Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin made headlines yesterday after news of their split hit the newswire.

With the world at large in dialogue about their divorce after almost a decade together, the stars are themselves opening up about their decision to part ways.

And by the sound of their sentiments, the break-up wasn’t acrimonious. Quite the contrary.

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‘Up’ hitmaker Cardi B is fed up with the enduring criticisms launched the way of Lil Kim.

Granted, the legendary rapper – who has long expressed her fondness of Cardi (even garnering headlines for crowning her the official princess of Rap) – has enjoyed no shortage of reverence from industry peers and a legion of diehard fans (affectionately called #KillerBees) over her 25+ year career.

Yet, that hasn’t stopped some from taking aim at the 47-year-old’s appearance, career status, or personal troubles (i.e. legal, financial, romantic, etc.) – all of which are immaterial to Cardi (born Belcalis Marlenis Almánzar), who took to social media Tuesday (December 21) to defend her Rap idol.

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Some people frown on re-gifting, but – as evidenced by the repackaging of her holiday-inspired song, ‘Wrap Me Up’ – singer-songwriter Jhené Aiko isn’t one of them.

The original incarnation of ‘Wrap’ was lifted to Soundcloud in 2012, but its 2021 Lejkeys & The Fisticuffs-produced revamp elevates its sound thanks to the embellishment of strings and horns.

“Mistletoe hanging right over the bed / Girl you get whatever you wanna get / Diamonds and pearls no time along / Girl what’s up with you, you never want that / Trade you anything, let me unwrap you, start at your waist,” Aiko coos on the seductive Christmas track.

See the yuletide tune’s festive, Eyes-directed music video inside:

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Award-winning singer-actresses Letoya Luckett and Kierra Sheard topline Lifetime’s forthcoming film, ‘Line Sisters.’

Also starring singer-actress Drew Sidora and former ‘Empire’ starlet Ta’Rhonda Jones, the drama chronicles the story that unfolds after four sorority sisters reunite for a weekend that leads the past to come “knocking on their door as strange and inexplicable things begin to happen to each one of them, threatening to unearth a deadly secret that may tear them apart.”

Directed by Tailiah Breon and executive produced by D’Angela Proctor and Leslie Greif, look inside to see the movie’s gripping trailer ahead of its February 12 premiere.

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Camila Cabello brought ‘Home’ to the White House via a spirited performance of ‘I’ll Be Home for Christmas’ for the holiday TV special ‘In Performance at the White House: Spirit of the Season.’

Accompanied by the GRAMMY-nominated collective Mariachi Herencia de Mexico, Cabello’s latest live lift of her Amazon Music exclusive single saw her deliver a rendition of the yuletide classic as red hot as the stunning glove and pant suit ensemble she donned to the Jennifer Garner-hosted event.

Aired on PBS Tuesday (December 21), look inside to hear the Pop diva’s most recent take on the yuletide favorite.

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These days, the element of freedom for Alicia Keys looks like the absence of contractual obligation to a major record label.

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‘Harlem’ has been heating up screens!

Helmed by Tracy Oliver, the writer of 2017’s smash hit movie ‘Girls Trip,’ the Prime Video series has magnetized audiences on a global scale with its warmth, humor, and relatability since its debut earlier this month.

Led by an all-female cast comprised of Meagan Good, Grace Byers, Shoniqua Shandai, and Jerrie Johnson, the show shares the story of four 20-something-year-old Black best girlfriends working to thrive and survive in the mecca of Black American culture – Harlem.

Robert Ri’Chard stars as Shawn, a young father navigating life and love.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with the TV veteran, who opened up about his role, reuniting with ‘Cousin Skeeter’ co-star Meagan Good, his career longevity, and much more. Watch the EXCLUSIVE interview above.

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‘Harlem’ is streaming now on Amazon’s Prime Video

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Meagan Good and DeVon Franklin have called time on their marriage.

For, divorce papers were officially filed this week to dissolve their near-decade-long union.

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Drake has scored a major legal victory.

For, the ‘Nice For What’ rapper has just beaten a $4 billion home intruder lawsuit.

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Beyonce‘s Mom Tina Knowles Lawson has nabbed her very own show in partnership with Facebook Watch. 

The series, which has been christened ‘Talks With Mama Tina,’ arrives on Wednesday (December 22) and will see the regal matriarch sit-down for in-depth, inspiring conversations with a number of notable names.

During the preview, which shows sneak peeks at her chats with the likes of Kevin Hart, Kelly Rowland, Ciara, and Chloe Bailey, folk will note a familiar voice: Beyonce’s!

The superstar singer voices the catchy theme tune for the series.

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The unlocking continues for Alicia Keys, who has unwrapped the ‘Come For Me’ music video.

A collaboration with R&B crooners Khalid and Lucky Daye, the track is lifted from the “Unlocked” side of the songbird’s newly hatched double album, ‘KEYS.’

Undeterred by the slow start of the project on the charts, the 15-time GRAMMY winner is keeping the content a-coming.

Because following the premiere of ‘KEYS: A Short Film,’ the star has followed with another offering.

A fusion of a fun-filled studio session and scenic shots of Keys New York, the video awaits below…

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Diddy has long-established himself as quite the entrepreneur and his latest acquisition is a familiar one.

For, the mogul has bought back his Sean John brand and rescued the clothing line from bankruptcy.

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