It’s been days since Lizzo first turned heads with a risqué, buttocks-baring ensemble donned at the Los Angeles Lakers vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game, but the chatter around the jaw-dropping incident shows no sign of slowing.

From talk shows to social media, the debate about the lines between self-expression, fat-shaming, and body positivity rages on – a conversation further impelled by the ‘Truth Hurts’ hitmaker’s recent justification of her wardrobe choice (click here to see it).

Some of the most controversial input has come from Liz’s longtime nemesis, fellow rapstress Azealia Banks.  In a lengthy rant uploaded to her official social media handle, Banks simultaneously praised and slammed the Grammy-nominee for her ‘inappropriate’ attire, suggested the entire event was attention-seeking, and even branded her a ‘stupid fat Black girl.’

Her fiery words inside:

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After an impressive run on FOX’s wildly popular singing competition, ‘The Masked Singer’ (as we reported here), Grammy-winning songstress Michelle Williams is on to the next gig and hitting the promo trail in its support.

Set to make waves as ‘The Evil Queen’ alongside Neil Patrick Harris in the stage adaptation of ‘A Snow White Christmas’ (click here to read more on that), the Destiny’s Child diva dropped by ‘The Real’ Wednesday (December 11) to dish on this project, new solo music, life after breakup with former fiance Chad Johnson, and so much more.

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Camila Cabello is cranking up her campaign for the #1 spot with sophomore album ‘Romance.’

Forecasts have the project locked in a three-way dance for pole position and a recent update place the former Fifth Harmony star at #3.

Earlier today, the singer shared four new limited edition covers fans can now buy.

Now, she’s intensified the push. Because the price of ‘Romance’ has been slashed.

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All Mariah Carey fans (affectionately called #Lambs) want for Christmas is to see the diva atop next week’s Billboard Hot 100, a feat that may very well be on its to being accomplished.

After this week kicked off with news her enduring holiday classic, ‘All I Want For Christmas,’ had re-peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 25 years after its debut (click here to read more), #Lambs leaped into action with “streaming parties” to help her unseat the current chart champion, The Weeknd.

According to the Music Bible, their efforts may be just the push needed to get her to the top spot for the 19th time in her career. Details inside:

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Dionne Warwick is dashing through the shows on a promo blitz in support of her star-studded holiday album, ‘The Voices of Christmas’ (in stores now).

Featuring the likes of Andra Day, Michael McDonald, Boyz II Men star Wanya Morris, Chloe x Halle, and more, the critically acclaimed effort is seeing more and more of its cuts get the live treatment leading into Christmas day.  Most recently spotted on ‘Good Morning America’ (December 10), the 78-year-old tapped Grammy nominee Aloe Blacc to assist with her rendition of Donny Hathaway classic, ‘This Christmas.’

It started well, but shortly after the performance kicked off the legendary diva had a memory lapse, stumbled over a few lyrics, and attempted to ad-lib her way through the rest of the song.

Making for awesomely bad (and awkward) TV, look inside if you missed any of the action:

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Taylor Swift is Billboard‘s Woman Of The Decade and celebrates the salute with a commemorative cover.

The Pop force, who is gearing up for her ‘Lover Fest’ tour, poses it up in a demure shoot lensed by Sami Drasin.

Within its inner-pages, she opens up about plans to re-record her past albums following a highly publicized fall-out with Scooter Braun and her former label boss – who negotiated a sale of her catalogue.

She also waxes candid about the reform needed with industry contracts.

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Camila Cabello is making no apologies in her quest for the top spot with new album ‘Romance.’

As reported, the songbird’s sophomore set is engaged in a three-way battle for the #1 position on the next instalment of the Billboard 200. 

And with revised figures placing both of her rivals ahead of her, she’s pressing on with another tactic.

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Things continue to grow from bad to worse for embattled R&B singer R. Kelly. 

This January saw his world torpedoed when Lifetime aired gripping documentary ‘Surviving R. Kelly’, which saw several accusers step forward and share their stories of alleged sexual, psychological, and physical abuse at the hands of the self-appointed Pied Piper. It also featured former workers for the musician speak up and out about the problematic practices they allegedly observed while in his presence – which included his controversial relationship with teen singer Aaliyah.

The aftermath brought with it a series of charges levelled against Kelly and jail time (due to an ability to make bail.

Now, with it looking incredibly likely that he’ll face serious time behind bars, Lifetime have officially announced ‘Surviving R. Kelly Part II: The Reckoning’. 

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The fortune The Weeknd has amassed as a musician makes him one of Pop’s wealthiest men.

How the ‘Starboy‘ celebrated the work he has put in over the last decade?

By treating himself to a $21 million gift.

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Pepa of Salt-n-Pepa believes jealousy lies at the heart of her feud with Spinderella.

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The 25th anniversary festivities continue for Mariah Carey and her classic album ‘Merry Christmas’ and its ever-giving hit ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

Moments ago, Mimi unwrapped her Amazon mini-documentary about the 1994 smash – delving deep into her motivations for crafting the music and its enduring legacy.

As reported, ‘All I Want’ this week leaped to #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 (its highest peak to date) and has many analysts predicting a possible #1 before the holidays are over. Especially with all the activations Team Mariah have in-place to celebrate the landmark milestone.

For now, though, watch the doc in full after the jump…

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There may be but a few weeks left of 2019, but it looks as though Ariana Grande will be crowning the year with the release of yet another project.

For, the songbird has revealed she will be hatching her much discussed live album before the year’s end.

Details below…

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