To say Sam Smith‘s third era has been a rollercoaster would be an understatement.

Despite kicking it off with one of 2019’s biggest songs, the Normani-assisted ‘Dancing with a Stranger,’ the GRAMMY-winner followed in 2020 with a string of moderately successful Hot 100 hits to precede the previously June 5-slated LP ‘To Die For’ – then  temporarily shelved it all together (as we reported here).

Now, it appears the 28-year-old is recharged and ready to serve hungry fans news on the revamped era.

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While Jennifer Lopez fans, affectionately called #JLovers, were none-too-pleased after the Academy Awards snubbed the singer-actress earlier this year (click here to read more), but redemption may come via their TV alternative – the EMMYs.

Tuesday (July 28), the Television Academy announced its highly anticipated Primetime EMMY nominations for its 72nd annual ceremony (as we reported here).  Easily its most diverse crew of nominees to date, the list made history for being the most inclusive of acts of color in the event’s history.

Among celebrated nominees were Lopez and Shakira for their historic Super Bowl Halftime Show that rocked Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in February.

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Lewis Hamilton has finally confirmed a report that he and the mysterious musician XNDA are one and the same.

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Netflix is on a roll!

Just hours after announcing it had acquired the rights to some of TV’s most beloved 90’s and 2000’s Black sitcoms (click here to read more), the streaming giant has unveiled news about a crossover event of some of the biggest comedy shows that already call it home.

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Beyonce is the latest star to shower Megan Thee Stallion with support in the wake of her shooting (allegedly at the hands of Tory Lanez).

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Netflix are re-affirming their commitment to Black programming.

For, moments ago the streaming giant announced that a lengthy list of classic sitcoms will be making their way to their service.

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Naomi Campbell has been an ardent advocate for racial equality.

As such, when the supermodel appeared on Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, host Andy Cohen fittingly quizzed her on recent comments made by Vogue‘s Editor Anna Wintour. 

The head of the fashion bible is quoted as saying:

“I want to say plainly that I know Vogue has not found enough ways to elevate and give space to black editors, writers, photographers, designers and other creators. We have made mistakes too, publishing images or stories that have been hurtful or intolerant. I take full responsibility for those mistakes.”

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Jaden Smith has long marched to the beat of his own drum. Whether it’s by way of music, movies, or his celebrated style.

Still, as the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, he’s always been tied to his lineage.

In recent times, he’s ditched the surname and has gone solely by Jaden.

Now, in a new interview with Zane Lowe, he unpacks why.

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Spotify‘s subscriber count has reached a new high.

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50 Cent has apologised to the beloved and amiable rapper Megan Thee Stallion after he mocked her for being shot by the singer Tory Lanez.

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Megan Thee Stallion is being showered with the support from fans and contemporaries after allegedly being shot by Tory Lanez.

The latest to star to show love to the femcee is Rihanna. 

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Taylor Swift is set to make a titan-sized splash on the Billboard 200 with new album ‘Folklore.’

As reported, the singer’s eighth studio effort was on-course to premiere with the year’s biggest sales launch.

But now it looks like it’ll open with a more seismic sum than first thought.

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