Rapper-turned-reality star and celebrity chef Trick Daddy whipped up quite the controversy on social media over the weekend thanks to his hot take on racial identity.

At a time where conversations around culture and social politics are boiling (due in great part to the results of last week’s U.S. presidential election that saw the first woman of color candidate Kamala Harris defeated by political polarizer Donald Trump), the emcee’s comments struck a sour note with many.

See his headline-grabbing statement inside.

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With the November 15 arrival of their anxiously awaited debut album, ‘All Access Areas,’ looming, expect to see much of FLO on screens in the coming days.

The latest of such moments comes courtesy of the official music video for the project’s title track ‘AAA.’

“So let’s explore / Come take a tour / Access all areas / Tonight, it’s yours / Don’t waste no time / Waiting at the door / Access all areas / I’ll give you more, more,” members Stella, Renée, and Jorja wail in the chorus.

Featuring prominent nods to Teena Marie‘s 1981 classic ‘Portuguese Love,’ ‘AAA’ is just the newest taste of what the girls’ growing fan base expect from ‘Access’ as it follows previous releases ‘Walk Like This,’  ‘Check,’ ‘Caught Up,’ and ‘Bending My Rules.’

To whet appetites and amplify said expectations, the trio have also unlocked the LP’s official tracklist which lists big names like Cynthia Erivo and GloRilla among its guests.

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As NLE Choppa fans continue to tout his short film directorial debut, ‘The Wash‘ (an homage to the 2001 cult classic ‘The Wash‘ starring Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre), the Memphis-reared rapper is turning his attention back to music – namely his September-released project ‘Slut SZN.’

Having featured one of the effort’s favorites, ‘Go,’ in the new movie, Choppa also gave the racy cut the video treatment as revealed on Friday (November 8).

“Got a pum-pum that’ll drive you crazy / Don’t you love you a p–sy lady? (Baow) / Give her Perc’ d-ck, I’m jiggalating (Baow) / Wе make ketchup when shе ovulating (Baow) / Put this hot dog in your buns, baby,” he spits over EMRLD BEATS production.

Featuring a cameo from DurellyRellz (also known as Relly B), see the Ben Marc-directed visual inside.

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Christmas is definitely coming early for fans of Mario.

As if the December 13 arrival of his long-awaited new studio album, ‘Glad You Came,’ wasn’t enough to get them excited for the yuletide season, the GRAMMY-nominated crooner is the leading star in the forthcoming BET+ holiday film ‘Style Me for Christmas.’

Also starring Raven Goodwin, Vena Excell, Sincerely Ward, and Cheryl Frazier, the heartwarming flick tells the tale of a struggling boutique owner who gets the gig of a lifetime when she’s chosen to style “Tedee Maxwell” – a handsome playboy and popular R&B singer.

One of eight festive films on the streamer’s holiday slate this year, hop inside to see the official ‘Style’ trailer ahead of its premiere on November 14.

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‘Express Yourself’ icon Madonna has never shied away from expressing her thoughts on political matters over her 40-year career – an outspokenness that’s often landed her in hot water.

The latest to join the chorus of detractors for her candor? Donald Trump‘s #MAGA supporters.

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If there was any doubt about the high anticipation that’s accompanying ‘Finally Over It,’ the forthcoming third studio album from Summer Walker, the Hot 100 performance of its lead single silenced it this week.

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Lady Gaga was given TWO good reasons to smile this week thanks to the ongoing success of her Bruno Mars-assisted smash ‘Die with a Smile‘ and the warm reception of her latest single ‘Disease.’

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From Megan Thee Stallion to Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, and more, fans of some of music’s biggest names are still flooding social media with reactions to the shocking 2025 GRAMMY nominations’ snubs and surprises (as revealed on November 8).

Among those dedicated groups are supporters of Usher‘s who – while still fuming over the absence of 2024 nominations for his 2023 comeback single ‘Good Good‘ – are scratching their heads over the dearth of nods he got for the tune’s parent album ‘Coming Home.’

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In Lifetime’s forthcoming film ‘Searching for a Serial Killer,’ the hunt for a notorious murderer dubbed ‘The Eyeball Killer’ (because he surgically removed the eyes of his female prostitute victims) leads a police rookie down the path of risking her career to seek justice on behalf of the fallen and their families.

EMMY-winning actress Karrueche Tran portrays real-life hero and now-retired officer Regina Smith after whom the movie is titled.

Leading a cast of familiar faces that includes Christopher Russell, Ted Cole, Justin Warrington, Blair Penner, and more, ‘Searching’ storms to screens on Saturday (November 9) at 8/7 c.

Ahead of its premiere, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Wendy Ord-directed film.

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Ariana Grande is leaving few stones unturned in promotion of her forthcoming film ‘Wicked‘ ahead of its November 22 release.

When not tackling print, television, and radio outlets, the songbird’s soared over to Web as a guest on several podcasts over the last few weeks with iHeartRadio’s ‘Las Culturistas‘ being the latest she’s graced with her presence.

And though she chopped it up with hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers about the musical movie, her latest album ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ recent stint as host on ‘SNL,‘ and so much more, a standout from the interview was her praise session of fellow GRAMMY-winning diva Kelly Clarkson.

Hop inside to see what she said.

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Not even a month after she toasted her idol Whitney Houston at the AMAs anniversary special with a stirring live rendition of the Pop icon’s signature hit ‘I Will Always Love You,’ EGOT-winning diva Jennifer Hudson repeated the feat at the 75th birthday bash of musical genius and 16-time GRAMMY-winning composer and producer extraordinaire David Foster.

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Doja Cat fans – affectionately called #Kittens – may be bummed at news the Rap diva didn’t earn any 2025 GRAMMY nominations for her hit album ‘Scarlet‘ (as announced on November 8), but the week still brought good news for them to celebrate.

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