With the race debate intensifying, there have been renewed calls for Confederate statues in Louisiana to be removed. 

And in a creative twist, a petition has surfaced suggesting that they be replaced with statues of hometown hero Britney Spears. 

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Kitty Brucknell, one of the characters accused of derailing Misha B’s run on the ‘X Factor’, says that she does not want to address the allegations she is facing because she is terrified of one of the show’s bosses.

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2009 brought with it the introduction of Pop’s next big thing Lady Gaga.

This week’s From The Vault pick has a lot to do with it. Today’s selection is ‘Poker Face.’

Like predecessor ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Face’ was also penned plus produced by RedOne and Mother Monster herself.

Reportedly dealing with sexual ambiguity, the song references Boney M’s disco classic ‘Ma Baker’ on it’s hook and was a huge hit for Miss Germanotta.

Hitting #1 in the US and the UK (as well as Canada and Australia), it marked the diva’s second consecutive chart-topper in said territories and ushered her inside the Top 10 of many others.

Directed by Ray Kay and Anthony Mandler, the song’s video is set in a mansion and sees Gaga dancing by the pool and engaging in a game of strip poker with house guests.

In many a manner, this video was a true visual introduction to the ever-colorful and ever-evolving “Gaga” aesthetic. From eccentric glasses, metallic accessories and crazy outfits, it was the first time the world could truly privy to her complex universe.

The video received 4 nominations at the 2009 VMAs; a night that also saw her deliver a show-stopping performance. 

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After the introspective ‘Joanne’, it’s great to see Lady Gaga re-embrace her Pop roots, both musically and visually, with ‘Chromatica.’

As demonstrated with this classic, the fun also lies in her fantastic videos and stage shows, and this new album definitely lends itself to big visual moments. One we’re especially ready for is ‘Sour Candy’ from Gaga and the ladies of Blackpink.

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The British vocalist Misha B has been applauded by viewers of the hit show the ‘X Factor UK‘ after revealing how a plot hatched by producers, and executed by its judges, almost drove her to suicide.

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Beyonce is demanding justice for Breonna Taylor. 

Three months have passed since the unarmed Black woman was shot dead in her Kentucky home by police officers – who shot into her apartment over twenty times. 

A cloud conundrum hangs over what happened and why. 

As such, the singer has penned an impassioned letter to Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron calling for answers. 

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Nicki Minaj is to bag another British hit.

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Megan Thee Stallion & Beyonce are still dominating the charts with their collaborative cut ‘Savage’.

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Keke Palmer juggles many a hustle – one of which is music. 

And the multi-hyphenate maven is keeping the material a’coming with new single ‘Thick.’

An ode to the fuller frame, the song arrived alongside its simple yet sassy video. 

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With the world engaged in heated dialogue about racial discrimination, comedian Jay Pharoah is weighing in with a very serious and very personal account of his own. 

In a shocking video clip, the star shares real footage of himself being detained by police in Los Angeles – for allegedly “matching the description” of a criminal.

Jaw-dropping parallels to the passing of George Floyd saw an officer kneel on the neck of the unarmed Black 32-year-old. 

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is giving fans a cash incentive in the push for new single ‘TROLLZ’ featuring Nicki Minaj. 

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Justin Bieber was celebrated by some fractions of the Popverse this month when he praised the African-American community for powering the look, sound and style he used to become a global superstar.

Unfortunately, one of the African-American artists who helped the star build his lucrative image says that he isn’t impressed by Bieber’s love letter to the community because much of his success came at his expense…and freedom.

Find out why Lil Twist believes Justin and his management team exploited him when he was a teen below…

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After much ado, it’s finally official! Alicia Keys and John Legend will be doing battle on #VERZUZ. 

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