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‘The Disciple: A Wu-Tang Fable’ Review: The Story of the One-Copy Album Finally Gets Told

IAHHM's Take is our informed review of a widely discussed new release, built on the film's verified details and what critics are saying. For more than a decade, Once Upon…

Editor In Chief October 17, 2026

Sports

Brian Schottenheimer Pushes Back on Mike Tomlin’s ‘Dead’ Take About the Cowboys’ Players-Only Meeting

Brian Schottenheimer heard Mike Tomlin’s verdict on the Cowboys’ players-only meeting, and he isn’t buying it. Speaking on the New Heights podcast, the former Steelers head coach said of teams…

Editor In Chief October 17, 2026

Albums Classics

On This Day in 2006: Diddy Hit ‘Press Play’ and Took It Straight to No. 1

Twenty years ago today, on October 17, 2006, Diddy released Press Play in the U.S., his fourth studio album and his only one with Atlantic Records, through its joint venture…

Editor In Chief October 17, 2026

Sports

HBCU and Carolina Game Day: Homecoming at Fayetteville State and JCSU, UNC-Duke for the Victory Bell (Oct. 17)

It's a full Saturday of football across the Carolinas. Fayetteville State and Johnson C. Smith are both celebrating homecoming, NC A&T hosts a brand-new program in Greensboro, and the Victory…

Editor In Chief October 17, 2026

Sports

Stephen A. Smith Says Notre Dame Has No Excuse to Lose Before Tonight’s BYU Test

Stephen A. Smith is not handing Notre Dame any grace. On ESPN’s First Take Friday, he said the 6-0 Fighting Irish have no business losing more than once this season,…

Editor In Chief October 17, 2026

DEALS

Tonight’s Top Woot Deals – October 17, 2026

The plug never sleeps. Woot just reloaded, and we pulled the heaters: studio-grade headphones, a creator OLED, a little ice for the wrist and tools that pay for themselves. Move…

Editor In Chief October 17, 2026

Movies/TV

Hip Hop On Screen: Wu-Tang’s Secret Album Doc, 50 Cent in ‘Street Fighter,’ Netflix’s ‘TYSON’ and More

The Wu-Tang Clan's million-dollar mystery finally gets its movie, 50 Cent steps into a video game, and Mike Tyson tells his story in four parts. Here's what's new on screens…

Editor In Chief October 16, 2026

Sports

Quinnen Williams Takes the Blame for the Cowboys’ Defense Ahead of Packers Week

Dallas Cowboys defensive tackle Quinnen Williams is putting the team's defensive struggles on himself, saying, "I take full accountability and full responsibility for the way this defense is going at…

Editor In Chief October 16, 2026

Sports

Jonathan Kuminga Went 5-for-6 as LaMelo Ball’s New Wolves Squad Takes Shape

Jonathan Kuminga gave the Minnesota Timberwolves a bright spot in a 128-106 preseason loss to the Detroit Pistons at Target Center, scoring 16 points on 5-of-6 shooting. Kuminga hit 2…

Editor In Chief October 16, 2026

Sports

Steve Kerr to Warriors Fans: Check the Schedule Before You Buy Steph Curry Tickets

Steve Kerr is telling Golden State fans up front: if you're buying tickets to see Stephen Curry, look at the schedule first, because the Warriors are cutting back his workload…

Editor In Chief October 16, 2026

Live Performance The Wire

NC Weekend Guide: Teddy Swims, HBCU Football, the State Fair and More (Oct. 16–18)

Homecoming in Fayetteville, Aggie football in Greensboro, Teddy Swims in Charlotte and the State Fair rolling in Raleigh. Here's your Carolina weekend, Friday, Oct. 16 through Sunday, Oct. 18. Events…

Editor In Chief October 16, 2026

Movies/TV The Wire

Netflix’s Norm Macdonald Doc Is Here, and It Goes Back to the Weekend Update Firing

Norm: The Tale of Norm Macdonald, Judd Apatow's documentary on the late comedian, premieres on Netflix today, October 16. Apatow, who has also made documentaries on George Carlin and Garry…

Editor In Chief October 16, 2026