From reuniting for the 2012 R&B hit ‘It All Belongs to Me’ to the 2020 VERZUZ, praising each other in their separate interviews, and more, Brandy and Monica – despite consistently reiterating there is no tension between them – seem forever tied to the beef of their teenage years.

When music lovers aren’t comparing the trajectory of their respective careers, fans are quarreling over who is better overall.

Tired of the nearly 30-year hoopla, Mo took to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ recently to discuss her disdain for the discourse, admiration for B-Rocka, and so much more.

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Magixx has been making waves on a global scale and with good reason.

Fusing Afro-Pop production with a soul-filled vocal, the rising star has been magnetizing the masses with his unique artistic proposition.

Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, the 24-year-old talent attracted the attention of Mavin Records. Home to the likes of Rema and Ayra Starr, the mega-label signed him in 2021.

And the performer has been scaling to renewed heights ever since.

Making a splash on That Grape Juice Live, Magixx marveled with renditions of a myriad of tracks that have firmly established him as one to watch,

Check out his EXCLUSIVE performances of ‘Love Don’t Cost A Dime,’ ‘Overloading (Overdose),’ and ‘Colours (My Love)’ above and below…

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Bayanni brought the heat to That Grape Juice Live!

The Mavin Records music maestro has been scorching with a steady flow of infectious anthems. All of which have established the 26-year-old as one of the acts at the forefront of the new generation of Afrobeat blazers.

Showcasing his live gravitas, Bayanni took centerstage on That Grape Juice Live and performed ‘Ta Ta Ta’ and ‘Body.’

Watch the flavorsome performances above and below…

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Having spent the last few weeks delivering support for her inaugural holiday film, ‘Best.Christmas.Ever,’ R&B icon Brandy‘s now turning attention to her debut holiday album which hit digital shelves on November 10.

Riding the ‘Christmas with Brandy’ promo train into ‘Good Morning America’ on Friday morning (December 22), she gave a rousing rendition of ‘Someday at Christmas’ – a yuletide tune first popularized by Stevie Wonder.

The showing comes as the second televised performance the diva’s given in support of the Christmas effort (following the Macy’s Parade) and – if we’re to be the judges – was certainly worth the wait.

See it inside.

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Before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the official nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards on January 23, they’ve already lifted the lid on the nominations’ shortlist.

Dominated by ‘Barbie‘ (the year’s biggest box office blockbuster), three songs from the movie’s star-studded soundtrack made the shortlist cut while two from ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Flora and Son‘ respectively are mentioned.

Reportedly, 94 songs were eligible but only 15 landed on the coveted list. See them inside.

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Alicia Keys breathes new life into her ‘Color Purple’ soundtrack single ‘Lifeline‘ by unveiling its official music video.

Produced by Marshmello and Tricky Stewart, the touching tune – released ahead of the clip on November 27 – serves as a standout track on the movie’s star-studded companion album which also features contributions from Fantasia, Mary J. Blige, Usher, H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and many more.

 “I can be your lifeline/ Stay with you ‘til the sunrise/ When you’re low/ It don’t mean you’re alone/ I’ll be by your side/ Oh, I can be the reason/ That you don’t feel your demons/ When you’re low/ It don’t mean you’re alone/ I’ll be by your side,” Keys croons in the stunning clip.

Tapping legendary director Diane Martel to helm the new visual (who is also responsible for videos for some of Alicia’s biggest hits like ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘Like You’ll Never See Me Again’), hop inside to see ‘Lifeline’ in full.

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As Megan Thee Stallion fans (affectionately called #Hotties) wait with bated breath for official news about her yet-titled third studio album, she continues to tide over with standalone or specialty singles until the new project is done baking.

After making headlines over the last two months with songs ‘Cobra,’ ‘Alpha,’ and ‘Not My Fault’ (as we reported here), the GRAMMY winner has finally seen her viral tune ‘P***y Don’t Lie’ lifted to streaming services.

“You got one dude, smart and funny (Smart and funny) / Makin’ you laugh, dude sweet as honey (Yeah) / But if he’s so brainy, tell me why can’t he (Huh?) / Figure out a way to put a thrill in your panties? (Yeah),” she relays on the Relaye-produced track.

Fans of Netflix’s longest-running original animated series ‘Big Mouth’ first became acquainted with the racy cut (once referred to as ‘Laws of Attraction’) when Meg was introduced as the ‘Hormone Monstress’ in season 7.

Now, after ample demand, the song can be found aboard Apple Music and Spotify.

Stream it inside.

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Central Cee blazes back onto the scene with ‘Entrapreneur‘ – his first solo release of 2023.

Closing out the year with a bang, the British-bred rapper continues to blaze a trail following the global success of Dave collaboration ‘Sprinter’ and the joint EP it resides on, ‘Split Decision.’

On his latest offering, the MC delivers a lyrical look back on his meteoric ascend, his chaotic new life, and more over the last two years.

Watch the video for ‘Entrapreneur’ below…

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Vin Diesel is being accused of sexual battery by a former assistant.

Full story below…

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Taraji P. Henson has been trending in earnest after a teary breakdown during an interview promoting ‘The Color Purple.’

As reported, the 2024 Emmy nominee was quizzed on previous comments made about possibly quitting acting and didn’t hold back in articulating the reason why: pay inequality as a Black actress.

The candidness of her response and the emotion that powered it ignited an outpouring of support.

It also placed a spotlight on Henson’s other interviews on the promo trail – including an insightful sitdown with SAG. 

During said special, the 53-year-old was equally as honest about her sentiments regarding Black talent often being shortchanged when it comes to negotiations and pay packets. And in a revelation that surprised many, she said she “almost walked away from The Color Purple” seemingly for this reason.

Henson didn’t expand on the point nor was she probed about it. However, that didn’t stop many online from probing the topic – with a select few directing questions and raised eyebrows at billionaire Oprah Winfrey, who is on board as a producer of the film and has been one of the central engines pushing the revival of the beloved tale.

Quick to quell such discourse, Henson has issued an impassioned thanks to Winfrey, who she says has been the definition of support behind the scenes.

Full story below…

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Gabrielle Union has joined the chorus of folk voicing support for Taraji P. Henson.

As reported, the Golden Globe winner broke down in tears during an interview on ‘The Color Purple’ press run.

Asked about murmurs of her mulling an exit from acting, Henson waxed candid about what she says is an unfair pay gap as a Black actress with decades of success under her belt.

Now, Union has joined the likes of Keke Palmer in weighing in.

Find out what she had to say below…

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Cop a gander at Beyonce!

Queen Bey has shared stunning new snaps of herself scorching in all-black.

The shoot-worthy pics land on the heels of the diva’s box office success with her hit movie, ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce’ – which topped the US tally with historic numbers.

In other news, today (December 21) also marks the release of the docu-concert in additional international regions – including Brazil, where a number of major celebratory activations are taking place.

In the here and now, peep more of Honey Bey below…

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