Taylor Ardrey

USA TODAY • 24th March 2025

'Like That': How one song escalated the Drake, Kendrick Lamar feud to what it is now

The music world stopped when fans heard Kendrick Lamar's emphatic verse on producer Metro Boomin and rapper Future's collaborative hit song, which was released on May 22, 2024.

USA TODAY • 19th March 2025

What does it take to complete the viral '75 Hard' challenge? Participants say discipline

Andrew Walls needed a reset.

He was overwhelmed with grief after the death of his 24-year-old younger brother last year. During that stressful period, Walls noticed he started gaining weight and wanted to make a lifestyle change.

USA TODAY • 7th March 2025

'Power Book III: Raising Kanan' star Patina Miller discusses season 4, her return as Raq

Patina Miller earned her respect as a fierce drug lord in the gritty streets of 90s-era Southside Jamaica, Queens, in STARZ's crime drama "Power Book III: Raising Kanan" and as an acclaimed actress and singer in real life.

USA TODAY • 24th February 2025

Q&A: Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor speaks on Oscar-nominated film 'Nickel Boys' and why it matters

In the Oscar-nominated film "Nickel Boys," the warm embrace from Hattie (Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor) radiates from the screen, pulling the viewer deeper into the heart-wrenching story.

USA TODAY • 12th February 2025

These videos are bringing joy to the internet: Inside 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' Spirit Tunnel

Where is the happiest place on daytime television? At “The Jennifer Hudson Show,” where your favorite celebrities and public figures smile from ear-to-ear strolling down their personalized Spirit Tunnel, which has captured so many hearts online.

USA TODAY • 10th February 2025

Kendrick Lamar's flared jeans and other fashion moments from the Super Bowl halftime show

In the words of Kendrick Lamar: "You can't fake the influence." His alluring Super Bowl Halftime performance in New Orleans was monumental for hip-hop and the culture.

USA TODAY • 7th February 2025

Kendrick Lamar and Lil Wayne: The controversy over the Super Bowl halftime show explained

The hype for Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl halftime show is real. Held at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, the California rapper will take the stage on Sunday Feb. 9.

USA TODAY • 14th January 2025

BET's hit show '106 & Park' could make a comeback for its 25th anniversary, CEO says

BET's "106 & Park," the hit daily countdown show that had R&B and hop music lovers glued to their screens in the early 2000s, could potentially make a comeback for its upcoming anniversary.

USA TODAY • 11th December 2024

Sabrina Carpenter reveals her own hits made it on her personal Spotify Wrapped list

Can you guess which artist made Sabrina Carpenter's Spotify Wrapped? The answer initially made the "Please Please Please" singer hesitant to share it publicly.

USA TODAY • 4th November 2024

From facial hair to 'folksy': What experts say about the style of Harris, Walz, Trump and Vance

Dressing presidential is a job within itself.

USA TODAY • 14th September 2024

Kamala Harris’ silk press shines: The conversation her hair is starting about Black women in politics

People are drawn to Harris's hair because it “feels familiar,” said Nadia E. Brown, a professor of Government at Georgetown University in D.C., and co-author of “Sister Style: The Politics of Appearance for Black Women Political Elites."

USA TODAY • 6th September 2024

Saying goodbye to 'Power Book II': How it went from spinoff to 'legendary' status

The same bustling New York City club that symbolized a life beyond the game for the prominent, once-untouchable drug dealer turned politician became the site for his demise.

USA TODAY • 15th August 2024

Some heroes wear clocks: Flavor Flav calls viral gesture for Jordan Chiles 'a gift of love'

Some heroes wear capes. Others wear one-of-a-kind clock chains and use their superpowers to celebrate excellence in women's sports.

USA TODAY • 15th August 2024

Ellie the Elephant taking the mascot world by storm: How she stole the hearts of basketball fans and beyond

Diva. Fashionable. Unapologetic. Entertaining. She's your favorite mascot's favorite mascot.It's Ellie the Elephant, better known as "Big Ellie," the charming mascot that has become a social media darling and a fixture at New York Liberty home games in Brooklyn.

Atlanta Black Star • 21st September 2023

‘It Is What It Is When You Are Being Competitive’: Styles P on His ‘Favorite Part’ About The Lox's Verzuz Battle Against Dipset and Why 2023 Is a Defining Year for Hip Hop

Off the heels of the 50th birthday of hip-hop, David Styles — solo artist and one-third of the exemplary and incomparable rap group The LOX — is grateful for the longevity the game has given him.

Since the ’90s, the New York emcee famously known as Styles P has had a successful career that is undoubtedly stamped in the culture and has continued to blossom outside of music by maintaining his businesses that center his community.

That’s what makes this year significant and a defining year for th

Insider • 27th December 2022

'We're going number one': How rap icon Jadakiss is using coffee to build Black generational wealth with his son and father by his side

Rap heavyweight Jadakiss, along with his father Bob and son Jaewon, launched a new coffee line dubbed Kiss Café.

Insider • 7th November 2022

Taylor Hale, the 'sword' of 'Big Brother' season 24, reflects on her 'monumental' win — and moving on

Hale spoke about her journey inside the house, her inspirations, and prioritizing he mental health after her tumultuous experience.

Insider • 16th August 2022

In six months, rising West Philly rapper Armani White went from TikTok sensation with his viral hit 'Billie Eilish' to a record deal with Def Jam. Here's how he did it.

Armani White wants to inject some joy into hip-hop.

Insider • 29th April 2023

Nick Cannon calls 'Red Table Talk' 'toxic' and blamed the show for the 2022 Oscars slap after cancelation announcement

Nick Cannon says he favors Meta's decision to cancel "Red Table Talk."

Insider • 9th April 2023

Want to travel stress-free? Here are the differences between CLEAR, Global Entry and TSA PreCheck — all of which help you skip the line.

Airports are a breeze if you're able to skip the general security line.

Insider • 8th April 2023

This Atlanta plastic surgeon explains why it's not the end of 'the BBL era' despite social media hype

Experts said there has been an uptick in reductions as people seek a more natural appearance.

Insider • 18th March 2023

Law Roach says he and Zendaya promised to 'elevate' each other's careers back when 'nobody wanted to touch either one of us'

Law Roach opened up about a promise he made with actress Zendaya.

Insider • 13th March 2023

A woman paid to have headshots taken, didn't read the fine print, and now sees her face on ads she doesn't want to be in

Christian Demeritt took headshots after graduating college in 2010. Years later, she saw her image pop up online in different ads, billboards, and a romance novel.

Insider • 7th March 2023

Woman who survived deadly stampede at GloRilla show said it was 'chaos' inside: 'You couldn't move your body'

Police said false panic of gunfire led to the deadly stampede.