Box office titans Chris Rock and Samuel L. Jackson have joined forces for the new Lionsgate thriller ‘Spiral.’

Arriving as the latest chapter from the book of SAW, the film tells the tale of a sadistic mastermind who unleashes a twisted brand of justice.

Rock, who is also on-board executive producer, takes on the role of Detective Zeke Banks. He is tasked with leading a murder investigation (alongside Jackson’s character). One that mirrors some of the city’s worst criminal atrocities.

In the process, he finds himself caught in quite the predicament himself.

After being subject to the shuffle many films were last year because of the global health crisis, the film now has a new May 14 theater date.

Watch the freshly unleashed extended trailer….

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Soulful songbird Jazmine Sullivan may nest atop of the Urban Adult Contemporary charts with ‘Pick Up Your Feelings,’ but that didn’t stop her from taking vocal flight in her latest high-profile performance.

Armed with the momentum of her showings at the Super Bowl and the 2021 NAACP Image Awards, Sullivan soared with a spirited rendition of the ‘Heaux Tales’ jam.

And oh did she show up and show out.

Watch Jaz and her band blaze the stage after the jump…

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Wins keep coming in for global Pop superstar Justin Bieber.

Just a day after the GRAMMY winner learned his latest album, ‘Justice,’ was presiding atop the Billboard 200 (as we reported here), the project’s latest single, ‘Peaches’ (featuring Giveon and Daniel Caesar), was announced as the Hot 100 champion – to historic measure.

No stranger to record books, Bieber – who is already the most certified male vocalist in the history of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) – has now extended claim to the title thanks to the addition of his second Diamond single.

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Thanks to aggressive and enduring promotion of her January 2021-released comeback EP, ‘Heaux Tales’ (click here to stream), Jazmine Sullivan is enjoying the long overdue success of the project’s latest single, ‘Pick Up Your Feelings.’

Her first R&B chart #1 single since her 2008’s ‘Need U Bad,’ the DZL-produced tune also comes as her highest Hot 100 peak since 2010’s ‘Holding You Down.’

In an effort to send ‘Pick Up’ further up charts, Sullivan recently performed the number at the 52nd annual NAACP Image Awards (which aired live March 27).  Dazzling in a PHLEMUNS baby-blue feathered minidress, patent-leather Vex Latex leggings, and Giuseppe Zanotti platform boots, the diva took the award show’s viewers into a timewarp straight into the 1960’s for the dramatic performance.

Fans curious about how the production all came to be have been invited to a behind the scenes look at the action. See it inside:

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On the “demonic” wings of his latest music video for the song ‘Montero (Call Me By My Name),’ rapper-singer Lil Nas X has been the talk of the music industry – for reasons good and bad.

The polarizing performer has some lauding him for his creativity while others are condemning the clip for its overtly sexual and sacrilegious imagery – a denouncement LNX has been busy retaliating against since the visual’s March 26 premiere.

Among those who have made headlines for criticism of the 21-year-old are fellow musicians Brian Casey (of Jagged Edge) and Joyner Lucas (click here to read), social and political commentator/author/TV personality Candace Owens, and basketballer Nick Young.  And while a number of them received a clap back from him for their commentary, Young is among the first who is apologizing for his statement.

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April 2, 1996 was the beginning of R&B lovers’ 25-year love affair with Maxwell.

Since, the winning crooner has gone on to collect multiple platinum plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), GRAMMYs, and hearts with hits like ‘Pretty Wings,’ ‘Fortunate,’ and ‘This Woman’s Work.’

Despite the success, the now 47-year-old (born Gerald Rivera) never strayed too far from the formula that made his 1996 debut album, ‘Maxwell’s Urban Hang Suite,’ the critical and commercial knockout it was.

As the milestone anniversary of the project that helped to lay the foundation for the NeoSoul movement approaches, look inside to read how its creator plans to commemorate the occasion.

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Charlamagne tha God is creating controversy once more.

When asked about who he thinks would be the winner in a #VERZUZ battle between Rihanna and Beyoncé, the radio personality claimed Rihanna the hypothetical victor.

His words below…

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Nike is none too impressed with MSCHF‘s sneaker collaboration with Lil Nas X. 

Dubbed the ‘Satan Shoe,’ the limited-edition sneakers touted as a collector’s item – with exactly “666” pairs produced.

Critiqued for being blasphemous, the shoe is a reworked take on Nike Air Max ’97’s and bears the bible scripture Luke 10:18 – which refers to the story of “Satan fall(ing) like lightning from heaven.” The $1,018 price-point reflects the verse too.

What’s more, each pair is touted as featuring real human blood.

Its retail arrival was clearly timed to coincide with Nas’ video for ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ -which saw the star twerk on Satan.

Nike, however, wants nothing to do with it and is heading to court to make its point clear.

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Lil Nas X‘s latest hit ‘Call Me By Your Name’ may be burning up the charts, but he has found himself in some hot water.

For, he is being accused of swiping the song’s visuals from FKA Twigs‘s ‘Cellophane’ music video.

More details below…

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 8th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This installment is already making for magnetic viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, and Dr. Contessa Metcalfe are all back in the mix. They are joined by newcomer Anila Sajja.

Alums Lisa Nicole Cloud, Quad Webb, and Kari Wells all appear as Friends Of.

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 5 / season 8 below…

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Halle Bailey is continuing to show off her talents.

This time around, she showcased her stunning vocal abilities with a cover of SWV’s 1997 classic ‘Rain.’ The ‘Do It’ singer can be heard singing the second verse of the song, as her voice echoes and she beautifully plays with her range.

Watch the GRAMMY nominee stun below…

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Bree Runway has been cooking up new music.

For, the rising music star has just announced the release of her newest single, ‘Hot Hot,’ and it is coming very soon.

More details below…

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