Iggy Azalea‘s attempts to have Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) unseated from history books has proven futile as the burgeoning diva’s breakout hit, ‘Truth Hurts,’ has reclaimed the top spot of the Billboard Hot 100.

As we reported here, Azalea – courtesy of the 7 weeks her 2014 hit ‘Fancy’ held the top spot – currently holds the record for longest reign by a female rapper.  In an attempt to remain the sole occupant of the title, the ‘Started’ rapstress started encouraging fans to stream Jefferson’s competitors to remove her from #1.

Albeit briefly successful as Travis Scott dethroned Lizzo last week with his new hit ‘Highest in the Room’ (as we reported here), refreshed charts show it’s actually Lizzo who is now the highest – giving her hit ‘Hurts’ its 7th week at the top.  The move ties her with Azalea for the history making feat.

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Summer Walker is slaying on a global scale with debut album ‘Over It,’ but she isn’t resting on her laurels.

The songbird flew into London this week for a headline show and stopped by BBC 1Xtra Live to highlight why her buzz has become so booming.

Backed by a full band, the Interscope star delivered a dynamic showing of ‘Playing Games.’

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Nicki Minaj is no stranger to headlines and the last few months have seen her be a magnet for many.

Indeed, beyond making waves for her relationship with Kenneth Petty, Onika sent relative shockwaves through the music sphere when she announced was “retiring.”

Now, she’s speaking up and out about all.

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With the year drawing to an end, Ashanti has her sights set on 2020.

For, the R&B belle has announced that she’s set to kick off the New Year on the road with fellow veterans Mario and Ginuwine. 

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Kanye West is officially on the comeback trail.

The rapper had announced the release of his ‘Jesus Is King’ visual and now he’s followed with the arrival date for his like-titled album.

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Mariah Carey shone visually and vocally last night at the Expo 2020 pre-celebration in Dubai.

The diva supreme took center stage at the televised event, which precedes next year’s landmark salute of brilliance and achievement in the region.

To mark the occasion, Mimi took vocal flight with classics such as ‘We Belong Together’ and newer numbers such as ‘A No No’ from critically acclaimed album ‘Caution.’

With a busy holiday season coming (see: 25th anniversary of ‘Merry Christmas’), Ms. Carey sounds like she’s ready-set.

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Daniel Kaluuya and Mattel are set to bring Barney to life in an adventurous live action picture!

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Less than a month after unveiling the critically acclaimed, YG-assisted song ‘Slide’ (as we reported here), Grammy-winning songstress H.E.R. is showing her beloved Bay Area some love via its official accompanying music video.

Inviting fans to Vallejo, California (where she was raised), H.E.R. helps bring the Cardo-produced cut to life via a Mike Ho-directed clip that interpolates visuals from her electric live showings and some pre-taped elements that highlighted well known fixtures from Bay Area (i.e. Grand Lake Theater, West Oakland Station, etc.).

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Kerry Washington had critics and fans brimming with buzz over her role as “Kendra” in the US Broadway play, ‘American Son.’   Now, with backing from Netflix, the award-winning actress has created a film adaptation of the production.

Lauded for tackling the uncomfortable topic of racial bias in the U.S. justice system, ‘Son’ tells the story of an estranged couple (Black mother and White father) who reunite to get answers about the whereabouts of their missing teen son. Washington – who also serves as a producer – is joined by co-stars Steven Pasquale, Jeremy Jordan and Eugene Lee, all of whom reprise their respective roles from the play.

To whet appetites, Netflix has unveiled an extended trailer ahead of the movie’s November 1 debut.  See it inside.

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With critically acclaimed acting performances in television and film roles (the latter leading to Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations), Grammy-winning diva Mary J. Blige has proven time and time again her talents aren’t limited to music.

Now, reports have it the Queen of Hip Hop Soul will be using those acting chops to salute her longtime idol, Aretha Franklin, in the late icon’s forthcoming MGM-produced biopic.  Toplined by Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, the entertainment studio’s sent anticipation for the film into overdrive by announcing its full cast which includes the likes of Blige, comedian Marlon Wayans, veteran actor Forest Whitaker, and many more familiar names.

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Barely a week after sending fans into a frenzy at news she would be releasing a new EP not even 4 months after her sophomore album, ‘In My Defense,’ hit shelves (click here to read more about that), Iggy Azalea‘s lifted the lid on its release date and so much more.

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‘Basketball Wives‘ royal Evelyn Lozada made headlines earlier this month when she claimed that her feud with co-star OG Chijindu was to blame for the erosion of an endorsement deal she was close to signing.

The deal fell through after the brand learned that Lozada posted an image of a monkey following a Instagram message directed at Ms. Chijindu who is an African woman.

Since then, her message (and the allegedly racist and featurist language she used to berate Chijindu and co-star Cece Gutierrez on camera) has seen thousands take to Twitter to declare that they will pull their support for any company which aligns itself with her.

The latest company who will soon be forced to choose between its profits and relationship with the TV star?

Khloe Kardashian’s.

@khloekardashian @EvelynLozada Dear Khloe..please disassociate yourself from this disgusting colorist racist bigot. Evelyn is CANCELED!#BasketballWives

— Vanity Fair (@_exxotica) October 10, 2019

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