Dionne Warwick was fittingly saluted as one of the celebrants at the 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors and received a stunning tribute performance from Cynthia Erivo. 

The annual ceremony pays homage to key figures who have dedicated their lives to excellence in the Performing Arts sphere.

In celebrating Warwick’s contributions, Erivo – a highly decorated multihyphenate herself – blew the roof off the building with a blazing rendition of ‘Alfie.’

Penned by the diva’s longtime collaborators Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the anthem was a seismic smash for Warwick in 1967.

Watch Erivo take vocal flight with a melismatic showing of the ‘Aflie’ – which earned a standing ovation from Warwick and President Joe Biden – after the jump…

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Tamar Braxton has hit the pause button on ‘The Love & War 10th Anniversary Tour.’

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‘The Color Purple’ has been unwrapped and, as reported, is blazing the box office.

Central to this iteration of the beloved tale is…music. Apt, as it’s been reimagined as a musical movie.

Usher and H.E.R. have contributed to the star-studded soundtrack for the eagerly awaited film by way of their single ‘Risk It All.’

The powerful anthem joins tracks on the project from the likes of Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and the movie’s leading star Fantasia.

In celebration of ‘The Color Purple,’ watch the newly unwrapped video for ‘Risk It All’ – directed by Dave Myers – below…

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Nicki Minaj appears to have another on her hands with ‘FTCU.’

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Ariana Grande is coming!

The songbird has been steadily teasing her return to the musical spotlight and today (December 27) gifted fans the most direct confirmation of incoming material yet.

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Mariah Carey and Bryan Tanaka have officially split.

For weeks, the rumor mill cranked into overdrive fuelled by fan realization that the dancer / creative director was absent from Mimi’s ‘Merry Christmas One and All Tour’ and again missing from her annual Aspen getaway.

Reports then hit the wire relaying that the pair had gone their separate ways after seven years, primarily due to 40-year-old Tanaka allegedly wanting a family. Something that 54-year-old Carey was not seeking at this stage.

Now, Tanaka has spoken up and out, confirming the news, and praising the diva in earnest.

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The Queen of Christmas Mariah Carey reigns atop the Billboard Hot 100!

For, the songbird has hatched another week at #1 on the coveted count with ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

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Lil Nas X has long harnessed the power of the internet towards the promotion of his music.

Indeed, since blazing onto the scene with ‘Old Town Road,’ Hip-Pop provocateur has leveraged creative measures towards leveling up with his material.

And it appears he’s already doing the same with his incoming release.

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Kanye West has issued an impassioned apology to the Jewish community.

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Congratulations are in order for Tamar Braxton and JR Robinson.

Because the couple, who announced their split in October, has revealed that they are engaged once again.

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Brandy is continuing to spread festive cheer with her first-ever holiday album, ‘Christmas with Brandy.’

For, The Vocal Bible took centerstage on Good Morning America again. This time to perform ‘Christmas Everyday.’

The showing, which follows B-Rocka’s rendition of ‘Someday at Christmas’ earlier this week, saw her belt with seasoned ease and remind why she’s as revered as she is.

Watch Brandy take vocal flight after the jump…

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Mariah Carey‘s status as the Queen of Christmas shows no signs of wavering.

For, it’s been revealed that Mimi’s festive classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ has bulldozed a major record on Spotify. 

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