Lil Nas X‘s father has stepped up to defend his son from those slamming the star over the condition of his addict mother Tamikia.

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Over the quarantine blues, Saweetie is ready for her pretty girl summer.

For, the rising rap superstar has just unleashed her ‘Pretty Summer Playlist’ EP. The new project features  Drakeo the Ruler, Kendra Jae, Bbyafricka, and more.

Calling this a “new tradition,” Saweetie said in the caption of the project announcement that:

“Every summer I’m sharing my platform and dropping a fly a*s playlist featuring artists who are up next. This is season 1.”

What are you waiting for? Listen to new Saweetie below…

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Lil Nas X has long been open about being a Pop aficionado.

So, while he’s riding high with chart-topping new single ‘Montero (Call My By Your Name),’ the star clearly still has his ears and eyes primed to what’s going on in the broader Pop cultural landscape.

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The wait is finally over. Young Thug has finally unleashed his ‘Slime Language 2’ album.

The latest installment arrives nearly three years after the original ‘Slime Language’ arrived.

The collaborative album showcases Young Stoner Life Records‘ roster of talent including its founder and CEO Young Thug, plus Gunna.

The 23-track compilation also features special appearances from Travis Scott, Big Sean, Drake, Future, and Kid Cudi.

Moreover, it features the previously released tracks ‘That Go!’ featuring Meek Mill, ‘GFU’ with Sheck Wes, and ‘Take It to Trial.’

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After nearly 40 years in the limelight, Madonna continues to prove ‘Express Yourself’ is more than just a classic hit for her; it – often to controversial measure – is a way of life.

Nearly two years after making headlines for using her provocative ‘God Control’ music video to advocate for the reform of gun control laws in the United States, the 62-year-old diva continues to use her platform to speak out against related injustices – namely the deaths of unarmed men of color at the hands of police.

No stranger to criticism for such statements, Madge fielded a variety of responses when she took to Instagram earlier this week to weigh in on the killing of 20-year-old Daunte Wright – a Black Minneapolis man who police allege was shot and killed accidentally at a traffic stop.  To the surprise of many, however, one commenter’s criticism on the matter got a royal clap back from the Queen of Pop.

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Nearly a year-and-a-half after first announcing its breakout, Issa Rae-produced comedy ‘Black Lady Sketch Show’ had earned a season 2 renewal (as we reported here), HBO has unveiled the Robin Thede-created and led series is ready to launch its next load of laughs.

Not only boasting the return of regulars like Thede, Gabrielle Dennis, and Ashley Nicole Black, but the Emmy-nominated variety show is also set to see the arrival of two new players – Laci Mosley and Skye Townsend. 

March 2021 may have brought with it the 25th anniversary of 1996’s ‘Falling Into You’ – Celine Dion‘s best-selling album to date (and one of the best-selling LPs in history) – but the mega Pop diva is looking to keep the celebration going all year long.

Her latest nod to the era came in the form of a never-before-seen, high definition behind the scenes look at the creation of the music video of its third single, ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.’

The follow-up to the second Hot 100 #1 hit of her career, ‘Because You Loved Me,‘ ‘It’s All Coming Back to Me Now’ peaked at #2 on the Hot 100 at the height of its popularity and went on to sell over 2 million copies (in the United States alone).

Now, Dion is inviting her devoted fans to go behind the lens to see how the magic of the song’s Nigel Dick-directed music video came to be.

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If its season 2 trailer is any indication, the wildly provocative and hilarious BET+ hit series ‘Bigger’ is set to live up to its title in more ways than one.

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Phaedra Parks is making her return to one of Bravo‘s most-watched shows!

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Megan Thee Stallion sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with the release of the video for ‘Movie.’

A firm favorite from her debut album ‘Good News,’ the track has long been requested as a single – and it seems the Hot Girl Coach has obliged.

For the visual, Meg and guest Lil Durk head to the strip club – where they make it rain in earnest.

‘Movie’ follows smashes such as ‘Savage’ with Beyonce, ‘Body,’ and ‘Cry Baby’ featuring DaBaby.

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Queen Naija and Ari Lennox have unleashed the video for their new collaboration ‘Set Him Up.’

Directed by Val Vega, the colorful clip sees the rising R&B stars illuminate the song’s lyrics in style.

The track is one of five new cuts to be found on the deluxe edition of Naija’s album ‘missunderstood…still’ – due tomorrow (April 16).

Speaking on the release, Naija said:

“I had so much fun recording this song with Ari! We started recording it a while back and I’m excited we were able to come together and get it finished. I know a lot of women who have actually realized they’re dating the same guy. We thought ‘Set Him Up’ would provide a fun take on this crazy kind of situation!” 

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Kandi Burruss has long maintained multiple hustles and she shows no signs of slowing.

In recent times, the multi-hyphenate star has been flexing her acting skills and her latest role is in Lifetime’s ‘Envy.’

Part of the channel’s ‘Seven Deadly Sins Story’ franchise, the film is an adaptation of the book series of the same names penned by Victoria Christopher Murray.

Ahead of its premiere this Saturday (April 17), That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with Kandi, who opened up about the flick.

With the season 13 climax of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ around the corner, it would be remiss of TGJ not to ask about what folk can expect. And she definitely dished on what she says will be a “crazy” climax for RHOA.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview above.

Kandi appears in ‘Envy’ alongside the likes of Serayah, Da Brat, DC Young Fly, Clifton Powell and Hosea Chanchez.

‘Envy’ premieres Saturday, April 17 at 8/7c only on Lifetime.

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