Dr. Dre‘s divorce from estranged wife Nicole Young keeps getting messier.

For, Young now alleges that the rap mogul held a gun to her head on at least two separate occasions in the past.

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While fans didn’t exactly go crazy for the lead single from Chris Brown & Young Thug‘s joint ‘Slime & B’ mixtape upon its May 5, 2020 release, it wasn’t long before the slow-burning tune began scorching the upper half of the Hot 100.

By July of the year, the song had become Brown’s 16th career top 10 (as we reported here) – a positioning it maintained off-and-on over the course of the months to follow.

Now, 35 weeks after its premiere, ‘Crazy’ has cracked the top 5 – a radio-fueled accomplishment that’s been accompanied by a spot in Hot 100 history books.

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Ariana Grande has assembled an all-star cast for the remix to the ’34+35.’

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In sweet news for fans of ‘Queen Sugar,’ OWN has announced that the popular drama has been renewed for a sixth season.

The development is of particular note because the commitment comes before the premiere of the Ava DuVernay show’s hotly anticipated fifth season – which premieres February 16.

Widely praised for its potently layered portrayal of an African-American family in the Deep South, the series follows the complicated lives of the Bordelon clan.

Led by stars Kofi Siriboe, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Bianca Lawson, and Rutina Wesley, ‘Sugar’ has also found favor for its purposeful use of female directors. Indeed, season five is entirely helmed three filmmakers: producing director Lauren Wolkstein, Lisa France and Cierra Glaude.

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Cardi B is heading to the big screen in her first leading role.

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In honor of Valentine’s Day next month, Rihanna is launching a new Savage x Fenty campaign.

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Cardi B is getting candid.

For, the GRAMMY-winner took to Twitter to reveal exactly how much her ‘WAP’ music video with Megan Thee Stallion cost to make.

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Jennifer Lopez is always booked and busy.

But her latest performance may be one of her biggest yet.

For, the stage blazer is the latest name tapped to perform at the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on January 20.

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Rihanna is no stranger to covers and kicks off 2021 a’front of the January/February issue of Essence Magazine.

The singer/entrepreneur is no stranger to firsts either. Which is exactly what the stunning spread is.

Because, for the first time in the publication’s 50 year history, the much lauded  Lorna Simpson was commissioned to interpret modern-day beauty in collaboration with RiRi.

‘Of Earth & Sky’ is the end product.

It’s billed as an original photographic collages – comprised of the cover shot and 12-page portfolio. 

On working with Rih, multi-award winner Simpson said:

“[Collaborating] with Rihanna and ESSENCE magazine is quite incredible. As an artist, I’m able to deliver these unusual images of someone who is so well-known and so recognizable… It’s an amazing opportunity.”

The Bajan superstar – who just launched her Fenty Skin line globally – concurred, adding. “It’s a natural trifecta,” she said. “It’s like magic.

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The Dua Lipa promotional train makes a stop on the latest issue of Rolling Stone magazine.

And it does not disappoint.

Lensed by David LaChapelle, the striking feature spread sees the ‘Levitating’ singer magnetise with slay shot after slay shot.

Within the interview feature, Lipa – who is up for six awards at this year’s GRAMMYs, opened up about her sophomore effort ‘Future Nostalgia,’ her humble beginnings, feminism, navigating the global health crisis, and much more.

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Check out Jennifer Lopez!

The multi-hyphenate force covers the February issue of ELLE Magazine and, as ever, stuns like only she can.

At 51, the star only seems to be ramping up her pace and productivity.

Indeed, while releasing music and blazing stages, the diva found time to launch JLo Beauty and is gearing up for new movie ‘Marry Me’ featuring Maluma and Owen Wilson (due May 14).

Packaged with her fierce photoshoot is an equally compelling interview, in which Lopez spills on her packed plate of activity, a previously planned year off, Black Lives Matter, and much more.

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Ariana Grande is hot on the promotional trail for her latest single, ’35+35.’ 

Now, the singer is teasing a new remix to the song set to feature two special guests.

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