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Released June 20, 2025, as the second single from their EP Beautiful Chaos, 'Gabriela' hit No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Global 200, charting for 28 weeks on Hot 100 and a full year on Global 200—the longest for any female group this decade. It earned a historic Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, the first for a female group since 2012, plus Best New Artist nods, platinum certifications in the US, Canada, and New Zealand, and over 296 million YouTube performance views. Fans celebrated the anniversary with stats and nostalgia, amid hopes for Manon Bannerman's return from her health hiatus and buzz for the upcoming EP WILD on August 14.

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One year ago today, KATSEYE dropped 'Gabriela,' and the six members lit up a neon mansion with fierce dances in sleek gowns. That sultry track launched them to global stardom.

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Released June 20, 2025, as the second single from their EP Beautiful Chaos, 'Gabriela' hit No. 21 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 16 on the Global 200, charting for 28 weeks on Hot 100 and a full year on Global 200—the longest for any female group this decade. It earned a historic Grammy nomination for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance, the first for a female group since 2012, plus Best New Artist nods, platinum certifications in the US, Canada, and New Zealand, and over 296 million YouTube performance views. Fans celebrated the anniversary with stats and nostalgia, amid hopes for Manon Bannerman's return from her health hiatus and buzz for the upcoming EP WILD on August 14.

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One year ago today, KATSEYE dropped 'Gabriela,' and the six members lit up a neon mansion with fierce dances in sleek gowns. That sultry track launched them to global stardom.

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In a recent episode of *Evolution of a Snake*, hosts Zachary Hourihane and Madeline Rubicam reacted to listener takes likening Swift's push for credits on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Deja Vu' to Kanye West's stage crash during her 2009 MTV VMA win. They agreed there was 'something to that' but stressed West's act was premeditated while Swift's move hurt Rodrigo publicly. Furious Swifties accused the duo of betrayal after years of profiting from Swift content, with posts demanding they drop her name from their channel amid calls for boycotts.

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Taylor Swift fans turned on her own podcast analysts after the hosts called her Olivia Rodrigo's 'Kanye West' and brushed off the infamous 2009 VMA interruption as 'not that serious.'

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In a recent episode of *Evolution of a Snake*, hosts Zachary Hourihane and Madeline Rubicam reacted to listener takes likening Swift's push for credits on Olivia Rodrigo's 'Deja Vu' to Kanye West's stage crash during her 2009 MTV VMA win. They agreed there was 'something to that' but stressed West's act was premeditated while Swift's move hurt Rodrigo publicly. Furious Swifties accused the duo of betrayal after years of profiting from Swift content, with posts demanding they drop her name from their channel amid calls for boycotts.

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Taylor Swift fans turned on her own podcast analysts after the hosts called her Olivia Rodrigo's 'Kanye West' and brushed off the infamous 2009 VMA interruption as 'not that serious.'

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Ecuador pulled off a 2-1 upset over Germany at MetLife Stadium, with Gonzalo Plata's late poke past Manuel Neuer securing their knockout spot. Clips from new Arsenal signing Hincapié's booking and his dash to console Havertz fueled fan talk of Mikel Arteta's tight-knit culture, though some pointed to Havertz's annoyance at a ref's free-kick delay. Fans celebrated the 'brotherhood' as Arsenal's global influence grew amid their title defense.

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Kai Havertz reacted with frustration when Piero Hincapié got booked, flinging his arms like old teammates still shared the pitch. Moments later, Hincapié rushed to check on the fallen German ahead of his own teammate.

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Former Liverpool striker Robbie Fowler proposed Christian Pulisic as a transfer target for Liverpool FC. He highlighted Pulisic's age, Premier League experience, and versatility as a potential successor to Mohamed Salah.

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Social media users are looking back at Minaj's signature curves from her Anaconda era, with some saying they seemed huge after the skinny model days but look normal next to today's BBL standards. A Beyoncé video of her brushing Jay-Z's hair—tied to her Cécred line and his afro transition for Blue Ivy—has Barbz claiming it's a jab at Minaj's old hair quips about him. The exchange revives tensions between the hip-hop icons, as Minaj's influence on curvier figures gets reexamined alongside evolving beauty trends.

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Clips from Nicki Minaj's 2015 performances are resurfacing, prompting fans to revisit her famous backside and question if it matched the era's hype.

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Nigeria's First Lady initiated an empowerment program providing support for low-income households to start small-scale ventures like selling akara, kulikuli, and small chops.

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The Afrobeats star and South African sensation posed casually in a pre-show green room amid FIFA branding during the World Cup 2026 opening ceremony in Mexico City. Burna Boy performed the new anthem 'Dai Dai' with Shakira, while Tyla sang South Africa's national anthem ahead of Mexico's match against Bafana Bafana. Fans celebrated the relaxed photo, dreaming of a future collaboration between the two.

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Burna Boy lounged in shades on yellow couches while Tyla struck a playful pose in her white-and-blue mini dress—just before their big performances at Estadio Azteca.

