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      <title>Lil Wayne Says Anita Baker Is His 'First Choice' Singer For His Wedding To Madi Cannon</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lil Wayne has revealed that legendary soul singer Anita Baker would be his first choice to perform at his wedding to fianc&eacute;e Madi Cannon.
Speaking on The Joint Venture Show, the 44-year-old rapper said he would love to have Baker pe...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:13:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lil Wayne has revealed that legendary soul singer Anita Baker would be his first choice to perform at his wedding to fianc&eacute;e Madi Cannon.</p>
<p>Speaking on The Joint Venture Show, the 44-year-old rapper said he would love to have Baker perform but would not want to place additional pressure on the 68-year-old singer.</p>
<p>Wayne named Keith Sweat and Babyface as his alternative choices, adding that his bride would ultimately decide which songs should be performed.</p>
<p>The rapper is currently taking a break from his 20 Years of Carter Classics tour, which resumes on October 16.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Diddy Ordered To Pay Six Figures For NBC’s Legal Fees After Lawsuit Fails</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs has been ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars in legal fees after losing a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal.
According to TMZ, a judge ruled that Combs must pay approximately $477,700 after the...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:11:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs has been ordered to pay nearly half a million dollars in legal fees after losing a defamation lawsuit against NBCUniversal.</p>
<p>According to TMZ, a judge ruled that Combs must pay approximately $477,700 after the network successfully defended itself against claims involving the Peacock documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy.</p>
<p>Combs had accused the documentary of making false and damaging allegations about his personal life, including claims involving his late former partner, Kim Porter.</p>
<p>The 56-year-old music mogul is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence in New Jersey, with his projected release date reportedly moved to March 2028.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>John Legend Says He &amp; Pharrell Recorded His Album At Louis Vuitton HQ</title>
      <description><![CDATA[John Legend has revealed that his upcoming album, Muse, was recorded entirely at Pharrell Williams&rsquo; studio inside Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s headquarters in Paris.
Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Legend said the collaboration began after ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 09:09:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>John Legend has revealed that his upcoming album, Muse, was recorded entirely at Pharrell Williams&rsquo; studio inside Louis Vuitton&rsquo;s headquarters in Paris.</p>
<p>Speaking on The Breakfast Club, Legend said the collaboration began after the two worked together on Clipse&rsquo;s song &ldquo;The Birds Don&rsquo;t Sing.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Pharrell co-wrote and produced the album, which blends gospel, classic soul, Afrobeat, doo-wop and hip-hop.</p>
<p>Legend says Pharrell&rsquo;s creative team also helped shape the album&rsquo;s visual direction. Two singles, &ldquo;Daylight&rdquo; and &ldquo;Fireflies,&rdquo; have already been released, with Muse scheduled to arrive on October 23.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Russell Faces Uphill Battle As F1 Heads To Singapore</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Formula One heads to Singapore this week with George Russell facing an uphill battle to keep his championship hopes alive.
The Mercedes driver suffered a costly retirement at the Malaysian Grand Prix after a power unit failure while runnin...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:18:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Formula One heads to Singapore this week with George Russell facing an uphill battle to keep his championship hopes alive.</p>
<p>The Mercedes driver suffered a costly retirement at the Malaysian Grand Prix after a power unit failure while running third.</p>
<p>The setback allowed teammate Kimi Antonelli to extend his championship lead to 84 points.</p>
<p>Russell will be hoping to close the gap at Singapore&rsquo;s Marina Bay Street Circuit, known for its challenging conditions and dramatic night racing.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Barbados Collects 16 Medals On Opening Day At Huntsman Senior Games</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Barbados has made a strong start at the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah, United States, capturing 16 medals on the opening day of competition.
The team secured three gold, 11 silver and two bronze medals.
Jennifer Swanston-Jones clai...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:28:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Barbados has made a strong start at the Huntsman Senior Games in Utah, United States, capturing 16 medals on the opening day of competition.</p>
<p>The team secured three gold, 11 silver and two bronze medals.</p>
<p>Jennifer Swanston-Jones claimed two gold medals in the women&rsquo;s 65 to 69 age group, winning the long jump and standing long jump.</p>
<p>Kathy Harper-Hall secured Barbados&rsquo; third gold in the women&rsquo;s 85 to 89 standing long jump.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Messi Signs Off In Style: Goal And Two Assists In 3-0 Farewell Win Over Benin</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Lionel Messi has brought his 21-year international career with Argentina to an end, signing off with a goal and two assists in a 3-nil friendly victory over Benin.
