Last night saw Ciara set sail on the ‘Beauty Marks Tour’ and she brought a bevy of hits with her.

Super Ci kicked off the US trek at the Washington State Fair and did not disappoint.

Backed by an army of dancers, the performer blazed through fan favorites such as ‘Level Up,’ ‘Goodies,’ and ‘1, 2 Step,’ and newer numbers such as ‘Dose.’

The tour, which has been mounted in support of the singer’s ‘Beauty Marks’ album, will feature stops in the likes of Los Angeles, New York, and Atlanta, before wrapping up in Chicago next month.

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Sam Smith has long been a bold lyricist and now the British belter is extending said boldness into the public sphere.

For, the 27-year-old has announced that they identify as a non-binary gender and wants to be referred to as such. Hence, instead of being “he/him” it’ll be “they/them.”

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Megan Thee Stallion looks poised to scale to higher heights. Because, it’s just been announced that she’s signed to Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation.

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‘Americanah,’ the best selling novel by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, is heading to HBO Max with Oscar winner Lupita Nyong’o at its helm.

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June’s Diary have delivered a double dose of newness with the release their ‘Take Your Time’ care-package.

The freshly unwrapped set is comprised of songs ‘I Ain’t With It’ and ‘Stuntin.’

As for the title of the mini-set, ‘Take Your Time’ references the quintet’s progress over the past three years as an independent music group and serves as a nod to the group’s resilience and strength as they forge ahead on their path to ownership as African-American creatives and uplifting women through storytelling

It comes on the heels of their 2018 EP ‘All Of Us.’

With a debut album still incoming, check out the latest from Kristal, Ashly, Brienna, Gabby,  and Shyann below…

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Much like the Brandy and Monica, Christina Aguilera and Britney Spears, and other reported female celebrity feuds of history, the catalyst of the beef often derives from external sources.  The aforementioned ladies are just a few who have cited ‘the industry’ (which also includes labels and fans) as the impetus of their rivalries which, ironically, later transformed what was once-rumored into reality.

Chance the Rapper believes that exact circumstance applies to the bad blood between rapstresses Cardi B & Nicki Minaj.  The 26-year-old, still hot on the promo trail in support of his debut studio album – ‘The Big Day’ – took to ‘Big Boy’ to discuss a number of happenings in his life including fatherhood, his delayed arena tour, and more.  When addressing ‘industry politics’ Chance took the chance to discuss his feelings on the beef between B and Minaj.

As he’s in a unique position to do so (having collaborated with both of them in the past), look inside to hear just what he said:

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Just last week we reported Pop superstar Rihanna was “in talks” to portray supervillan Poison Ivy in the forthcoming ‘Batman’ film, due in theaters in 2021 (click here to read more).

Citing her music videos like ‘B*tch Better Have My Money’ and ‘Needed Me’ as proof of her acting prowess and ability to do a kickass job of playing the bad gal, fans of the diva – affectionately known as #TheNavy – created a campaigning chorus to get the attention of the movie’s casting agents and producers to try to set the wheels in motion. Rih – hard at work with Fenty beauty campaigns, New York Fashion Week, and putting the finishing touches on her new album – only added fuel to the fire when she took to Instagram earlier this week to show off ‘bat-mobile’ inspired fashion.

Just last night as she aligned with fellow stars for her annual Diamond Ball (click here to read more), the Grammy winner was quizzed by our friends at ET Online about her involvement in the Matt Reeves-directed movie.  Hear her response inside:

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Evelyn Lozada‘s use of racist language and tropes to attack two of her ‘Basketball Wives‘ co-stars has thrown her brand into deep, dark and dangerous waters.

Now, over 10,000 people have signed petitions launched to urge VH1 to remove her from the series.

I’m convinced that Shaunie O’Neal is afraid of bully racist Evelyn Lozada. #BasketballWives Reunion

— Susanna Moss (@MsSMoss) September 17, 2018

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These Latina girls have gotten comfortable being racist towards black women. Evelyn, Erica Mena, cyn santana #BASKETBALLwives

— Erika Moses (@thesexyauthor13) September 12, 2019

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Nicki Minaj isn’t the only musician calling for an end to online bullying.

Jesy Nelson, one member of the brilliant girl group Little Mix, is speaking up and out about her experiences in the music industry and how vile abuse launched at her by cowards online drove her into a deep sadness and stifling depression.

The star teamed up with the BBC to create a show named ‘Odd One Out’ which sees her bare all on what happened when she became a member of the group (formed by Kelly Rowland) and was thrust into the public eye.

Today, she is a survivor.

Watching Jesy Nelson odd one out and honestly feel so mad that people can say such horrible things about another human being. No one deserves to feel the way she has been made to feel by people who have nothing better to do than say nasty things. THINK BEFORE YOU SPEAK.

— Lo (@lolaraequinn) September 12, 2019

Jesy’s story below…

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Alfre Woodard has found a good friend in Apple.

Now, to celebrate their friendship, the company has asked her to front a brand new series built for its streaming service named ‘See.’

In it, the world is struck by a destructive virus which leaves many dead and survivors blind. What happens when an evil force (powered by magic and a wicked thirst for hunger) sets its sight on those who made it out alive?

‘See’ the trailer below…

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Rihanna continues to use her platform propagate noteworthy causes.

Last night saw RiRi host the 5th Annual Diamond Ball, in benefit of her Clara Lionel Foundation – which strives to help impoverished communities across the globe, with healthcare, education programs, and more.

This year’s fundraiser brought with it performances from the likes of Pharell Williams and DJ Khaled, and was attended by Cardi B, Normani, Megan Thee Stallion, Kehlani + new boo YG, A$AP Rocky, and several others.

Head below to see some of your favorite names and ours shine bright like a diamond…
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Afrobeats king Wizkid is back and aiming to blaze with new single ‘Ghetto Love’ – the video for which premiered moments ago.

The flavorsome jam is the latest taste of long-awaited album ‘Made In Lagos,’ which is expected in the coming months.

Its arrival comes on the heels of Beyonce collaboration ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ an anthem that has earned praise aplenty for its empowering and uplifting ethos. It’s also been equally hailed for further bridging the gap between Afrobeats and the Western music sphere.

Watch below as Wiz continues his charge towards global domination below…

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