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Fans rushed Ticketmaster's presale Thursday for Jay-Z's October 23 'JAY-Z 30' concert at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, celebrating 30 years since his debut album Reasonable Doubt. Screenshots showed queues topping 675,000, far outpacing the venue's 70,000 seats, with many sharing frustration after waiting hours just to see sold out. This mirrors quick sellouts for his Yankee Stadium and Paris dates, proving his enduring pull amid online doubts, as general onsale begins Friday.

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One fan hit position 1,520 in the virtual line, only to find every seat gone by the time they reached the front. Demand for Jay-Z's rare solo show hit levels nearly 10 times the stadium's capacity.

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In a FADER interview, Berlin DJ horsegiirL described guiding Billie Eilish and her team to techno mecca Berghain during the singer's show there. Eilish stayed late, simply dancing in the club's no-photos, anonymous space—a rare escape from fame's spotlight. The story emerged amid horsegiirL's rising profile after her debut album *Nature Is Healing*, highlighting her equine-masked, high-energy style that fits Eilish's love for horses.

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Picture Billie Eilish dancing carefree until 7 a.m. in Berlin's legendary Berghain, free from cameras and crowds. DJ horsegiirL shared that joyful moment from last year.

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The royal procession opened Friday's racing at Ascot Racecourse, where Venetian Sun won the Commonwealth Cup at 50/1 and Precise took the Coronation Stakes for trainer Aidan O'Brien. Libertango upset the Albany Stakes at 6/1, and Opportunity claimed the Duke of Edinburgh Stakes. Style stood out too, with Baroness Floella Benjamin in her 40-year-old feathered hat and Henry Cavill arriving in classic morning dress alongside partner Natalie Viscuso.

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King Charles III and Queen Camilla waved from their open carriage, kicking off Day 4 of Royal Ascot amid cheers and sunny skies.

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With Alisson off the table, Juventus made Martínez their top target, agreeing personal terms for a three-year deal at €5.5m per year plus bonuses, even as he cuts his €7m Villa salary. Aston Villa wants €15-20m for the 33-year-old star contracted until 2029, after his low initial €5m bid, while scouting backups like James Trafford. Coach Luciano Spalletti seeks his commanding presence to fix last season's defensive issues, with fans on both sides excited about his penalty-saving prowess and trophy pedigree.

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Juventus needed a top goalkeeper after Liverpool blocked Alisson's move, so they turned to Aston Villa's World Cup hero Emiliano 'Dibu' Martínez—talks are moving fast.

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The Arsenal forward tormented Iran's defense, setting a record with five chances for Kevin De Bruyne alone—the most for one teammate since 2006. Despite Belgium playing with 10 men after a red card and Iran's keeper making seven saves, Trossard's vision and composure earned him an 8.0 rating. His standout display has Arsenal fans divided on his future at 31, with some begging to keep him and others pushing for upgrades amid interest from clubs like Besiktas.

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Leandro Trossard dazzled SoFi Stadium with silky feints and pinpoint crosses, creating six chances in Belgium's tense 0-0 draw against Iran.

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Brentford agreed €45m fixed plus €5m add-ons and a sell-on clause with FC Köln for the explosive winger, who scored 13 goals in 34 appearances this season. Talks broke down when El Mala's family, led by his mother-agent Sabrina, demanded his brother Malek's inclusion from Köln's second team. Now free to explore options, he's drawing interest from Chelsea, Dortmund, Nottingham Forest, Newcastle, and Manchester United, with Köln holding his contract until 2030.

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At 19, Said El Mala turned down Brentford's club-record offer, prioritizing family and bigger dreams after his breakout Bundesliga season.

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&TEAM shared a cryptic 5-second teaser video on Tuesday featuring a clock near 11 o'clock, ethereal lyrics from King Gnu's 'Nekko,' and a caption urging to 'bloom proudly.' Fans connected it to TAKI's birthday month tradition and his past cover of RADWIMPS' 'Sparkle,' turning the release at 11 p.m. JST into a major countdown. The 21-year-old vocalist, known for his emotive performances in &TEAM's high-energy tracks like 'We on Fire,' has LUNÉ convinced this is his first full cover in a year.

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A ticking clock frozen at 11, paired with lines about a modest flower, has &TEAM fans eagerly awaiting TAKI's next move on June 4.

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The clip from the 1998 episode shows Captain Sisko confronting Garak after a scheme to fake evidence and pull the Romulans into the Dominion War alliance, costing a senator's life, a criminal's, and Sisko's self-respect. Fans hail it as peak Trek for diving into ethical gray areas, with Avery Brooks' raw performance and Andrew Robinson's cynical Garak standing out. Posted March 15, it draws acclaim for DS9's gritty take on politics and survival, contrasting smoother series like The Next Generation.

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Garak's cool line to Sisko—'I'd call that a bargain'—cuts right to the heart of war's tough choices in Deep Space Nine.

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In their first World Cup, Cape Verde drew 0-0 with Spain on June 15 in Atlanta, thanks to 40-year-old Vozinha's heroics. They followed with a 2-2 thriller against Uruguay in Miami, where Pina scored their historic first goal and substitute Hélio Varela equalized late. Sitting on 2 points in Group H, a win over Saudi Arabia on June 26 could send the Blue Sharks into the knockouts as winners or one of the top third-placed teams.

