All roads lead to August 14 for Katy Perry.  

Then (as has been widely reported), the Pop megastar is set to unleash her new album ‘Smile’ – the long-awaited follow-up to her 2017 critically and commercially panned, ‘Witness.’

Having burned the promo trail extensively over the last year in heavy promotion of buzz singles ‘Never Really Over,’ ‘Small Talk,’ ‘Harleys in Hawaii,’ and ‘Never Worn White’ before unleashing the LP’s official leader, ‘Daisies,’ Perry’s done her part to plant firm the fact #KP5 was cooking and ready to be served.

Another bid in that stead comes via the unveiling of the project’s cover art and more.

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In the Eddie Murphy comedy ‘Norbit’, the female African-American character is the overweight, vile and villainous Rasputia…envious of the lead character’s petite, fairer-skinned and amiable love interest.

Now, thirteen years after its release, Thandie Newton is baring all on how she truly feels about the upsetting depiction of black women in the movie.

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According to a new report, rapper Kanye West is in the midst of a bipolar episode.

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Summer Walker is here to make your summer a little bit brighter with her recently announced EP, ‘Life on Earth.’

Due Friday (July 10), the project – executive produced by Walker herself – is a 5-song affair that only boasts two features: GRAMMY-nominated rapper/singer PARTYNEXTDOOR and rising star NO1-NOAH.

To build excitement ahead of its arrival, the 24-year-old took to social media Wednesday (July 8) to unveil its tracklist.

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In news that can only be described as shocking, actress Naya Rivera is missing and presumed dead after her 4-year-old son was discovered alone on a boat.

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H.E.R. has not let the global health crisis slow down her flow of music, that’s for sure.

Having kept up the pace with new songs like ‘Comfortable,’ ‘I’m Not OK,’ and ‘I Can’t Breathe’ (click here to listen), the GRAMMY winner shows no sign of slowing as she’s now unveiled new tune, ‘Do To Me.’

A Reggae-soaked jam, the sensual number sees the 23-year-old reminisce on the…erm…skills of her lover.

“What / What did you do to me / Way past infatuation / This connection that we make, make / And babe / Keeping me up till late / It’s only ’cause I can’t wait till / Till you come to my place, place,” she croons.

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Rising stars like Doja Cat and Megan The Stallion may be able to attest to the power of TikTok as a promotional tool to help hoist songs to higher regions on the Hot 100, but so can their more seasoned counterparts like Kesha and Jason Derulo.

The latter has become a poster child of sorts for the benefits of strategic marketing using the platform as his time and monetary investments into the controversial social media venture have proven themselves fruitful multi-fold.

Having already boasted making millions from his own trendy TikTok videos, now – thanks to increasing interest of a dance challenge for his latest song ‘Savage Love’ – the 30-year-old has found himself re-entering the Hot 100 for the first time in a long time.

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Kanye West‘s explosive four-hour interview with Forbes magazine is very much still wagging on lips as it was chockfull of quotable, WTF moments.

As we reported here, the GRAMMY-winning star spoke out against President Donald Trump (despite openly supporting him in years past) and even referred to Planned Parenthood as ‘satanic.’

Elsewhere in the interview, he announced he was running for President under the ‘Birthday Party’ (instead of Democrat or Republican Party) and so much more.

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It’s been nearly 20 years since Americans were first introduced to the popular catch phrase, “You are the weakest link…goodbye.”

However, thanks to a recent announcement from the good folks at NBC, viewers are about to get reacquainted with the popular early 2000’s game show, ‘The Weakest Link.’

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Two months after sending fans into a frenzy by stoking a rumor that he was collaborating with Eminem, rapper Kid Cudi has confirmed the murmurs via a cute news delivery on social media.

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The general public is revisiting Janet Jackson‘s ‘New Agenda’ as the world faces an uncertain future.

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From humble New York beginnings to the dizzying heights of Pop superstardom, Mariah Carey boasts a life story that knows few rivals.

Yet, for the immensely publicized highs and lows that have spanned the diva’s 30+ year career, there are a number of wins and losses that occurred beyond the camera’s lens.

Now, after years of demand from her beloved fan group – affectionately called #Lambs – Carey has finally taken her record-breaking pen to invite fans behind the scenes of her considerably closed off private life.

Putting the final period on her long-awaited memoir, look inside for the official announcement from the songstress.

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