In what has become standard fare since the #VERZUZ platform skyrocketed into popularity, its creators – Timbaland and Swizz Beatz – follow each battle with a reflection on the previous duel and discuss who would be great prospective match-ups for future showdowns.

Such was no different Sunday, September 13 as the culture collectively celebrated revisiting the prized discographies of the latest combatants Gladys Knight and Patti Labelle.

Yet, while the two producers were on the “wind down,” they discussed and later disagreed that longtime friends/collaborators Janet Jackson and Missy Elliott would be a good pairing – with Beatz even insinuating Jackson did not have enough hits to compete.

Needless to say, the suggestion sent the Pop Queen’s fans on the attack – a string of events that led Swizz to social media Tuesday (September 15) to clarify yet double down on his original statement.

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As reports rang across the net that Cardi B had filed for divorce from Offset after three years of marriage, the rumor mill immediately assumed it was due to the Migos star having an extramarital affair.

If sources close to the couple are to be believed, the whispers were right.

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‘Any rumor about me, let me dead it’ – a line from Megan Thee Stallion‘s hit ‘Girls in the Hood’ – are words she’s continuing to live by as evidenced by her recent Instagram live posts.

The most recent chat with followers saw her address rumors she physically abused her ex-boyfriend Karim York.  During her talk on the social media platform (which drew in over 60,000 viewers at its height), the award-winning rapstress stated:

“I don’t like when people flat out tell lies,” she barked. “They antagonize me every day online, they pick with me every godd*mn day. They’re always making up stories about me and now I really feel like I’m gonna have to start doing something about it. ‘Cause you b*tches are really crazy.”

The incident in question stems from a mugshot of the femcee that resurfaced online alongside blog reports she had been arrested for beating her then boyfriend after discovering he was having an affair.

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Amid an ongoing firestorm of negative press (as we have reported here), Tamar Braxton‘s new reality series – ‘Get Ya Life’ – debuted on WEtv Thursday (September 10).

First scheduled for a July 30 launch, the show’s premiere was postponed after the GRAMMY-nominee’s highly publicized suicide attempt stemming from drama allegedly related to her presentation in it.

Without its star hitting the promo trail in its support, the program made a less-than-stellar debut last week.

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The roll out for Sam Smith‘s yet-titled third album has been murky to say the least.

Launched in 2019 on the back of one of the year’s biggest hits, the Normani-assisted ‘Dancing with a Stranger,’ the pending project saw its subsequent singles perform progressively worse leading up to the most recent release, ‘My Oasis’ (which missed the Hot 100 all together).

The latest bid to rescue the era comes in the form of the newly announced, ‘Diamonds.’

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Little Mix lit up BBC Radio 1‘s Live Lounge today.

Perrie, Jade, Jesy, and Leigh-Anne took center-stage, wowing with a harmonious rendition current single ‘Holiday.’

The Pop quad also performed a cover of Harry Styles‘ ‘Falling.’

Today’s showing arrives as the ladies gear up for the release of their sixth studio album and new BBC talent show ‘Little Mix’: The Search.’

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Janelle Monáe places a burning spotlight on social injustice in America via the music video for her new song, ‘Turntables’ (found on the soundtrack to the upcoming Amazon Studios documentary, ‘All In: The Fight for Democracy’).

Highlighting the juxtaposition between those who have gotten to enjoy the ‘American Dream’ versus marginalized communities that have not, Monae raps and sings powerful lyrics while famous images of civil unrest flashes between scenes.

“I keep my hands dirty, my mind clean / Got a new agenda with a new dream, uh / I’m kickin’ out the old regime / Liberation, elevation, education / America, you a lie / But the whole world ’bout to testify,” she passionately relays.

Featuring iconic images of Muhammad Ali to Angela Davis, LGBTQ+ rights champions, and more, look inside to see this Child.-directed masterpiece.

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In news that can only be classified as shocking, Cardi B has reportedly filed for divorce from Migos star Offset.

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Justin Bieber has announced his next musical chapter and it’ll see him team up with comrade Chance The Rapper. 

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For nearly 40 years, Queen of Pop Madonna has used high octane theatrical performances, game-changing music videos, and critically-acclaimed films to move audiences in front of the camera, but now she’s taking her talents behind the lens.

Tuesday (September 15), Universal Pictures announced they joined forces with the Material Girl to bring her highly anticipated biopic to life.

As if the official report wasn’t enough to send her fans into a frenzy, they’ll go into overdrive at news the Pop icon’s set to write and direct the film herself.

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Breonna Taylor’s family have reached a “substantial” settlement in the wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Louisville today.

Could Rihanna finally be gearing up to release new music from the highly anticipated R9?

Judging by her recent shooting with Young Thug, her Navy seem think so!

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