Chocolate contralto Toni Braxton released the music video for the remix of the first single off her upcoming album, ‘Yesterday‘. The clip was directed by Billie Woodruff and features Braxton’s collaborator on the track, Trey Songz. To date, ‘Yesterday’ has climbed to #49 on the Hip-Hop/R&B charts. Braxton’s new album, ‘Pulse’, hits stores in February 2010.

This video is the typical ‘recession special’ that has come to define the caliber of music videos given the current economy. Either way, there is no denying that Toni is possibly the beautiful woman in the music industry today – beautiful face, body, skin and voice. I am surprised that there wasn’t any more chemistry between her and Trey in the video though, especially given their recent passionate performance at the Soul Train Music Awards. I was really hoping to see more intimacy between the two, rather than having them in completely different shots without any interaction what so ever.

Sidebar: Toni’s wig collection sure got some air time in this video huh?

Thoughts?

According to Essence, R&B songstress Toni Braxton and husband Keri Lewis are to divorce after 8 years of marriage. Braxton and Lewis, formerly of Mint Condition, have two children together – 7 year old Denim and 6 year old Diezel. {Source}

The news comes on the heels of Ms. Braxton kissing singer Trey Songz in the mouth on stage at the Soul Train Awards (click here to see the pic). Interesting, considering the above picture was taken AFTER the kiss. Though, I must say I didn’t ‘OMG’ at this kiss, as I smell publicity stunt; she and Trey will be starring in a video together soon. Hmm…

If true, it’s kinda sad to yet another Hollywood couple call it quits (can such couples ever stay together?). Here’s hoping they stay civil for the kids’ sake.

Your thoughts?

Summer Walker has been busy working on something special.

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Celine Dion dazzles on the cover of Vogue France‘s May 2024 issue!

Bravely battling a life-altering ailment, Stiff Person’s Syndrome, the vocal supernova appears in the publication as she gears up share her story in a new Amazon Prime Video special, ‘I Am: Celine Dion’ which premieres on June 25.

Before then, the legend poses it up in the Cass Bird-lensed shoot.

She also seizes the moment to open up about her condition and plans for the future.

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Beyonce‘s ‘Renaissance World Tour’ has made history on a multitude of fronts. And that’s with over 20 dates still to go.

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Congratulations are in order for Ari Lennox. 

For, the R&B belle has announced that she is now 7 months sober after a long struggle with addiction to “liquor.”

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Monica is standing her ground, for she broke up fighting fans at one of her shows.

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As the credits have rolled on the Queen Latifah-hosted 54th annual NAACP Image Awards, which aired Saturday (February 25) on BET, eyes are turning to the event’s truest star:  its coveted trophies.

Crowning the year’s best and brightest in music, film, television, literary work, and more, the NAACP honored big names like Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, Chris Brown, Quinta Brunson, Angela Bassett, and many more for their advancements of the representation of people of color in entertainment.

Curious to see who took home an award? See the full list inside:

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Much like the People’s Choice Awards and Teen Choice Awards, the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards is one of the year’s most highly anticipated fan-voted award shows.

Honoring the year’s biggest in television, film, music, and sports as voted by worldwide viewers of Nickelodeon networks, this year’s iteration of the annual affair will air live on March 4 from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and be simulcast across Nickelodeon, TeenNick, Nicktoons, the Nick Jr. channel, TVLand, CMT and MTV2.

Ahead of the Charli D’Amelio and Nate Burleson-hosted event’s kickoff, look inside to see the full list of nominees.

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It’s almost time for the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honor actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, and ‘Insecure’ lead the pack of music, film, and TV nominees.

Queen Bey and K. Dot top the music tally with 5 nominations each, while Marvel’s hotly anticipated ‘Black Panther’ sequel and the Quinta Brunson-led ‘Abbott’ amassed 12 and 9 noms in their respective fields.

Elsewhere ABC and Netflix lead in the TV and motion picture categories.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the February 25 show airs live on BET, head below to see the full nominations list…

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards, one of music’s biggest nights, has announced the star-studded nominations roster for its 2023 edition.

Airing live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27, the event – now in its 10th year – toasts the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022.

Leading this year’s highly competitive list are Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles – who garnered 7 nods apiece.  Behind them, Drake, Dua Lipa, and Bad Bunny are among the big names who nabbed 6 mentions while Doja Cat and Beyoncé are among the acts who have 5 each.

Ahead of handing out its coveted trophies and announcing which stage-blazing acts will be added to the performance bill, look inside to see the full list of 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees.

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