Monica may be hard at work on her new album, but that didn’t stop her from taking center stage in a special live jam for MTV. 

Backed by harmonious songbirds, the GRAMMY-winner took vocal flight as she performed a number of her classics.

Indeed, she wowed with acoustic showings of ‘Angel of Mine,’ ‘Why I Love You So Much,’ ‘Before You Walk Out My Life,’ and That Grape Juice favorite ‘Sideline Ho.’

The performance arrives on the heels of Mo’ single ‘Trenches’ – which is also the title of her forthcoming LP.

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Lil Nas X has found himself in the hot seat.

For, the ‘Old Town Road’ rapper is facing backlash for attending a packed party as the coronavirus pandemic rages on.

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From a tape to the top.

Kim Kardashian has unquestionably given new meaning to turning lemons into lemonade.

Because the star has put scandal in rearview and driven her way to billionaire status.

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Saweetie is tasting sweet success with her latest single ‘Best Friend.’

So much so that that the Doja Cat assisted bop has officially become the highest-peaking hit of her career to date.

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The cameras are officially rolling on ABC‘s new music drama ‘Queens.’

As reported, the series – which stars Brandy, Eve, and a host of familiar names – centers on a group of female friends.

Once at the top of the charts as members of the Hip-Hop group the Nasty Btiches, viewers meet the ladies in their 40s – each with lives much less glamorous than in their heyday.

An opportunity arises for the band to regroup and reclaim their musical shine. But to do so, they’re tasked with juggling their anticipated comeback with new realities in their friendship and personal lives more broadly.

There’s no word yet on the premiere frame.

Still, head below for a flavor of what’s to come from the show, which also stars Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

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Queen Naija is firing back.

She took to her defense after critics slammed the singer over the cover artwork for her new song ‘Set Him Up’ featuring Ari Lennox.

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ILoveMakonnen is speaking out.

Four years after he came out as gay, the ‘Tuesday’ singer took to Twitter to shed some light on how his sexuality affected his career.

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As we reported here, award-winning novelist Terry McMillan (famous for hit books ‘Getting to Happy,’ ‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back,’ and more) set the net alight in late 2020 when she confirmed rumored reports her book-turned-hit-film ‘Waiting to Exhale’ would be rebooted in commemoration of its 25th anniversary.

In the time since, two of the movie’s original characters – Loretta Devine and Angela Bassett – respectively reported interest in reprising their iconic roles roles.

Now, after ABC announced the updated edition of the story would land at its network as a TV series directed by Lee Daniels, McMillan is taking to press to reveal her vision for the series ahead of its premiere.

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As we reported here, Friday (April 2) brought with it Bankroll Freddie‘s sophomore album, ‘Big Bank’ (courtesy of Quality Control/Motown Records).

A star-studded affair boasting guest appearances from the likes of Gucci Mane, 2 Chainz, PnB Rock, Young Dolph, and more, the 14-track set is enjoying copious acclaim from the rising rapper’s growing fan base.

Among fan favorites is the Megan Thee Stallion-assisted, ‘Pop It’ – which was recently appointed the project’s latest single and has even received a video treatment courtesy of music video director KeeMotion.

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It’s been nearly a year-and-a-half since fans of Epix’s breakout hit series, ‘Godfather of Harlem,’ bid the show’s freshman season adieu, but their patience for its return is finally being rewarded with the official sneak peek at season 2.

Picking up right where its cliffhanger predecessor ended, the 1960’s-set drama’s sophomore run sees Bumpy Johnson (Forest Whitaker) battling the New York crime families for control of the lucrative and murderous “French Connection.”  His ambition will see him not only make enemies of Italian crime bosses, but also law enforcement and even Malcolm X.

A masterful and poignant dramatization of how the crime underworld and civil rights movement intersected during the time period, look inside to see what you can expect from the show’s next swing at the ratings bat.

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Fantasia took to social media Monday (April 5) to reveal she is in the hospital due to pregnancy complications.

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Sada Baby has left jaws ajar after hurling what many are calling homophobic comments at Lil Nas X.

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