KeKe Palmer may be raking in positive reviews from her inaugural stint as hostess of the MTV VMAs, but ahead of its August 30 airing the multi-hyphenate star was winning thumbs up for her latest EP, ‘Virgo Tendencies.’

Released August 28, the project – which can be streamed by clicking here – is a 12-track affair via her own imprint, Big Bosses Entertainment, and comes as her solo effort first since November 2016’s ‘Lauren’ EP.

Among the fan favorites on the set is its title track, which saw its Lawrence S. Murray-directed music video premiered on Palmer’s birthday (August 25).

Look inside to see it:

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With just a few hours to go before Monica does battle with Brandy on the most hotly anticipated #Verzuz showdown yet, the R&B royal has unwrapped new single ‘Trenches.’

Beyond its savvily timed arrival, it also boasts a hyper hot feature in the form of rapper Lil Baby.

‘Trenches,’ which is produced by The Neptunes, serves as the first taste of fresh material from the songbird since 2019’s ‘Commitment.’

What are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days where the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because, for the show’s fifth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Wendy Osefo joins the ladies as a main-cast member too and she shakes things up accordingly.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 6 of season 5 below…

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Despite opening to rave reviews from industry critics, ‘Good to Know’ – JoJo‘s May 2020-released fourth studio album (and inaugural offering on her own imprint) – did not see that acclaim mirrored commercially as the set is her first to premiere outside of the top 10 on the Billboard 200 (as we reported here).

Undeterred, the GRAMMY winner breathed new life into the LP by unveiling an entire acoustic version of it in July.

Now, just a month later, she’s extending it another lifeline by repackaging its content for a deluxe edition.

Expanding the 11-song project to a 15-song effort, the deluxe edition also calls on help from her celebrity friends as Demi Lovato, Tinashe, and Tory Lanez (although later removed due to his Megan Thee Stallion controversy as we reported here) are among the set’s high profile features.

Is the reissue just what’s needed to send ‘Good’ to the Billboard heights known by its predecessor?  Listen inside and tell us:

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Three years have separated fans of Katy Perry from her last studio album, ‘Witness.’

A critically panned affair, the 2017-born effort was not only plagued with thumbs down from critics for seeing the GRAMMY nominee try her hand at ‘purposeful Pop’ but also from fans who were disappointed the era’s accompanying aesthetic veered too far left from the visuals that escorted its predecessors ‘Teenage Dream’ and ‘Prism.’

Going on to be her only major label LP to lack an RIAA certification, the stakes were high for its follow-up (later christened ‘Smile’).  Despite hoisting a number of its housed cuts for public consumption (see:  its title track, ‘Never Really Over,’ ‘Daisies,’ ‘Harleys in Hawaii’ and deluxe edition cuts ‘Small Talk’ and ‘Never Worn White’), ‘Smile’ – released August 28 – comes as her first major label project to go to chart battle without a Hot 100 top 10 single preceding it.

Will that play against it?  Listen inside and give us your two cents:

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JoJo is keeping the new music coming.

Ahead of the release of the deluxe version of her ‘Good To Know’ album on August 28, the vocal powerhouse talked with That Grape Juice where she discussed the project, working with Demi Lovato and Tinashe, removing Tory Lanez from the project, the possibility of new music, and more.

Join us below for her word on these topics and so much more…

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Little Mix are looking to make a splash with the video for new single ‘Holiday.’

Anticipation for the clip has reached fever pitch amongst fans, so what better time than the present to unleash its accompanying visual.

And that’s exactly what the Pop quad are gearing up to do.

Due on Friday (August 28), the ladies have previewed the glossy vid.

Check it out below…

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Katy Perry and team are pulling out all the stops to ensure her next studio album, ‘Smile,’ lands atop the Billboard 200.

Despite only seeing one of its multiple buzz and official singles (‘Never Really Over’) enter the Billboard Hot 100’s top 20, her fifth LP – originally due on shelves August 14 – is enjoying a high profile rollout ahead of its August 28 release thanks to Perry’s promotional onslaught which has included appearances in top magazines, news outlets, and more.

In addition to building awareness for the forthcoming set, the GRAMMY nominee has also teamed with international fashion retailer, SHEIN, as a curator of their ‘KATY X SHEIN’ collection.  In return, the brand is selling her album for $5.99.

Details inside:

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‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days where the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because, for the show’s fifth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Wendy Osefo joins the ladies as a main-cast member too and she shakes things up accordingly.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 5 of season 5 below…

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After winning rave reviews for his riveting performance of ‘Never Break’ at night 2 of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, EGOT winner John Legend returned to help close out the event on night 4 with a little help from his friend Common.

Taking to the event’s virtual stage to tribute the late, great Democratic Rep. John Lewis, the two followed a video montage played in his honor by launching into a stirring performance of their Academy Award-winning tune ‘Glory’ (which was featured in the 2014 film ‘Selma’).

Did you miss the action when it aired live Thursday (August 20)?  See it inside:

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Pharrell and Jay-Z have been busy cooking up new music.

The pair is set to release their new collaboration, ‘Entrepreneur,’ on August 21 to coincide with the ‘Happy’ singer’s TIME cover package, ‘The New American Revolution.’ 

Details below…

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Porsha Williams fuelled rumors of a break-up with fiancé with Dennis McKinley when the pair unfollowed each other on social media last week.

The rocky nature of their romance has been well-documented on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ – with the pair breaking up for a period after McKinley’s infidelity.

And while the status of their union has yet to be addressed publicly, hot dog entrepreneur McKinley has a message for his one-time wife-to-be.

Details below…

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