Despite garnering her fair share of controversy over the past 35+ years, Madonna‘s rap sheet of causing commotion may only be outpaced by her Hot 100 hits and humanitarian efforts. The latter takes center stage a-front the music video for her politically charged single, ‘I Rise.’

Having long championed causes related to AIDS research, the defense of the rights of women, children, LGBT+, and more, the Queen of Pop joined TIME magazine to weave a collage of recorded events related to all of the aforementioned for the tune’s accompanying visual.  Featuring “footage of the survivors of the Parkland shooting, supporters of LGBTQ equality, Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman’s powerful testimony about sexual abuse, first responders to natural disasters and other social justice movements,” the Peter Matkiwsky-directed video “tells the story of a global population fighting for rights, recognition and survival.”

See it inside:

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Porsha Williams is said to have dumped Dennis McKinley after a series of startling rumours about him surfaced online.

An unfortunate report about the new parents below…

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Marianne Williamson made her way to ABC’s ‘The View’ to discuss how she’d change the world if she became the President of the United States and found herself faced with a series of tough questions launched at her by the show’s hosts.

Perhaps her most difficult interview to date, her conversation with the ladies saw Meghan McCain and Whoopi Goldberg work hard to find flaws in her plans and policies and face claims that her message, though well-meaning, is eerily similar to Donald Trump’s.

This entire segment came across as an attack on Marianne Williamson. Biden comes on and he gets a full episode of boring lame platitudes about nothing and easy questions with “love and support”. She barely got to explain who she was or what she stood for.

— Ali (@Ali17476881) June 20, 2019

Will it hurt her campaign?

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Ariana Grande is one of the hardest working women in Pop music!

Find out why her fans are jumping for joy today below…

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Dwayne Wade has revealed why he chose to support his son’s decision to visit a Pride event despite criticism he faced from some of his fans.

I applaud him for supporting his child, rather than ostracize him. To those that don’t like it, too damn bad. Not your child, not your business.

— Kam Steele (@kamsteele) June 20, 2019

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One month remains until Disney unleashes their live-action remake of ‘The Lion King’ and the studio are finally lifting the lid on the movie’s much anticipated musical component.

With Beyonce and Donald Glover – two of music’s biggest names – taking on key roles in the flick (see: Nala and Simba), all eyes and ears have been primed to hear how their talents would be used for the modern re-telling of the classic.

Well, wonder no more. Because, the Disney have unveiled a new international trailer for the film and it features the chart-toppers’ take on ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight.’

Check it out below…

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Ciara scorches like only she can a-front of the July/August issue of Essence Magazine. 

CiCi’s cover arrives three years after her last and comes at a time when she’s shining as an example of how women can indeed have it all.

For, she’s juggling being a wife, a mother of two, and now CEO of her own record label Beauty Marks Entertainment. The latter of which saw her successfully complete a course in business at the prestigious Harvard University. 

Head below for quotes from the ‘Level Up’ singer about how she’s managing the peaks and troughs of life.

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Chris Brown is aiming to blaze with new album ‘Indigo’ (due June 28th) and while the singer has Drake collab ‘No Guidance’ scorching the charts, he serves up more flames in the form of ‘Heat.’

Produced by Buddah Bless, the track finds C. Breezy in familiar territory sonically and lyrically.

Give it a spin after the jump…

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‘Basketball Wives’ is back on the box for its eighth season and promises to be a slam dunk when it comes to the drama.

To plug the show, fan favorite Evelyn Lozada stopped by ‘The Breakfast Club’ to dish on the hit VH1 series and other corners of her world.

During her candid sit-down with Angela Yee and DJ Envy, the 43-year-old opened up about her seasoned beefs with castmates Jennifer Williams and Tami Roman. She also spoke on her family, rumors of a romance with Rob Kardashian, and more.

Check out the interview after the jump…

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Emeli Sande took centre stage this week on BBC Radio 2’s Radio Room and delivered a rousing set.

Beyond thrilling with new numbers from her upcoming album ‘Real Life,’ the BRIT Award winning songbird took flight with a cover of Whitney Houston‘s 1998 smash ‘My Love Is Your Love’ from the LP of the same name.

Check out her interpretation of the classic jam after the jump…

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As we reported here, ‘Hard Place’ hitmaker H.E.R. has made it hard to look away from her stunning spread a-front the recent digital edition of ‘Essence’ magazine.

Ahead of her own set at the forthcoming 2019 Essence Music Festival, the spread saw the singer share about the current state of music, how she stands out, and why she feels she’s been embraced despite her differences from the norm.

We’ve already shown you the finished products from the shoot, but now you’re invited to get into the behind-the-scenes action.  It awaits inside:

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The truth is simple:  (relative) newcomer Lizzo is on fire!

Still raking in critical acclaim for her major label debut, ‘Cuz I Love You’ (in stores now), the 31-year-old has seen her fancy footwork and messages of body positivity prominently featured on a number of high profile talk shows and award shows – the most recent being the 2019 MTV Movie & TV Awards (click here to watch).

Yet, despite pushing her single ‘Juice’ to the masses, it’s been the Ricky Reed-produced ‘Truth Hurts’– originally released in 2017 – that’s become the singer’s crowning glory due to its appearance on the Netflix series, ‘Someone Great.’ Just two weeks after it was announced the cut had become her first Hot 100 top 40 placement ever (click here to read more), the song’s jumped a whopping 20 spots.

Look inside to see exactly where it landed on this week’s refreshed chart.

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