André Holland takes centerstage in Apple TV+‘s hotly anticipated new limited series, ‘The Black Cigar.’

Set for a May 17 premiere, the show is based on Joshuah Bearman‘s magazine article of the same name.

It follows the incredible true story of Black Panther founder Huey Newton (Holland).

Raw and rivetting, the series spotlights his escape from the FBI to Cuba – which happened with the assistance of Bert Schneider, the renowned film and TV producer.

Billed as “true…for the most part,’ ‘The Big Cigar’ Holland stars alongside Alessandro Nivola, Tiffany Boone, PJ Byrne, Marc Menchaca, Moses Ingram, Rebecca Dalton, Olli Haaskivi, Jordane Christie, and Glynn Turman.

Don Cheadle has been tapped to direct the first two episodes.

Ahead of its debut, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Ayra Starr lights a fresh match under her infectious new single ‘Commas’ with the debut of a dazzling live performance.

Riding high after meeting her idol Rihanna and ‘Commas’ hitting 100 million streams, the Nigerian starlet is joined by a full band for a blazing showing of the cut.

The showing comes as buzz intensifies for the GRAMMY nominee‘s hotly anticipated second studio album.

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We Love Green 2024 is bringing the heat with a scorching lineup comprised of many of music’s heaviest hitters.

For, SZA and Burna Boy are amongst the names at the center of one of festival season’s most seismic spectacles.

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Camila Cabello could be teaming up with Drake for her next single, according to a new report.

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Taylor Swift‘s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ is a huge success and could be certified upon its release.

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Perrie had gifted fans a look at the making go her music video for her debut solo single, ‘Forget About Us.’

The catchy tune was written by Ed Sheeran and serves as the first song from her upcoming debut album. The album has yet to have a release date as of now.

A nostalgic clip, the video sees Perrie take fans behind the scenes of the making go the video such as how she filmed the scenes in the pool and getting her makeup done to shoot the project.

Watch how the ‘Forget About Us’ video came together after the jump…

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Post Malone is extending a very important record.

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Julez Smith is ready for his close-up!

The 19-year-old son of Solange Knowles and nephew of Beyonce, made headlines in February when he walked the Luar fashion show.

Serving as his runway debut, the much-praised performance kicked off a modeling career he says he is working hard to establish.

In a new profile feature for Vogue Magazine, Smith poses it up and opens up about his foray into fashion.

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With his new album ‘One of Wun’ loading, Gunna is set to take new tunes from the studio effort as well as some of his biggest hits on the road via the forthcoming ‘Bittersweet Tour.’

Produced by Live Nation, the 16-date jaunt – which features Platinum-selling rapstress Flo Milli as the official special guest – will kick off in Columbus, Ohio, on May 4 before tackling major North American markets like Chicago, Houston, Miami, Seattle, Chicago, and more ahead of its wrap up in Atlanta on June 11.

Curious to see if they’ll be bringing their talents and top hits to a stage near you? Hop inside to see the full tour itinerary.

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Drake may have his sights set on Kendrick Lamar via his taunting set of diss tracks, but Rick Ross has his eye on Drizzy.

Dousing the flames of their ongoing beef, Ross has given his viral, Drake-aimed diss ‘Champagne Moments‘ the visual treatment.

“Like his moves, but he never had to fight in school / Always ran, another nigga had to write your grooves,” he raps in the Shula The Don-directed clip. “Flow is copy-and-paste, Weezy gave you the juice / Another white boy at the park wanna hang with the crew.”

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November 2024 will mark two decades since the debut of Ciara and Missy Elliott‘s smash hit ‘1, 2 Step.’

And while the two have rendered other unforgettable collaborations over the years including ‘Work‘ (2009) and ‘Lose Control‘ (2005), ‘Step’ remains their crown jewel as it peaked #2 on the Hot 100 – marking one of both artists’ highest-charting hits ever.

While hot on the promo trail for their forthcoming ‘Out of This World Tour’ with Timbaland and Busta Rhymes, Ci and Miss not only reflected on the magic of ‘1,2 Step’ as it dances toward its 20th anniversary but also teased there’s more magic in store for their dedicated fans.

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‘Hot Girl Summer’ hitmaker Megan Thee Stallion found herself in hot water after news rang out that she was facing a lawsuit for allegedly sexually harassing and fat-shaming her former photographer.

Just as the story started making waves on the net, however, the GRAMMY-winning rapstress released a statement via her attorney denying the allegations.

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