With millions mourning the death of Civil Rights activist John Lewis, so too are many notable figures.

Indeed, it didn’t take long for an outpouring of emotion and appreciation to manifest following the announcement of passing aged 80.

Head below to see what the likes of Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, Ava DuVernay, and more had to say about the the Congressman and pioneer for equality.

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Jidenna is back and aiming to blaze with new song ‘Black Magic Hour’ – the video for which arrived in tandem with the track.

Directed and produced by Wesley Walker & Sam Pressman, the visual chronicles the singer’s journey and aftermath of meeting an ancestral spirit who flips his life upside down. Literally and figuratively.

Speaking on the release (which is first for new label home Bullish Entertainment), Jidenna said:

“I think in these times the song becomes important because what I’m really speaking to is centralizing our power in a way that we channel our economic worth and we channel our spiritual worth into our lifestyle I don’t believe that we can have the economic progress that we need to empower communities without the spiritual progression. And If we do not focus there, we will never see our worth in our bodies if we don’t see our worth in our spirit.”

The release, which comes on the heels of last year’s ’85 To Africa,’ is lifted from incoming Bullish compilation project ‘African On All Sides.’

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In breaking news, Civil Rights icon John Lewis has died aged 80.

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As impatient fans prepare for the release of Migos‘ highly anticipated ‘Culture III’ album, they’re keeping the group’s latest tune – ‘Need It’ – afloat on charts.

Having peaked at #62 on the Billboard Hot 100 since its late May debut, the YoungBoy Never Broke Again-assisted tune – which has garnered modest attention on streaming and digital download formats – has seen the lion’s share of its buoyancy on Billboard come from radio formats across the nation (particularly R&B and Hip Hop stations).

In fact, the Buddah Bless-produced bop recently blessed the top 10 of R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay charts with its presence – a history-making feat that was accompanied by news they’d tied a previously thought untouchable record.

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Days after Thandie Newton took to press to slam the creators of the 2000 movie reboot of ‘Charlie’s Angels’ (as we reported here), fellow actress Nia Long co-signed her comments by recounting her racially-charged history with the female-empowerment film.

Hot on the promo trailer for her recently released Netflix flick ‘Fatal Affair’ (click here to see the trailer), Long took to Insider to recall trying out for the role of “Alex” in ‘Charlie’s Angels’ but says casting agents and producers passed on her because she was ‘too Black’ and ‘too old.’

What’s worse, the role was eventually given to Lucy Liu who is two years Long’s senior.

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Megan Thee Stallion sent shockwaves across the internet when she responded to the drama surrounding Tory Lanez‘s gun possession arrest by revealing that she had been shot.

She’s been noticeably mute in the time since, but reports have not only labelled the Canadian star the aggressor – he’s being investigated for assault with a deadly weapon.

The internet has been glued to the narrative, with social media erupting with memes and more (such as the “Who Shot Meg?” trend).

Now, Megan has weighed-in and is making clear: this is serious and has seriously affected her.

Her words below…

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The severity of Tamar Braxton‘s fragile mental state in the moments before her suicide attempt is becoming apparent.

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HBO and HBO Max have unveiled the first official trailer for the highly anticipated documentary, ‘Yusuf Hawkins: Storm Over Brooklyn,’ which tells the story of a Black teenager whose 1989 racially-charged murder by a group of white men rocked headlines.

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Tamar Braxton is being surrounded by family after an alleged suicide attempt saw her hospitalized in LA today.

Now, many of her celebrity contemporaries are rallying around the singer and sending messages of love and support.

Words from the likes of Mariah Carey, Missy Elliott, and more below…

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Nick Cannon found himself at the center a media storm this week when controversial comments made about race and Jewish lineage on a June podcast swam to the surface and went viral. 

The fall-out – which included an initially defiant stance from the star – saw ViacomCBS sever ties with him. Seemingly taking away his ‘Wild N’ Out’ show in the process.

In a rapidly evolving series of events, Cannon demanded full ownership of the MTV show and levelled a number of accusations at the media giant. Only to shortly after issue a lengthy apology for his initial remarks.

The entire episode left many wondering what this could spell for the rest of his many ventures.

Well, FOX have confirmed that he will remain in place as host of ‘The Masked Singer.’

And now, the entities behind his freshly announced syndicated daytime talkshow, have echoed similar sentiments. Although, in recognising the severity of his present predicament, they’ve pushed its launch back.

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Doja Cat continues to flex her versatility.

Earlier this month joining fellow femcees City Girls on their new tune, ‘P*ssy Talk’ (as we reported here), now the 24-year-old ‘Say So’ star is showing off her vocal prowess on rising U.K. Pop star Anne-Marie‘s latest joint, ‘To Be Young.’

An emo-anthemic ode to being youth, restlessness, and recklessness, the tune acts as the second single from Anne-Marie’s highly anticipated sophomore album (due later this year).

“Take a punch, get back up,” she sings in the chorus. “Act a fool, don’t give a f*ck. We’re all a mess, but then I guess this is what it feels like to be young.” 

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Teyana Taylor may be pregnant, but she’s not backing down from jabs.

For, moments ago, the R&B singer found herself at the center of a spar with Mykki Blanco. 

A performer and transgender activist, Blanco featured on Taylor’s jam ‘WTP (Work That P**sy’ – which is lifted from 2018 album ‘K.T.S.E.’

Yet, in a heated social media entry, the 34-year-old blasted the experience and lamented non-payment for their services.

Taking specific aim at Taylor, several accusations were hurled – including allegations of negative bias surrounding their HIV status.

Taylor was having none of it.

The exchange after the jump…

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