Zendaya stuns a-front of ESSENCE’s November + December issue!

The star, who also covers three additional digital covers of the publication, is riding high after winning Best Lead Actress In A Drama at the 2020 Primetime Emmys for her much-lauded performance in HBO series ‘Euphoria.’

And while the triumph would have some resting on their laurels, the 24-year-old is instead using the elevation to shine light on important causes. Namely how much more still needs to be done to dissolve inequality in Hollywood – and in society at large.

As such, beyond posing for the stunning feature spread (lensed by AB+DM), Zendaya opens up about the circle of support she’s received from Black women, the social impact of Beyonce’s lyrics, and more.

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In news just in, Tory Lanez is formally denying shooting Megan Thee Stallion.

For, the Hip-Hop star had plead not guilty to charges of assault.

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Regina Hall is making major moves.

The star, whose career counts many a blockbuster, is establishing herself as a force behind the camera too.

Details on her huge deal below…

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The 2020 American Music Awards is en route to being the biggest TV event of the year thanks to the growing list of high profile stars set to present or perform at its 48th annual ceremony, which will air live on ABC Sunday (November 22).

Sending fans into a frenzy with the announcement Academy and EMMY-Award nominated actress Taraji P. Henson had been tapped host the affair from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles (as we reported here), now music lovers have even more reason to tune in thanks to reports Canadian hitmakers Justin Bieber The Weeknd are set to rock its stage.

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Few can boast as a colossal a year as Cardi B.

It’s apt then that she’ll be honored as such at the 15th annual Billboard Women In Music ceremony.

For, it’s been announced that Cardi has nabbed the night’s top award – Woman of the Year!

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Mariah Carey‘s status as the queen of Christmas is being re-cemented in a major way this year.

For, moments ago, Apple lifted the lid on her forthcoming holiday special and confirmed that the venture will include an accompanying soundtrack.

Perhaps most exciting is the confirmation that Carey will indeed be releasing new music with Ariana Grande and Jennifer Hudson. 

What are you waiting for? Unwrap the exciting details below…

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After serving up the sublime ‘Say So,’ another duet between JoJo and PJ Morton was at the top of many wish lists.

It’s fitting, then, that the pair have teamed up for a track named… ‘Wishlist.’

The soulful number is lifted from Jo’s recently released Christmas album ‘December Baby’ – which arrived on October 30.

With the holidays fast approaching, the pair have premiered a video for the track.

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Despite making an enemy out of many of his contemporaries in and outside of the music business, 6ix9ine‘s success has endured to almost puzzling heights.

The impetus behind his popularity has become a muse for filmmakers who have sought to bring his childhood story and tale of his meteoric rise to fame to the small screen via two separate, unrelated documentaries – Hulu’s ’69: The Saga of Danny Hernandez’ and Showtime’s ‘Supervillain: The Making of Tekashi 6ix9ine.’ While the latter isn’t due until next year, the former hit screens this week to critical acclaim.

Yet, for all the fanfare it’s generated there’s one who is unlikely to be imparting a standing ovation: the rapper himself.

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‘Creed’ star Michael B. Jordan has knocked out the competition to be named PEOPLE magazine’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive (2020).’

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After watching their songs, ‘Savage Love’ (remix) and ‘Dynamite,’ explode on the Billboard Hot 100 (capturing their first two #1s in the process), BTS is ready to move on to ‘Life Goes On’ – the latest single from their November 20-due new album, ‘BE.’

To amp their dedicated fans – affectionately called #BTSArmy – the Korean septet salute the accompanying music video for the tune by unveiling a 26-second trailer in its support.

Ahead of its full release Friday (November 20), see the action – directed by group member Jungkook – inside:

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The legendary Hype Williams serves as the director for the long-awaited music video to Future and Lil Uzi Vert‘s ‘Over Your Head.’

The clip’s Tuesday (November 17) arrival was accompanied by news of the re-release of the rappers’ joint album, ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’ (click here to read more).

From yachts to beach houses and more, Vert and his ‘Life is Good’-rapping co-star prove just how good life is for them as they escape wintry temps by heading down to a tropical location to enjoy fun in the sun.

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In summer 2019, Post Malone‘s name was penciled in Hot 100 history when his song, ‘Circles,’ logged a whopping 39 weeks in the tally’s top 10.  The win was all the more noteworthy as the previous recordholder was ‘Sunflower,’ another Malone song, which captured a 33-week run in the same chart region during its popularity peak.

Once thought an insurmountable feat, the refreshed Hot 100 reveals the GRAMMY nominee’s reign in record books is set to be dimmed by ‘Blinding Lights’ – the 2020 megahit from his ‘Ghost’ co-star The Weeknd.

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