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Megan Moroney recently returned to Athens, GA, where she once pulled all-nighters, chased big dreams, and frequently hit the Raising Cane’s drive-thru during her college days at University of Georgia. But this time, the trip didn’t include a late-night chicken run, instead it was a full-circle moment celebrating the announcement of her forthcoming Cloud 9 album.
In honor of her new pink era, the Raising Cane’s Athens location transformed the restaurant into a full-on “Cloud 9” takeover, decked out in pink, sparkles, and all the glam that comes with Moroney’s next chapter. Hundreds of fans packed the parking lot with less than 24 hour’s notice, some even driving as long as six hours to be among the first in line to see the songstress.
Moroney took the time to take selfies, sign autographs on merch, and dish out some Raising Cane’s gift cards. Those who didn’t make it inside to receive the special gift still got to experience how much the country star cares for her fanbase when she stepped out front alongside Cane’s founder and fellow UGA alum, Todd Graves. Together, they discussed chasing their goals, and shared a few words of encouragement with the crowd, which included plenty of UGA students hoping to follow their own dreams.
@countrynow.com @Megan Moroney and @Raising Cane’s founder Todd Graves prove to students that the dreams you have in college can take you farther than you think.🙌🫶 #meganmoroney #raisingcanes #athens #countrymusic #toddgraves ♬ original sound – CountryNow.com
“Megan and I both went here and I had a dream to start a chicken figure restaurant. She had a dream of being a country music singer and both started here,” Graves told Country Now and other outlets. “And then she opened up for Chase Rice down the Georgia Theater, which is legendary. So it’s fun coming back to a place where you had dreams and to have fans years later. Just really special.”
Moroney added, “Anytime I come here and I drive through downtown or down Millage [Ave.], I’m just reminded that I used to be the sorority girl who would just make up songs in my sorority house and didn’t have anybody to listen to ’em at the time, really. So to now it’s just humbling to be back and anytime even when I announced ‘beautiful things,’ we made an event out of it. I love seeing my fans face to face and getting to interact with them as much as I can cause I know that they’ve fueled this entire thing. I don’t get to play shows unless they show up and they certainly show up.”
From conversations about following your path to laughing about life in Athens, the whole afternoon felt like an unforgettable homecoming moment, perfectly timed the day before the Georgia vs. Texas game. Moroney even reflected on her college days, noting how her love for Raising Cane’s truly began when she was living within walking distance and would enjoy many meals in the same exact location alongside some of her closest friends to this day.
“When I started my career, one of my dream brands to work with was Cane’s so this feels really full circle,” she shared.
But the country star didn’t just stop by to talk to fans, she clocked in. Donning her all-pink ensemble, complete with a matching Raising Cane’s hat, Moroney tried her hand at a true “shift” at the restaurant chain, hopping behind the drive-thru window and the front counter to dish out some Box Combos to a few lucky customers.
Later on, she shot scripted content with Graves, joining a long list of country acts that have teamed up with the restaurant chain to celebrate major career events. Over the past few years, Raising Cane’s has partnered with stars including Luke Bryan, Koe Wetzel, Bailey Zimmerman and Parker McCollum for surprise Restaurant “shifts,” fan pop-ups and special events that celebrate their chart-topping success. With each collaboration, Raising Cane’s gets the chance to highlight the power of a dream and unite music lovers with chicken-finger fans.
Now, Moroney heading back to Nashville for what’s shaping up to be a huge week. She is entering the 2025 CMA Awards as a six-time nominee and will also take the stage during the live broadcast. Fans can catch the show on ABC on Wednesday, November 19, live from Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena, with next-day streaming on Hulu.
Her highly anticipated project, Cloud 9, will arrive on February 20, 2026. While the official track list has yet to be revealed, two songs are confirmed: her rising Top 10 hit “6 Months Later,” and “Beautiful Things.” The latter recently arrived at country radio with 69 first-week adds, making it one of the most-added songs on impact.
Speaking on the project during yesterday’s event, the “Am I Okay?” singer admitted she feels more confident and proud of these songs than ever before. Fans can expect to find a bit more “softness” amid the lyrics, alongside her usual “strong” and “empowering spirit,” and she teased there could be a surprise collaboration (or two) joining the track list.
“I feel like I’ve lived enough life and grown up enough to where not only do I feel qualified to tell myself you are worth it. I feel qualified to tell other people, you’re worth it too, and just understand your worth,” she explained. “[And] I think it’s just me growing up a little bit and my feet feel firmly planted in my artistry. I’ve always known who I am, but even more so when you do two studio albums by the third one, you’re like, oh, we’ve been here before. So it was really fun to have that confidence in the studio and in the writer’s rooms and just kind of experiment a little bit.”
Athens has always been part of Megan Moroney’s story, and on this day with Raising Cane’s, she got to come home and celebrate just how far those college-town dreams have taken her.
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Houston Texans punter Johnny Townsend just dropped a PSA for anyone who uses Uber Eats: You’ve been doing it wrong.
