July 19th marks the spot for Disney’s latest telling of the ‘Lion King’ story.

Today, the company unveiled its official cast portrait to celebrate its all-star cast which is made up of Donald Glover, Beyonce,  Seth Rogen, Alfre Woodard, James Earl Jones and Florence Kasumba!

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It may be summer the world over, but nowhere was hotter than the 2019 Wireless Festival in London this weekend.

The annual extravaganza, which once again returned to Finsbury Park for a three-day run, was attended by a record-breaking 135,000 and played host to performances from the likes of Travis Scott, Future, Tory Lanez, Rae Sremmurd, Ella Mai, Migos, and Megan Thee Stallion. A triumphant J Hus also the joined bill, replacing A$AP Rocky.

Few, if any, however could rival the colossal showing from Cardi B. 

More from Urban music’s most resonating festival below…

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Angelina Jolie is back on the big screen with a surefire blockbuster, ‘Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil.’

The colossal production, due in theaters on October 18th, adds a new layered chapter to one of Disney’s most notable villains. One, it seems, may be misunderstood.

This instalment picks up several years after ‘Maleficent’ and continues to explore her complex relationship with Princess Aurora. It also sees new alliances formed and boasts a number of surprising twists and turns.

With the 2014 original generating a gargantuan $760 million at the global box office, anticipation is sky high for its follow-up.

Check out the first look trailer of the flick (directed by Joachim Rønning) below…

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With a slay as global as Rihanna‘s, being an international media magnet is a given. It’s fitting, then, that the musician/mogul appears a-front of the newest issue of Harper’s Bazaar China.

The feature comes at a busy time for the Bajan sensation, who recently launched her luxury fashion line Fenty in partnership with LVMH. All the while juggling her massively successful Fenty Beauty cosmetics range, and the recording of a long-awaited new album.

More from RiRi’s August Harper’s Bazaar shoot is incoming. In the meanwhile, peep the star rocking her own garms after the jump…

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All year Lizzo has been lighting up stages the world over and becoming a major name in the process.

Not resting on the laurels of her buzz, the dynamic performer is hitting the road for the ‘Cuz I Love You Too’ tour her in support of her breakthrough album ‘Cuz I Love You.’

Moments ago, she shared news that’s sure to delight her European fans: she’s bringing to the trek to the region later this year.

Set to ignite the stage with bops such as ‘Juice’ and ‘Truth Hurts,’ the jaunt promises to be a special one.

Peep dates after the jump…

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Keke Palmer revealed that she was hurt, disgusted and deeply disappointed by what she learned about her former friend R. Kelly in Lifetime’s six-part documentary ‘Surviving R. Kelly.’

No longer his friend, the multi-talented entertainer was quizzed on him during her time on ‘Watch What Happens Live‘ and explained that she was confused by the revelations because he had shown her a softer side to his personality but admits that she stands with his victims as they call out for justice.

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We are not ready or worthy for the assembly of Black female Hollywood royalty that lines the first season of HBO’s forthcoming comedy, ‘A Black Lady Sketch Show.’

Executive produced by Robin Thede and Issa Rae, the show – which stars Thede, Ashley Nicole Black, Gabrielle Dennis and Quinta Brunson as series regulars – calls on a jaw-dropping list of guest stars to help bring the funny including Angela Bassett, Tia Mowry, Lena Waithe, Patti LaBelle, Amber Riley, Loretta Divine, Marsai Martin, Khandi Alexander, Kelly Rowland, and, of course, Rae (among many others).

Blasting onto screens August 2nd, get your first taste of what these ladies have to offer inside:

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Welcome to another edition of The Stream Scene, the original TGJ feature designed to keep you in the loop with all things streaming.

Making moves online this week are three ladies whose looks, sounds and unique styles shaped contemporary black culture and Pop culture at large.

Hit the link below for updates on releases launched by Beyonce, Janet Jackson and Countess Vaughn.

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Nicki Minaj‘s new single ‘Megatron’ is need of a super boost if it is to maintain its success on the Billboard Hot 100.

Find out why below…

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Cameron Boyce has gone home.

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Alicia Keys lent her oft-praised vocals to the iHeartMedia-sanctioned Stonewall Day concert, which marked the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising.

Performing live in her hometown of New York City last Friday (June 28), the response to her set – namely her remake of Cyndi Lauper‘s 1986 chart-topping hit ‘True Colors’ – was so positive Keys and team decided to repackage it as a music video and upload it to her official Youtube handle.

“I felt so moved to play at #Stonewall50 during World Pride this year knowing it was in my hometown, and this song captured the energy so perfectly!!,” Keys said. “YOU COULD FEEL IT! New York, you showed your True Colors and they were so beautiful!!”

The Grammy winner donned her signature braids and a Stella McCartney jumpsuit to show love for a community that’s long supported her in her nearly 20 year career.

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‘It was something I was never [going to reveal] ever…just take it to the grave.’

The quote above was lifted from rapper Lil Nas X‘s first televised interview after stunning the music world by coming out of the closet.

The announcement – which the 20-year-old lifted to Twitter on June 30 (‘Gay Pride Day’) – may have been met with overwhelming support for the ‘Old Town Road’ hitmaker, but there were still some who opted to respond with disappointment and even lend homophobic remarks (click here to read). X hit back at the detractors online, but in a recent interview with our friends at BBC he went into detail about how the backlash that followed his big reveal affected him.

Hear it all from him inside:

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