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Tyler (Zion) DJ MYTH - He Knows I'm Looking Tyler from Waukegan checking in. I'm not saying i'm obsessed...but i'm just saying that if he posts, i'm probably gonna see it! Is that weird? Nia (Zion) MOLIY - 911 (CALL THE LAW) Listen...if looking this good is a crime, somebody better call the law boys! Denise (North Chicago) Dawn Richard feat. Jelly Joseph - chuuuurch Hey, it's Denise. This one goes out to somebody who's been giving me something to testify about lately. I'll leave it at that.

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Nicki Minaj Floated as Possible White House Press Secretary Following Air Force One Appearance

WASHINGTON, D.C. — October 25, 2026 | Pulse Radio 96.1 Rapper Nicki Minaj is making headlines after White House officials publicly floated the possibility of the Grammy-nominated artist becoming the next White House press secretary. According to TMZ, the unexpected suggestion surfaced on social media following Minaj’s recent appearance aboard Air Force One, where she expressed support for President Donald Trump. White House Communications Director Steven Cheung shared footage of Minaj praising the president and raised the possibility of her […]

October 25, 2026 1

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Chrisean Rock Faces Backlash as Fans Question Son’s Condition During Outing With Blueface

ENTERTAINMENT NEWS | PULSE RADIO 96.1 https://twitter.com/ayekeeno/status/2112014039186579693/video/1?s=46 Chrisean Rock is facing renewed scrutiny on social media after livestream footage involving her three-year-old son, Chrisean Jr., sparked allegations that she may have given the child a sleep-inducing substance before an outing with rapper Blueface. The controversy intensified after viewers began circulating clips they believe show Rock placing something into her son’s mouth before leaving home. Some social media users have speculated that the unidentified substance was melatonin, although that claim has […]

October 20, 2026 3

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Summer Walker Joins Victony and Don Toliver for Sultry “SLICK” Remix and Music Video

R&B sensation Summer Walker is bringing her signature sultry vocals to the Afrobeats scene, joining Nigerian superstar Victony and Houston rapper Don Toliver for the official remix of Victony’s viral hit, “SLICK.” Released October 16, the collaboration gives the already successful record a fresh international appeal, blending contemporary R&B, Afrobeats, and melodic hip-hop into a smooth, infectious track. The remix arrives alongside a visually striking music video directed by Jyde Ajala. Set against stylish locker-room and indoor swimming-pool backdrops, the […]

October 19, 2026 2

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Diddy Reportedly Hospitalized After Prison Fight With Jamaican Drug Lord Christopher “Dudus” Coke

FORT DIX, N.J. — Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly suffered a serious head injury following a physical altercation with convicted Jamaican drug lord Christopher “Dudus” Coke at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix in New Jersey. According to TMZ, the confrontation occurred Friday, October 9, and resulted in Combs being transported by ambulance to an outside medical facility early Saturday morning. Sources familiar with the incident claim the dispute stemmed from growing tensions inside the prison following an NBC News investigation […]

October 14, 2026 2

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Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland Celebrate Opening of $8.4 Million Housing Development in Houston

HOUSTON, Texas — Beyoncé and Kelly Rowland are giving back to the city that helped shape their careers, joining family members and community leaders to celebrate the opening of the Knowles-Rowland House, an $8.4 million housing development designed to provide permanent homes for people experiencing homelessness. The Grammy Award-winning singers returned to their hometown of Houston alongside Beyoncé’s mother, Tina Knowles, and daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi Carter for a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the project. Developed in […]

October 14, 2026 2

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Keefe D Sentenced to 40 Years to Life in Prison for Tupac Shakur’s Murder Nearly 30 Years Later

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — Nearly three decades after the murder of legendary rapper Tupac Shakur, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been sentenced to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that claimed the hip-hop icon’s life. Clark County District Court Judge Carli Kierny handed down the sentence Tuesday, October 13, 2026, following Davis’ first-degree murder conviction in August. Davis, 63, a former leader of the South Side Compton Crips, received two consecutive sentences of 20 […]

October 14, 2026 1

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Pulse Radio 96.1 Announces Upcoming Move to Live365, Expanding Listening Opportunities

NORTH CHICAGO, Ill. — Pulse Radio 96.1 is preparing to enter a new chapter in its broadcasting history as the station announces its upcoming transition from Radio.co to Live365, a move designed to expand accessibility, improve the listening experience, and introduce the station to new audiences. The transition marks another milestone for the North Chicago-based digital radio station, which has served listeners with a diverse selection of music, entertainment, and specialty programming since its founding in 2009. While the broadcasting […]

October 12, 2026 2

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Tinashe Earns 9.0 Pitchfork Score for ‘Popstar’

Source: PopCrave Tinashe is earning some of the strongest critical praise of her career with her new album, Popstar. Pitchfork awarded the singer’s eighth studio album an impressive 9.0 out of 10 in a review published Wednesday, September 30, calling the project Tinashe’s “best and bravest yet” and praising its ambition, focus and connection to the current pop landscape. Released September 25 through Nice Life and Atlantic Records, Popstar finds Tinashe pulling from pop, R&B, electronic and dance music while […]

September 30, 2026 10

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New Music Friday: Tinashe, Tank, Leon Bridges and More Pack R&B’s September 25 Release Schedule

R&B listeners are getting fed this Friday. September 25 is shaping up to be a particularly busy New Music Friday, with Tinashe, Tank, Leon Bridges, Jae Stephens and Nippa all scheduled to release new projects. The lineup stretches across contemporary R&B, soul, alternative R&B and more experimental corners of the genre. For Pulse Radio 96.1 listeners looking for something new to add to the rotation, here’s what’s arriving. Tinashe — Popstar Tinashe returns with Popstar, her eighth studio album and […]

September 24, 2026 9