In a TikTok posted Sep. 14, Townsend (@johnny.townsend) breaks down the ultimate Uber Eats cheat code on how to score food for cheap. The video has already racked up over 37,000 views.
Townsend wasted no time laying out the Uber Eats cheat code in his 18-second TikTok.
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“I’ve been telling all my boys this since day one: Uber Eats is not a food delivery app. It’s a discount app,” he explained.
According to Townsend, the first step is checking the Offers tab in the app. That’s where the buy-one-get-one deals and surprise discounts hide.
But the real hack comes next: Skip the delivery. By picking up the food yourself, you dodge the extra fees and service charges that usually double the price.
“Dude, I just got two subs at Firehouse for seven dollars,” he bragged. “And all I do is just open it up, click on offers, see if there’s any BOGOs nearby, and just go pick it up. It’s the way to do it.”
Is This the Correct Way to Order from Uber Eats?
Yes, it really does. If you head to the Eats section of the Uber app and click on the Offers tab, you’ll see all the deals and discounts available from restaurants in your area. From there, pick a spot, then switch your order from delivery to pickup.
That way, you still get the deal without stacking on the delivery fees, service charges, and tips that can easily double the price of your meal.
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People flooded the comments with their best Uber Eats come-ups, turning the comment section into a cheat code thread.
“Dude, I did that for a year. People don’t realize how many good deals there are,” one commenter wrote.
“Yes, bro, I’ve been doing this, and I get the Amex $10 a month with my gold card,” another shared.
“Uber has great food deals but the key is to pick it up yourself,” someone else explained. “If you [add] delivery plus tip for the driver and the extra fees you’ll get screwed. If you pick up yourself you avoid all those extra costs.”
And then came the holy grail of a discount. “A new Chinese food place opened up by me and I think they made a mistake because I went to order one night and they’re offering $15 off any orders over $15. I ordered $15 and got free food,” wrote one person.
Townsend did not immediately respond to our request for comment. We also reached out to Uber for a statement.
@johnny.townsend 7 dollars for two subs is wild #ubereats ♬ original sound – Johnny Townsend
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Bhad Bhabie became entangled in a personal and legal mess after her music associate was arrested for allegedly assaulting her mother during a confrontation outside their Florida home.
Ricky “Loopy” Ferrell, a frequent collaborator of the rapper, was taken into custody Thursday on a misdemeanor battery charge stemming from an August altercation with Barbara Bregoli, Danielle’s mother.
The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office reviewed surveillance footage from the incident, which took place at a residence co-owned by Danielle and Barbara.
According to law enforcement records obtained by TMZ, Ferrell allegedly yanked Barbara’s iPhone 15 Pro from her hands and shook her multiple times as they struggled over the device.
Investigators said the video shows Ferrell letting go of Barbara before following her to her car, where she retrieved a firearm. Deputies noted Barbara never pointed the gun at Ferrell and kept her finger off the trigger.
That directly contradicts statements Ferrell reportedly gave during a sworn interview. The footage also shows Ferrell placing the phone on the trunk of Barbara’s vehicle before leaving the scene.
Initially, both parties called the police. Responding deputies at the time identified Barbara as the aggressor, and no arrests were made. But after further interviews and a detailed review of the footage, investigators reclassified Barbara as the victim and issued an arrest warrant for Ferrell.
He was arrested on Thursday and has since been released from custody, according to authorities.
Danielle, now 21, shot to viral fame in 2016 after her infamous “Cash me outside” moment on Dr. Phil. She later pivoted to a music career, becoming the youngest female rapper to have a song chart on the Billboard Hot 100.
Barbara, a Brooklyn native and two-time breast cancer survivor, also has a sizable online following.
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Max B marked his first week of freedom with a solemn visit to A$AP Yams’ final resting place in New Jersey, paying homage to the late Hip-Hop visionary on what would have been his 37th birthday.
The 47-year-old Harlem rapper, newly released after serving a 16-year sentence, stood alongside A$AP Yams’ mother, Tati Paulino and media personality Karen Civil, during the emotional graveside tribute.
The moment, captured in photos shared across social media, brought together two generations of Harlem’s Hip-Hop legacy.
The bond between Max B and Yams ran deeper than neighborhood ties. While behind bars, Max B’s influence remained alive through Yams’ persistent support.
The A$AP Mob co-founder frequently praised Max’s melodic style and coined slang, helping introduce the “wavy” sound to a new wave of artists.
“also s/o max b he would give me 100 cash and a bottle of benny to help pack up his mixtapes when i was 16″ Yams tweeted, offering a glimpse into their early connection.
also s/o max b he would give me 100 cash and a bottle of benny to help pack up his mixtapes when i was 16
— …… (@ASAPYams) June 9, 2014
Though they never reunited in person, Yams, who died in 2015 at age 26 from an accidental overdose, credited Max B as a major influence on A$AP Mob’s sound.
