The BET Awards may have posted an impressive uptick in viewership last year with its first virtual incarnation (as we reported here), but new reports reveal “Culture’s Biggest Night” was unable to continue that trajectory with their latest edition.

Despite aligning the star power of megawatt talent of Cardi B, H.E.R, Lil Nas X, DaBaby, Megan Thee Stallion, and more on its most packed performance roster to date, their combined shine – thank to steep competition from televised U.S. Olympics programming – wasn’t enough to illuminate ratings tallies.

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Standing in history books as the only artist to have five Diamond songs attached to his name, Bruno Mars – already one of the best-selling acts in digital music history – is set to extend that record with a sixth.

As recently revealed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Mars (born Peter Hernandez) is the recipient of a slew of certification upgrades thanks to ongoing interest in his decade-wide catalog of hits.  Among those is his 2012 Hot 100 #1 smash, ‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ which is now just 1 million units away from unlocking Diamond status itself.

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After a 13-year silence on the matter, Britney Spears set the media on fire last week with her detailed description of the restraints of her conservatorship by elaborating on the alleged abuse the legal arrangement has empowered her father to wield.

Yet while the ears and hearts of the world were extended to the 39-year-old as a result of her impassioned plea to a judge to bring the court-ordered circumstance to an end, there’s at least one person who wasn’t as moved apparently:  the judge.

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Phylicia Rashad has spoken out anew after receiving blazing backlash for celebrating Bill Cosby‘s release from prison.

As reported, ‘The Cosby Show’ actor’s conviction for sexual assault was overturned due to what many deem a legal technicality. The 83-year-old was freed shortly after, ending his three year-stint in the slammer.

His on-screen wife Rashad came under fire after taking to Twitter to praise the controversial development. She wrote: “FINALLY!!!! A terrible wrong is being righted- a miscarriage of justice is corrected!”

Now, the 73-year-old actress has issued a new statement.

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Bill Cosby has broken his silence after the controversial overturning of his conviction for sexual assault.

The actor, who is now a free man, took to Twitter to celebrate his release.

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Tamar Braxton is sharing her truth in a piercing piece for PEOPLE Magazine.

Covering the publication almost a year after her suicide attempt, the 44-year-old is opening up about her journey back to better after a rough patch of realizations.

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Phylicia Rashad is on the receiving end of a fiery backlash for her very public support of her legendary ‘Cosby Show’ co-star Bill Cosby, who was released from prison Wednesday (June 30) after being convicted of drugging and sexually assaulting a woman.

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In shocking news, it’s been reported embattled comedian Bill Cosby has been released from prison after serving two years of a 3-to-10-year sentence for reportedly drugging and molesting former Temple University employee Andrea Constand.

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It looks like Ciara is cooking up her next studio album.

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It’s been days since Lil Nas X took to the BET Awards stage to perform his controversial hit ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ yet the 22-year-old’s name remains the event’s most mentioned.

While some have praised the GRAMMY winner for his brazen performance, which included a Michael Jackson tribute and same-sex smooch, others – like rapper/producer-turned-reality star Benzino – believe LNX’s showing was too hot for TV.

Taking to social media recently, the 55-year-old waxed honest about his thoughts on the spectacle – going as far as labeling it ‘satanic.’  Needless to say, his commentary ignited quite the hoopla.

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Much like Sean Paul‘s hit of the same name, the Dancehall king knows how to ‘Get Busy’ and stay busy.

Indeed, for over two decades he’s delighted with his dynamic flow and flavorsome jams that continue to serve as the soundtrack to lives worldwide.

And, despite his prolific work rate, he shows no signs of slowing down.

In an exclusive interview with That Grape Juice, Paul spills on his TWO new albums (‘Live N Livin” and incoming LP ‘Scorcher’), as well as the secret sauce of his longevity, working with both Beyonce and Rihanna, and much more.

Check out his chat with TGJ’s Chet Kincaid above and be sure to let us know…

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Jazmine Sullivan is eyeing a collaboration with Megan Thee Stallion!

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