The MOBO Awards are coming home!

For over 20 years, the show has stood as the appex honour for music of black origin in the UK and now looks set to blaze into the new decade in a major way.

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Iggy Azalea is gearing up for the release of new EP ‘Wicked Lips.’

And to whet appetites ahead of its arrival this Friday (Nov 15th), the Aussie-bred femcee has revealed its cover. Check it out above.

The set, which follows the rapper’s sophomore album ‘In My Defense,’ was announced in tandem with the landing of lead single ‘Lola’ – featuring Alice Chater.

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Robyn Crawford is on the press trail for new memoir ‘A Song For You: My Life With Whitney Houston’ and it’s led her to The Wendy Williams Show. 

Her appearance is especially notable given how much she and Houston’s relationship was prodded at by the former shock jock during her radio days.

Ahead of its broadcast tomorrow (Nov 13th), a clip has been released — and it makes for a rivetting watch.

In the preview, Crawford (who confirmed a romantic relationship with Houston), reveals she and the singer were planning to pull up at Williams’ station to confront her about the things she said about them.

She also opened up about life behind the scenes with the legend, whose legacy she says she wants to uplift with her book.

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V Magazine spotlights Normani, who they deem “Pop’s new MVP.” 

And we imagine few would disagree.

Since Fifth Harmony‘s” indefinite hiatus” announcement, the 23-year-old has made a number of savvy moves – including inking a solo deal, teaming with some of music’s most notable names, and nabbing a series of hits in the process.

All seemed to build to a major breakout moment, one which arrived this summer in the form of ‘Motivation.’

The viral sensation sent the singer’s name into the stratosphere and has set up the firmest of foundations for her hotly anticipated album debut.

As well as posing it up for the publication, the New Orleans native spoke on the LP (due “early 2020”), ‘Motivation,’ and more.

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Tyler The Creator is not happy.

The rapper brought out Hip-Hop titan Drake at his Flog Gnaw Carnival last night in Los Angeles – in a bid to surprise the thousands in attendance.

Yet, with most hoping for a rumored appearance from Tyler’s comrade Frank Ocean, Drizzy’s appearance was surprisingly met with a chorus of boos.

So deafening was the disapproval, the Canadian MC cut his set short and vacated the stage.

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Summer Walker may be winning with debut album ‘Over It,’ but some fans are over her alleged lack of warmth during meet and greets.

The principle issue? A lack of hugs.

After a number of accounts hit the ‘net, Walker is speaking up and out.

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T.I‘s daughter has cut ties with him on social media after he sickened the world by revealing that he forces her to prove that she is still a virgin by having a doctor monitor her hymen.

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After seeing her relationship with Whitney Houston documented by others, Robyn Crawford is telling their story in her own words.

Tomorrow brings with it the release of ‘A Song For You,’ the memoir of the woman who was one of Houston’s closest confidants for the most poignant years of her life and – as she recently revealed – one of  her early lovers.

Naturally, the latter has sparked a renewed level interest in Houston’s narrative – especially the Crawford chapter.

Ensuring that she’s sharing her narrative on her terms, the 58-year-old sat down with Craig Melvin on the Today Show to elaborate.

During the candid and, at times, emotional conversation, Crawford detailed her reasons for speaking up, her love for Whitney, and kept it 100 about Bobby Brown being “annoying.”

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Mariah Carey is looking to let her ‘Glitter’ sparkle once again.

The 2001 album didn’t receive the warmest of responses upon its release (against the backdrop of societal strife), however has become a cult classic in the years since.

Its renewed popularity led to the #JusticeForGlitter movement last year and now it looks as though Mimi has broader plans…

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Trina popped all the way off on a Walmart shopper, after the individual allegedly called her a “n*gger b*tch.”

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KSI wants Justin Bieber to watch his mouth.

Fighting words await below…

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Remy Ma has revealed that Nicki Minaj’s ‘No Frauds‘ hurt her family.

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