After inviting her beloved fans (affectionately called #STARZ) to a ‘Christmas Party for Two‘ – the lead single from her long-awaited debut holiday album  – Brandy is rolling out the red carpet for them to take a peek at the other side of the lens of the tune’s official music video.

Directed by William Sikoris III and Frank Gatson, the clip sees the R&B icon walk and talk through the concepts that support the scenes of the romantic black-and-white clip.

Starring actor-singer Shawn Sutton star as her love interest, hop inside to see the moving pieces that came together to create the perfect Christmas party for B-Rocka and co.

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Tubi is no stranger to getting mixed reviews for some of its unique productions, but rarely has that polarized response veered into outright controversy.

That changed recently when attention around the trailer for the forthcoming film, ‘The Rapper Who Got Shot in the Heel,’ reached a new height – earning the streamer some serious side-eyes in the process.

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A who’s who of R&B assembled for the official ‘Color Purple’ soundtrack ahead of the film’s December 25 premiere.

Primarily powered by its cast, the companion album boasts stunning vocal showings from the likes of Fantasia, H.E.R., Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, and Danielle Brooks.

Beyond the movie’s stars, however, the soundtrack – preceded to Billboard 200 chart battle by Alicia Keys‘ ‘Lifeline‘ as well as the Usher and H.E.R. duet ‘Risk It All‘ – also features appearances from Mary J. Blige, Mary Mary, Keyshia Cole, Jorja Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson, The Dream, and more.

Produced by Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, and Larry Jackson, the 37-track effort boasts 17 timeless classics from the film alongside 16 new songs and 4 remixes.

Stream them all inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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A change in career leads to yuletide miracles and mayhem for Javicia Leslie (who portrays “Kate Bennett”) in the forthcoming film ‘The Christmas Detective.’

Part of the 2023 slate of ‘OWN for the Holidays,’ the film tells the story of a woman trying to follow her dreams of becoming a private investigator – a pursuit that puts her moxie to the test after a thief steals a prized painting from a local art gallery and gives her the chance to prove she has what it takes.

Directed by Tobin Addington, ‘Detective’ also stars Brad James, Arnold Pinnock, and Kimberly Huie.

Ahead of its premiere on December 16 at 9p EST, hop inside to check out the official trailer.

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Two months after first introducing fans to their latest duet, ‘Hands On Me,’ award-winning Pop singers Jason Derulo and Meghan Trainor unveil its official music video.

Directed by Daniel Russell, the colorful and comical clip sees Derulo and Trainor go back in time to try out for 2000’s reality show ‘The Simple Life’ (which starred Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton). The latter even makes a cameo in the video.

“Baby, put your hands (hands) on me (on me) / Both hands (hands) on me (on me) / Right now (right now), you’re the only (you’re the only) one I need,” the superstar duo sing on the track that heavily samples Ben E. King classic ‘Stand By Me.’

See ‘Hands’ in full inside.

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KeKe Palmer continues to give cuts from her critically acclaimed latest album, ‘Big Boss (Deluxe),’ the video treatment. The latest accompanies fan favorite ‘Assets.’

A 7-minute visual directed by Edgar Esteves, the cinematic clip shows viewers the many sides of the multi-faceted actor-singer through symbols of female empowerment and versatility.

“Shawty got assets / Good shape, silk press, good credit, she cold / Shawty got assets / She a independent stepper, she gon’ step when she want,” she sings atop Kenneth Paige production.

A toast to the independent women out there, hop inside to see ‘Assets’ in full.

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Fans of John Legend woke up Friday morning (December 15) to ‘Don’t Need to Sleep’ – the EGOT winner’s new song featured on the soundtrack of the ‘We Dare to Dream’ documentary.

“I don’t need to sleep to dream, no, I don’t / Bent but not broken / Down but not hopeless / Eyes are wide open, I know it,” he croons on the tune co-written with superstar songwriter/producers Justin Tranter and Oak Felder.

Hear it in full inside.

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After Jimmy Fallon and Meghan Trainor watched their joint Christmas single, ‘Wrap Me Up,’ zoom to #2 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, the duo are reaching for even higher Billboard heights by unwrapping its official music video.

“Come on, wrap me up (wrap me up) / In your arms this Christmas / Wrap me up (wrap me up) / You don’t need a wishlist / Wrap me up (wrap me up),” the GRAMMY winners croon in the Chris Tartaro-directed clip.

Unveiled this week on ‘The Tonight Show’ (after ample teasing), hop inside to enjoy the holly jolly visual that boasts choreography direction from famed choreographer Sarah O’Gleby.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ have been setting off all sorts of fireworks with their scorching eighth season. 

Past installments have seen etiquette serve as the center of the conflict. However, the show’s latest chapter has seen the drama between the Maryland matriarchs escalate to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are back in the mix. While newcomer Nneka Ihim (continues to stir the pot.

Thus far, the show’s eighth outing has made for appointment TV. And looking at the freshly released midseason trailer, there’s much more to come.

What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Cardi B has sounded off on her ex Offset – and she’s not holding back.

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Jesy Nelson returned to social media with a festive rendition of ‘Silent Night,’ yet it ignited anything but a silent response from observers.

For, in their many millions, they turned the volume up on their opinions about the former Little Mix starlet.

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It’s not just Diddy‘s name and reputation that are being rocked by the mounting sexual assault accusations against him, but the star’s empire is taking a hit too.

For, it’s been reported that a new reality show the mogul had in motion at Hulu has been scrapped.

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