Normani is ready for her close up and she’s seizing the moment.

Next Friday, June 14, brings with it the long (long!) awaited release of the singer’s debut album ‘Dopamine.’

And while fans have been salivating for the set since the 28-year-old set sail on her solo journey in 2019, Normani appears all sorts of content with the qualitative time taken to cook up the LP – which is home to singles ‘1:59’ and ‘Candy Paint.’

Dazzling on the cover Dazed magazine’s latest issue, the stage blazer paired the spread with an insightful interview. One in which she opens up about her journey to ‘Dopamine,’ what fans can expect, navigating both of her parents being diagnosed with cancer, and much more.

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The female Rap scene is buzzing with a sum of names not seen for decades.

With seemingly each week bringing with it new bops from Hip-Hop’s heaviest hitters, Billboard has tallied the stars they deem the Hottest Female Rappers of the Moment.

Drawing on a range of criteria, ranging from hype to music to cultural resonance, the industry juggernaut’s list no doubt will set tongues a-wagging.

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Years after Kim Kardashian acquired Janet Jackson‘s ‘If’ music video outfit, she has finally worn it out.

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Fans that got a sneak peak are loving Katy Perry‘s new album as new details about the project have arrived.

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Tyla is looking stunning on the latest cover of Dazed, where the singer gave a revealing interview.

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Ray J is speaking out about the video of Diddy assaulting Cassie.

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With countless records sold and nearly 40 years in music as a producer, record executive, rapper, and more, it’s safe to say Jermaine Dupri has made an indelible impact on the industry – a status that makes him a more-than-qualified and often sought-after voice when questions about the state of Hip-Hop come up.

As a guest of the 2024 United Masters’ SelectCon conference in his hometown of Atlanta over the weekend, Dupri dished on everything from his humble beginnings to rising to dizzying heights of fame and more.

When quizzed on the state of Hip-Hop, however, J.D. didn’t bite his tongue with his disappointment in how little the genre has evolved over the years.

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All new and it’s all for you.

Pop Queen Janet Jackson may have spent most of 2023 reigning over touring box offices with her critically acclaimed ‘Together Again Tour,‘ but – months after learning the trek was her most successful in history – the 58-year-old is looking to extend that personal record by returning to North America for a second leg.

Kicking off the 35 date-venture at Palm Desert, California’s Acrisure Arena on Tuesday (June 4), Jackson cranked out high-octane performances of some of her most memorable hits like ‘Doesn’t Really Matter,’ ‘So Excited,’ ‘All For You,’ ‘What Have You Done for Me Lately,’ ‘Control,’ and more.

As if that wasn’t enough to send her fans (affectionately called the #JanFam) into a frenzy, Jan rocked the house with rarely performed cuts like ‘Make Me,’ ‘All Nite (Don’t Stop),’ ‘Someone to Call My Lover,’ Rock With U,’ and others.

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The Tamar Braxton TV takeover continues!

Just days after the actress and GRAMMY-nominated songbird revealed the ever-popular ‘Braxton Family Values‘ is gearing up to relaunch on WEtv, the official first look at her stint in the revived BET reality venture ‘College Hill‘ has been revealed.

Leading the cast of the series’ celebrity-fueled edition, Braxton is set to share screen time with big names like Claudia Jordan,  Angela “Blac Chyna” White, Saucy Santana, Nick Young, and Karlous Miller in the show’s highly anticipated season 3 return.

Ahead of its premiere on June 20, hop inside to see the first trailer.

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Fantasia isn’t the only GRAMMY winner with her sights set on occupying Katy Perry‘s now-vacant seat on the ‘American Idol’ judges panel.

Meghan Trainor – whose resume boasts previous judging experience aboard FOX’s short-lived reality talent competition ‘The Four‘ – has made no bones about the fact she is very interested in the gig to replace the ‘Firework‘ hitmaker.

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Despite the plague of bad press that’s accompanied her last musical era, ‘This Is Me…Now,’ multi-hyphenate diva Jennifer Lopez has reason to dance again.

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Time sure flies because it’s been 30 years since ‘Sister Act 2’ blazed the big screen and became etched in pop culture in perpetuity.

In celebration of the milestone, lead Whoopi Goldberg (who reprised her role as Deloris van Cartier in the 1994 musical) joined forces with the original cast on today’s episode of The View.

Collectively, they raised the roof with a rousing showing of ‘Oh Happy Day’ – led by the original star who performed the track in the film, Ryan Toby.

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