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American rapper Nelly has seen his X (formerly Twitter) account hacked and used to carry out social engineering attacks to lure unsuspecting individuals to a crypto phishing site.

Adidas on Tuesday hiked its full-year guidance and posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings, aided by sales of its Yeezy inventory.

The Fed has been investigating the pros and cons of a digital dollar for several years, publishing a discussion paper on the issue in January 2022. At a Harvard Law School event on Tuesday, Bowman argued that the US has a "safe and efficient" payments system that is already evolving with "responsible innovations, notably the recently-launched FedNow. She continued: "Future innovations may further build upon these services to more effectively address payment systems frictions and financial inclusion. It is quite possible that other proposed solutions may address many or all of the problems that a CBDC would address, but in a more effective and efficient way." Meanwhile, a retail CBDC could have unintended consequences for the US banking system and considerable consumer privacy concerns, said Bowman. "If not properly designed, a CBDC could disrupt the banking system and lead to disintermediation, potentially harming consumers and businesses and presenting broader financial stability risks." Despite her scepticism, Bowman said that she sees value in continuing to research CBDCs, noting the "interconnected and global nature of the financial system".

A post shared by JioCinema (@officialjiocinema) Comedian Munawar Faruqui is the winner of Kangana Ranaut-hosted Lock Upp season 1. He is considered to be the strongest contestant of this season. He has been in controversies over the years.

₹20 lakh and a brand-new car. In a gripping finale, Dino James and Arjit Taneja found themselves in a final face-off for the title. The ultimate triumph went to Dino James, whose music career had already brought him fame, especially through his viral hit "Loser".

Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith have been a prominent couple in the entertainment industry for over two decades. From their early days of dating to recent revelations about their relationship, their journey has been a rollercoaster. Here's a closer look at their relationship timeline:

Ice Spice has announced her collaboration with Rema for their upcoming single, "Pretty Girl". It will be released this Friday.

Julia Fox has talked candidly about her brief fling with rapper Kanye West in her book 'Down The Drain'. The 336-page book is largely a chronological account of Fox’s life, but it is harrowing, achingly sad at times, and a narcotics-soaked shock to the system. By the end of the memoir, the reader is amazed that Julia Fox survived so many overdoses of heroin, brutal frights, and broken relationships to tell the tale.

Rihanna headed out in New York City to celebrate A$AP Rocky's recent birthday. The couple appeared stylish as they marked the rapper's 35th birthday, a few days after his actual birthday on October 3. The rapper wore a light-colored jacket and slacks, while Rihanna donned denim pants and a jacket, pairing it with a tied white button-up, a visible black bra, dark sunglasses, and a massive jewel-encrusted ring on her left ring finger. It remains uncertain if the ring signifies an engagement. Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who are parents to sons RZA and Riot Rose, were seen dancing together in a couple of videos shared on Twitter. One video showed them engaging in a dance-off to the tune of «Throw Sum Mo» by Rae Sremmurd, Nicki Minaj and Young Thug. This birthday gathering occurred soon after Drake released his album «For All the Dogs,» leading fans to believe he dissed Rihanna with lyrics like, «Why they make it sound like I’m still hung up on you?/ That could never be …» While neither Rihanna nor A$AP Rocky have publicly responded to Drake's remarks, fans took to social media to criticize Drake on Rihanna's behalf.

For All the Dogs". In a recent episode of The Joe Budden Podcast, the retired rapper directed his critique towards the 36-year-old's eighth album, suggesting that Drake is primarily targeting a younger audience with his music and should consider creating music tailored for an older demographic. Drake responded to the criticism by Joe Budden on an Instagram post shared by DJ Akademiks.

21 Savage can now legally travel outside the United States and plans to make his international performance in his native London. Savage's lawyer, Charles Kuck, told The Associated Press in a statement Friday that his client has officially become a permanent US resident and may now go overseas. He cleared a major travelling hurdle after being taken into custody by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Georgia in 2019.

(Reuters) — Major shareholders in music investor Hipgnosis Songs Fund are preparing to block the sale of a rights portfolio worth $440 million to a private fund owned by Blackstone (NYSE:BX), the Financial Times reported on Friday.

