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Trace William Cowen

Trace William Cowen is a writer whose work has also appeared in Alternative Press, Uproxx, and elsewhere. As Complex's Senior News Writer, Trace pens everything from quick news hits to expansive features covering music, film, memes, politics, fashion, and the unique places where all these things intersect.

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Daddy Yankee at the Billboard Latin Music Awards, wearing a black suit with a beaded design, smiling and making a peace sign.

Daddy Yankee Announces 'LA POSTAL' Concept Album About Love, Drops Video for Lead Single "BOTZ"

The album’s first single boasts an official video helmed by STILLZ.

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Curry Barker and Inde Navarrette sitting in director's chairs, holding microphones, engaged in conversation on a stage.

How to Dress Like Nikki From 'Obsession' for Halloween

One of the biggest hits of the year seems poised to be a key reference point among Halloween costumes for 2026.

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A large "Grand Theft Auto VI" poster with two characters wearing bandanas, standing in front of a gas station. A person is silhouetted below.

Nintendo Isn't Totally Shutting Down Possibility of 'Grand Theft Auto VI' on the Switch 2

Ahead of the game's PlayStation and Xbox release in November, the Nintendo of America boss weighs in on whether a Switch 2 release is possible.

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Cardi B on stage in a zebra-patterned outfit with red accents, singing to a large, enthusiastic audience.

'Grand Theft Auto VI: The Album' Tracks From Cardi B, Fuerza Regida Released: Listen Here

Cardi's "Don't Chart" and Fuerza Regida’s “Suzuki” will both appear on the official 'GTA VI' soundtrack, out alongside the game next month.

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A woman and a man pose with basketballs, wearing NBA-themed casual clothing. The woman wears a Lakers sweatshirt; the man, a Knicks top and beanie.

Rhone Launches New Collection of Licensed NBA Pieces, Including Women's Apparel

Rhone deepens its fruitful partnership with the league with a new run of officially licensed apparel.

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A brown leather Giorgio Armani jacket hangs on a wooden hanger against a textured, rustic wall.

Giorgio Armani, Kith to Debut 'Dreams of the Dune' Collection With Agafay Desert Runway Show

Following its runway debut, pieces from the collection will be available for purchase later this month.

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Two people posing against a concrete wall. One wears a graphic tee with a character, the other with Mickey Mouse. Casual style.

Bobby Kim Celebrates Disney's 'Baddies' in New Collection: Get a Closer Look

The eight-piece collection is perfectly timed to drop ahead of Halloween 2026.

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Charlotte Gainsbourg in a lace top and Kanye West in a leather jacket and sunglasses, holding a basketball.

Charlotte Gainsbourg Says She Listens to 'Everything' Ye Does: 'Very Controversial Artist'

Gainsbourg previously shared her own take on Ye's "Runaway" back in 2018.

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Don Toliver in a white jacket and glasses poses on the red carpet at a Fanatics event, making a "number one" gesture.

Don Toliver Calls Working on 'FOMO' With Drake 'Incredible,' Says He 'Grew Up' on 'Comeback Season'

Toliver appears on Drake's 'FOMO' tracks "Solar Eclipse" and "Cold Shoulder."

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A woman in a white dress performs on stage, holding a microphone and pointing upward, with a band member in the background.

Olivia Rodrigo Will 'Never' Use AI in Her Music: 'Hard Line on That'

Rodrigo has no interest in bringing AI into her creative process.

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Lil Wayne and Drake performing on stage; Lil Wayne is shirtless with a red cap, and Drake is holding a microphone, wearing black.

Lil Wayne Says He and Drake Have 'Whole Bunch of Unreleased Material' in the Vault

Weezy also said he occasionally works up new versions of the unreleased tracks and sends them to Drake.

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Tom DeLonge in a blue shirt and backwards cap holds up a glove at a baseball game, surrounded by applauding fans.

Tom DeLonge Has Understandably Emotional Reaction to Padres Fans Belting blink-182 Classic at Game

"All the Small Things" remains one of the most enduring hits from the pop-punk trio's catalog of classics.

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Paris Hilton poses in a black lace dress, holding a "Barbie" mirror, surrounded by photographers and fans.
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A person in a dark hoodie sits at a computer with multiple monitors, holding a smartphone, in a dimly lit room.

Music Streaming Fraudster Gets 18 Months in Prison After Using Bots, AI Songs to Rake in Millions

Michael Smith, 54, previously pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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A model walks the runway wearing sunglasses and a black-and-white plaid outfit with a scarf. The background is blurred with people and lights.

Louis Vuitton's Spring/Summer 2027 Show in Paris by Nicolas Ghesquière: A Closer Look

Zendaya, Ana de Armas, LISA, and more were in attendance for the show.

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A still from the fifth Scream film

Every 'Scream' Movie, Ranked

Celebrate 30 years of the 'Scream' franchise with our ranking of every film from the iconic franchise

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Drake holding a Grammy award, speaking on stage in a black suit with a necklace, against a blue background.

Drake's Grammys Feud, Explained: Why He Reportedly Didn't Submit 'Iceman' for 2027

It looks like the 2027 ceremony will be an entirely Drakeless affair.

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