From EMMY and Golden Globe-nominated actress and writer Issa Rae comes ‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles‘ – the new HBO Max show that looks at what it means to be young and ambitious through the lens of a group of 20-something-year-old long-time friends in southern California.

Through its exploration of love and the pursuit of dreams, the relatable unscripted series offers a unique take on the ‘coming of age’ motif.

Before its August 19 launch, look inside for its official trailer:

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It’s barely been two months since Doja Cat‘s third studio album, ‘Planet Her,’ was launched to digital music outlets, but in that time it’s managed to become one of the top-performing projects of the year.

Marking a career high for the rapstress upon its #2 debut (as we reported here), the set’s fende off new contenders in the time since its Billboard 200 landing to maintain placement in the tally’s top 5.

Now, thanks to sustained sales and streaming, ‘Planet’ may be planted atop the chart’s next iteration if industry analyst reports are to be believed.

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With a new single booming at radio (‘Don’t Go Yet’), a September 3-due movie charging to screens via Amazon Prime (‘Cinderella’), a forthcoming stint on ‘The Voice,’ and a new album nearing completion (‘Familia’), expect to see much of Camila Cabello over the coming weeks in support of the endeavors.

Having already hit the ground running with recent interviews in print, radio, and TV via iHeartRadio, Entertainment Tonight, Apple Music, and many others over the last few weeks alone, the GRAMMY nominee was most recently spotted acting as the cover girl of the latest edition of ‘Bustle.’

When not rocking Balenciaga, Louis Vuitton, and Calvin Klein inside the mag’s pages (under the lens of famed photographer Emman Montalvan), Cabello was dropping quotes about her friend Taylor Swift, battling body shamers, and so much more.

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Because The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber‘s hit, ‘Stay,’ opted to stay at #1 for yet another week on the Hot 100, the win comes as a layered victory for the latter.

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As Jill Scott continues to win rave reviews for leading the ensemble of the BET+ television adaptation of ’90s film, ‘The First Wives Club,’ the GRAMMY winner is now trying her hand at another remake – this time reversing the concept by turning iconic ’80s television series, ‘Highway to Heaven,’ into a film.

The contemporary take on the Michael Landon-led classic will see Scott portray an angel sent back to Earth to help others in need. Starring opposite Barry Watson, the cast is filled out by Ben Daon, Robert Moloney, Victoria Bidewell, and Ashley Ross.

Ahead of its November 6 premiere on Lifetime, look inside for the official trailer.

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In the wake of heightened attention on homophobia in Hip Hop thanks to the ongoing backlash against Rap star DaBaby (as we’ve extensively covered), more and more stars of the genre are speaking out against the discriminatory practice.

Just two weeks after Megan Thee Stallion made headlines for suggesting its ‘time to address’ the topic head-on (click here to read more), her fellow hitmaking femcee – Saweetie – is echoing the sentiment.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ may be between seasons, but the plot most certainly continues to thicken.

For, Falynn Guobadia – who notably starred on season 13 of the Bravo hit – has announced she is expecting her fourth child…a mere matter of months after announcing her split from husband Simon Guobadia. The same Simon Guobadia who is now engaged to RHOA’s Porsha Williams.

Whew.

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Jesy Nelson is coming and she’s bringing the ‘Boyz’!

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It’s here!

Lorde has returned with her latest single, ‘Mood Ring,’ after teasing its release earlier this week.

The track sees the singer reflect on the ever changing world around us and her attempts to stay grounded as a result.

Across the track, she sings:

“I can’t feel a thing I keep looking at my mood ring / Tell me how I’m feeling / Floating away, floating away.“

‘Mood Ring’ follows the previously released singles ‘Solar Power’ and ‘Stoned At The Nail Salon.’ All songs are set to appear on her ‘Solar Power’ album due out on August 20.

Watch the Joel Kefali-directed clip for ‘Mood Ring’ below…

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Tiwa Savage has lifted the lid on the tracklist for her incoming EP, ‘Water & Garri.’

And she’s lined up an eclectic list of names to join her – including Brandy and Nas.

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‘Dear White People’ returns for its fourth and final season on Netflix on September 22.

And ahead of its arrival, the streamer has unleashed a full-length trailer.

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Chloe Bailey could have more new music incoming.

For, the singer has now teased the release of her debut solo album.

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