Shakur has been dead for longer than the 25 years he lived. During his lifetime, he rose to levels of stardom matched by few other rappers, rocketing quickly from a Digital Underground backup dancer to a chart-topper and movie star, all while courting controversy with law enforcement and presidential administrations.

Tupac Shakur. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a name long associated with the investigation, now faces apprehension on charges related to Shakur's tragic demise. This arrest follows a renewed spotlight on the case in July when authorities executed a search warrant connected to the rapper's fatal shooting. Here's a concise breakdown of the critical facets: Recent Arrest and Developments Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a figure with ties to Tupac Shakur's murder, has been taken into custody.

1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur was arrested on Friday and charged with murder in a long-awaited breakthrough in one of hip-hop's most enduring mysteries. The grand jury indicted Duane Keith “Keffe D" Davis in the case. Authorities described Davis as the "shot caller" of a hurried plot to avenge the beating of his nephew, Orlando Anderson, inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena by members of Shakur's entourage on the night of September 7, 1996.

Tupac Shakur, marking a breakthrough for a long-unsolved case that was a defining moment in the history of rap music. Authorities described Davis as the "shot caller" of a hurried plot to avenge the beating of his nephew, Orlando Anderson, inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena by members of Shakur's entourage on the night of September 7, 1996, according to Reuters reports.

Sukhdool Singh Gill, also known as Sukha Duneke, a notorious gangster-terrorist, embarked on his criminal journey in 2005, initially involved in minor criminal activities. Over the years, he rose through the ranks, establishing an extortion racket and carrying out targeted killings, all the way from his roots in the obscure Duneke village of Punjab's Moga district to Canada.

Canada, Punjabi-Canadian rapper Shubhneet Singh (popularly known as Shubh) on Thursday said he was «extremely disheartened» with the cancellation of his India tour. The rapper's 'Still Rollin India tour' was cancelled earlier over his alleged support to the Khalistan cause. In a statement shared on Instagram, Shubhneet Singh said he had been practising hard for his India tour for the past two months and was very excited at the prospect of performing in the country. Taking to his page on Instagram, the rapper posted, «As a young rapper-singer hailing from Punjab, it was my life's dream to put my music on an international dais. But the recent happenings have tumbled my hard work and progress, and I wanted to say a few words to express my dismay and sorrow.» «I'm extremely disheartened by the cancellation of my tour in India.

Kenneth Petty, Nicki Minaj's spouse, is now serving 120 days of house detention for violating his probation terms. This violation stemmed from social media clips where he seemed to threaten rapper Offset. A court order filed recently in California's Central District directed Petty to undergo home monitoring due to recorded threats directed at a specific individual, identified as Offset. These threats were evident in social media posts made on September 16. Petty received a three-year probation sentence in July 2022 after admitting guilt for failing to register as a sex offender in California in 2020. His criminal history includes a 1995 conviction for first-degree attempted rape of a 16-year-old girl, resulting in a four-year prison term in New York. The viral video from September 16 showed Petty and his companions outside a New York City hotel, where Offset was reportedly staying. Amid various menacing remarks, Petty uttered, «Plan that vacation, you gonna be planning your funeral, pussy!» Offset, formerly part of the Migos rap group and Cardi B's husband, responded to the threats in a video on his social media platform. He downplayed the situation, saying, «I'm getting off a jet, he's funny,» and suggested that Petty was financially unstable. It's worth noting that Nicki Minaj and Cardi B have a history of feuding, culminating in a physical altercation at the Harper’s Bazaar Icons party during New York Fashion Week in September 2018. Videos from the event circulated widely on social media, depicting Cardi B lunging at Minaj and initiating an altercation.

Adidas CEO Bjørn Gulden said he doubts that Ye, the artist formerly known as Kanye West, “meant what he said” when he made a series of antisemitic and offensive remarks last year

Adidas ended a major partnership with Ye over his statements, discontinued Ye’s line of Yeezy shoes and moved up the planned departure of its CEO. In a statement at that time, the company said it “does not tolerate antisemitism and any other sort of hate speech." It added: “Ye’s recent comments and actions have been unacceptable, hateful and dangerous, and they violate the company’s values of diversity and inclusion, mutual respect and fairness." Gulden struck a different tone on the investing podcast “In Good Company." “I think Kanye West is one of the most creative people in the world," Gulden said in an episode released Sept. 12.