‘Fallin’ singer Alicia Keys was among many music superstars whose touring plans fell victim to cancellation or postponement due to the global health crisis.

For Keys, the stalls came amid a series of delays for her seventh studio album, ‘ALICIA,’ which eventually hit digital shelves September 2020 (as we reported here).

Now, nearly a year after first announcing she was pressing pause on the global jaunt designed to support the LP, the 15-time GRAMMY winner has pulled the curtain back with updates for her devoted fans.

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By the April 30 release of his 12th studio album, ‘Khaled Khaled,’ three of DJ Khaled‘s albums could boast RIAA certification status of Gold or higher.

Now, thanks to the ongoing success of the star-studded project (which features appearances from Beyonce, Drake, Jay-Z, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Justin Bieber, Justin Timberlake, and more), Khaled can add another one to his growing tally of certified albums.

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Never underestimate the power of the internet.

A year ago, a fiery clip of Kiely Williams and Farrah Franklin, formerly of 3LW and Destiny’s Child respectively, surfaced and went all the way viral.

It was lifted from the pilot of a reality show that sought to create a supergroup comprised of ex-girl group members.

There were ample calls from various corners of the net for the show to hit the airwaves.

Well, a year on, the format has been revived and is making its way to BET.

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In sad news, it’s been announced that comedy icon Paul Mooney has died.

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With a variety of festivals confirming returns this year, one of the world’s biggest has followed suit.

Organizers for the UK’s globally renowned Glastonbury Festival have announced that it’ll be back – albeit with a few tweaks, this September.

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Jennifer Hudson is heading back to the big screen and this time as the legendary Aretha Franklin in the hotly anticipated biopic ‘Respect.’

Handpicked for the role by the Queen of Soul herself, Hudson is already attracting awards buzz for her portrayal of one of the most resonating talents of all time.

Spearheaded by MGM, the Liesl Tommy movie arrives in US theaters on August 11.

When it does, it promises to deliver a raw and unvarnished take on the life of Franklin, who died three years ago.

After the unleashing on an initial look at the film, an extended trailer has been unwrapped and it’s epic.

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As the age-old adage goes, anything can happen. A reality that is especially true when it comes to the Billboard Hot 100.

As reported, data tallies had Dua Lipa on course to score her first #1 with ‘Levivating.’

Now, after an unusual 48-hour delay, the latest incarnation of the chart has been unveiled and another act sits in pole position.

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A$AP Rocky has confirmed the rumors: he is indeed in a relationship with Rihanna. 

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All roads lead to May 27 for fans of ‘Friends.’ Because said date brings with it the eagerly anticipated reunion special on HBO Max.

Aptly titled ‘Friends: The Reunion,’ it’ll see Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, Matthew Perry, and David Schwimmer join together first time in almost 18 years on camera.

With hype already at fever pitch, the group covers the latest issue of PEOPLE Magazine.

Beyond giving us all the feels from seeing the collective back together, the feature also provides a further look into what folk can expect from the one-off-special (the trailer for which you can watch here).

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Billy Porter is bravely sharing his truth. For, in a new interview, he revealed that he is HIV-positive.

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Demi Lovato has shared a personal update with fans.

One which relates to gender.

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TV fans who can’t get enough of Athena (Angela Bassett), Robert (Peter Krause), Evan (Olivar Stark), and the gang are invited to buckle up for yet another wild ride because Ryan Murphy‘s first responder drama, ‘9-1-1,’ will be dialing in for a fifth season after continuing to be a ratings juggernaut for its home network, FOX.

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