In a developing story, a member of Pretty Ricky has been shot in Miami.

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Justice has finally been served in the case of George Floyd.

A jury took just 10 hours to deem former police officer Derek Chauvin guilty of murdering the unarmed Black man during an arrest on May 25 2020.

In a clip seen around the world, Chauvin visibly knelled on Floyd’s neck for more than 9 minutes as onlookers watched in shock – many of whom joined Floyd in articulating that he couldn’t breathe.

With millions worldwide praising the decision, so too are a number of notable celebrities – including Beyonce, Cardi B, and Mariah Carey. 

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With lockdown lifting in many cities, Drake is joining millions across the globe in getting his fitness game in motion.

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Mark those calendars, because ‘Pose’ is back for its last dance on May 2.

The Emmy Award-winning FX series – which chronicles the LGBTQ ballroom scene of the 80s and 90s – will be waving goodbye with an abbreviated third season that promising to make for appointment TV.

Following the unleashing of its dramatic trailer, which gave the masses a look at the concluding chapter of the much-loved show, characters Blanca, Electra Abundance, PrayTell, and Angel dazzle in a new performance promotion.

Sashay Chante-ing to Aretha Franklin’s 1994 smash ‘A Deeper Love,’ Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Billy Porter, and Indya Moore werk it in earnest.

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‘The Upshaws’ are heading to Netflix!
Mike Epps leads the streamer’s newest sitcom – which also stars Kim Fields and Wanda Sykes. 
The comic stars as Bennie Upshaw, whose layered life forms the basis of the show.
He’s a charming mechanic with a dynamic family he strives to provide for.  Their unit is comprised of wife Regina (Fields), their two young daughters (Khali Daniya-Renee Spraggins, Journey Christine), and their firstborn son (Jermelle Simon).
Also in the mix is his teenage son (Diamond Lyons), who he fathered with another woman (Gabrielle Dennis) sister-in-law (Sykes). 
The show, which is co-produced by Epps and was created by Sykes alongside Regina Hicks, follows the fun-filled antics of the family and their desire to level up.
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Bad Bunny is feeding fan appetite for live music in a major way.

Because, fresh from announcing his ‘2022 El Ultimo Tour Del Mundo’ this week, the Latin sensation, has shattered sales expectations and made history in the process.

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Jhene Aiko keeps the ‘Chilombo’ party blazing with the release of the video for ‘Tryna Smoke.’

The harmony-heavy jam has long been a favorite from the Platinum-certified LP and has officially received the visual treatment after calls from fans.

Like much of Aiko’s output, the clip makes no apologies for its simplicity – which compliments the song in earnest.

Its arrival follows the videos for ‘P*ssy Fairy (OTW)’, ‘None of Your Concern (ft. Big Sean),’ and ‘A&B.’

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In the wake of Derek Chauvin‘s conviction for murdering George Floyd, US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris have spoken up and out about the seismic significance of the verdict.

Beyond praising the decision, the powerful pair reminded of the work still needed to eradicate the stain of systemic racism.

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As lengthy eras go, few contemporary campaigns can rival the potency of Dua Lipa‘s ‘Future Nostalgia.’

A year after its release, the Pop starlet is still pounding the promotional pavement in support of the album – the music from which has been etched at the upper echelon of charts worldwide since its arrival.

Her latest stop was BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. 

Backed by a melodic band, Lipa took vocal flight with fan-favorite ‘Hallucinate,’ latest single ‘We’re Good,’ and a cover of Arlo Parks‘ ‘Eugene.’

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Andra Day is riding high on the success of ‘The United States vs. Billie Holliday.’

The multi-talented star is shining luminously after taking home a Golden Globe and nabbing an Oscar nomination for her performance in the titular role.

And while she’s receiving accolades for her acting, the 36-year-old is being sure to keep the focus on her music too.

Taking to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Day rocked the stage with a performance of her new song ‘Phone Dies.’

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In breaking news, Derek Chauvin has been found GUILTY of murdering George Floyd.

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