Jennifer Hough, the woman suing Nicki Minaj and her husband Kenneth Petty over allegations including harassment and witness intimidation, appeared on ‘The Real’ moments ago.

Fighting back tears, she broke her silence about the lawsuit she filed against the couple and her rationale for making the petition.

During the impassioned interview, Hough alleges that she is being pressured by The Pettys to withdraw her statement about the 1994 sexual assault Petty was convicted for carrying out on her.

Claiming that she feared for her life, she alleges to have spoken with Minaj directly and unpacks what she says was a pattern of antics designed to make her recant the entire incident.

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Rihanna fans have been thirsty for new music in the five years since she released her last album ‘ANTI.’

And the anticipation has only heightened as the star has used the time between to built her billion-dollar empire around everything but music.

However, at the preview event for her incoming Savage x Fenty Vol 3 show, RiRi opened up like never before about her incoming 9th LP.

And, interestingly, she says, to expect the unexpected.

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Eddie Murphy has teamed with Amazon Studios for a multi-year, multi-project pact.

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J. Cole sprung a surprise on fans with the release of his brand new song ‘Heaven’s EP.’

And the package was paired with an accompanying music video.

As quick turnarounds go, the Simon Chasalow-directed visual was shot while Cole was in Las Vegas for a show past weekend.

Lyrically, the song – which is is powered by the instrumental of ‘Pipe Down’ (from Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’) – finds the  Fayetteville, NC native in a reflective and pondering space.

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Whitney Houston fans were sent into an uproar last week when Warner Bros. took to press to announce they were moving forward with an official remake of the late diva’s breakout film, ‘The Bodyguard’ (1992).

One of the highest grossing films of all-time (with over $400 million collected at the box office), the movie’s popularity is only matched by that of its GRAMMY-winning companion album – which is listed as the best-selling soundtrack of all time.

Despite widespread disapproval of the reboot, including jeers from Houston’s ex-husband Bobby Brown (as we reported here), the search for its lead characters is on and a number of actresses are already vying for the lead role.

Surprisingly, among the interested is ‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks.

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Snoop Dogg joins the chorus of detractors slamming the Television Academy for the lack of racial diversity among the winners of EMMYs this week.

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Years of waiting for Aaliyah‘s third and final studio album to hit streaming platforms was rewarded when the self-titled set arrived to Spotify, Apple Music, and other streamers on September 10 (as we reported here).

Her only GRAMMY-nominated LP, the critically acclaimed project is lauded for its housed tunes ‘We Need a Resolution,’ ‘Rock the Boat,’ More Than a Woman,’ and more.  Immediately shooting to the top of real-time sales tallies upon its re-release, the renewed fanfare saw ‘Aaliyah’ poised to deliver the late singer’s best digital performance week yet.

With the sales tracking week closed, look inside to see how the previous Billboard 200-topper performed against industry analyst predictions.

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After much speculation, Britney Spears is confirmed to be at the center of another documentary – this time by streaming giant Netflix.

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Lil Nas X may have lit up the streaming scene with his debut album ‘Montero,’ but he isn’t resting on his laurels.

Instead, the Pop provocateur is pounding the promotional pavement in support of the LP.

And his latest stop was BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. 

Backed by a full band, Nas delivered rousing renditions of his new single ‘That’s What I Want,’ ‘Montero’ album jam ‘Dead Right Now,’ and a cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene.’

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Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 struts onto Amazon‘s Prime Video this Friday (September 24) and promises to be a must-see event.

This year’s installment of the annual extravaganza again fuses a unique mix of names – many of whom stun in pieces from the super popular lingerie line.

The billionaire belle has teased with sneak peeks at the special, which will feature performances from the likes of Normani, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Ricky Martin, and Bia. As well as appearances from Gigi Hadid, Symone, Gottmik, Leiomy, Joan Smalls, and Lola Leon.

Now, she’s unwrapped an extended trailer and it’s sizzling.

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Toni Braxton is expanding her empire.

For, the GRAMMY-winning legend is making a bold bid for fresh success in the body care sphere.

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Giveon has new music on the way!

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