That impact is evident in early A$AP Rocky tracks, such as “Get High” and the 2011 mixtape, LIVE.LOVE.A$AP, where Max’s melodic delivery and slang echoed throughout.
Max B’s return to public life began on November 9 after he completed his sentence stemming from a 2009 conviction tied to a failed robbery.
Despite his long absence, his musical footprint remained intact, with artists such as French Montana, Kanye West and Drake acknowledging his stylistic influence.
The graveside appearance marks one of Max B’s first public outings since his release and served as a powerful reminder of Harlem’s interconnected Hip-Hop lineage.
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50 Cent stole the spotlight at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Saturday night with a show-stopping entrance alongside Chris Eubank Jr. and his father, but the dramatic walkout wasn’t enough to change the outcome of the fight.
The Hip-Hop mogul led the Eubank duo to the ring with a booming soundtrack of “Many Men,” “Wanksta” and “I’ll Whip Ya Head Boy,” turning a typical ring walk into a full-blown performance.
50 Cent and Eubank Jr. wore fur coats while Eubank Sr. danced his way through the tunnel, drawing cheers from the 60,000-strong crowd.
The entrance delayed the start of the bout slightly, as Conor Benn had already made his way to the ring. But the wait only added to the anticipation, with the stadium erupting once Fif appeared.
Despite the theatrical buildup, the fight didn’t go Eubank Jr.’s way.
Benn knocked him down twice and walked away with a unanimous decision, flipping the script from their previous meeting in April 2025, where Eubank had secured the win.
Judges scored the rematch decisively in Benn’s favor, marking a major moment in the long-standing rivalry between the Benn and Eubank families.
The event marked another chapter in 50 Cent’s long-standing connection to the fight game.
Once a key figure in Floyd Mayweather Jr.’s inner circle and promotional team, 50 Cent has stayed active in the boxing world even after their 2012 split. His presence on Saturday proved he still knows how to command a moment.
The Eubanks have a history of high-drama entrances, and this one was no different.
Their previous clash with Benn at the same venue also featured over-the-top theatrics. But this time, the flair couldn’t match the force Benn brought to the ring.
The fight capped off a night that blended Hip-Hop energy with British boxing tradition, but the final bell belonged to Benn, who finally claimed a win for his family 35 years after his father’s rivalry with Eubank Sr. first began.
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Fetty Wap will walk free a few weeks sooner than expected after federal officials quietly moved up his prison release date to December 8, 2026, granting the Hip-Hop artist a holiday homecoming.
The 34-year-old rapper is currently serving time at FCI Sandstone, a low-security federal prison in Minnesota. His original release date was set for March 13, 2027, but that was first shortened in September to January 8, 2027.
Now, according to a report from Us Weekly, the Bureau of Prisons has shaved off another month, though it has not publicly explained the reason for the change.
Fetty Wap’s legal saga began in October 2021 when he and five others were arrested on federal drug trafficking charges.
Initially released on a $500,000 bond, the rapper was taken back into custody in August 2022 after allegedly brandishing a firearm during a FaceTime call, violating the terms of his release.
He later entered a guilty plea to conspiracy charges involving cocaine distribution and was sentenced to six years in prison.
Outside the courtroom, Fetty Wap’s life has been filled with both public success and personal pain. He is the father of at least six children, including his daughter Lauren, who died at age 4 in August 2021.
Once released, Fetty Wap will be under supervised probation for a period of five years. His new release date means he’ll be home just in time for the 2026 holiday season.
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NBA YoungBoy brought his record-setting MASA Tour to a close in Seattle after selling out 45 straight venues across the country, making him the first artist from Baton Rouge to accomplish that feat.
The 25-year-old rapper wrapped up his first headlining tour in five years with a packed show at Climate Pledge Arena, cementing what industry analysts rank as one of the highest-grossing rap tours in U.S. history.
The “Make America Slime Again” tour launched September 1 in Dallas and quickly gained momentum, drawing massive crowds in every city.
The tour’s opening night made headlines when NBA YoungBoy donated $50,000 to Dallas-based nonprofits focused on anti-violence and criminal justice reform. That early gesture set the tone for a tour that would later become a benchmark moment in his career.
In October, he returned to Louisiana for the first time in seven years with a sold-out performance at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. After the show, crowds flooded the French Quarter, creating one of the tour’s most talked-about moments.
The MASA Tour’s 42-for-42 sellout streak is a rare accomplishment in today’s touring landscape, especially for an artist navigating ongoing legal issues.
NBA YoungBoy celebrates the MASA Tour’s finale, closing out a full run of 45 sold-out dates
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) November 13, 2025
The tour’s success reflects YoungBoy’s consistent output and loyal following, which he built through raw storytelling and a relentless release schedule.
Despite not touring for half a decade, YoungBoy’s draw remained strong and his ability to connect with listeners was a key factor behind the tour’s overwhelming turnout.
The Seattle finale marked the end of an 11-week run that not only broke records but also raised the bar for Louisiana artists in Hip-Hop.
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