Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o is a woman of many talents. Case in point her success with her debut picture book ‘Sulwe.’

A New York Times bestseller, the 2019 release shares a powerful narrative about colorism, self-esteem, and learning that true beauty comes from within.

Now a musical adaptation is heading to Netflix. 

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The man who allegedly killed Nicki Minaj‘s father in a hit-and-run has been arrested.

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Meek Mill has found himself embroiled in drama once more.

The 33-year-old is now on the wrong side of headlines again, this time it is due to controversial lyrics pertaining to the late Kobe Bryant.

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25 years after EMMY & Golden Globe Award-winning actress Glenn Close portrayed Cruelle de Vil (of ‘101 Dalmations’) in the iconic villainess’ first live action depiction, Disney’s unveiled the trailer to her origin story – the newest live action adaptation of one of their classic animated films.

Starring Academy Award winner Emma Stone as the titular character, ‘Cruella’ – set in London in the 1970’s – tells the tale of the fur loving fashionista’s early days and flair for fabrics, a love affair that eventually leads to mayhem and mischief as she steps to the dark side in pursuit of success.

Set for a May 28 theatrical release, look inside to see the first trailer:

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To commemorate Black History month, NPR is using its wildly popular Tiny Desk Concert series to celebrate some of the best and brightest in Black music all February.  The latest to bring his brigade of hits (which spans over a decade) to the platform is 2 Chainz.

In addition to cranking out fan favorites from his latest album, ‘So Help Me God!’ (click here to stream), the GRAMMY winner also gifted live cuts of previous hit songs ‘I’m Different,’ ‘Good Drank,’ and many more.

“Black History Month is just like 28 days [and] just ain’t enough to celebrate what we’ve done for the country [or] what we’ve done for humanity,” he boldly announced in the middle of his 20-minute set.

Filmed live from the comfort of his nail salon in Atlanta, look inside to see Tity Boi do what he does best.

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It gets lonely at the top;  just ask Justin Bieber.

The ‘Lonely’ singer, already the best-selling male vocalist of the digital era, extended that this month record thanks to the Benny Blanco & Finneas-produced song crossing the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) threshold for Platinum status.

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Kelly Rowland fans, affectionately called #RowlandStones, have been seeing the GRAMMY-winning diva rolling on the promo trail this week in support of her hotly-anticipated new EP, ‘K’ (available February 19).

With its tracklist lined with the likes of 2020 singles ‘Hitman,’ ‘Crazy,’ and more, the effort’s most recent gem – ‘Black Magic’ – is dazzling critics and fans as it lights up a growing number Spotify and Apple Music playlists since its February 12 release.

To bring even more attention to the project, Rowland’s hit the likes of ‘Extra,’ ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ ‘Access Hollywood,’ and more over the last few days.  When not dishing on her forthcoming body of work, she beamed about motherhood to sons, Titan and newborn Noah, when the latter met her Destiny’s Child bandmates Beyoncé and Michelle Williams, remembering the late Supremes diva Mary Wilson, and more.

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‘This Is Us’ season five is already proving to be the most gripping installment of the much-loved NBC drama yet.

Anchored by a stellar cast, which includes the likes of Sterling K. Brown and Susan Kelechi Watson, the show follows the lives – past, present, and future – of The Pearson family.

Blended, complex, and the definition of layered, the relatives and their narrative remain as compelling as ever.

Before it airs, check out a preview of episode 9 of season 5 below…

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Singer FKA Twigs is speaking up and out about the allegations of abuse she’s leveled against her ex Shia LaBeouf.

As reported, the British star filed a lawsuit against the actor – claiming sexual battery and assault, as well as alleging that he gave her an STD.

Today, she sat down with Gayle King on CBS This Morning to open up about her roller-coaster relationship with LaBeouf; a relationship she says “it’s a miracle I came out (of) alive.”

Head to below to watch Twigs (real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett) articulate how LaBeouf allegedly used “calculated, systematic, tricky, and mazelike” methods to control her as part of broader ill-treatment.

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A peek at the refreshed charts will undoubtedly give Megan Thee Stallion detractors a reason to cry thanks to the ongoing success of her latest single, ‘Cry Baby.’

10 weeks after its #71 debut on the Hot 100, the DaBaby-assisted bop – the latest from Stallion’s official debut album ‘Good News’ – has ushered in good news for Meg and co. Given a boost in streams and digital downloads courtesy of its ‘Toy Story’-inspired, Colin Tilley-directed music video (which helped spur a Tik Tok dance challenge), ‘Cry’ cruised into the Hot 100’s top 40 for the first time after a 15-spot jump saw it dock at #28.

Its arrival marks the 10th time the GRAMMY nominee has visited the chart territory, a full circle moment as her first top 40 hit came courtesy of 2019 smash ‘Cash Sh*t‘ (featuring DaBaby).  For him, on the other hand, it’s the 16th time he’s landed in the top 40.

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Alicia Keys‘ story is heading to YouTube.

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Demi Lovato is set to get all sorts of candid in her brand new YouTube Originals documentary ‘Dancing with the Devil.’

Premiering March 23, the four-part special will see the ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ singer open up in earnest about the drug addiction that led to her widely reported overdose.

Billed as a raw and unvarnished look into the life of the starlet, the documentary is comprised of detailed accounts from Lovato, her family, friends, and music industry supporters such as Christina Aguilera and Elton John.  

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