Mariah Carey is the unrivalled Queen of Christmas and is set to mark a major milestone this holidays. For, it’ll be 25 years since she released her classic ‘Merry Christmas’ album – which houses colossal smash ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

To honor the occasion, Mimi just announced that she’ll be unwrapping the ‘Merry Christmas Deluxe 25th Anniversary Edition.’

Details below…

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With ‘Old Town Road’ and its 19-week stint at #1 in rearview, Lil Nas X has expressed a commitment to making “more moments.”

The 20-year-old is leading that charge with new single ‘Panini,’ which he took to the Ellen stage today to perform.

Transforming the set into an intergalactic spectacle, the internet sensation rocked out to the catchy cut.

Having thus far peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100, can take the track to higher heights? Watch below and let us know…

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For many, season 4 of ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ has proven to be its breakout season!

A ratings success, the Bravo show has proven increasingly popular during its latest outing – thanks largely to its super juicy story arcs.

This Sunday sees the final part of the season 4 reunion special air, with the ladies addressing a number of hyper hot topics.

Per the newly unleashed trailer, the fireworks fly far, wide, and high between Karen, Ashley, Gizelle, Robyn, Monique, and Candiace. On the hot seat in earnest is Michael Darby, who made headlines after accusations by a male cameraman went viral.

Check out the latest RHOP reunion preview below…

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Rihanna continues to shower praise on rising star Normani.

Indeed, despite herself being one of the most renown names in Pop, Ms. Fenty has no qualms giving props to those on the come-up. And the 23-year-old former Fifth Harmony member has emerged as a favorite of the Bajan belle.

As reported, after filming the Savage X Fenty fashion show, Rih took to social media to salute ‘Mani – who rocked the house.

Now, with the Amazon Prime special having aired, the love-fest continues.

See what we mean below…

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It’s been over a week since former NFL running back Larry Johnson first saw his name running atop headlines for slamming Megan Thee Stallion, but that hasn’t stopped the 39-year-old from continuing his attempts to garner press from the conflict.

As fans know, Johnson randomly took to Twitter earlier this month to suggest the rapper’s (born Megan Pete) rising fame was somehow linked to the death of her mother.  Once his accusations reached her desk, the ‘Hot Girl Summer’ hitmaker lent a fiery clap back – a move that prompted further exchange between the two.

Now, while most of us thought the beef had cooled, the ex-pro baller – presumably due to ongoing online attack from Pete’s fans – took to Twitter earlier today to lend even more commentary.  See his distasteful remarks inside:

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At 50-years-old, Billy Porter‘s success narrative continues to prove his age “aint nothing but a number.”

Evidence of this could be found at the 71st Emmy Awards on Sunday (September 22) when the ‘Pose’ star walked away with the Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role as ballroom emcee Pray Tell on the FX series.  Making him the first openly gay Black man in history to nab the honor, Porter made sure the audience knew it was one he didn’t take lightly.

“It took many years of vomiting up all the filth that I had been taught about myself, and half-believed, before I was able walk on the earth as though I had a right to be here,” Porter said, quoting James Baldwin. “I have the right, you have the right ― we all have the right!” 

Look below to see his acceptance speech in full:

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The 2019 Emmy Awards certainly provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of television stars who took to the stage to be honored.

Now, after upsets, heart-warming accepting speeches, and jaw-dropping fashion ensembles, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

A full winners list awaits below:

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Jharrel Jerome‘s won an Emmy for “Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie” for his portrayal of Korey Wise in the Ava Duvernay-directed Netflix mini-series ‘When They See Us.’

Based on the real life events surrounding the 1988 Central park jogger case that saw five men of color falsely prosecuted for charges related to sexual assault, Jerome’s performance in the four part streaming event was lauded by critics and viewers alike.

Now, the Emmy academy have echoed those sentiments.

Besting fellow nominees Mahershala Ali (True Detective), Benicio Del Toro (Escape at Dannemora), Hugh Grant (A Very English Scandal), Jared Harris (Chernobyl), Sam Rockwell (Fosse/Verdon) on Sunday’s awards show (September 22), Jerome – at just 21-years-old – becomes the youngest Black actor in the ceremony’s history to nab the trophy.

See his acceptance speech inside:

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Black Hollywood showed up and out for  TV’s biggest night – the 71st annual Primetime Emmy Awards (which aired live tonight from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater).

Host-less this year, the FOX-showing celebrates the excellent efforts of some of TV’s best and brightest, in front of and behind the lens.  Before the telecast began handing out its coveted trophies, some of the night’s most talked about moments had already happened on the red carpet.

See all the fashion hits and misses inside…

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With an eclectic lineup that featured R&B, Pop, Rock, Hip Hop, Country, and Alternative acts, the 2019 iHeartRadio Music Festival left no genre ignored.

Boasting performances from Miley Cyrus, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Camila Cabello, Alicia Keys, H.E.R., Chance the Rapper, and many more, this year’s edition of the annual outing – held at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena – could easily rank as one of its best.

Did you miss any of the action over the weekend?  Highlights await inside:

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Today’s From The Vault is sung by an artist who’s name you definitely know.

This week’s pick is ‘You Don’t Know My Name’ by 15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys.

After the colossal success of her debut LP ‘Songs In A Minor,’ all eyes were on Keys to see whether she could once again satisfy the critics and dominate the charts, simultaneously, with her sophomore set ‘The Diary Of Alicia Keys.’

And the answer in short was a resounding…”yes.”

Issued as album’s lead single, ‘Name’ was released in late 2003 and became an instant classic. Telling the tale of a waitress who daydreams about one of her clients, the Kanye West-produced gem was a Top 3 hit in the US and reached the Top 20 in Canada and the UK among other territories. It also won a Grammy for Best R&B Song in 2005

Using the lyric’s narrative, the song’s video – directed by Chris Robinson – follows Alicia as she falls for a client played by Mos Def. Later on they end up attending the same party, but never actually meet. After imagining getting the courage to call him and profess her love, we are left wondering if she will ever take that step or not.

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With a new project on the horizon, we’re hopeful Keys has unlocked the juice (again); because although it housed some great moments, her last effort ‘Here’ never actually reached the standards she has set with her previous projects qualitatively.

Also on our wish-list : a team that is willing to do whatever it takes to facilitate her crossover into the streaming era. It’s a very different world from when Alicia last released and while it’s won’t be an easy task – it’s a necessary one.

Either way, we are ready for new music and are liking the initial taste she gave this week. Bring it on the rest.

Your thoughts?

With a performance roster that includes the likes of Alicia Keys, Backstreet Boys, Billie Eilish, Lil Nas X, French Montana, Green Day, and many more, the iHeartRadio Music Festival is the talk of the weekend for music lovers.

Yet, despite the plethora of heavy hitters on board to deliver blazing live renditions of their signature hits, one name that’s still ringing on attendees lips is none other than Camila Cabello.  The former Fifth Harmony darling dazzled the iHeartRadio festival crowd with a short, but sweet set chock full of high octane choreography and impassioned vocals.  Gliding her heels across the T-Mobile Arena stage to the sounds of her sophomore chart-topper, ‘Señorita’ (sans the song’s co-star Shawn Mendes), Cabello also gave ‘Shameless’ and ‘Liar’ – the two leading singles from her second album, ‘Romance’ – their first live treatment.

Did you miss any of the action?  See it inside:

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