“Dyn-o-mite” was certainly one way to describe the reaction to the trailer of Netflix’s ‘Good Times‘ reboot, but that explosion of commentary certainly wasn’t comprised solely of good reactions.

Helmed by Carl Jones (known for his work on the controversial and satirical 2000s series ‘The Boondocks’), the new ‘Good Times’ boasts a who’s who of executive producers including Norman Lear, Seth MacFarlane, and Stephen Curry as well as big names like Yvette Nicole Brown, Wanda Sykes, Jay Pharoah, and Marsai Martin in its voice cast.

Yet, while the new series looks to offer a modernized and refreshed take on the classic sitcom’s Evans family, some have argued that take may be a little too fresh.

So much so, they’re calling for a boycott of the show ahead of its April 12 arrival.

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As part of its sizzling ‘Heartthrobs and Hotties Collection,’ BET+ has lifted the lid on the trailer of its forthcoming original film ‘RSVP.’

Starring Robert Ri’chard and Natasha Marc, the suspenseful thriller chronicles the story of “Tesha Coleman” (Marc) – an aspiring author who finds herself trapped in a “harrowing scenario” at a weekend dinner party in the remote Colorado mountains. Forcing her to rely on street smarts and her formidable Martial Arts skills, Coleman must discover a way to escape the dangers presented by the soiree’s vindictive host Maurice Wright (Ri’chard).

Directed by Thomas Walton, the film also stars Jamal Lloyd Johnson, Tiffany Snow, April Hale, Daphne Duplaix, Orion Carrington, Christopher Sky, and Jhoné Y. Lucas.

Ahead of its arrival to the streamer on April 4, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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They don’t call her the Songbird Supreme for nothing.

When it comes to Hot 100 stats, Mariah Carey reigns supreme and you’d be hard pressed to find anyone who can match or surpass her seemingly insurmountable feats.

Beyond being the only solo artist in the 65-year history to have captured 19 #1 hits, she’s also the only artist to have topped the tally in four distinct decades. Elsewhere, she’s known as the first female act to debut at #1 (1995’s ‘Fantasy‘), the first act overall to have their first 5 solo singles reach #1, and she holds the title for most cumulative weeks at #1 (93 and counting).

And while those accomplishments are just the tip of the iceberg, one of the shiniest jewels in her Billboard crown was being one of two artists to lay claim to charting at least one top 10 hit every year for over a decade.

This week, she learned a third act seems poised to join that fold: The Weeknd.

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Tyla may only have one album to her credit, but in the last year the 22-year-old has seen the term “history-making” attached to her name more than many acts well beyond her tenure.

As if watching her megahit single ‘Water‘ make her the first South African female to own a top 10 hit on the Hot 100 wasn’t enough to boast, she followed by making GRAMMY history when she became the inaugural winner of the Best African Music Performance trophy.

This week, she penciled in yet another historic feat to her log when her self-titled debut album opened in the Billboard 200’s top 40.

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Does Halle Bailey have a hit on her hands with the new song ‘In Your Hands’?

Believed to be the second taste of new music set to line her yet-titled, solo debut album, the DemJointz-produced ballad follows the warmly received (and GRAMMY-nominated) ‘Angel’ and entered Billboard as last week’s top-selling new R&B song.

In a bid to help push the heartwarming tune into the Hot 100, Bailey’s took to her official YouTube handle on Wednesday (April 3) to lift a stirring live rendition of ‘Hands’ from a recent session with VEVO Live.

Hop inside to see the songbird take vocal flight like only she can.

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Another Hollywood couple is taking the trip to Splitsville.

In shocking news, GRAMMY-winning emcee Chance the Rapper and his wife of five years Kirsten Corley Bennett have announced intent to divorce.

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Just in case those 2023 Daytime EMMY and People’s Choice Award nominations (as well as back-to-back NAACP Image Award wins in 2023 & 2024) weren’t enough to indicate the warm reception of Sherri Shepherd‘s eponymous talk show, the official third season renewal should certainly serve notice.

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Former First Lady Michelle Obama is singing the praises of Beyonce and her ‘Cowboy Carter’ album.

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Famous faces like Billie Eilish, Nicki Minaj, and Katy Perry have joined forces to sign an open letter against AI.

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Magic Johnson is joining the list of celebrities who are praising the queen that is Beyonce.

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Taylor Swift has joined an exclusive club.

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In what came as no surprise, Beyonce‘s highly anticipated eighth studio album – the March 29-released ‘Cowboy Carter’ – was quickly forecasted to ride to the top of the Billboard 200 the week after its inaugural sales tracking completed.

Originally predicted to sell in the range of 350,000 copies its first week, the Country-flavored effort – which boasted features from the likes of Miley Cyrus, Post Malone, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and more – was already on its way to blockbuster status before news of history-making streams at Spotify and Amazon Music were reported.

With those figures in tow, industry analysts took to press on Wednesday (April 2) to offer a revised prediction for the ‘Cowboy’ opening.

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