First thrilling Tinashe fans with a remix to her ‘Songs For You’ tune ‘Hopscotch’ (click here to hear it), R&B duo THEY. followed that with a reunion with the stage-blazing diva for their song, ‘Play Fight.’

Now, two weeks after first acquainting listeners with the retro R&B-inspired number (as we reported here), the Los Angeles-based beaus have lifted its official music video.

With typography reminiscent of that found aboard the early editions of the popular video game ‘Street Fighter,’ the clip sees THEY. (comprised of Dante Jones and Andrew “Drew Love” Neely) and Tinashe aptly hit up the arcade to play fight via some friendly competitions.

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After putting an end to its working relationship with the public figure, producers at ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ have learned that Eva Marcille would not return to the series if they changed their minds and asked her to.

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Comedienne-actress Jess Hilarious is no stranger to controversy.

Slammed in the past for commentary deemed homophobic and xenophobic by critics (click here to read more), the ‘Wild ‘n Out’ starlet has had to dish out her fair share of apologies over the years as a result of her “offensive” content.

Now, she finds herself in the middle of backlash again – this time for weighing in on the Megan Thee Stallion shooting.

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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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