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Adam Sandler pokes fun at the Oscars in hilarious Independent Spirit Awards acceptance speech

“I’d also like to give a shout-out to my fellow nominees, who will now and forever be known as the guys who lost to fucking Adam Sandler.”

culture / Film

Mali musician claims U.S. customs “completely destroyed” his instrument

Mali musician Ballake Sissoko has issued a statement accusing the U.S. government of racism for dismantling his kora.

culture / Politics

Beyoncé shares tribute to Kobe Bryant

Beyoncé joins the long list of celebrity tributes to the late LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. Bryant's wife, Vaness, also broke her silence following the loss of her husband and daughter in a Calabasas helicopter crash.

culture / Sports

The Strokes to perform at rally for Bernie Sanders

The Strokes will play at a Bernie Sanders rally in Durham, New Hampshire on February 10.

music / Rock

The producer behind Cheer’s wild music explains it all

Patrick Avard, the Atlanta-based producer behind the music on Netflix documentary Cheer, talks about the cheerleading music industry and what it's like to work with the Navarro College Bulldogs.

culture / TV

The Grammy Awards will reportedly pay tribute to Kobe Bryant during tonight’s ceremony

Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna were among those killed on Sunday in a helicopter accident.

culture / Sports

NBA legend Kobe Bryant has died

The basketball legend was killed in a helicopter crash.

culture / Sports

Shia LaBeouf’s next movie is based on Kevin Abstract’s life

A script for Minor Modifications, a movie Shia LaBeouf wrote about Brockhampton's Kevin Abstract, has appeared on screenwriting site The Black List.

music / Hip-Hop

Netflix acquires streaming rights to all 21 Studio Ghibli films

All 21 Studio Ghibli films will soon be streaming on Netflix — in all regions except Japan and North America.

culture / Film

Comme Des Garçons apologizes after dressing white models in cornrow wigs

Cult label Comme des Garçons has apologized for offending anyone by dressing white models in cornrows.

style / Clothing

Bad Boys for Life set for opening weekend haul of $100 million

The film grossed over $100 globally over the weekend.

culture / Film