Janelle Monae‘s new album, ‘The Age of Pleasure,’ doesn’t hit shelves until June 9, but the award-winning songstress is already gearing up to deliver some of its cuts live on a stage near you courtesy of ‘The Age of Pleasure Tour.’

Produced by Live Nation, the 26-city venture will see the diva bring the new songs as well as fan favorites like ‘Yoga,’ ‘Many Moons,’ ‘Tightrope,’ and ‘Primetime’ to WAMU Theater in Seattle, WA on August 30 before venturing to New York City, Toronto, Chicago, Nashville, Atlanta, and more before wrapping up at Inglewood, CA’s Youtube Theater on October 18.

Curious to know if the ‘Pleasure’ tour will be making its way to town for your viewing pleasure? Look inside for the full list of dates.

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After scoring high with viewers and critics alike with its inaugural season in 2021, ‘The Wonder Years’ – inspired by the classic, award-winning 80’s TV series of the same name – is set to return to screens this summer to continue telling the story of the Williams family.

Starring Elisha “EJ” Williams, Dulé Hill, Amari O’Neil, Milan Ray, Allen Maldonado, Spence Moore II, Saycon Sengbloh, Laura Kariuki, Julian Lerner, and Don Cheadle (as narrator), the 60’s-set comedy is delivered from the point of view of an imaginative Black 12-year-old who is balancing his coming-of-age narrative against the backdrop of the civil rights movement and more.

Ahead of the June 14 premiere of the show’s sophomore season (which will boast Patti Labelle, Donald Faison, and Wayne Brady among its high-profile guest stars), peek inside for the offiical trailer.

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With the premiere of The Weeknd‘s racy new series ‘The Idol’ rapidly approaching, the superstar has trumpeted news of the lead single from the show’s soundtrack.

And he’s teamed up with a legend and a heavy hitter.

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Sam Smith and Madonna easily serve as two of Pop’s most notable provocateurs.

Indeed, while Madge has carved a legendary career with her brand and strand of edgy, Smith has more recently been turning up the heat.

Now, the pair have joined forces for a racy new song.

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When season 2 of ‘Sex and the City’ reboot ‘And Just Like That’ returns, it will be bringing with it a very familiar face.

For, it has been confirmed that Kim Cattrall will be reprising the iconic role of Samantha Jones.

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Lizzo is lashing out against those trolling her weight.

The ‘About Damn Time’ chart-topper has been vocal about body positivity as well as her own journey of struggle and overcoming.

However, she’s revealed that the latest round of jabs are taking their toll on her.

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Latto has linked up with Cardi B and together the pair are set to “rip the plastic” off a rousing remix of ‘Put It On Da Floor.’

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Taylor Swift and Ice Spice‘s ‘Karma (Remix)’ is continuing to shatter records. This time around, it breaks a major Nicki Minaj record.

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Taylor Swift is continuing to dominate the charts. Case in point, she has just bested a legendary record set by Barbra Streisand.

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Kesha‘s ‘Gag Order’ album is off to a rocky start if the first week numbers have anything to say about it.

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Kesha may have seen her latest album, the May 19-released ‘Gag Order,’ become her first studio effort to miss the Billboard 200’s top 10 upon its debut, but that’s not stopping the GRAMMY-nominated songstress from blazing the promo trail in its support.

Taking to social media Tuesday (May 30), the Pop diva sent her beloved fans – affectionately called #Animals – into a frenzy when she rolled out a slew of new Fall tour dates.

Kicking off in Dallas on October 15, the ‘Gag Order Tour’ will see Kesha bring new songs as well as her brigade of hits like ‘Blow,’ ‘Die Young,’ and ‘Tik Tok’ to live audiences in Nashville, Chicago, Boston, New Orleans, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles on November 18.

Curious to know if she’ll be coming to a stage near you? Look inside to see the full tour itinerary.

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Lil Durk‘s eighth studio album, the May 26-released ‘Almost Healed,’ may be nothing short of a star-studded affair thanks to features from Future, 21 Savage, Juice Wrld, Morgan Wallen, J. Cole, Kodak Black, and others.

But, even with that level of star power lining its tracklist, a standout track comes courtesy of the set’s opener: ‘Therapy Session’ featuring 15-time GRAMMY-winning R&B diva Alicia Keys.

Ahead of the arrival of ‘Healed,’ Durk unleashed a visual for the cut alongside the tune ‘Pelle Coat.’

“Like how I’ma sacrifice Von? I’m the only n-gga reached for his hand / Like why lie like I ain’t give up money for the funeral? / I’m like, “Damn,” he raps on the deeply personal tune. ” I ain’t see his kids yet, same time they probably believe what they hearing / I ain’t makin’ statements for the whole case, like how I’ma tell on my mans?”

On track to help its parent album be the week’s top-selling new album, look inside to hear ‘Therapy Session’ and ‘Pelle Coat’ and stream ‘Almost Healed.’

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