Normani is doubling down on her promise of an action-packed 2026.

The R&B belle left fans both buzzed and dumbfounded when her debut album ‘Dopamine’ finally arrived after years of delays, only for the set to not bring with it any music videos or all-out promotion. This, despite promises of both.

Suffice it to say, the dopamine “rush” was sweet but… brief.

Supporters of the Fifth Harmony stage blazer apparently need not fret, though.

For, she is promising afresh that she will be bringing the musical heat sooner than folk may think.

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Kanye West is attempting to reset the narrative after years of controversy, issuing a lengthy public apology addressing antisemitism, mental illness, and the harm caused to both Jewish and Black communities.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 10 has made for compelling viewing.

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s ninth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, Keiarna Stewart, Stacy Rusch, and newcomers Angel Massie and Tia Glover stirred up must-see TV.

With the season 10 finale set to air on February 1, the first-look trailer has been unveiled.

And it centers on a titillating sit-down with Karen Huger, who missed much of the season due to her incarceration for DUI.

Based on the preview, it looks like Andy Cohen left no stone unturned in the post-prison release interview.

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Nene Leakes is back on Bravo, and it looks like her return will be a must-see for more reasons than one.

As reported, filming has commenced for ‘Real Housewives: Ultimate Girl Trip,’ which is celebrating 20 years of the Housewives franchise this season.

The Atlanta portion of ‘Roaring 20th’ continued shooting today, and it was a star-studded affair.

For, Leakes was joined by fellow ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ original, Kim Zolciak, and many more.

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Barack Obama and Michelle Obama are weighing in after the killing of Alex Pretti, the Minneapolis ICU nurse whose death has ignited protests and renewed scrutiny on federal immigration enforcement.

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A$AP Rocky has ample cause to celebrate.

For, the rapper has flown straight in at #1 on the Billboard 200 with his latest studio album, ‘Don’t Be Dumb.‘

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Ray J is speaking up after a frightening hospitalization.

Yet, the ‘One Wish’ singer turned reality star/ media mogul says the recovery is anything but smooth.

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The Spice Girls continue to spark reunion rumors with every sighting.

And the latest has sent buzz into overdrive.

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Keke Palmer has long been one of the modern era’s most notable multihyphenate talents. And she showed why with a shining performance at the Chicago Bulls game last night.

The singer-actress was on hand to deliver a rendition of the US National Anthem at D-Rose‘s Jersey Retirement Night.

Taking vocal flight, the 32-year-old soared with a powerful take on the ‘Star-Spangled Banner.’

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Teyana Taylor is beaming and basking in the glow of her Golden Globes win and Oscar nomination for ‘One Battle After Another.’

And what better platform to celebrate than with a high-profile hosting stint on Saturday Night Live.

The Harlem native took center stage on the latest episode of the long-running show, delivering a resonating opening monologue and diving all the way into a myriad of skits.

During her hilarious kick-off, Taylor waxed candid about her lengthy tenure in the spotlight (since MTV’s ‘Sweet 16’) and finally receiving her dues. She also dished on the hilarity of motherhood, including the fact that her daughters (present in the audience) were glued to their phones when she won her Golden Globe.

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Wizkid and Asake have unleashed their long-awaited EP, ‘Real, Vol. 1.’

The four-track set sees the Afrobeats titans tag-team to deliver a pulsating collection of anthems, tailor-made to make the masses move.

Production on the set comes courtesy of Magicsticks, lol, and 4Tunes, who lace the project with flavorsome, percussion-led beats.

Led by parter starter ‘Jogodo,’  other tracks housed on the EP are ‘Alaye,’ Iskolodo,’ and focus track ‘Turbulence.’

A slick visual for the latter arrived alongside the set. And much like the music, Starboy and Mr. Money shine with impeccable chemistry.

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Hungry A$AP Rocky fans apparently couldn’t wait to get their hands on the Rap superstar’s fourth studio album – the January 16-released ‘Don’t Be Dumb.’

His first LP since 2018’s ‘Testing,’ the long-awaited set is in a tight race with Bad Bunny and Taylor Swift projects for the top spot on next week’s Billboard 200 – a feat that (if accomplished) will mark Rocky’s third time owning the title over this career.

Celebration of the album’s arrival has come courtesy of a number of its cuts getting the video treatment including ‘Whiskey,’ ‘Flackito Jodye,’ ‘Helicopter,‘ and more.

The clear standout of the bunch, however, is clearly the high-octane ‘Punk Rocky.’

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