After initially issuing an apology to the Black community for a shocking outburst on The Talk, Sharon Osbourne is now claiming to have been “blindsided” by her co-hosts.

As reported, the TV maven was consumed with fury in defense of her friend Piers Morgan, whose dismissal of Meghan Markle‘s suicidal feelings saw him “leave” popular UK morning show Good Morning Britain. A development that took place against the backdrop of over 41,000 formal complaints about his conduct to UK regulator Ofcom.

Markle’s claims were unpacked during her and Prince Harry’s seismic interview with Oprah Winfrey and highlighted ill-treatment the couple says was racially charged. Specifically as relates to The Talk, it ignited a conversation about whether Morgan’s shocking dismissal was rooted in racism.

Osbourne’s fiery eruption, which is now a viral moment, has snowballed into a story in and of itself.

And now the host is adding fresh chapters.

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Recording Academy executive Harvey Mason is speaking out.

He sat down with the LA Times, where he talked about this year’s ceremony. More importantly, he commented on Beyoncé‘s decision to not perform at the GRAMMY Awards.

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Janet Jackson excited fans in earnest last year when she announced her new album ‘Black Diamond’ and shared dates for a like-titled tour.

As fate would have it, the pandemic hit and took with it one creative’s chance to contribute to the hotly anticipated LP.

That creative being Kaytranada.

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Jennifer Lopez and Alex Rodriguez made headlines the world over yesterday (March 12), when it was reported that they broke up – ending both their wedding engagement and four-year relationship.

 The news shocked many, who’ve long deemed the pair “couple goals” and a shining example of how blended families can succeed.

And while source upon source weighed in with details about the split, the pair have issued a statement intimating all is not done. At least not as of now.

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Sharon Osbourne came under fire this week after her shock eruption during a race debate on The Talk.

As reported, the 68-year-old got all sorts of defensive when taking up for friend Piers Morgan whose comments about Meghan Markle were being discussed by her co-hosts. Specifically, whether or not his blanket dismissal of her claims of racism amounted to racism.

Surprised viewers watched Osbourne present a brick wall of sorts as the likes of Sheryl Underwood attempted to get through to her.

The following day she issued an apology to the Black community.

One person who isn’t biting is Osbourne’s former co-host on The Talk, Holly Robinson Pete.

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Chloe Bailey is back again.

One half of the duo Chloe x Halle, she shows out with her latest video, a cover of Yung Bleu‘s ‘You’re Mines Still.’ Reworking the song, she renamed the track ‘You’re Not Mine Still.’

Across the track she sings:

“So stop telling all your boys that you are mine still.”

As of publication, the song has garnered over 2.5 million views across her social media accounts and has won praise from Snoh Aalegra, Tamar Braxton, and Bella Hadid.

Her cover caught the attention of Yung Bleu himself, who proposed a collaboration between the two.

Watch her performance of ‘You’re Not Mine Still’ below…

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Lupita Nyong’o and Natalie Portman are joining forces.

For, the pair have joined forces for a limited series adaptation of Laura Lippman’s book ‘Lady In The Lake’ for Apple TV+.

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It’s been over two months since Jazmine Sullivan released her long-awaited comeback effort, ‘Heaux Tales’ (click here to stream), yet the project’s still riding high in the Billboard R&B album chart‘s top 10.

Part of the set’s ongoing success is due to the commercial response to its critically acclaimed cuts, ‘Girl Like Me’ and ‘Pick Up Your Feelings.’  The latter has particularly caught on with music lovers, even breaking into the Pop charts to become her first placement on that tally since 2010.

In a bid to build on that momentum and push ‘Pick’ to even higher Hot 100 heights, Sullivan has unveiled the tune’s official music video – a glossy revamp of her stunning live performance at the 2020 Soul Train Awards.

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Thanks to an aggressive global campaign that saw her tackle almost every major awards show, talk show, radio station, magazine, and more over the last year, Dua Lipa‘s sophomore album – ‘Future Nostalgia’ –  has crossed the threshold for Platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Giveon is the newcomer on everyone’s lips.

The 26-year-old California native is steadily rising on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to the buzz backing his breakthrough single, ‘Heartbreak Anniversary.’ Found at #54 on this week’s chart, the rung comes as the highest he’s reached to date (with his tune ‘Like I Want You’ promising to soon follow suit).

To give the former more momentum, Giveon’s finally unveiled its official music video.  Directed by Salomon Ligthelm, the emotional clip – which premiered Thursday (March 11) – collected over 1 million views in just 24 hours ahead of the release of its parent project’s deluxe edition.

Watch ‘Anniversary’ and stream ‘When It’s All Said and Done…Take Time’ via Apple Music and Spotify inside:

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If its commercial performance is anything to judge by, the competition is learning the hard way that H.E.R.’s ‘Damage’ is living up to its title on the Billboard charts.

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Famed for its unique storyline of chronicling the social lives of Atlanta doctors and doctors’ wives, audiences were easily engaged to and by BRAVO’s ‘Married to Medicine.’ a truth underscored by the show quickly becoming a ratings force for its network.

Yet, despite commanding millions of viewers at the height of its popularity, increased competition from similarly structured programs, shake-ups with the cast, and the unceremonious ousting of fan favorites seemed to be the catalyst for decline in numbers over the last 2 years.

Faithfuls of the Mariah Huq-created show may have had higher hopes for its season 8 premiere on March 7, but Nielsen ratings analysts have dashed them with the final update on the episode’s viewership tally.

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