August Alsina’s journey as a man and musician has been marked by periods of poor health. As a result, he is often unable to dedicate as much time as he’d like to music.

Now, he is inviting his fans into his world to offer them insight into what he has been going through as he fights to ensure the love they show him is reciprocated.

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As legendary albums go, few can rival the worldwide resonance of Janet Jackson‘s ‘Rhythm Nation 1814.’

Released in 1989, the socially conscious LP generated seven top 5 hits, four #1 singles, and charted #1 songs in three consecutive years.

This past week saw the set reach its 30th anniversary – an occasion Janet is marking with a series of celebratory ‘Rhythm Nation’ arena shows.

Aptly, the trek kicked off in Minneapolis – the very city the album was created in.

Even more warming was the performer’s regrouping with longtime collaborators Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis at Flyte Tyme Studios where the project was recorded. Peep That Grape Juice‘s exclusive picture above.

The visit was especially noteworthy given that the venue, which was vacated by the iconic production duo, is due to be bulldozed and rebuilt into a multi-million dollar living complex.

Before then, Jackson, Jam, and Lewis were able to reminiscence on the magic they created there, which spans much of the star’s incredible catalogue. Indeed, other hits recorded at the studio include ‘That’s The Way Love Goes’ (1993) and ‘All For You’ (2001).

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No stranger to superhero films, Michael B. Jordan plays double duty in the forthcoming Netflix movie ‘Raising Dion.’  Acting as the flick’s producer and featured actor, Jordan portrays the father of a young boy who is developing superhuman powers (telekinesis and teleportation to name a few).  As those powers increase, so does interest from shady government organizations and entities.

Centered around the child’s mother (portrayed by Alisha Wainwright) and her quest to keep him safe from the dangers that await, the lengths she goes through to protect him prove that a mother’s love may be the strongest superpower of all.

Look inside for the film’s first gripping trailer:

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Stormzy has been drumming up ample buzz for his second studio album, which’ll be arriving on the back of two #1 singles this year and a blazing performance at Glastonbury.

Adding to that momentum was the MC’s stunning showing on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge today.

Backed by a full band, the British rapper delivered a dynamic set – which included a cover of Beyonce‘s ‘Brown Skin Girl’ from ‘The Lion King: The Gift.’

Check out the Londoner’s take on the empowering take on the anthem…

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Lizzo‘s ‘Truth Hurts’ is not only a breakthrough record but also a record breaker.

The 31-year-old’s slow but steady rise to the top was proven worth the wait when the song – released in 2017 – topped the Billboard Hot 100 at the top of the month (as we reported here).  Besting the likes of Camila Cabello, Ariana Grande, Taylor Swift, Post Malone, and a number of other heavy hitters in music to get there, the bop’s buoyancy atop the tally has been supported by a slew of promotional efforts including the latest leg of the rapper/singer’s nationwide ‘Cuz I Love You’ tour.

Adding her name to an exclusive club of female emcees to have topped the charts at least once (see:  Cardi B, Lil Kim, Shawnna, Remy Ma, Iggy Azalea, Lauryn Hill), ‘Hurts’ reign waxes unique as Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) is the only rapstress of the lot to have accomplished the feat in her 30s.

Now, in addition to being the oldest female rapper with a #1 hit to her name, Billboard’s announced her inaugural chart-topper is laying claim to yet another record:

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Princess Nokia‘s latest creative delivery is a release named ‘Sugar Honey Ice Tea’.

The feel-good tune and its video tells the tale of competition amongst women in the information/Instagram age and sees the entertainer team up with the director Emma Westernberg to shoot a video some are saying is her best yet.

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Having made waves on television via the top-rated VH1 reality series, ‘Girls Cruise’ (alongside Lil Kim, TLC‘s Chilli, and more), R&B diva Mya‘s looking to make just as big of a splash on charts with her newest single, ‘Handsfree.’

A Soca-soaked number featuring dancehall star Ding Dong, ‘Handsfree’ – found aboard the Jonny Blaze-produced compilation album ‘Sexting Riddim’ (in stores now) – sees the duo jet to Jamaica to bring the tune’s accompanying visual to life.

Highlighted by Miss Mya flexing her sexiest island accent, look inside to see and hear the latest she’s cooked up:

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Lil Nas X is still riding high even after his breakout single ‘Old Town Road‘ descends on the charts after a record-breaking chart run.

Now, he sets his sights on new glory with its follow-up ‘Panini’ and made his way to ‘Ellen’ to perform the track and talk to the talkshow host about his career and why he decided to come out as a gay man.

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It’s been 6 long years since ‘Frozen’-mania swept the nation but now, as a newly unveiled trailer reveals, Elsa and the gang are coming back for a redo.

Picking up just where the original left off, the movie – which hits theaters on November 22nd – promises to give a bit of backstory on Anna (Kristen Bell) and Elsa’s (Idina Menzel) childhood in the enchanted forest.

A surefire way to complete Disney’s already colossal year of blockbusters, look inside for your first peek at round 2 of ‘Frozen’: (more…)

H&M was under fire last year after featuring an image of a young African American boy wearing a sweatshirt that read ‘Coolest Monkey in the Jungle.’  After issuing an apology and even bringing a diversity officer on board in response to the backlash that ensued then, one would think the fashion retailer would exercise a bit more wisdom, caution, and cultural sensitivity when launching campaigns featuring people of color.

We thought wrong.

Currently embroiled in yet another controversy, this time for featuring an ad with a young African American girl with a hairstyle critics are deeming as inappropriate as it is “messy” and “unkempt” (compared to the other children in the same ad campaign), last week saw H&M slammed on social media by commenters who believed the representation was intentional.  The retail giant only made matters worse when it took to Twitter to defend the image (seen above).

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Oprah Winfrey is a keen promoter of well-being, but during a visit to the Ellen show today she revealed that her own health had been in a dangerous place.

After exchanging warm smiles and pleasantries with her neighbour, the media mogul revealed she was suffering from a condition that caused colossal concern for her doctors.

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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.’

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