Like a deer ripped to shreds by a pack of ravenous hyenas on cheat day, Brother Nature‘s career lies lifeless now that his fans have uncovered a string of disconcerting tweets he thought would never see the light of day again.

A shocking story below…

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Maroon 5 may have been tapped to headline the 2019 Super Bowl Halftime Show. However, according to a new report, they apparently weren’t the first choice — Rihanna was.

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Lauryn Hill has angered her faithful Nashville fans again after cancelling yet another appearance in the Music City.

The Grammy winner, due to be joined by rappers Dave East and Big Boi last night (October 11) on her “The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary Tour” stop in Tennessee, rescheduled the visit from August 5th citing technical problems at the time.  Fast forward to today, excited supporters of the songstress report they stood in line for hours to not only find out Hill wouldn’t be joining them, but that she was not even in the city.

Outrage ensued and the former Fugees-frontwoman took to Twitter to offer an official apology for standing up her Nashville fans for the second time in just two months.  Read her statement and the responses inside:

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Rihanna fans have been all sorts of thirsty for new music from the Bajan belle.

And understandably why.

In past times, the star had poured out McAlbums albums on a yearly basis. Yet, the run-up to 2016’s ‘ANTI’ and the period following has seen all of that change.

RiRi’s releases have become much more spaced out and in their place have been a growing list of entrepreneurial endeavours.

And while for many acts it’d see interest dwindle, it’s having the opposite effect on Ms. Fenty’s Navy.

Now, after ducking and diving questions surrounding fresh material, she’s addressed the buzz…somewhat.

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Childish Gambino has been forced to postpone his hotly anticipated tour!

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Today we celebrate Mariah Carey’s classic album ‘Butterfly’, which turned 21 this month.

Its title track is this week’s From The Vault pick.

They say “if you love someone, set them free. If they come back they’re yours.“

Said sentiment was echoed in the beautiful ballad, one of the last written and produced by Carey alongside Walter Afanasieff.

Due to a technicality at the time, the song wasn’t eligible to chart on the Billboard Hot 100; still it reached the sixteenth position on the Hot 100 Airplay count.

It wasn’t properly released in Europe, so never reached the heights of Mimi’s previous and subsequent successes. Still, it remains one of the songbird’s most celebrated tracks by her fans – especially given that butterfly has ever been her spirit animal.

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Carey has stated that the lyrics to the song are the words she wished her former husband, Tommy Mottola, would have said to her towards the end of their relationship.

In bringing the powerful anthem to life, Carey enlisted director Daniel Pearl –who delivered a stunning visual.

The star is seen somewhat captive in a gloomy house, finally breaking out at the track’s climax. Soon enough, speculation started about whether the video served as symbolism about her deteriorating marriage to Mottola.

[Fun Fact: Part of the clip was based on Tennessee Williams’ book ‘Baby Doll,’ which is also the name of a song on the ‘Butterfly’ LP.]

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Over two decades later, Carey’s sixth effort has aged like a fine wine (tasting better with time); it’s a project she candidly embraces as her favorite body of work ’til this day — and understandably so!

From its perfect dosage of Urban and Pop, to lyrical content that delved into love, heartbreak, sex, bi-racial discrimination and liberation; it’s a timeless piece of art which is a perfect testament to what “Mariah Carey” has brought to the world during her illustrious career.

Thank you for the music, MC!

Your thoughts?

Cop a gander of Kelis, who covers the October issue of Essence Magazine. 

The ‘Milkshake’ singer is no stranger to shaking up the status quo with her quirky music and aesthetic. Both of which have made her a household name in Pop cultural circles.

And though she’s endured in the industry for almost two decades, she says that her priority these days is “self-care” and it’s a message she says she reiterates to all who’ll listen.

Her words below…

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Kelly Clarkson has a powerful voice, stars on ‘The Voice,’ and will now be using her voice in a unique new way.

For, the original ‘American Idol’ has officially announced that she’ll be hosting a daytime talkshow.

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Lady Gaga has made a pronounced mark in the music and acting arenas and, if new reports prove true, cosmetics is the superstar’s latest target.

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Xscape are running with their reunion and show no signs of slowing.

The latest facet of their return is the So So Def 25th Anniversary Tour.

Spearheaded by the label’s founder Jermaine Dupri, the trek kicks off next month and also features Da Brat, Jagged Edge, Bow Wow, Anthony Hamilton, Bone Crusher, YoungBloodz, Dem Franchize Boyz, and J-Kwon

JD and the ladies stopped by The Breakfast Club to chat about the trek and their regrouping with each other.

As ever with Charlamagne and co, no stone was left unturned and the collective were quizzed on the dramas, falling out, and future plans.

Watch below…

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As fans anxiously await the follow-up to her 2016 debut album, rising R&B starlet H.E.R. is taking music from that LP and its follow-up EPs on the road on a 21-date North American tour christened the ‘I Used to Know Her’ tour.

Named in honor of her latest EP, the jaunt – set for a November 10th kick off in Atlanta – will see her touch down in every corner of the U.S. with visits scheduled in Baltimore, Nashville, Last Vegas, Denver, Dallas, and more before wrapping up on December 20th at San Francisco’s ‘Warfield.’

Curious to see if she’ll be bringing her golden pipes to a town near you?  Look inside:

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Fear not, Rihanna knows the world is eagerly awaiting the release of new music.

And now she’s eased the concerns of fans who fear she is taking too long to release the follow-up to 2016’s ‘ANTI.’

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