Wizkid‘s career continues to climb to higher heights.

For, his latest single ‘Essence’ featuring rising star Tems is fast becoming the song of the summer and is charting as such.

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Rihanna and A$AP Rocky may have love on the brain, but they also have music on the brain as well.

The pair was seen spotted filming a new music video over the July 10th weekend in New York. They were seen holding hands and hugging in the street, while adorning several different outfits.

In one of the shots, the couple is seen sitting on on a fire escape, with RiRi in a fuzzy orange and pink coat with neon green heels that matched Rocky’s fuzzy lumberjack hat.

Other pics show the ‘Work’ songstress wearing a brown leather coat over a snakeskin corset and brown wide-legged pants with a satin yellow hair wrap.

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Nearly two weeks since unleashing their collaboration, Kelly Rowland and producer Amorphous  have delivered the first performance of the track on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live.’

The pair joined forces for a disco-inspired showing of their single ‘Finally (Cannot Hide It).’ It was complete with shimmering mirrorballs, silver decorations, and plenty of dancing.

‘Finally (Cannot Hide It)’ appeared on Amorphous’ debut EP ‘Things Take Shape’ (stream it here), which was released on July 8.

The song samples CeCe Peniston‘s 1991 hit ‘Finally.’

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Normani is coming!

For, she is teasing new music set to arrive just around the corner.

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Monday (July 12) marked Bill Cosby‘s 84th birthday – an occasion all the more noteworthy as it comes as his first as a free man since being imprisoned in 2018 after a conviction on three counts of felony aggravated indecent assault.

The recently released comedy legend took to social media to celebrate by sharing a heartfelt message to his ‘supporters.’

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As the likes and positive comments rolled into London On Da Track‘s social media pages for posted pictures of him on daddy duty over the weekend, his baby’s mother – singer/songwriter Summer Walker – suggested the pictures were performative.

Taking to Instagram Monday (July 12), the 25-year-old slammed him for his alleged absence in their daughter’s life then launched into a rant against “blogs and commenters” who claim she mistreats and neglects her child.

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Over two months after first introducing their dynamic duet, ‘Dirty Laundry,’ best friend duo Parson James and JoJo gave the critically acclaimed cut quite the literal take when they performed it from a laundromat-inspired set on ‘Ellen.’

Trading verses about the importance of having a close friend to trust in your time of need, the pair showed off their undeniable chemistry and vocal chops via the song’s daytime TV debut – much to fan delight.

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It’s time for a second round of ‘First Wives Club.’

Fans who couldn’t get enough of Jill Scott, Michelle Buteau, and Ryan Michelle Bathé in season 1 of the BET+ breakout comedy will flip when it returns to screens July 15.

And, as if the laugh-out-loud dealings of main characters Hazel, Bree, and Ari aren’t enough to keep you glued, season 2 will introduce a slew of new faces including Michelle Mitchenor, Essence Atkins, Gary Dourdan, and more.

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‘Big Day’ performer Chance the Rapper has just that coming ahead thanks to his long-awaited film debut, ‘Magnificent Coloring World.’

The documentary-style movie, which was filmed in 2017, chronicles the GRAMMY winner’s tour of the same name and came on the heels of his historic wins at the year’s ceremony in celebration of his breakthrough project, ‘Coloring Book.’

Now, Chance – in partnership with AMC –  is looking to re-live the magic of the era by bringing fans back to the cinema.

“Seeing movies together on the big screen is an essential part of summertime and something I deeply missed over the last year, so I am extremely excited and honored to partner with AMC to safely bring fans back to the theater,” Chance The Rapper said via statement, about the movie screenings.

Ahead of its August 13 release, look inside to see the project’s first official trailer:

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It’s officially a wrap on the live-action adaptation of ‘The Little Mermaid.’

Halle Bailey is set to make an almighty splash as lead Ariel in the big-budget Disney adventure – which stars Melissa McCarthy as adversary Ursula, as well as Jonah Hauer-King (Eric), Awkwafina (Scuttle), and Daveed Diggs (Sebastian).

The global health crisis saw production halted a number of times. However, with perseverance, the cast and crew have completed production on the hotly anticipated flick.

Reflecting on the news, Bailey – who rose to prominence as part of sister duo Chloe x Halle – shared emotional words.

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STARZ series ‘Run the World’ has shone as one of TV’s most magnetic new shows.

Set in Harlem, the dramedy follows the romantic, personal, and professional highs and lows of a group of 30-something-year-olds as they navigate the highs and lows of life together. All through the unique lens of Black women.

Anchored by Bresha Webb (Renee), Corbin Reid (Sondi), Amber Stevens West (Whitney), and Andrea Bordeaux (Ella), the show was created by Yvette Lee Bowser – creator of classic comedy ‘Living Single.’

Having established its own loyal audience, the show’s finale brought the drama in earnest.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the cast, who dished on their respective journeys on the show, comparisons to ‘Sex and the City,’ engagements, and more.

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Cedric The Entertainer will be bringing the funny to the 2021 Emmy Awards.

Because the comic has been announced as the host of this year’s ceremony.

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