In newly shared details, Rihanna was indeed at home when the terrifying incident unfolded at her Los Angeles residence, and the dispatch audio has now been released.

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Jesse Jackson Jr. is speaking out following the funeral of his father, civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, and his comments are drawing major attention online.

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Jill Scott is getting ready to hit the road and reconnect with her “Beautiful People.”

The Grammy-winning singer has officially announced the ‘To Whom This May Concern’ World Tour,’ inspired by her latest album of the same name.

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Doja Cat is speaking up, and she’s not holding back.

The Grammy winner recently defended the worlds of opera and ballet after comments made by Timothée Chalamet sparked debate online.

In a now-deleted TikTok, Doja called out the actor for suggesting that “no one cares” about the centuries-old art forms anymore.

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Kanye West is heading back to Los Angeles for a major one-night performance.

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Bruno Mars is continuing to dominate the charts with his latest album, ‘The Romantic.’

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The Essence Festival of Culture is bringing the blazing brand of heat to New Orleans for its 2026 installment.

For, it has been announced that several of music’s heaviest hitters will be taking to the stage at this year’s edition of the annual extravaganza. And the list includes Cardi B, Brandy, and Monica.

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New details are emerging in the frightening shooting incident outside the home of Rihanna.

As earlier reported, gunfire was directed toward the superstar’s Beverly Hills property over the weekend while the singer was inside the residence with partner A$AP Rocky and their children.

Now, authorities have confirmed the identity of the suspect and revealed the serious charge she is facing following the alarming episode.

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Rising singer Lost Girl is continuing her musical reintroduction with the release of her latest single, ‘Romeo.’

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Bow Wow has new music on the way, and it’s set to see him join forces with none other than Trey Songz.

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‘Married to Medicine’ season 12 has had the thermometer and the timelines scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This installment has made for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Quad Webb, Toya Bush-Harris, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, and Dr. Mimi Sanders were all back in the mix.

Interestingly, Dr. Heavenly Kimes appeared as a Friend of the show, a first during her lengthy tenure. She was joined by fellow Friends of the show, Angel Love Davis and Brandi Milton.

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Hip-Hop pioneer MC Lyte had plenty to say about the current state of Rap while hitting the red carpet at the NAACP Image Awards.

The trailblazing MC, who served as the evening’s official announcer, took a moment to reflect on how the genre has evolved.

During her exclusive interview with TGJ’s Eric Russell, she showed love to a new wave of women dominating the charts, including Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, while also weighing in on the competitive spirit that still fuels Rap’s biggest personalities.

The conversation also turned to male Rap rivalries, where she made clear she’s not against a little lyrical sparring between artists like 50 Cent and T.I., so long as the competition – which has proven spicy – stays rooted in the music.

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