The 39-year-old captain made his final appearance on Tuesday before more th...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:21:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lionel Messi has brought his 21-year international career with Argentina to an end, signing off with a goal and two assists in a 3-nil friendly victory over Benin.</p>
<p>The 39-year-old captain made his final appearance on Tuesday before more than 85,000 fans at Buenos Aires&rsquo; Monumental Stadium.</p>
<p>The occasion was marked by celebrations honouring Messi&rsquo;s extraordinary contribution to Argentine football, bringing an emotional close to one of the sport&rsquo;s most celebrated international careers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Olivia Rodrigo Will 'Never' Use AI In Her Music: 'Hard Line On That'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Olivia Rodrigo says she has no plans to use artificial intelligence in her music, drawing a firm line against the technology in her creative process.
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the singer said she would never use AI to write or pr...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:08:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Olivia Rodrigo says she has no plans to use artificial intelligence in her music, drawing a firm line against the technology in her creative process.</p>
<p>Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, the singer said she would never use AI to write or produce her songs.</p>
<p>Rodrigo revealed that she and longtime collaborator Dan Nigro once experimented with ChatGPT to generate possible song titles but were unimpressed with the results.</p>
<p>Her comments come amid growing debate over the use of artificial intelligence in the music industry and its impact on creativity and songwriting.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Pharrell Seeks To Dismiss Chad Hugo Copyright Lawsuit Amid Ongoing Dispute</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Pharrell Williams is asking a court to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by his former Neptunes collaborator, Chad Hugo.
Hugo claims he was denied proper credit and payment for music he helped create between 2019 and 2021.
However,...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:05:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Pharrell Williams is asking a court to dismiss a copyright lawsuit filed by his former Neptunes collaborator, Chad Hugo.</p>
<p>Hugo claims he was denied proper credit and payment for music he helped create between 2019 and 2021.</p>
<p>However, Pharrell&rsquo;s attorneys argue that Hugo has repeatedly changed the songs identified in his complaint and failed to clearly explain his alleged contributions.</p>
<p>Williams is seeking to have the lawsuit dismissed in its entirety, arguing that the allegations are too vague for him to properly respond.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Diddy Prison Release Date Pushed Back After Pampered Lifestyle Exposed</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs&rsquo; projected prison release date has reportedly been pushed back by more than a month.
According to People magazine, federal prison records now list March 2, 2028, as his expected release date, compared w...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sean &ldquo;Diddy&rdquo; Combs&rsquo; projected prison release date has reportedly been pushed back by more than a month.</p>
<p>According to People magazine, federal prison records now list March 2, 2028, as his expected release date, compared with the previously reported January 21.</p>
<p>The change follows allegations that Combs received special privileges at Fort Dix federal prison in New Jersey, including access to contraband and paid services from other inmates.</p>
<p>However, no official reason has been confirmed for the revised release date. Combs&rsquo; representative has dismissed the allegations and says the music mogul continues to serve his sentence while awaiting a decision on his appeal.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Cristiano Ronaldo Apologizes For Leaving Portugal Training Camp, Addresses Fallout With Coach</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for leaving Portugal&rsquo;s training camp following a disagreement with national coach Jorge Jesus.
Ronaldo says tensions began after he was asked to prepare to play against Norway but was ultimately left ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:02:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for leaving Portugal&rsquo;s training camp following a disagreement with national coach Jorge Jesus.</p>
<p>Ronaldo says tensions began after he was asked to prepare to play against Norway but was ultimately left on the bench. He accused Jesus of breaking his word and said their relationship suffered as a result.</p>
<p>The 41-year-old accepted responsibility for leaving camp and apologised to his teammates, acknowledging that he could face disciplinary action.</p>
<p>Ronaldo stressed that he has not retired from international football and intends to remain available for Portugal.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Young Thug Says He's Working On New R&amp;B Album: 'I'm Going Real R&amp;B'</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Young Thug says his next solo album will take his music in a new direction, with the rapper planning a full R&amp;B project.
