Twitter absolutely roasted Terrence J to the high heavens after an interview he conducted with Marlon Wayans went viral because the two engaged in a heated argument over nepotism.

In the heavily shared clip, the VJ-turned-actor asserts his comedic guest’s success is mostly due to his famous last name and not his own merit.

Once the assertion reached the masses, J’s Twitter mentions went through the roof with many defending Wayans’ solo career achievements.  After the merciless dragging, the 38-year-old called a “cease fire” by confirming the debate was parodic.

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UK Rap royal Stormzy has stepped up in a major way to assist the drive for racial equality.

For, the chart-topper has pledged a colossal £10 million in support of “organisations, charities and movements that are committed to fighting racial inequality, justice reform and black empowerment within the UK.”

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Kobe Bryant is to be honoured by the Emmys.

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Anna Wintour has apologised on behalf of her magazine ‘Vogue.’

On the receiving end of the apology? Black artists and creatives.

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Hot on the promo trail in support of the recently released deluxe edition of his latest chart-topping album, ‘Funeral,’ rapper Lil Wayne has lifted an animated video for new song, ‘I Don’t Sleep.’

Featuring Migos star Takeoff (who serves as one of many big names on the expanded project which already included Big Sean, 2 Chainz, Lil Baby, The-Dream, XXXTentacion, Adam Levine, O.T. Genasis, and more), the Rockamore-produced cut is the latest from ‘Funeral’ to get the visual treatment.

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Lionel Richie has inspired Disney to share the gift of song.

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Alicia Keys, Cardi B, Taraji P. Henson, Janelle Monáe, and Queen Latifah are among the the celebrities using their platforms to shed light on the killing of Louisville, Kentucky healthcare worker Breonna Taylor.

Taylor was killed in March by Louisville Metro Police Department officers who used a no-knock warrant to enter her apartment unannounced, then fired approximately 20 shots (eight of which hit her and ultimately ended her life) to later discover they’d entered the wrong home (click here to read more).

Now, as protests continue in the wake of the death of George Floyd, a number of female celebrities are using their voices to ensure justice is also served for Breonna as – at writing – her killers have not been arrested.

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Despite announcing her retirement from music in December (as we reported here), Azealia Banks – like her on-and-off again nemesis Nicki Minaj – has been steadily teasing new music.

After thrilling fans with ‘Nirvana,’ the femcee’s followed with a new tune – ‘Black Madonna.’

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On June 9, celebrities, statesmen, and more gathered at Houston’s Fountain of Praise to bid farewell to George Floyd – the unarmed Minneapolis Black man whose death at the hands of local police sparked global outrage that’s led to protests for criminal justice reform.

Among those in attendance included Rev. Al Sharpton, Ne-Yo, Jamie Foxx, Slim Thug, and Ne-Yo.

The latter took to the stage to not only offer his condolences to the Floyd family, but also performed a spirited acapella rendition of Boyz II Men‘s ‘It’s So Hard to Say Goodbye to Yesterday.’

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Alicia Keys may have recently announced the postponement of her seventh studio album and its accompanying world tour (as we reported here), but that hasn’t stopped the R&B diva from blazing the virtual promo road in support of her best-selling memoir, ‘More Myself.’

Most recently, she played cover girl for the July issue of ‘Instyle’ magazine.

Lensed by husband Swizz Beatz and sons Egypt and Genesis, the 15-time GRAMMY winner struck a slew of sultry poses all while discussing the challenges of growing up in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen and even struggling with her early days of fame.

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‘The Real Housewives of New York’ has seen its ratings take a tumble after one of its leading ladies revealed that she was a member of the antagonistic All Lives Matter movement.

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Iggy Azalea has officially revealed that she is a mother!

The chart-topping rapper confirmed the news moments ago in an open letter to fans.

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