While hot on the promo trail for his new album, ‘The Product III: StateofEmergency,’ singer August Alsina sent the internet into a state of frenzy with the revelation he had an affair with married actress Jada Pinkett Smith.  What’s more, he even claimed her husband – Academy Award-nominated star Will Smith – approved.

Just hours after his commentary went viral, Pinkett hit back by denying his jaw-dropping claims (click here to read more).  Now, her superstar hubby is following suit.

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After a lengthy spell on the bench, August Alsina sent fans into a state of shock when he unexpectedly announced ‘StateofEmergency’ – his official third album.

Released June 26 (just a week after being announced), the LP came as his first studio effort in nearly 5 years and first off the Def Jam imprint (after a highly publicized fall out with the label).  Packed with a whopping 27 songs, ‘StateofEmergency’ was preceded by the release of housed cuts ‘Rounds,’ ‘NOLA,’ and ‘Sincerely’ and boasts names like Yo Gotti, Tink, Lil Wayne, and Juicy J on its list of features.

Yet, despite immediately shooting to #1 on iTunes R&B charts (where it sits at writing), the minimal warning ahead of the set’s unveiling has arguably worked to its detriment if industry analyst predictions are to be believed.

Look inside to see just how many units they anticipate the album will shift by the end of its inaugural tracking week.

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August Alsina hopes to reclaim the monumental glory he enjoyed with his debut album ‘Testimony‘ with a comeback set pulled from the highs and lows he has faced since then.

Waiting below is the visual he created to support the single ‘NOLA‘ which appears on his latest body of work ‘The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy.’

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Naomi Campbell continues to blaze a trail and she’s being sure to bring Black talent along with her.

The world’s most renown supermodel stuns on the latest cover of Vogue Spain.

And in an impassioned shared that the Nadine Ijewere shoot marks the first time in over 30 years that she’s been shot by a Black female photographer for Vogue.

Campbell’s powerful words await below…

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D.L. Hughley made headlines this weekend when footage of him collapsing at a Nashville comedy show went viral.

As reported, the comic was rushed to hospital in an ambulance – with his reps citing exhaustion.

Well, in a new update video, Hughley has revealed that he has discovered the source of his health challenges.

He has tested positive for COVID-19.

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D.L. Hughley has been hospitalized after collapsing during a comedy show.

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Alicia Keys has surprised fans by revealing that she was an original member of the group which would become 3LW.

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K. Michelle sent fans into a frenzy with the announcement she had new music coming.

Hard at work on her long teased Country album, the award-winning singer-songwriter is now reporting another follow-up to her January-released fifth LP – ‘All Monsters are Human’ – will come in the form of an EP.

But, shortly after bragging about the studio time she’s locked down in Nashville to put the finishing touches on those projects, the 34-year-old launched into a tirade about former nemesis Tamar Braxton.

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A documentary created to lift the lid on Russell Simmons‘ alleged abuse of women and girls is dominating discussion on social media.

Twitter’s response to ‘On the Record’ below….

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Ariana Grande woke up Monday morning (June 15) to a slew of new Platinum certifications thanks to the ongoing success of singles found aboard her latest album, ‘thank u next,’ and more.

Pushing her closer to the top of the ‘most certified female artists of the digital age’ tally, Grande’s sales updates and recertifications saw her zoom by ‘Bad Guy’ beauty Billie Eilish to claim the #5 spot.

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After years of criticism – most of which has heightened over the past few months in the wake of the death of Breonna Taylor – Louisville, Kentucky’s controversial “no-knock warrants” have been banned.

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Does Nicki Minaj have issue with Usher?

Many seem to think so after listening to the femcee’s new single ‘TROLLZ.’ 

Find out why below…

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