Ja Rule is once again being roasted.

Once a fixture at the top of the charts, the rapper now finds himself a mainstay in the media melee.

And this time it centers around a commercial he stars in for Papa Cristo’s Greek deli, whose menu he asserts will “make you wanna slap yo mama.”

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Last week saw Teyana Taylor unleash ‘The Album’ – much to the delight of her fans.

The set’s arrival served as the manifestation of her promise to not leave a lengthy gap between 2018’s ‘K.T.S.E’ project and new material.

Offering ample incentive ahead of ‘The Album’s’ release, Taylor rolled out a slew of singles such as ‘Morning (ft. Kehlani),’ ‘We Got Love (ft. Ms Lauryn Hill),’ and ‘How You Want It? (ft. King Combs)’. 

While additional guests on the set include Missy Elliott, Future, Davido, and Rick Ross. 

With ‘The Album’ finally out, attention now turns to its commercial performance.

Head below for info on its first week predictions…

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Justin Bieber says he doesn’t take sexual assault lightly – especially when he’s been accused of being an offender.

Over the weekend, the Pop pin-up found his name at the center of a Twitter storm when an anonymous account published a story on the platform alleging he sexually abused her in 2014.

A fiery inferno erupted – with one corner praising the “bravery” of the alleged victim and another vigorously defending Bieber.

Now, the singer is stepping up to clear his name. And he’s doing so with a stacked-pack of receipts.

His lengthy clap-back below…

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Having taken the stage by storm, ‘Hamilton’ is heading to screens worldwide.

As reported, a filmed version of the Lin-Manuel Miranda production – which tells the story of American Founding Father Alexander Hamilton – was set for the big screen.

Yet, with the global health pandemic, plans pivoted and it’s instead heading to new streamer Disney+. A move many have hailed as a masterstroke by by the company – who are said to have won a fierce bidding war for the rights to the taped special.

Ahead of its premiere on July 3rd, an official trailer for the flick – which stars Miranda and Leslie Odom (pictured above) – has been unleashed.

What are you waiting for? Check it out after the jump…

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In an industry now inundated with watered down and flavour-deficient R&B, Charlie Puth is a breath of fresh air.

On his last album ‘Voicenotes’, the entertainer successfully merged Pop, R&B & Gospel to create a soulful universe powered by tales of jealousy (‘Attention‘), short-lived love affairs (‘LA Girls‘), the perils of fame (‘The Way I Am‘) and inequality (‘Change‘).

Now he is ready to deliver its follow-up and will launched its campaign with the unveiling of its lead single ‘Girlfriend.’

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As celebrate the fathers and father figures of the world today, From The Vault journeys back to 2003, when one of the founding fathers of modern R&B was releasing his final album.

Today’s pick is ‘Dance With My Father’ by the late, great Luther Vandross.

‘Dance’ was one of many acclaimed gems that could be found on the  four-time GRAMMY-winning album of the same name. Written by Vandross and Richard Marx, it dealt centered on happy childhood memories the singer had of his dad – who died due to complications of diabetes.

Because he was hospitalized at the time of the song’s release, Vandross wasn’t able to promote it. Still, it became one of the most requested songs at the time, and was a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. It topped the Adult R&B Songs charts and peaked at #21 in the UK.

The video for the jam was shot while the singer was still hospitalized. It featured various famous friends of his, some appearing with their fathers, some with their kids and others alone with pictures of them and their deceased loved ones. Beyoncé, Monica, Brian McKnight, Babyface, Stevie Wonder, and Celine Dion all appear alongside many others.

Throwback images of Luther are also shown throughout the visual.

Before he passed in 2005, Luther Vandross was able, with this song and parent album, to remind the world that it was his unique brand of R&B that birthed a plethora of chart-topping artists. Put simply, that he was your favorite artist’s favorite artist.

We send love and light to all the kings out there. May they continue to teach, nurture and inspire us.

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Camila Cabello marks Father’s Day with the release of new video ‘First Man.’

In the emotional visual, the singer pays homage to her dad.

Home footage is sewn together with shots of the star – who is seen teary-eyed with appreciation for Cabello Sr.

Watch the latest video from the songbird’s ‘Romance’ video below…

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All roads lead to June 26th for August Alsina.

For, as reported, the singer will end his musical hiatus on said date with the release of long-awaited new album ‘The Product III: stateofEMERGEncy.’

The 27-track set serves as the star’s first LP in five years and is his premiere offering as an independent act.

Ahead of its arrival, Alsina has hatched ‘NOLA’ – one the songs housed on the project.

Take a listen to the latest from the New Orleans native below…

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J. Alexander Keung is learning that his involvement in the murder of the African-American father George Floyd will follow him for the rest of his life.

Waiting below is footage from an incident which took place hours ago which saw the alleged murderer confronted by a woman who recognised him as he purchased groceries with a friend.

Unfortunately, his efforts to silence the young woman with niceties failed, and saw him score just a taste of the rage he can expect to face in the years to come.

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Azealia Banks is speaking openly about a private telephone conversation she had with Lily Allen following their short-lived feud.

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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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Mario is back and bearing an important message on new song ‘Rewrite It.’

The R&B star uses the track as a vehicle to call for the sharing of the true history of racial injustice so as to bring about genuine change.

‘Rewrite’ arrives amidst the global debate about racial inequality following the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmad Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and many more.

Impassioned and unapologetic, the candid cut awaits your listening after the jump…

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