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Cape Verde, a tiny nation of 600,000, has held giants Spain and Uruguay to draws in their fairy-tale World Cup debut. Goalkeeper Vozinha's seven saves and Kevin Pina's stunning free-kick have fans dreaming big.

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Allison Harvard Burke, the former America's Next Top Model runner-up known as 'Creepy-chan,' posted a proof sheet from her 2006 Klein High School session on Saturday. The intense portrait amid bookshelves and plants echoed her signature eerie aesthetic from 4chan memes and early self-portraits. Fans reacted with a mix of horror movie jokes, meme nods, and praise, while she clarified her family chose a different photo. Now 38, a painter and mom, she gave everyone a fun glimpse of her quirky origins.

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A teenage Allison Harvard stares wide-eyed from her senior portrait proof sheet, capturing the haunting gaze that defined her early fame. The unpolished gem from Klein High School quickly drew massive attention.

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The 34-year-old Mamelodi Sundowns goalkeeper conceded four goals in a 7-4 win over Maritzburg United on May 9, then three more in a 3-2 loss to TS Galaxy on May 12, raising doubts about his form ahead of Bafana Bafana's 2026 World Cup opener against Mexico on June 11. Fans shared clips of his shell-shocked reactions and jokes like 'every shot it's a goal,' while some defended his leadership in qualifying ahead of Nigeria and last year's AFCON heroics. Williams responded by praising a recent clean sheet and committing to team values, as Sundowns eyes the CAF Champions League final.

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Ronwen Williams, South Africa's celebrated captain, pulled the ball from his net seven times in two wild league games, leaving fans stunned and memes flying.

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Leemark Financial Services seeks default judgment in Johannesburg High Court after Thulo paid R3.7 million on the 2021 purchase but missed the balance following a March 2026 summons. Her team calls the claim flawed and expects to settle soon, with no ruling yet as of May 10. Fans debate fiercely, some mocking ties to her past 'girlfriend allowance' comments while others call for support amid economic pressures.

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Boity Thulo, the star from Scandal! and her music career, built her dream home in Centurion's upscale estate. Now a R491,813 loan dispute threatens to auction it off.

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Bafo praised Khune's shot-stopping and distribution from the 2010s, highlighting his three PSL titles, Footballer of the Year award, and saves like the one against Neymar in 2010. Ronwen Williams counters with recent feats, including four penalty saves in the 2024 AFCON quarterfinal, CAF honors, and leading Bafana Bafana to 2026 World Cup qualification. Denis Onyango's 12 PSL titles often tips the scale for some, as fans argue talent versus trophies in a rivalry mirroring Chiefs and Sundowns' league battles.

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A Chiefs fan's bold claim that Itumeleng Khune's raw talent tops all PSL keepers ignited fans' passion for their favorites.

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Mazwai replied 'He didn’t lie' to a podcaster's clip claiming Tyla lacks real talent despite hits like 'Water,' two Grammys, and billions of streams. Fans pushed back by praising her singing, dancing, and songwriting, while critics mocked Mazwai's low Spotify listeners after 40 years in the industry. The clash echoes wider questions on skill versus promotion in music, with Tyla set for the 2026 World Cup stage.

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When veteran artist Ntsiki Mazwai agreed that Grammy winner Tyla succeeds on marketing alone, South African music lovers split into fierce camps defending their favorites.

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The collectibles drop on June 12 at 3 p.m. EST features eight randomized designs, including Papa Nihil with his saxophone, flirtatious Terzo in facepaint, and bat-winged Perpetua. Fans celebrated the cute takes on characters from the Swedish metal band's theatrical lore, though some grumbled about chasing rares in blind boxes. Terzo lovers called it a rare treat after years without official merch of the retired frontman.

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Ghost fans lit up when Youtooz revealed chibi-style minis of their favorite Papas, with Terzo fans especially thrilled for his long-awaited figure.

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South Africa's YFM radio station rolls out a refreshed schedule starting April 1, featuring DJ Shimza's Afro house show from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, alongside new hosts like Munaka for lifestyle chats and Karen Mthethwa in mid-mornings. DJ Sliqe and Roiii take over 'The Agenda' on Sundays, while DJ Zan-D and Dimpho Makgotho have left. Listeners cheer the mix of stars and newcomers but question giving big slots to established names over fresh youth talent.

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DJ Shimza is heading back to YFM, the station that launched his career, with his global 'Karma Karma Radio' show now in a prime Saturday slot.

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South Africa's YFM radio station rolls out a refreshed schedule starting April 1, featuring DJ Shimza's Afro house show from 9 p.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays, alongside new hosts like Munaka for lifestyle chats and Karen Mthethwa in mid-mornings. DJ Sliqe and Roiii take over 'The Agenda' on Sundays, while DJ Zan-D and Dimpho Makgotho have left. Listeners cheer the mix of stars and newcomers but question giving big slots to established names over fresh youth talent.

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DJ Shimza is heading back to YFM, the station that launched his career, with his global 'Karma Karma Radio' show now in a prime Saturday slot.

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