With ‘Coming 2 America’ set for a regal premiere on March 5 on Amazon’s Prime Video, Eddie Murphy and the film’s cast are working the press trail.

Their latest stop is the March/April issue of ESSENCE – where the film’s stars takeover three covers.

Murphy features alongside Jermaine Fowler (who plays his son) and Arsenio Hall. He also poses it up beside daughter Bella Murphy – who also stars in the flick. Also stuns in a solo KiKi Layne cover.

Ahead of the return to Zamunda, head below for picks and quotes…

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Mariah Carey continues to serve as the gift that keeps on giving.

As reported, the diva supreme unwrapped a stunning new live rendition of her 16th #1 smash ‘We Belong Together’ last week.

Christened “Mimi’s Late Night Valentine’s Mix,” she revealed at the time of its release that what we heard was actually condensed and a mammoth 7-minute version was recorded. And she teased gifting it to her loyal Lambs.

Well, just a few days later, Carey held true to her promise.

For, moments ago, she officially released the extended take across all platforms.

Take a listen below…

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is renowned for making positive headlines for its advancement of images of the LGBTQIA community in the media sphere.

However, season 12 of the Emmy award-winning show was thrust into controversy thanks to contestant Sherry Pie – who sat down on the Tamron Hall Show to break his silence on his shocking acts.

The drag performer, whose real name is Joey Gugliemelli, made headlines after being disqualified from the competition in March 2020 after admitting to sexually exploiting several men. 

The drama surrounding his involvement with the show surfaced hours before the first episode aired.

It became apparent that Gugliemelli had posed as a fake casting director named Allison Mossie and bamboozled male acting hopefuls into sending money and revealing photos of themselves under the pretense of pitching them for roles.

More than a dozen men have stepped forward to identify themselves as victims of the abhorrent catfishing/sexual abusive scheme.

Gugliemelli has admitted all that he’s been accused of and sat down with Tamron Hall to discuss the situation in-depth. 

Watch the interview below…

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From delivering inescapable bops to birthing boldly brilliant music videos, Dua Lipa‘s dominance in Pop is difficult to deny.

Fittingly then, TIME Magazine has honored her as such.

For, the publication has not only named the singer on their The Next 100 Most Influential People tally, but she’s also been bestowed a cover feature.

Lipa cuts a striking figure in a potent shade of pink on the front of the mag and sits down for an accompanying digital interview too.

More after the jump…

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Nigerian superstar Davido is glowing a shiny shade of Gold today because the performer has just nabbed a number of plaques from the RIAA.

Full story below…

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‘Basketball Wives’ has bounced back onto screens for its 9th season and is already proving to be a slam dunk.

This installment of the popular VH1 series brings with it the return of Shaunie O’Neal, Malaysia Pargo, Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Kristen Scott, Ogom “OG” Chijindu, and Feby Torres.

Beyond navigating the complexities of the current global health crisis, the ladies will be seen dealing with unresolved fractures in their individual and collective relationships.

Next week sees the drama drummed up even more in episode 3 of season 9 (and beyond).

Check out a sneak peek preview before it airs below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 13th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its luster.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Porsha Cynthia, and newcomer Drew Sidora will be serving up on episode 10 / season 13?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out below…

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The power of 3 has proven itself potent yet again – especially when the award-winning trio is comprised of two powerhouse vocalists, Jessie J and Ariana Grande, as well as Rap Queen Nicki Minaj.

Their 2014 collaboration ‘Bang Bang’ – found aboard J’s third album ‘Sweet Talker’ and Grande’s second album ‘My Everything’ – was a Hot 100 history-making megahit at the height of its popularity, penciled in Billboard records for becoming the third highest-peaking song to feature three or more female acts (bested only by 2001’s ‘Lady Marmalade’ and a two-way tie between 1998’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and now 2021’s ’34+35′ remix).

Despite its established list of boasted achievements, the latest refresh of Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) logs reveals the song’s commercial acclaim is enduring nearly 7 years after its release.

See how inside:

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With nearly 15 years of Rap hits to his credit, Rick Ross has always been a prime candidate to headline an episode of NPR’s wildly popular ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ series.

Finally gracing the platform, the 45-year-old joined NPR’s celebration of Black History Month armed with a bevy of bangers including his tunes “Super High”, “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)”, “Aston Martin Music”, “I’m Not A Star”, “Tears of Joy,” and many more.

Accompanied by singer-songwriter Elijah Blake and others, Ross joined the list of high profile acts to showcase their music on the NPR stage that includes the likes of Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Erykah Badu, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more.

Now filmed virtually due to the global health crisis, look inside to see Ricky Rozay crank out the hits from the comfort of his home:

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‘Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ is already penciled in history books for many feats including being the first female album to sell over 400,000 copies its first week, owning the first female Hip Hop song to debut at #1 on the Hot 100 (1998’s ‘Doo Wop’), owning the first debut song of any genre to premiere at #1 on the Hot 100 (‘Doo Wop’), first and only female Hip Hop album inducted into the Library of Congress, garnering Hill the most GRAMMY nominations of any female artist in one night (10), and making her the first female act to win at least 5 awards in one night including ‘Album of the Year’ (the first Hip Hop album ever to do so).

As if those historic accomplishments weren’t enough, the list of record-setting triumphs seems to have no end in sight as the Recording Industry Association of America revealed Monday (February 16).

Details inside:

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She’s back!

Just moments after news about her new album, ‘Second Line,’ hit the press lines (due on digital shelves April 30), Dawn Richard unleashed the official music video of the LP’s lead single, ‘Bussifame.’

A dancefloor-ready bop, the tune and its accompanying visual will undoubtedly inspire listeners to ‘strike a pose’ as its House/vogue influence is apparent throughout.

Look inside to see Richard show off some serious footwork while playing double duty as the clip’s director.

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A new Britney Spears documentary could be on the way.

More details below…

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