Rihanna fans continue to wait with bated breath for her ninth studio album, but in the meanwhile the Bajan belle is building an empire.

The 32-year-old has taken the retail realm by storm, thanks to her seismic strides with cosmetics line Fenty Beauty and her Fenty fashion line – which was launched partnership with LVMH.

Not one to rest on her laurels, RiRi continues to refresh her portfolio and has today unveiled TWO new ventures.

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Princess Love has had a change of heart.

For, just two months after filing for divorce from Ray J, the mother of two has filed to dismiss her petition.

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Billboard have announced a huge overhaul of their rules in direct response to the popularized practice of bundling albums and singles with merchandise and concert tickets.

Initially permitted as a means of recognizing the change in how the public consume music, the rules have been bent in earnest by several artists looking to maintain commercial viability. Often to extremes that have been critiqued en masse.

And Billboard has had enough.

Today, the industry bible has published updates to their rulebook designed to “more accurately reflect consumer choice” and to “level the playing field for all artists.”

Billboard done so to counter what it effectively says has been exploitative efforts used to benefit sales – given that traditional units still carry more chart weight than industry-leading streaming formats.

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For many, music is proving the ultimate soothing source during these trying times. And one of the tracks gaining ample traction is Ksenia and Stevie Mackie’s ‘Only Want You More.’

The stirring single sees the rising star and the world-renowned vocal coach fuse their talents on a song that speaks to the isolation millions are experiencing at present.

Having drummed up buzz on the stream scene, the video for ‘Only’ arrived moments ago.

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‘Empire’ star Bryshere Gray is behind bars after being arrested on accusations of domestic violence.

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Just a month after ‘The Real’ panel member Amanda Seales shockingly announced her departure from the EMMY-winning talk show (as we reported here), panel original – Tamera Mowry-Housley – is following suit.

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Reports are ringing that Tory Lanez was recently arrested after cops reportedly found a gun in his car during a night out with ‘Savage’ superstar Megan Thee Stallion.

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Per our previous report (click here to read more), missing ‘Glee’ actress Naya Rivera was presumed dead after her 4-year-old son was found alone on a boat in Ventura County, California’s Lake Piru.

In the days since, her mother and brother joined local law officials in the search for the 33-year-old and donned life vests to comb through the murky waters where she was believed to be last seen.  During the search, investigators found Rivera’s ID and a purse –  leading them to surmise the actress may have drowned.

Their endeavors came to a close today.

Hours after it was reported an unidentified body was discovered in the vicinity where she was last believed to have been seen alive (click here to read more), law officials have organized a press conference to confirm what many feared.

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July 13 marks what would have been the 71st birthday of Kanye West‘s late mother Donda.

To commemorate the occasion, the GRAMMY winner unveiled a heartfelt musical tribute in the form of a new song titled in her honor.

“There can never really be justice on stolen land,” her voice can be heard saying on the track over KRS One‘s ‘Sound of Da Police.’ “Are you really for peace and equality? Or when my car’s hooked up — know you wanna follow me? Your laws are minimal because you won’t even think about the real criminal.”

Later, Kanye chimes in with:

“Mama I need you to tuck me in / I done made some mistakes and they rubbed it in,” raps Yeezy. “I know you and grandma had enough of them / Why I gotta be so stubborn then / I’m doin this one for y’all / So we can end racism once and for all.”

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The tragic death of Naya Rivera was confirmed today when her body was recovered from Lake Piru; which is the reservoir she is believed to have drowned in on July 8th.

To commemorate the 33-year-old, several of her ‘Glee’ cast-mates joined with her family at the scene.

The moment took place seven years to the day that stars of the FOX series mourned the loss of Cory Monteith. 

ABC News captured the emotional moments, which is viewable above.

Ahead of a scheduled press conference, where additional details will be provided, footage has emerged of the moments divers recovered Rivera’s remains.

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Charlamagne Tha God is leading the chorus of critics who feel Jada Pinkett-Smith is morally bankrupt.

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Camila Cabello may have recently pulled the plug on her previously scheduled ‘Romance World Tour’ (as we reported here), but that hasn’t stopped from treating her fans – affectionately called #Camilizers – to the live experience.

As we reported here, the GRAMMY-nominated songstress has teamed with Mastercard to present a virtual concert series titled virtual “Priceless Experiences at Home.”  The latest installment sees her mash up three of her ‘Romance’ singles for a stripped down special medley.

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