke down his career-defining role in The […]

As a child, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was a larger-than-life figure in WWE, making fun of John Cena’s “candy ass” before their WrestleMania clashes. His acting career never made much of an impression until he played Mark Kerr in The Smashing Machine. Like a good coach does for a middling quarterback, director Benny Safdie is […]

Filming has been paused for the upcoming Spider-Man: Brand New Day movie as star Tom Holland has been hospitalized following a concussion injury scare. Deadline reports filming was paused on Friday, September 19, 2025. Luckily, Holland’s concussion is being called “mild,” and his break is being done “out of precaution.” He is “expected to return […]

If you have been watching AEW star Ricochet recently, you’ll notice an edgier heel character than he ever got to play during his WWE tenure. This snively heel persona has breathed new life into him. Speaking from experience, it was hard to get behind a character that, in hindsight, was completely held back in WWE. […]

It’s about that time. Swifties, get ready. Taylor Swift is returning to the big screen with a special theatrical celebration tied to her next album release, CNN reports. I hereby invite you to a *dazzling* soirée, The Official Release Party of a Showgirl: Oct 3 – Oct 5 only in cinemas! You’ll get to see […]

Fans of the “Tribal Chief,” WWE Superstar Roman Reigns, may need a second to get used to seeing him as Akuma in the Street Fighter movie. Luckily, he has a solution for fans. He posted a teased for the upcoming movie, giving a hint to fans as to what his character will look like. View […]

It sounds like WWE is changing Wrestlepalooza‘s main event, and John Cena vs. Brock Lesnar will close the show, despite past reports. Pat McAfee hyped up the match between Cena and Lesnar at Wrestlepalooza on his show. However, he revealed that it will open the show, not close it. “Him (Lesnar) and Cena are gonna […]

A new look at Hulu’s Chad Powers series is here, with the series’ star Glen Powell and Eli Manning at the forefront. However, the guys fight over the spotlight. The promo begins with Powell and Manning standing side-by-side. Every time Powell begins to speak, Manning jumps in, talking over him. View this post on Instagram […]

Recently, it was revealed that James Gunn wrote Peacemaker for Dave Bautista, not former 17-time WWE world champion John Cena. Speaking to ComicBook.com, Bautista gave his side of the story. It’s not that Bautista didn’t want the role, which was written for him, he had prior commitments to make Zack Snyder’s Army of the Dead. […]

HBCUs are often purveyors of culture, and this is especially true in the social media era. For decades, musical artists have performed on HBCU campuses and found their selections embraced by students and alumni. If you hear a song being embraced by the Black community, you can be sure to hear that same song played […]

During the recent broadcast of Monday Night Football, ESPN commentator Chris Fowler mispronounced the names of WWE’s John Cena and Brock Lesnar, who will main event the upcoming Wrestlepalooza PLE. At one point in the broadcast, ESPN was promoting Wrestlepalooza, which is the first WWE PLE to air on their streaming service. Naturally, they specifically […]

It sounds like WWE is going all out for Wrestlepalooza, their first PLE to air on ESPN+, as they have enlisted wrestling fan Tyrese Haliburton for a role. Variety reports ESPN will air two different pre-show events for Wrestlepalooza. The first, ESPN Wrestlepalooza Special, will air on Friday, September 19, 2025, at 3 pm on […]

The departure of ESPN’s Molly Qerim has taken the sports world by storm, and First Take’s Stephen A. Smith wished her well after it was announced that she was leaving. Smith opened the Tuesday, September 16, 2025, edition of First Take by paying homage to Qerim. It was emotional, as Smith said he will “miss […]

After nearly two decades, First Take host Molly Qerim is leaving ESPN in a shocking move for the sports world. The iconic sports broadcaster was previously the host of First Take for a decade. The announcement was made by ESPN’s president of content, Burke Magnus. It sounds like it was Qerim’s decision to leave, and […]

It is a sad day in Hollywood as actor Robert Redford, who starred in The Natural has died at the age of 89. A statement was issued to CNN by Redford’s publicists. According to the statement, Redford passed away in his home in Utah surrounded by his loved ones. “Robert Redford passed away on September 16, […]

While on the 2025 Outlaw Music Festival circuit, Bob Dylan changed up his usual setlist, playing what is a greatest hits show by his standards. After seeing the 2025 Rough and Rowdy Ways Tour North America conclusion, which has its own charm, it was surprising to see Dylan break out some of his biggest hits […]

Jackson State alumnus Tramell Tillman, who plays Mr. Milchick in Apple TV+’s acclaimed original series Severance, made history at Sunday evening’s Emmys. He won the Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series, becoming the first Black man to ever receive the award. Tillman’s portrayal of the menacing Mr. Milchick, a manager at […]

There was an injury scare involving Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen in their Week 2 win against the New York Jets when the reigning MVP left the game with a nosebleed, causing the team to troll their division rivals with a White Goodman (Ben Stiller) meme from the iconic comedy Dodgeball. They posted the meme […]

On August 5, 2025, Hulk Hogan was laid to rest near his home in Clearwater, Florida.  Sitting down to talk in part about his relationship with the “Hulkamaniac” with Johnny Manziel on his Glory Daze podcast, Rick Flair recalled the ceremony and revealed that some of the wrestlers he expected to see at the WWE […]

