After enjoying success on Billboard R&B charts with the Blues-inspired hit, ‘Steady Love’ (the second single from her 2019 comeback album, ‘Worthy’), GRAMMY-winning R&B soulstress India.Arie is looking to replicate that win with the release of its follow-up, ‘Crazy.’

Originally introduced as part of a short film titled ‘Welcome Home’ (as we reported here), the stunning visual now stands front-and-center as a standalone clip.

Tapping ‘Tyler Perry’s Acrimony’ actor Lyriq Bent to reprise his role as her love interest from the era’s ‘That Magic’ video, the latter half of the clip notably features ‘Luke Cage’ star Mustafa Shakir.

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Sony Music, the label which houses Beyoncé‘s discography, has announced plans to combat racism.

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Unprecedented times has meant that millions of students have been unable to participate in graduation ceremonies.

YouTube, with support from The Obamas, have stepped up to host collective virtual ceremony named Dear Class of 2020.

A fusion of performances and commencement speeches, the special boasted appearances from high profile names including Beyonce. 

For the turn-up afterwards, the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Katy Perry, BTS, and Chloe x Halle were on-hand to deliver spirited showings.

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The global health crisis has meant that millions of students have been unable to walk the stage at their graduation ceremonies.

But, in a bid to help them celebrate, YouTube showed up and showed out with a special virtual ceremony named Dear Class of 2020.

Comprised of commencement speeches and performances, the multi-hour broadcast was “attended” by the likes of many including Beyonce. 

Head below to see the Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Barack & Michelle Obama, and others salute, celebrate, and encourage the world’s latest graduates.

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‘Insecure’ returned for its fourth season and has had us hooked!

The HBO comedy has struck a chord with millions thanks to its wonderfully witty and immersive take on the story of two friends – Issa and Molly.

Anchored by Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, the series is set in Los Angeles and follows the ladies as the navigate love, life, and all else in between.

With season 4 now at its climax, check out a sneak peek of the finale ahead of its broadcast on Sunday below…

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Elijah Blake has penned a song designed to reflect the times.

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Terry Crews is feeling the wrath of Twitter and all centers on comments about he just made about the on-going race debate.

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Michael B. Jordan is determined to empower the oppressed.

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Beyonce helped the class of 2020 graduate with an impassioned speech that will no doubt resonate in earnest.

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Oprah Winfrey is using her voice to inspire change in the world.

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Lady Gaga has made an almighty splash with new album ‘Chromatica.’

For, the high-octane LP has opened atop of the Billboard 200. 

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Tekashi 6ix9ine is no stranger to headlines and he’s already making many after hitting the studio rocking a candy-colored lacefront.

The controversial rapper appeared alongside Akon, who has long shown him support.

Together the pair are cooking up a sequel to the latter’s 2004 smash ‘Locked Up’ – which, of course, is all sorts of apt given 6ix9ine’s stint in the slammer and recent release.

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