The Atlanta artiste says the album will arrive this year and will focus largely on relationships and romance, with...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 09:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Young Thug says his next solo album will take his music in a new direction, with the rapper planning a full R&amp;B project.</p>
<p>The Atlanta artiste says the album will arrive this year and will focus largely on relationships and romance, with only a few heartbreak songs.</p>
<p>Young Thug also revealed that he has several unreleased collaborations with Drake that he hopes to release soon.</p>
<p>He says he would also like to collaborate with R&amp;B legend Mary J. Blige.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Shakira Breaks Amazon Music Livestream Record With Madrid Concert</title>
      <description><![CDATA[International star Shakira has set a new Amazon Music record after her Madrid concert became the platform&rsquo;s most-viewed livestream by a female artist.
The Colombian superstar&rsquo;s performance...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 08:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p dir="ltr"><span>International star Shakira has set a new Amazon Music record after her Madrid concert became the platform&rsquo;s most-viewed livestream by a female artist.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The Colombian superstar&rsquo;s performance at Shakira Stadium was streamed on Amazon Music, Prime Video and Twitch.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>Dua Lipa joined Shakira onstage for an acoustic performance of &ldquo;Antolog&iacute;a,&rdquo; creating a memorable highlight of the show.</span></p>
<p dir="ltr"><span>The concert is part of Shakira&rsquo;s 12-date Madrid residency, which began September 18 and is scheduled to conclude October 11.</span></p>
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      <title>Drake Reportedly Opts Out Of Submitting 3 Albums For Grammy Consideration</title>
      <description><![CDATA[Drake is reportedly sitting out the 2027 Grammy Awards, choosing not to submit his latest music for consideration.
According to Billboard, the Canadian rapper will not submit his three ...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span>Drake is reportedly sitting out the 2027 Grammy Awards, choosing not to submit his latest music for consideration.</span></p>
<p><span>According to </span><em><span>Billboard</span></em><span>, the Canadian rapper will not submit his three 2026 albums &mdash; </span><em><span>ICEMAN</span></em><span>, </span><em><span>HABIBTI</span></em><span> and </span><em><span>MAID OF HONOUR</span></em><span> &mdash; to the Recording Academy.</span></p>
<p><span>Drake released all three projects in May and later followed with additional music on a deluxe edition of </span><em><span>HABIBTI</span></em><span>.</span></p>
<p><span>Voting for the first round of the Grammys begins this month, with nominations expected to be announced in November.</span></p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>R&amp;B Legend Freddie Jackson Dies At 69</title>
      <description><![CDATA[R&amp;B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for hits including &ldquo;You Are My Lady&rdquo; and &ldquo;Rock Me Tonight,&rdquo; has died at the age of 69.
Jackson&rsquo;s family announced his death, describing him as a kind and generous per...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 16:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>R&amp;B singer Freddie Jackson, best known for hits including &ldquo;You Are My Lady&rdquo; and &ldquo;Rock Me Tonight,&rdquo; has died at the age of 69.</p>
<p>Jackson&rsquo;s family announced his death, describing him as a kind and generous person who loved his family, fans and music. A cause of death was not disclosed.</p>
<p>The New York-born singer rose to prominence during the 1980s and became known for romantic R&amp;B and soul hits including &ldquo;Tasty Love,&rdquo; &ldquo;Jam Tonight&rdquo; and &ldquo;Have You Ever Loved Somebody.&rdquo;</p>
<p>Jackson continued recording and performing throughout his career, leaving behind a legacy spanning more than four decades.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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      <title>Premier League Surges Among Young Americans After World Cup</title>
      <description><![CDATA[The Premier League is seeing growing interest among young Americans following this year&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup in the United States.
Viewership of England&rsquo;s top-flight league among Americans aged 18 to 34 is up 20 percent this season...]]></description>
      <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:43:00 +0000</pubDate>
      <link>https://slam101fm.com/news/premier-league-surges-among-young-americans-after-world-cup-171</link>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Premier League is seeing growing interest among young Americans following this year&rsquo;s FIFA World Cup in the United States.</p>
<p>Viewership of England&rsquo;s top-flight league among Americans aged 18 to 34 is up 20 percent this season, while overall audiences on NBC and USA Network have increased three percent.</p>
<p>Major League Soccer has also benefited, with interest among 16 to 34-year-olds rising 23 percent.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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