Legendary singer Dionne Warwick caused a firestorm of controversy after a recent interview saw her weigh in on today’s talent and who among the class has the potential to be an “icon” like herself.

Nearly a month after wrapping her Vegas residency and now hot on the promo trail of her new album, ‘She’s Back’ (released May 17), the well-respected, but much outspoken diva is back on the bad side of headlines after she implied Beyonce was among those who have “a long way to go” before reaching iconic status.  Speaking with our friends at Essence recently, Warwick stated:

“I don’t know if 10 years from now, anybody can actually sing the songs of our babies today. That’s not, as you guys say, ‘throwing shade.’ That’s just looking at it with reality,” she said.

That’s not all she said.  More inside:

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After reminding fans she had ‘That Magic’ with the release of her sixth studio album, ‘Worthy,’ Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter India.Arie is now showing off new single, ‘Steady Love.’

A fan favorite from the February-released project, the Blues-flavored song’s accompanying visual – which sees rapper/community activist David Banner portray her love interest – showcases the duo giving the ultimate nod to Black love.

On working with Banner, Arie stated:

“…he brought professionalism, and integrity, and a REGAL bearing to the set. I went in nervous that we’d be so close together all day… But David set the tone… He was a true joy to work with, way more than I ever could have imagined. And when he bent down and tied my shoe, I KNEW, he was my hero… Filming this video was just a TRULY inspiring day.”

Directed by Nandy McClean, see the finished product inside:

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Ariana Grande has offered a touching tribute to those of her fans who lost their lives during the Manchester Arena Bombing two years ago.

Enjoy below…

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The next chapter of ‘Basketball Wives’ story kicks off on VH1 on June 18th much to the delight of those who remain enthralled by its tales of love, lies, pettiness and deceit.

This time around the ladies find themselves tasked with dealing with the scandalous events which unfolded last season when one of its Wives saw her secrets (and those of her closest friend) laid bare by her nemesis.

Find out how they’re dealing with the aftermath via its official teaser below…

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Emeli Sande soars to superhuman heights on ‘Extraordinary Being’ – the video for which was unveiled moments ago.

Beyond appearing on her forthcoming album ‘Real Life,’ the track features on the soundtrack for ‘X-Men: Dark Phoenix.’

Check out the vivid visual after the jump…

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Ed Sheeran has proven a formidable force on both the singles and album charts. And he now looks poised for success with a release of another sort.

Because moments ago the Brit announced a new collaboration EP titled ‘No. 6 Collaboration Project.’

Details below…

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Rihanna is playing no games in her quest for entrepreneurial excellence.

As we reported, the ‘Wild Thoughts’ wailer teamed with LVMH to launch her very own fashion house – simply named Fenty.

The move sees RiRi become the first Black woman to run a luxury line under such an umbrella. Fenty is also LVMH’s first original label to be established since 1987.

Suffice to say, she has much to celebrate. And that’s exactly what she did last night at the official launch of the brand in Paris.

Head below to see Rih glow…

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Although March 2019 saw Lil Kim make it very clear that she and Junior M.A.F.I.A. group mate Lil’ Cease were currently on good terms (click here to see that), the ‘Crush on You’ duo crushed any rumors of beefing last night when they were spotted hand-in-hand at the first annual B.I.G. bash to celebrate what would be the birthday of the slain rapper Notorious B.I.G. (“Biggie Smalls”).

During the festivities (May 21), Cease grabbed the mic to apologize to his once-estranged friend.  As fans of both artists know, their fallout stems from 2005 when he testified against her in a case that led to her imprisonment and fining for perjury.  Although she has gone on record many times to say she was no longer associated with him due to the incident, it appears things have changed.

See the video inside:

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Welcome to a brand new edition of The Stream Scene, a feature built to celebrate gains made by musicians on streaming platforms.

Hit the link below to observe moves made by Dua Lipa, Canjelae, Khalid and Lizzo below…

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Madonna has unveiled video for the new single ‘Crave.’

Rae Sremmurd’s Swae Lee joins the Pop queen on the track, which is lifted from her fourteenth album ‘Madame X (due June 14th)’.

The release follows taster cuts ‘Medellin (with Maluma)’, ‘I Rise’, and the Quavo assisted ‘Future.’

Thus far, none of the tracks have impacted the Billboard Hot 100.

Will that change with ‘Crave’? Watch the visual below and let us know…

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Cardi B has her eye on Steve Harvey‘s spot.

Full story below…

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With as gift organic as Emeli Sande‘s, it was fitting that the BRIT Award winner opted to showcase her new album ‘Real Life’ live.

Join us below for our exclusive review…

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