Although the promo train for Jazmine Sullivan‘s latest EP, ‘Heaux Tales,’ has already pulled into radio stations across America and even seen some of its content displayed on the Soul Train Awards, late nite TV, and more over the last few months, it shows no signs of slowing.

Undoubtedly, her fans aren’t complaining as the January 8-released ‘Tales’ came as the highly praised R&B diva’s first body of work since 2015.

Making up for lost time, Sullivan was most recently spotted turning heads and dropping jaws with a nearly 30 minute virtual concert as part of  HBO Max’s third annual ‘Our Stories to Tell’ series at the 2021 Sundance Film Festival (January 29-31).

Kicking off the three-day event – which is designed to reaffirm the streaming channel’s commitment to multicultural storytelling and creators – Jazzy delivered a stunning set that included previous hits ‘Bust Your Windows’ and ‘Lions, Tigers, and Bears’ as well as new ‘Heaux Tales’ cut ‘Girl Like Me’ and more.

Did you miss the action when it first aired Friday (January 29)?  See it inside:

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It’s been over a year since the last time fans of VH1’s ‘Basketball Wives’ learned the latest happenings of its feisty cast led by Shaunie O’Neal (who also serves as executive producer), Malaysia Pargo, Evelyn Lozada, Jackie Christie, Jennifer Williams, Kristen Scott, Ogom “OG” Chijindu, and Feby Torres.

Despite its lengthy delay (some of which was caused by the global health crisis), the trailer to the reality show’s new season return is proving the ladies haven’t skipped much of a beat.

Welcoming newcomers Liza Morales, Nia Dorsey, and Noria Dorsey to the madness, look inside to see what you can expect from the series’ 9th swing at back – which will also see the cast tackle heavier topics like police brutality, systemic racism, and the Black Lives Matter movement.

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She may already boast multiple GRAMMYs, top 10 R&B chart hits, and even a Platinum EP to her credit, but that hasn’t stopped fan hunger for H.E.R.‘s official debut studio album (due later this year).  Evidence of this has come via the critical and commercial response to the set’s single, ‘Damage.’

Released October 2020, the lauded song got the ultimate launchpad as its premiere was supported by a performance on ‘SNL’ the same week (click here to watch).

A slow, yet steady climber on the Hot 100 in the time since, this week saw ‘Damage’ distribute just that on the tally.

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Fans of ‘Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)’ star Silento have watched him suffer a highly publicized fall from grace in the years that followed the popularity height of that chart-topping hit.

In addition to the negative press garnered from leaked nude photos and videos that displayed the rapper engaging in compromising behavior, the 23-year-old has also been on the wrong side of the law multiple times over the last year with arrests on charges of ‘assault with a deadly weapon’ and later endangering public safety after authorities clocked him driving over 140 MPH (as we reported here).

This week brought reports the emcee (born Richard Lamar Hawk) was yet again detained by police, this time for his alleged involvement in the murder of his cousin.

As news outlets and social media commenters alike weighed in on the hot topic, Hawk’s publicist – Chanel Hudson – took to Instagram to solicit prayers, not judgment, for the ailing star.

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Six months after learning her breakthrough single, ‘B*tch from da Souf,’ had the distinct honor of becoming the first Gold-certified hit of her career, Mulatto‘s followed the win with a similar plaque – this one assigned to ‘Souf’s follow-up, ‘MUWOP’ (featuring Gucci Mane).

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All roads lead to this Sunday for The Weeknd!

The superstar is making a beeline for the Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show, which he’ll be headlining.

As reported, the singer has spared no expense with his production and has poured $7 Million of his own money into the spectacle.

Now, ahead of his date at the Big Game in Tampa, Abel has unveiled a Pepsi TV spot.

Christened The Walk, the commercial finds the singer in a reflective space as he marches towards the showcase of the immortals.

Watch below…

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It’s almost time for the 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Beyonce leads  with six nods in the recording categories. 

Queen Bey is joined by the likes of  H.E.R, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, and Chloe X Halle on the list of acts with multiple  noms in the music bracket.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV and motion picture categories, with major looks for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ (including individual nods for leads Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman) and Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton.’ 

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 27 show airs live BET, head below to see the full nominations list:

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Victoria Monet is on a hot streak.

For, the singer has just released her latest song called ‘F.U.C.K,’ or an acronym for the phrase “friends you can keep.”

The song is a blend of seductive R&B and focuses on what it means to be involved with another person beyond the romance.

Across the track she sings:

“Is your favorite color blue / Cause you something like my criptonite / I think I want you to maybe / meet me at my crib tonight.“

Last year, Monet dropped her acclaimed project, ‘Jaguar’ (stream it here) and announced her pregnancy. Despite all of that, she is not slowing down anytime soon.

Listen to Monet’s latest offering below…

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Megan Thee Stallion made a splash with debut album ‘Good News,’ but she isn’t resting on the project’s early success.

Tomorrow (Feb 3) brings with it the video for the LP’s latest single ‘Cry Baby,’ which features fellow chart-topper DaBaby. 

The official release, which follows Billboard #1 ‘Savage’ and bop ‘Body,’ feeds fan appetite for the song which had been garnering strong streams from the onset of the project’s arrival.

Before the visual drops, check out a sneak peek below…

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Lil Nas X has scored quite the touchdown ahead of the release of new music.

For, the performer has been tapped by Logitech for their high profile Super Bowl commercial.

The TV spot, which is christened “Defy Logic,” features the 21-year-old prominently and includes a song he’s long been teasing as a single named ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

Check it out below…

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Britney Spears may be on a stage hiatus, but that hasn’t stopped her from serving twirls, weave whips, and more on social media.

And while some fans have lapped up the diva’s dancing, others have expressed worry in light of the “unpolished” nature of the videos – which have been arriving multiple times a week.

Head below to what Spears had to say about her detractors…

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