It’s been over a week since a Dallas court handed down a guilty verdict to former policewoman Amber Guyger after she was tried for the murder of her neighbor, an unarmed Black man named Botham Jean, but that certainly hasn’t slowed chatter around the case.  Sentenced to 10 years in prison for the act, several aspects of the proceeding – including the length of her sentence (given the severity of the crime) – have been met with harsh criticism from legal analysts, celebrities, and more.

While the judge presiding over the case, the honorable Tammy Kemp, has been on a media blitz to justify her ‘inappropriate’ and ‘unethical’ courtroom behavior (click here to read more), other key players – including Jean’s family lawyer S. Lee Merritt – is fielding criticism on his clients’ behalf for the flack they’ve received for their courtroom actions (see:  forgiving Guyger, etc.).

After catching wind of a disparaging Twitter comment from Grammy nominated rapper Nicki Minaj after the death of star witness Joshua Brown, Merritt took to Instagram (October 10) to not only clap back but also praise the femcee’s ‘more active’ musical counterparts for their role in the fight for justice.

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JoJo is wasting approximately no time kicking off the campaign for her fourth studio album.

For, just seconds after premiering the video for introductory effort ‘Joanna,’ the songbird hatched the cover for official lead single ‘Sabotage.’

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It looks as though Beyonce is cooking up something special.

Because just days after it was reported that Queen Bey shot a video with hubby Jay-Z, new details have emerged about yet more shoots. Yes, shoots….plural.

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JoJo triumphs over worries, woes, and wicked words on ‘Joanna’ – the deeply personal introduction to her new album cycle.

Now signed to Warner Bros Records, the songbird keeps to her tried and true practice of singing her truth on the emotionally charged track.

Speaking on the rationale for serving this song first, she explained:

“wanted 2 get a few things off my chest b4 we fully dive into the newness. talk soon‬.”

Having debuted the song just hours ago, she’s wasted no time unwrapping its accompanying video.

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

The vocal powerhouse appears a-front of The Sunday Times Style Magazine, looking pretty in pink.

Xtina’s feature comes as she gears up to make her grand return to the UK next month, when she brings her tour ‘The Xperience’ to multiple cities across the region.

Set to hit newsstands on October 13th, the spread sees the songbird open up about her turbulent childhood, growing up in the music industry, and embracing all corners of her sexuality.

Pending then, check out her new song ‘Haunted Heart’ (from ‘The Addams Family’ soundtrack) below…

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Harry Styles is back and standing in his truth on new single ‘Lights Up.’

The infectious cut is the lead offering from the One Direction star’s hotly anticipated sophomore album – which follows his chart-topping self-titled debut in 2017.

Arriving alongside the song is its telling video, which sees the solo supernova touch (quite literally) on some of the rumors that’ve followed him.

Lyrically, ‘Lights’ sees Styles declare “shine, I’m not ever going back” – a repeated many are interpreting a number of ways.

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There can be miracles, when you believe…

The ladies of En Vogue have dissolved their differences and regrouped – all five members, past and present.

For the trio incarnation (comprised of Cindy Herron, Terri Ellis, and Rhona Bennett) were joined by originals Dawn Robinson and Maxine Jones for a very special occasion last night.

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Ariana Grande has lined up an eclectic cast for her specially curated ‘Charlie’s Angels’ soundtrack.

Set for release on November 1st, the OST – which Ari executive produced – sees her join forces with Normani and Nicki Minaj on the song ‘Bad To You.’ Also in the mix are the likes of Stefflon Don, Kiana Ledé, Anitta, and Kash Doll. 

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After ample teasing, Grammy-winning R&B diva Fantasia has unleashed her long-awaited new album, ‘Sketchbook.’

Her first studio effort since 2016’s ‘The Definition Of…,’ the project serves as a turning point on several fronts in the singer’s narrative.  Released independently, ‘Sketchbook’ comes as her first album without the backing of a major label – a feat some point to as the reason for the commercial nonperformance of the set’s trio of lead singles ‘Enough,’ ‘PTSD (featuring T-Pain),’ and ‘Holy Ghost.’

And, while the tunes and their album co-tenants have racked up critical acclaim aplenty, will it be enough to help the LP pencil itself on the Billboard 200’s upper rankings (like that of its predecessors)?

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JoJo is back!

Nearly 3 years after bursting back on to the scene with ‘Mad Love’ – her first studio effort after a nearly decade long battle to be released from her former contract – the 28-year-old’s unleashed new single, ‘Joanna.’

An emotionally raw introduction to her first project on new label home Warner Bros Records. the track sees Jo reflect on her career to date by tackling her critics.  Brazenly addressing her career missteps and more, listen inside for the first taste of her new chapter:

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Although she’s still riding high on the Billboard Hot 100 as assistant on the Shawn Mendes #1 hit, ‘Senorita,’ Pop singer Camila Cabello can’t exactly boast a similar response to her recent solo efforts.

Unveiling ‘Liar,’ ‘Shameless,’ and ‘Cry For Me’ – the first tastes from her sophomore album, ‘Romance’ – the tunes may be garnering critical acclaim aplenty but that acclaim hasn’t been mirrored commercially (to date) as none have cracked the Hot 100’s Top 40.

In an effort to turn that tide and amp up buzz, Cabello is continuing to invite fans to listen to content from the project.  The latest comes in the form of the dramatic mid-tempo, ‘Easy.’

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14 years may have separated fans of Lil Kim from a new album, but now the wait has come to a close thanks to the arrival of her studio effort, ‘9.’

Coming as the first installment of a two part project (as we reported here), the set was kicked off by the warmly received ‘Go Awff,’ ‘Pray For Me,’ and ‘Found You.’

Blazing the promo trail this week to build awareness for the project’s October 11th arrival (as we reported here), look inside to hear just what Kimmy Blanco’s serving up.

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