At this point we’re convinced Ciara just needs to teach a masterclass on what it means to ‘level up.’

When not collecting awards for everything from music to philanthropy (click here to watch her acceptance speech at this year’s Black Girls Rock!), the R&B diva’s stunning on red carpets, blazing stages, or hosting award shows and TV specials like Nickelodeon’s forthcoming ‘America’s Most Musical Family’ (click here to read more).

Now, not even a month after being announced as the face of Kohl’s latest campaign, Cici’s partnered with IPSY to act as the glam brand’s newest ambassador.

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Classified as one of the Internet’s leading trolls, entertainment mogul 50 Cent‘s no stranger to making headlines for his often controversial opinion.  However, the ‘Candy Shop’ hitmaker may have bitten off a bit more than he could chew when he took to Instagram recently to declare Chris Brown had unseated Michael Jackson as the reigning King of Pop.

The backlash not only led to criticism from his followers on the social media platform, but even MJ’s daughter, Paris, entered a war of words with 50 (born Curtis Jackson) over his comments.  After Brown politely disagreed with the 44-year-old’s assessment (click here to read), Curtis – hot on the promo trail in support of the latest season of STARZ’ flagship series, ‘Power’ – took to our friends at Hot 97 to double down on his belief that Breezy’s the best to ever do it.

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Although strategic endorsements and business partnerships have kept “brand K. Michelle” afloat over the last two years, the reality TV maven/singer’s primary claim to fame – music – can’t boast the same buoyancy.  Despite a string of R&B chart-topping albums from 2013-2016, 2017’s ‘Kimberly: The People I Used to Know’ – after a #56 debut on the Billboard 200 – quickly fell off the tally and, to date, has not made an impact comparable to that of its predecessors.

Now, after putting the finishing touches on her fifth studio effort, ‘All Monsters Are Human,’ the 34-year-old is looking to turn a new page on her career narrative.  Sending fans into a frenzy, she recently announced a slew of new ventures including a new tour in support of the LP and more.

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With the like of ‘The Lion King’ and ‘Aladdin’ delivering big time at the box office, Disney are charging ahead full steam with their live-action remakes.

Next up is ‘Mulan,’ and it looks as though Pop icon Christina Aguilera may be back on-board for the film’s musical component.

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The response to ‘Never Really Over’ and ‘Small Talk’ – the first two singles from Katy Perry‘s forthcoming, yet-titled sixth studio album – may be signals her career is on the up-and-up after the dismal ‘Witness’ era,  but with peaks of #15 and #81 respectively on the Hot 100 their respective streaming and digital sales performances remain modest at best.

Yet, while she is reportedly hard-at-work on ‘Talk’s follow-up, the Charlie Puth-penned ‘Harleys in Hawaii,’ fans are the ones doing the most surfing – namely of the collage of hits from her heyday.

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Chance The Rapper recently announced the birth of his second child Marli, and is now seizing the moment to put family first.

As reported, the MC has been gearing up to embark on ‘The Big Day’ tour in support of his debut album of the same name.

However, he’s revealed that he’s postponing the trek to focus on daddy time.

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Ashanti turned heads and dropped jaws when she hit a New York Fashion Week stage in a barely there outfit for the PrettyLittleThing x Saweetie runway show.

The Grammy-winner, on hand to promote her new single (a collaborative effort with the clothing brand that can be heard by clicking here), was among a number of big names showing off their performance prowess for the event.  In addition to Ashanti, up-and-coming Rap diva Saweetie (the night’s star) and boyfriend Quavo filled out a roster that also included Rap legend Lil Kim.

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Months after B2K reunited to hit the road with Lloyd, Chingy, Mario, and more of some of the early 2000’s most successful Urban acts on the ‘Millennium’ tour, Marques Houston took to Instagram to unveil news he would follow suit and join another assembly of like performers for the ‘TBTour.’

The Stateside outing – which features Houston alongside his former band Immature, Ray J, Day 26, B5, J. Holiday, and other special guests – was announced in August with no official info to accompany it.  That’s now changed as the group has announced the first string of dates via their official IG handle.

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As reported, Ariana Grande has joined forces with fellow Pop starlets Miley Cyrus and Lana Del Rey in the name of ‘Charlie’s Angels.’

Beyond Ari’s role as executive producer of the film’s soundtrack, the trio will helm its theme ‘Don’t Call Me Angel.’

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For years, fans have been eager to see Jennifer Lopez grace the stage at the Super Bowl Halftime Show. And now the singer’s latest promotional venture has some wondering whether that dream is about to come to fruition.

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RAY BLK has cracked the case and ends up cracking more than that in the video for new single ‘In My Bed.’

Newly unleashed, the fire-filled release is the latest taste of what the rising Londoner has on offer.

Armed with the momentum of an opener spot on Nicki Minaj’s ‘Nicki WRLD Tour,’ the Toddla T production also serves as the first of music from the BBC Sound Of winner since last year’s ‘Empress’ project.

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That Grape Juice had the pleasure and honor of being among attendees wowed by show-stopping performances as they were rendered live at this year’s BET ‘Black Girls Rock!’ event.

Taped on Sunday, August 25, the annual event – recorded at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) Prudential Hall in Newark, NJ – premiered on BET tonight (Sunday, September 8th) and continued its tradition of celebrating the remarkable achievements of Black women who have made outstanding contributions to their respective communities and disciplines.

When not honoring the likes of Academy Award nominee Angela Bassett, Grammy winners Ciara and H.E.R., and more, the Niecy Nash-hosted ceremony was seeing its stage blessed by the likes of Erykah Badu, Monica, India.Arie, and many more.  Watch them below if you missed the action:

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