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Image Image Credit Elsa / Staff via Getty Images Image Alt NFL Player Stefon Diggs (R) and rapper Cardi B (L) celebrate after Game Four of the Eastern Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs between the Boston Celtics and the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Cardi B and Stefon Diggs shared the first public photos of their newborn son on Instagram. The baby was wrapped in New England Patriots gear, nodding to Diggs’ NFL team. Fans also got a look at Cardi’s hospital meals, her OB-GYN shoutout, and her return to the gym. Cardi…

Image Image Credit Warner Bros. TV / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Normani appears on “The Jennifer Hudson Show” airing April 4, 2025 in Burbank, California Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Normani’s debut fashion line reflects her bold style and personal brand evolution. The collection features Y2K-inspired pieces, earth tones, and affordable luxury. Some fans questioned the SHEIN partnership, but Normani emphasized accessibility and self-expression. Normani is an incredibly talented R&B singer, sure, but she’s also a fashion It-girl. On Wednesday (Nov. 19), the “Candy Paint” artist unveiled her new clothing brand, NORMANI, in collaboration with SHEIN. Alongside the…

Image Image Credit Prince Williams / Contributor via Getty Images, Timothy Norris / Contributor via Getty Images, and Scott Legato / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Gunna performs onstage during Hot 107.9 Birthday Bash 2025 at State Farm Arena, Ken Carson performs during the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, and Rapper Sexyy Red performs at Little Caesars Arena Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: The 2026 edition of Rolling Loud Australia will bring top U.S. rap acts overseas in March. The festival will take place in Sydney and Melbourne, with each city hosting one day of performances. Gunna’s…

DAWJunkie has released DSS-130SE, a free sample-based plugin inspired by the Yamaha PSS-130 keyboard for macOS and Windows. I’m always on the lookout for plugins that bring these quirky 1980s consumer keyboards into the DAW world, and DSS-130SE is exactly that kind of freebie. The original Yamaha PSS-130 came out in 1987. From the modern producer’s perspective, a budget-friendly “home keyboard” isn’t worth much, but these old instruments have a lo-fi charm that’s not so easy to replicate with modern synths. Dawjunkie went all-in on that vibe by sampling the instrument directly and then building a lightweight virtual version with…

Cymatics will release Pandora, a virtual instrument plugin, and the Shrine R&B Collection sound library on November 26th. You can sign up today to claim your free copy. So, Cymatics is gearing up for Black Friday with a pretty cool giveaway. You can claim their upcoming instrument plugin, Pandora, and a new sound library for free by joining their Black Friday VIP list. That said, the odd part is that you need to submit your name, email, and phone number to participate. I’m used to email-gated freebies, but asking for a phone number is a bit out of the ordinary,…

Part of their free Vaults series, Dulcet Vocal is the little sister plugin of The Crow Hill Company’s Dulcet Voice, featuring Dot Alison. Dot Alison is a Scottish singer, songwriter, and composer with a wealth of experience spanning the stage, studio, and film. If you aren’t familiar with Dot’s ethereal vocals, you can hear her on tracks like Massive Attack’s Aftersun. Since Dulcet Vocal is the junior version of Dulcet Voice, we don’t have the same type of performance flexibility with keyswitches, but we do get that ethereal voice, and it’s lovely. Dulcet Vocal features the standard Vaults interface we’ve…

We’ve featured Karanyi Sounds on BPB many times, and one of the things we like most about the developer is that they take a creative approach to simple effects without complicating things for users. Now, you can get their Poly Space reverb plugin for just $3! A typical Karanyi Sounds plugin features an interesting yet straightforward GUI, flexibility, speedy results, and a straightforward workflow. Another thing we like about Karanyi Sounds is that the developer is almost always on hand with a discount or freebie. Earlier this year, we had Karanyi Sounds Lofi Keys free to BPB readers. More recently,…

Black Octopus Sound launched the Black Friday $1 Pack Hunt promotion, and BPB reader Morgan provided a killer tip on how to find all 14 packs (spoiler alert). Let’s get down to the nitty-gritty. The $1 Pack Hunt Game So, right now, Black Octopus Sound is running a $1 Pack Hunt for Black Friday (in addition to the free Best of Leviathan sample library), and it’s up to their website visitors to find the secret deals. However, our reader, Morgan, discovered how to make this easier. I’ll quote Morgan’s email below. “There are 14 hidden packs to find, and each one…

Image Image Credit Julia Beverly / Contributor via Getty Images, Simone Joyner / Contributor via Getty Images, and Aaron J. Thornton / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Ray J performs onstage during 2025 ONE Musicfest, Bryson Tiller performs onstage at Day 1 of Wireless Festival 2025, and Leon Thomas performs onstage during 2024 ONE MusicFest Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Ray J believes only Chris Brown and Usher could musically outperform him at his peak. He dismissed Bryson Tiller and Leon Thomas, saying they “can’t mess with” him. The singer also talked about Tank, Jagged Edge and his RSVP…

Image Image Credit Rick Madonik / Contributor via Getty Images Image Alt Drake sits courtside for Serena Williams vs Belinda Bencic in semi-final tennis action of Rogers Cup play at the Aviva Centre on Aug. 15, 2015 Image Size landscape-medium Key Takeaways: Drake liked a comment calling Sexyy Red a “Serena Williams upgrade,” sparking renewed drama. The Instagram moment reignited fan speculation about his past with Williams and current tensions. Their history includes a rumored relationship and past lyrical shots, including a 2022 diss aimed at Williams’ husband. Drake just can’t help himself. The Toronto rapper has stirred a commotion…