Nene Leakes made headlines this week when she slammed ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Porsha Williams. 

Unpacking claims that her “lil sis” allegedly did not want to shoot an episode of ‘The Upshaws’ with her, Leakes went on to insist that Williams “is not a star.”

Now, in a move that is sure to raise eyebrows, the reality veteran has linked up with the RHOA’s estranged husband Simon Guobadia – and his rumored new boo.

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Ariana Grande has hit the highest note on the Billboard 200 with new studio album, ‘eternal sunshine.’

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Tyla is strutting towards the March 22 release of her self-titled debut album.

The South African star has been shining on a global scale since achieving breakout success with ‘Water.’

Now, she’s aiming to swim to fresh success with her launching LP.

Having made an undeniable splash with ‘Water’ and given the masses another taste of her sonic flavor with ‘Truth or Dare,’ Tyla has unleashed the tracklist for the project.

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Start your engines because season 16 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is here.

The latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series once again sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’re already hooked and loving the array of characters all vying for glittery glory in the hit competition.

With episode 13 set to air on Friday, check out a sneak peek before it hits screens…

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Ariana Grande reigns atop the Pop pack in the UK with her luminous new album, ‘eternal sunshine.’

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As the credits have rolled on the Queen Latifah-hosted 55th annual NAACP Image Awards, which aired Saturday (February 25) on BET, eyes are turning to the event’s truest star:  its coveted trophies.

Crowning the year’s best and brightest in music, film, television, literary work, and more, the NAACP honored big names like Usher, Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, Damson Idris, and many more for their advancements of the representation of people of color in entertainment.

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With Shakira‘s new album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran’ rapidly drawing nearer its March 22 release, so too is the performer’s Cardi B collaboration ‘Puntería.’

 Hotly anticipated, the track – which is housed on the LP – will be landing alongside its music video.

To whet appetites for both, Shakira has lifted a lid on what folk can expect from the Hannah Lux Davis-directed visual.

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Wizkid made headlines when he declared that he is “not a f*cking Afrobeats artist.”

And now the GRAMMY winner, who also announced his new album ‘Morayo,’ is building on his stance with another impassioned post. One in which he unpacks the reasoning for his stance.

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Cardi B is officially in album mode.

After signalling the alarm with the ‘Like What’ freestyle, the femcee unleashed ‘Enough (Miami)’ this week – much to the excitement of her legion of loyal fans.

Now, it looks like they’re set to be rewarded with Cardi’s long-awaited sophomore album.

Six years have passed since the release of her multi-Platinum debut, ‘Invasion of Privacy,’ and now the rapper is promising that the wait is almost over.

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Tyla is turning up the heat as the release of her self-titled debut album draws near.

Preceded by GRAMMY winning breakout bop ‘Water,’ the LP is set to make a splash on March 22.

Ahead of its unleashing, the South African belle has been teasing fans with previews of material from the LP.

The latest to be unveiled are snippets of blazing tracks ‘A.R.T and ‘On My Body’ – the latter of which features a mystery guest.

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Ava DuVernay adds to her rich tapestry of resonating releases with ‘Origin.’

Inspired by the New York Times Best-Seller ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,’ the riveting film follows Isabel Wilkerson (played by Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor), as she writes the book. She journeys across Germany, India, and the US to research the caste systems in each country’s history.

Anchored by Ellis, ‘Origin’ also stars Jon Bernthal, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Niecy Nash-Betts, Nick Offerman, and Blair Underwood.

That Grape Juice’s Maya Ego sat down with the director/writer, who opened up in earnest about shaping the film, her dedication to meaning-led and output, and much more.

Watch our EXCLUSIVE interview with the Emmy, BAFTA, and NAACP winner above and be sure to let us know…

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Nene Leakes may no longer star on the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ but she continues to stir controversy in its orbit.

For, the reality staple has shocked fans by hitting out against her former RHOA castmate and “little sis” Porsha Williams.

And it all centers on a cameo in the Netflix series, ‘The Upshaws.’

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