Drake has been accused of participating in a racketeering conspiracy built around the online casino Stake. A class action lawsuit filed in Virginia this week argues that Stake is running an illegal gambling operation in the United States, in which Drake, who is paid to promote the platform, is complicit. It further alleges that he is funnelling proceeds—via Stake’s unregulated “tipping” system—to a third party, in Australia, to invest in bot farms that illegally boost Drake’s streaming numbers. Stake’s parent company, Sweepstakes Ltd., is named as a defendant alongside Drake, the streamer Adin Ross, and George Nguyen, the alleged Australian…
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Varun Tej shared heartfelt thanks to 2025 for big life lessons. The year showed him what is real; it taught him to ditch the chase, fuel his passion, and trust destiny.Fatherhood was the icing on the cake. It stole the show, flipping his worldview and filling his days with true meaning. As he wrote, “The best thing about this year was becoming a father which really changed my perspective and gave my life a deeper purpose.”The Toli Prema star welcomed the New Year with his beloved wife, Lavanya Tripathi. The Fidaa actor is all about family these days and their…
There is a prophetic quote from an iconic 40-year-old cyberpunk book that will seem even more relevant than ever in Apple TV’s upcoming sci-fi series. Apple TV’s reign as the best streaming service for sci-fi fans only continued in 2025 as it not only delivered memorable returning installments of shows like Severance and Foundation but also added brilliant new shows like Pluribus to its catalog. With its upcoming cyberpunk series, which is based on a seminal sci-fi book, Apple TV will likely continue its genre domination. What makes this upcoming adaptation even more intriguing is that its source material almost…
Elizabeth Hurley Sexy Bond Girl Outfit Has Us Shakin’ & Stirred!!! Published January 2, 2026 1:54 PM PST Elizabeth Hurley attended a James Bond-themed New Year’s Eve party … and the smokin’ hot actress didn’t disappoint when she rocked a sexy bikini … and big (toy) gun! EH shared several pics from the epic 007 party — and her beau Billy Ray Cyrus was even there — but Elizabeth stole the show with an outfit that highlighted her toned bod. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. Of course … it wasn’t just any ole bikini … it…
After starring in everything from TV’s First Wives Club to the RZA-directed film Love Beats Rhyme, actress and singer Jill Scott is making her long-awaited return to music with To Whom This May Concern, her first album since 2015’s Woman. You can hear the lead single “Beautiful People” and see the gorgeous cover by visual artist Marcellus below.“Finally my new album entitled TO WHOM THIS MAY CONCERN drops Feb. 13th!!!!” Scott wrote on Instagram. “PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE and THANK YOU for your patience and your listening ears.” In a separate post about her collaborators, Scott noted that “Creating takes a…
Siddhant Chaturvedi and Pratibha Ranta are in the news for a recent casting report. As per a report by the publication Mid-Day, Siddhant and Pratibha are likely to headline the Hindi remake of Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna’s Dear Comrade. As fans were excited about the collaboration, Siddhant shared an update on social media to clarify speculations. The actor noted that he is not a part of the movie. He also shared that he does not want to be a part of remakes anymore. “Just to clarify guys – This isn’t true. No remakes for me anymore, even though i’m…
Jeremy Allen White revealed whether he thinks The Bear will continue after the upcoming fifth season. The Bear season 4 was just released this past July on Hulu, and a fifth season has already been renewed. On the series, White stars as a chef named Carmen “Carmy” Berzatto, who is forced to return to Chicago to run his family’s restaurant. As White and the other cast members have seen their careers skyrocket in recent years, questions have arisen over how long The Bear will run for. During an interview with Deadline, the lead actor admitted that he’s used to being…
Jordon Hudson ‘Keep Swinging, Keyboard Warriors’ Me and Bill Going Strong!!! Published January 2, 2026 11:13 AM PST Jordon Hudson’s entering a new year defending herself from the same old hate … popping off at critics of her relationship with Bill Belichick in a New Year’s related post. The former cheerleader reshared a post of the two clinking glasses from last New Year’s Eve … which reads, “Nothing changed for us in 2024 except for ‘public knowledge’; yet, somehow everything changed.” She adds, “4th calendar year; Going strong. I can’t wait to take punches for you in 2025. Keep swinging,…
I’m delighted to say that tonight, at the full moon, we will be beginning another year of full moon releases under the name oi.The songs are a mix of thoughts and feelings.I have been thinking about the future and how we might respond to it. We are sliding into a period of transition like no other, most likely triggered in three waves; AI, quantum computing and the brain computer interface. Artists have a role to look into the mists and, when they catch sight of something, to hold up a mirror.These are my lumpy bits – i/o: the inside has a new…
Amitabh Bachchan paid a heartfelt tribute to his Sholay co-star late Dharmendra during a recent episode of Kaun Banega Crorepati. It featured the cast and crew of Ikkis, which is the late actor’s final film before his passing in November. He was 89. In Ikkis, Dharmendra essays the role of the father of Arun Khetarpal, India’s youngest Param Vir Chakra awardee. The war hero, who lost his life during the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict at just 21, is portrayed in the film by Bachchan’s grandson, Agastya Nanda.Speaking on the show, Bachchan described Ikkis as a parting gift that Dharmendra left behind…