After conquering screen and stage to the tune of GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY wins, singer-actress Cynthia Erivo is ready to reign over charts as evidenced by the announcement of her September 17-due debut album, ‘Ch. 1 vs. 1.’

When discussing the LP’s unique title, Erivo stated it was all about storytelling.

“In storytelling, chapter one and verse one is the way you always begin, and because I believe I’m a storyteller, that’s what I wanted to do with my music,” she said. “That’s what this is about, just starting [and revealing] the human parts of me that you don’t often get to see.”

Ahead of its fall arrival, the 34-year-old has shared the music video for its first official single – ‘The Good’ – which she describes as her attempt to “normalize seeing Black women in a relationship on screen because often it’s really fetishistic.”

See the emotional, Mollie Mills-directed clip inside:

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Rev up your engines boys; ‘I Won’ is ready for takeoff!

The official first single from the upcoming ‘F9’ soundtrack, the Ty Dolla $ign, Jack Harlow, and 24kGoldn tune races to digital outlets on the wings of a Michael Garcia-directed music video.

“Medals round my neck because I won, I won/Now my momma set cause I won, I won,” $ign sings on the high octane cut.

Packed with various action-packed scenes from the Vin Diesel-led film (which zooms into theaters June 25), look inside to see the ‘Won’ music video.

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Just days after celebrating the historic #1 premiere of her latest single, ‘Good 4 U,’ on the Hot 100 (as we reported here), Olivia Rodrigo learned the tune had already been certified GOLD by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).  The feat means it’s sold 500,000 copies in the United States alone.

While its parent album, ‘Sour,’ continues its reign in the top 5 of the refreshed Billboard 200 (after also nabbing a GOLD certification), Rodrigo continues her run on the promo trail in support of the project.

As if gracing an onslaught of television, radio, and print outlets in its promotion wasn’t enough, now Olivia is inviting her growing legion of fans to take a peek behind the scenes of the creation of the ‘Good 4 U’ music video.

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The wait is almost over, because ‘BET Presents The Encore’ premieres this week.

As reported, the show will unite notable names from 90s and 00s ensembles with the mission of creating a cohesive supergroup.

The ladies are given just 30 days to cook up a new album as well as establish their live gravitas by way of intense choreography classes, vocal training, and much more.

As for who stars in the Carlos King production, the ladies on board are: Aubrey O’Day (Danity Kane), Kiely Williams (3LW), Shamari DeVoe (Blaque), Pamela Long (Total), Irish & LeMisha Grinstead (702), Fallon & Felisha King Cherish), and Nivea (Soloist).

Before the show’s June 9 debut, check out a new extended supertrailer…

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Cop a gander of Teyana Taylor, who has been named 2021’s Sexiest Woman Alive by Maxim. 

She is notably the first Black woman to receive the honor.

The publication salutes the multi-hyphenate talent for oozing an effortless sexy aesthetically but also within the potency of her hustle.

Taylor, who is now 30 and married with two children, juggles music with acting and increasingly directing too (under her Spike Tee alias).

Suffice to say, she’s beautiful, booked, and busy.

Head below for pics and words from Taylor about the honor…

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Jennifer Lopez plays no games when it comes to her business dealings and her latest partnership re-affirms this earnest.

Because the multi-hyphenate superstar has signed a seismic deal with Netflix. 

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Check out Shawn Mendes!

The multi-talented music superstar stuns on the latest cover of Wonderland’s Summer 2021 Issue.

22-year-old Mendes strips down and bares it all for his Max Montgomery lensed shoot.

In the upcoming issue, Mendes opens up to Brockhampton‘s Kevin Abstract and spills on everything from comparison culture to the power of therapy, and how he struggles to live up to the idealistic projection of his own image.

Check out more from Shawn’s steamy shoot below…

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Jesy Nelson‘s solo launch may be ready for its unveiling sooner than folk may have thought.

For, fresh from announcing her solo deal with Universal’s Polydor Records, the former Little Mix member has revealed is preparing for “something special.”

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Megan Thee Stallion is back and is aiming to blaze with her new song ‘Thot Sh*t.’

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Mariah Carey has clapped back hard at claims that an “explosive row” with JAY-Z led to her departure from Roc Nation management.

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Yo Gotti is not holding back.

After releasing his ‘Drop’ music video, the Memphis MC is being accused of colorism, as fans said they feel the video lacks diversity. Now Yo Gotti is speaking out against those accusations.

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Snoop Dogg has officially joined Def Jam in an executive role.

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