The stars aligned and shone bright last night at the Harper’s Bazaar ICONS gala.

Held at The Plaza in New York City, the sixth annual celebration featured a spirited performance from Alicia Keys. 

Also in attendance were the likes of Normani, Kehlani (and new boo YG), Tiffany Haddish, Winnie Harlow, Janet Mock, and more.

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Having proven a ratings hit in the US, ‘The Masked Singer’ is making its way to the UK and will reportedly see Rita Ora featured.

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Miley Cyrus lays her emotions bare on new single ‘Slide Away’ – the video for which premiered moments ago.

The song, which she debuted live at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards, comes on the heels of the end of her marriage to Liam Hemsworth. 

For its visual, she’s seen trying to navigate her new circumstance after a love gone wrong.

Needless to say, she’s not shying away from her real-life narrative.

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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.

Next Sunday sees the first 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.

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With Q4 looming, the time is nigh for that annual frame that sees some of music’s biggest names unleash new material.

Indeed, with the lucrative holiday season fast approaching, it appears some of your favorite names and ours are gearing up to capitalise on the increased spend from consumers.

And while today’s climate has seen surprise drops become the new norm, it looks as though fans have been gifted early insight into when some of their most anticipated album releases are incoming.

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Next Friday brings with it the much anticipated premiere of ‘Top Boy’ on Netflix.

The gritty British drama amassed a major following during its initial run on Channel 4 and has generated global interest thanks to the involvement of Hip-Hop titan Drake. 

As reported, the rapper signed on as executive producer of the rebooted series.

With the launch celebration taking place this week in Hackney, renown presenter Clara Amfo sat down with Drizzy to discuss the return of the show and why its timing is more apt than ever.

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Rihanna has proven herself a multi-tasker of epic proportions. And while much of that title relates to her entrepreneurial activity, she’s no stranger to the big screen either.

Now, per a new report, Warner Bros may be looking to gift the Bajan belle her next big role.

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Nicki Minaj made headlines last night after declaring that she was retiring to start a family with boo Kenneth Petty. 

And while fans were taken by surprise, the tea is that her team were too!

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R&B royalty showed up and showed out last night at the taping of 2019 Black Music Honors. 

Hosted by LeToya Luckett and Rickey Smiley at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, event saw songbirds Xscape presented with the Urban Music Icon Award in salute of their 25 year career.

Also celebrated were the likes of Yolanda Adams (who received the Gospel Music Icon Award), Tamia, Freddie Jackson, and Arrested Development. 

The show, which airs October 20th on Bounce TV,  featured tribute performances from Jagged Edge, Kelly Price, Melanie Fiona, June’s Diary, Keke Wyatt, Avery Wilson, Dee-1, Jade Novah,  Jekalyn Carr, Naughty By Nature,Kelly Price, Le’Andria Johnson, 702, MAJOR. and more.

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After frighteningly close brush with death, Demi Lovato has been using the year since the incident to work on mind and body. And she’s celebrating the latter in all its flawless beauty.

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Stormzy is firing from all cylinders as the campaign for his sophomore album heats up.

Armed with the momentum of a widely praised performance at Glastonbury and chart-toppers ‘Vossi Bop’ and ‘Take Me Back To London’ (alongside Ed Sheeran), the rapper has unleashed new single ‘Sounds Of The Skeng.’

Produced by Sir Spyro, the track fuses the fiery brilliance of the British Grime scene with Stormzy’s unstoppable flow.

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While many of our favorite artists have fielded allegations of benefiting from “payola” – the act of a platform (streaming or radio outlets mainly) accepting pay or bribes from record labels to boost an artist’s chart or certification stats – the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) believes the practice has simply gotten out of hand.

With Gold, Platinum, and Diamond certifications being handed out left and right thanks to the Recording Industry of America’s inclusion of streaming in its tallying since 2016, the FCC – which stands as the United States’ “primary authority for communications law, regulation, and technological innovation” – has begun a probe to determine if these successes are being accomplished legitimately.

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