Normani fans got the ‘Dopamine’ hit they waited for when the singer finally released her long-awaited solo album last month.

Yet, in a surprising twist, Tayla Parx – a songwriter she worked with on the project (and past hits) – has publicly claimed to have not received credit for her work this go round.

The move was not met favorably by fans of the ‘Candy Paint’ singer, who pointed to several interesting points.

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Ashanti and Nelly are on the cusp of welcoming a brand new bundle of joy.

So, what better way to celebrate than with a second baby shower?

As reported, the rapper threw the ‘Only U’ singer a surprise event early this month; an event which was attended by family and friends, including Fat Joe and Lloyd.

Now, it’s round two.

An elaborate all-white affair, the gathering saw a gorgeous and heavily pregnant Ashanti glow in earnest.

The performer’s second baby shower comes on the heels of news that she and Nelly are married and have been for more than six months.

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Ariana Grande continues to enjoy sparkling success across a myriad of mediums.

And now she’s set to shine anew in partnership with Swarovski.

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Amber Rose cemented her support for Donald Trump‘s presidential bid at the Republican National Convention 2024.

Taking to the podium to speak, the reality star opened up about how “research” led her to a path of backing the political polarizer’s bid for re-election.

Rose’s showing comes as Trump made his first public appearance since being shot by Thomas Matthew Crooks in a shocking assassination attempt.

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Tamera continues to turn up the heat with her eclectic brand of R&B.

Waving the flag for the genre in the UK and carving out her own unique lane while doing so, the rising star’s latest stop was the LØCI Lock-In in London.

Taking residence at The House of KOKO in Camden, the event series spotlights the most buzzed-about acts on the music scene and fuses intimate performance with libations provided by Discarded.

Armed with ample charisma and a silk-coated vocal, the songbird took flight with songs such as ‘Bamba.’ Support on the night came courtesy of Deja, who also blazed with her performance.

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Having helped the likes of Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Kanye West, Keyshia Cole, Victoria Monet, Nicki Minaj, John Legend, and many others score big on the Billboard charts, DJ Camper is suiting up for a Billboard battle of his own for a change with the new song ‘War.’

Calling on R&B hitmakers Ari Lennox and Jeremih to assist, the tune sees the crooners declaring their willingness to fight for love.

“I ain’t got time to lose with you / All I know is that I miss you / Bring grenades to your door / For your love I’ll go to / For your love I’ll go to war,” J sings on the touching track.

Accompanied by a cinematic music video, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘War.’

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Just a week after Halle Berry fans were sent into a frenzy at news she would be leading the cast of Ryan Murphy‘s highly anticipated forthcoming legal drama, ‘All’s Fair,’ reports have surfaced she’s abruptly exited the Hulu venture.

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Eminem may already be penciled in history books for being the best-selling rapper of all time, but the early commercial response to his 12th studio album – the July 12-released ‘Death of Slim Shady‘ – suggests he’s well on his way to extending that record.

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Nearly a year after garnering critical acclaim for his long-awaited debut solo album, ‘New Blue Sun,’ legendary Hip-Hop star Andre 3000 is looking to shine a live spotlight on the project’s beloved tracks via an upcoming tour of North America.

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‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ is back for season 12.

The latest edition of the long-running reality hit is bringing with it both known and new faces – as well as more drama than ever before.

Returning are the likes of Rasheeda and husband Kirk Frost, Spice, Karlie Redd, Shekinah, Scrappy, Bambi, Erica Mena, Safaree, Momma Dee, Erica Dixon, Erica Banks, Amy Luciani, and Yung Joc.

Rapper Saucy Santana alongside on-off boo ZellSwaggs are also in the mix.

Ahead of the show’s July 23 premiere on MTV, a drama-drenched supertrailer has been unleashed.

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Ciara is earning rave reviews for her special guest spot on Missy Elliott’s ‘Out of This World Tour.’

And the trek’s latest stop in Los Angeles saw CiCi supported by a stacked array of her celebrity friends.

Because the performer – who wowed with live offerings of hits such as ‘Goodies,’ ‘1,2 Step,’ ‘Level Up,’ and ‘Ride’ – was cheered on by the likes of Kelly Rowland, Normani, Jennifer Hudson, Vanessa Bryant, and Serena Williams.

The star-studded date follows Ciara’s epic performance at the ESPYS 2024.

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Shakira is no stranger to blazing a trail.

And that’s exactly what she did this week at the Copa America game.

For, the performer delivered a first-of-its-kind Halftime Show performance at the soccer spectacle.

Together with a dynamite crew of dancers, the international superstar rocked out to hits such as ‘Hips Don’t Lie,’ ‘Te Felicito,’ and her latest single ‘Puntería’ featuring Cardi B.

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