The 93rd Academy Awards may have left tongues wagging due to its moving musical performances, shocking snubs, and celebrated wins Sunday (April 25), but updated Nielsen reports reveal the ceremony itself was far from a winner (on the ratings front).

Courting a considerable drop in viewership from last year’s numbers – which were named the show’s lowest in its televised history – the nearly four-hour hostless affair pulled in even lower figures with its 2021 showing.

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Check out the hilarious trailer for ‘Welcome Matt,’ the Tahj Mowry-led comedy coming courtesy of Gravitas Ventures.

The directorial debut of celebrated filmmaker Leon Pierce Jr., the movie tells the fictional story of a well-known writer and director (‘Matt’ portrayed by Mowry) who suffered an experience so traumatic it leads him to a bout with agoraphobia.  Determined not to let that stop his dreams, he – with the help of his friends – attempts to direct, write, and star in a feature film all from the comfort of his home.

We know what you’re thinking, but surprisingly the flick has no references to the current global health crisis.

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The historic Hot 100 entry of Justin Bieber‘s latest single may have been followed by a short reign, but – if his aggressive promo of the tune is any indication – he’s ready to see ‘Peaches’ listed atop the hits menu once more.

His latest serving of the delectable track came courtesy of a visit to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ Monday (April 26).  While there, the singer (sans Giveon and Daniel Caesar) linked with fellow GRAMMY winners/resident house band The Roots to deliver a unique twist on the Harv-produced hit.

Using classroom instruments in what has become a staple on the ‘Tonight Show,’ look inside to see how Bieber fared with his latest performance of ‘Peaches.’

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All roads lead to May 7th for Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish as the EMMY-winning comedic duo are set to head to box office battle with their heartfelt comedy, ‘Here Today.’

Also starring Penn Badgley, Laura Benanti, Louisa Krause, Anna Deavere Smith, and Nyambi Nyambi, ‘Here’ – directed by Crystal – comes courtesy of Sony Pictures.

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Tinashe continues to share new tunes.

This time, she is joined by EDM group Cheat Codes.

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After much ado, the ‘Real Housewives’ all-star series has been announced.

And the cast has been unveiled too.

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Check out Brandy!

The Vocal Bible serves up a chapter and verse in slay by way of a blazing new photoshoot.

Lensed by Blair Caldwell, the monochrome shots see the GRAMMY-winner style and profile stunningly.

It’s busy times for the multi-hyphenate star, who is hard at work on the new ABC music drama ‘Queens’ – which she stars in alongside Eve and Naturi Naughton.

As well as releasing new material as a guest of Gallant, she’s also shared clips of herself in the recording studio – much to the excitement of fans who lapped up her 2020 comeback album ‘B7.’

In the here and now, though, peep more from B-Rocka below…

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Kanye West turned out to be present throughout DMX‘s tributes this weekend and he will continue to be.

For, he’s got a seven-figure gift for the late rapper‘s family.

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SZA is getting candid.

The ‘Good Days’ singer recently did a Q&A on TikTok, where she spoke about her experiences growing up as a Muslim girl and how her life changed after September 11, 2001.

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A judge has tossed out claims made against Michael Jackson by Wade Robson, rendering the King of Pop victorious once again.

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Michael B. Jordan is gearing up to unleash ‘Without Remorse,’ the first offering from his seismic deal with Amazon Studios.

The 34-year-old toplines the high-action production as Navy SEAL Sr. Chief John Clark, who sets sail on a quest to avenge the murder of his pregnant wife. On his journey, he finds himself engrossed in a conspiracy much bigger than he could have ever imagined. 

Prior to the film’s release on April 30, That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan caught up with Jordan, who opened up about the movie, his Amazon partnership, and much more. Check out the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

Directed by Stefano Sollima and produced by Jordan, ‘Without Remorse’ also stars Jodie Turner-Smith, Lauren London, Jamie Bell, and more.

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Cop a gander of Justin Bieber!

The Pop star is no stranger to switching up his sound and now he’s following suit with his style.

For, the 27-year-old have unveiled a new hair-do – dreadlocks.

Sharing a series of pictures, JB posed it up with his growing mane.

See more of his new look after the jump…

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