For the first time since his Equals album in 2021, Ed Sheeran has returned to the pop genre with his latest project, Play. It feels like a long time coming. Since Equals, Sheeran has released Subtract — perhaps his best showcase as a writer — and the underrated and overlooked Autumn Variations (which feels like a non-canon […]

One would think that AJ Lee’s WWE return at Wrestlepalooza would be main event-worthy. However, a different return will take center stage. While on SportsCenter, WWE announcer Joe Tessitore revealed that Brock Lesnar and John Cena will main event Wrestlepalooza, not CM Punk and Lee vs. Seth Rollins and Becky Lynch. Perhaps this is surprising […]

There was palpable excitement at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, home of The Boss Bruce Springsteen, on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, as E Street Band drummer Max Weinberg brought his jukebox show to the venue where they cut their teeth decades ago. You can’t blame the fans for getting their hopes up that Springsteen […]

Before landing on WWE star John Cena as Peacemaker, the series’ creator, James Gunn, wanted one of his rivals, Dave Bautista, for the DC part. Of course, this should come as no surprise. Gunn previously directed Bautista in the highly successful Guardians of the Galaxy series for Marvel. Appearing on The Howard Stern Show, Gunn […]

The first trailer for the upcoming Christy Martin biopic Christy has been released, and Euphoria star Sydney Sweeney disappears in the role. The trailer shows Martin’s humble beginnings, boxing in small gyms and outdoor venues before making the big leagues. “You must be the lady I’ve been hearing so much about,” someone says to Martin. […]

After winning his first Oscar, Brendan Fraser seemingly has hope for Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, who is garnering praise for playing Mark Kerr in A24’s The Smashing Machine. The two shared a moment before a screening of The Smashing Machine at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), which was captured by Clayton Davis. While […]

After six years, Apple’s iTunes X, formerly Twitter, account has returned to promote Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl album, which comes out on October 3, 2025. They returned to unveil a new album cover. The iTunes post encourages fans to pre-order the album to get “exclusive content” after its release. “The Life of a […]

ESPN is continuing its investment in women’s sports. After a large deal from ESPN investing in both the PLL and Women’s Lacrosse League (WLL), the investment in the WLL has continued by ESPN. After playing in just the Championship Series in February of 2025 and then at the 2025 PLL All-Star Game, it has been […]

Naturally, spending so much time in a suit can come with “musty” consequences, as Spider-Man actor Tom Holland conceded. The Brand New Day star was recently asked about it. During an interview with Esquire, Holland discussed his new partnership with Prada. Holland was recently featured in a Prada campaign. The interviewer said he thought it […]

The latest episode of VICE Sports’ new retrospective series, NFL Classics: After Further Review, will highlight the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl 54 win over the San Francisco 49ers, and Joe Montana and the team’s loss to the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs back in 1994 was a step in the franchise’s journey to their […]

While he won a Super Bowl with the Philadelphia Eagles, running back Saquon Barkley and Eli Manning were teammates on the New York Giants from 2018 to 2019. Soon, Barkley will be the subject of a new Prime Video documentary, Saquon, which is produced by acclaimed filmmaker Martin Scorsese. Barkley appeared on the Peyton and […]

Benny Safdie’s solo directorial debut, The Smashing Machine, is shaping up to be one of the year’s most talked-about films. After earning him the Silver Lion for Best Director at the Venice Film Festival and giving Dwayne Johnson the strongest reviews of his career, the new trailer now gives audiences a closer look at Johnson’s […]

In recent weeks, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s weight loss has caught the public’s eye, and the WWE’s “Final Boss” has revealed the reason why. He is going to re-team with The Smashing Machine director Benny Safdie for Lizard Music, which is a role that requires Johnson to lose weight. Johnson will play the Chicken Man […]

The ongoing saga with Los Angeles Clippers star Kawhi Leonard has no end in sight as owner Steve Ballmer and the NBA investigates it, and it somehow gets even crazier with details involving A-list actors like Robert Downey Jr. and Leonardo DiCaprio, and rapper Drake. Talking about Leonard and the Clippers’ allegations on The Athletic […]

Following their takedown of the New York Giants, the Washington Commanders are getting ready for the Green Bay Packers, and they used a meme from NBC’s hit sitcom The Office to prove it. The team’s social media team posted a meme on X, formerly Twitter. It is the picture of Michael Scott (Steve Carell) shaking […]

The fans at Highmark Stadium were thrilled after the Buffalo Bills beat the Baltimore Ravens, and tight ends Dalton Kincaid and Dawson Knox were singing along with The Killers’ “Mr. Brightside.” As Kincaid and Knox left the field, they sang along to The Killers’  “Mr. Brightside” with the fans. Highmark Stadium was loud, and the […]

Just like that, it’s just a few months to go before it’s Christmas once again. It’s that special time of the year marked by precious gifts, memorable family meals, heartwarming holiday songs, and a romantic movie involving the Buffalo Bills. For the second straight year, the NFL and the Hallmark Channel teamed up to produce […]