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Mark Elibert

Mark Elibert is a journalist who hails from Harlem, New York. His areas of expertise include music (hip-hop, R&B), sports (NBA, NFL, MLB, WWE), pop culture (TV and Film), and anime. He got his start in journalism as a contributing writer for several blogs in the early 2010s before finding a home at reputable outlets such as Billboard and VIBE in 2018, where he served as a freelance features writer. He later branched out and contributed to other outlets, including XXL, GQ, HipHopDX, Bleu Magazine, and Edition by Modern Luxury.

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Warriors Reportedly Stop Paying Kristaps Porzingis' $20 Million Salary Amid Retirement Rumors

Golden State is exploring trade options as the 31-year-old center weighs his NBA future.

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Mark Elibert7 hours ago
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‘God of War Laufey’ Delayed to Next Year for ‘Finishing Touches'

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Mark Elibert10 hours ago
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Jason Statham and Guy Ritchie Team up for Another Action Movie Set in London’s Criminal Underworld 

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Mark Elibert12 hours ago
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Jimmy Kimmel Mocks Trump with Nicki Minaj ‘Ass’ Joke After Republican Election Losses

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Unnamed UK Celebrity’s Bid to Block Sexual Misconduct Allegation Report Rejected by Judge

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EVISU Celebrates the Craftsmanship of Japanese Denim With Autumn/Winter 2026 Collection

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Cardi B Blasts Mona Love Over Colorism Dispute, Says She Was Used As a ‘Scapegoat’

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Burger King Addresses Video of Employee in Blackface on Halloween: ‘This Is Not Acceptable’

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Kirk Franklin Reflects on Finding Out His Estranged Biological Father Lived 10 Minutes Away

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2 Chainz and Keith Lee had a sit down after the latter visited the former's restaurant.

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Kid Rock Admits Gospel Choir on Eminem Collaboration "Heal My Faith" Was Created Using AI

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