Zayn and Zhavia Ward have teamed up to put a whole new spin on ‘A Whole New World.’

Their offering is lifted from the soundtrack for Disney‘s live-action remake of ‘Aladdin’ (which flies into theaters on May 24th).

The 1992 original version of the song was sung by Peabo Bryson and Regina Belle and topped the Billboard Hot 100.

Time will tell if this new incarnation follows-suit. In the meanwhile, check out its newly unwrapped video below…

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Rita Ora is a busy belle.

Currently in the midst of her ‘Phoenix World Tour,’ the Pop songbird is also taking flight in support of ‘Detective Pikachu.’

Beyond starring in the movie (which hits theaters tomorrow), she also appears on its soundtrack alongside Kygo on the song ‘Carry On.’

To trumpet its arrival, Ora stopped by The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to perform the track.

Check out her rendition and interview after the jump…

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A British radio host has just been sacked after making racist remarks about the Royal baby born to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.

Full story below…

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On Wednesday (May 8), Tyra Banks damn near broke the Internet when it was revealed she came out of modeling retirement to be one of three cover girls for the newest issue of ‘Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.’

Showing off her oft-envied figure, the 45-year-old was looking better than ever as she fiercely posed beach side in the Bahamas wearing a yellow bikini – a shoot that immediately drew comparison to her iconic 1997 ‘Sports Illustrated’ snaps (as we reported here).  That feature (some 22 years ago) made history as Banks became the first African American woman to appear on a cover for the mag and now – with the recent appearance – she’s opted to make history again by tapping photographer Laretta Houston to lens the shoot.

“I am obsessed with firsts,” Banks says. “So, I spoke to MJ [Day], the editor of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition, and I said, ‘MJ, you guys changed my life. Twenty-two years ago, you put me on that cover and then you put me on again. It gave me such a powerful platform, and now I want to change somebody’s life. I want us to find an African American, female photographer.’ 

Look inside to see the behind the scenes action of Houston and Banks making history:

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Over 20 years after first storming U.S. box offices with the 1998 crime comedy, ‘I Got the Hook-Up,’ rapper Master P is tapping his son, Romeo Miller, to join him for the flick’s long-awaited sequel.

Details inside:

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Nene Leakes celebrated the end of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta‘s eleventh season by unlocking never-before-seen footage from its reunion.

In it, fans are pulled behind the show’s velvet rope and given access to Leakes and her camp as they prepared for intense TV special with help from her personal producer and pal Marlo Hampton.

That isn’t all.

For, the footage below reveals that the Reality TV royal was far more friendly and jovial than reunion  viewers were led to believe.

Watch below…

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Brandy fans – affectionately christened #Starz –  have waited nearly 7 years for new music from the R&B veteran.

Barring a few guest appearances on other artists’ albums, leaked tracks, and false starts (i.e. 2016’s ‘Beggin & Pleadin’), the fan group has been beggin’ and pleadin’ their fave to lend more than the ample teasers she’s dangled since the release of her critically acclaimed last album, ‘Two Eleven’ (2012).

It appears their wish is finally set to be her command.  Details inside:

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Despite seeing her major label debut, ‘Cuz I Love You,’ nab an impressive top 10 premiere on the Billboard 200 last week (as we reported here), Lizzo shows no signs of slowing on the promo trail in support of the project.

Having already wowed audiences at award shows, television shows, radio, and more, the 31-year-old’s most recent outings saw her give fan favorites ‘Juice’ and the LP’s title track the live treatment at the likes of MTV’s ‘Push’ and a lengthy acoustic session at ‘The Current’s studio.

Did you miss any of the action? Look inside for a taste of what Miss Jefferson is serving up before you check her out on the ‘Cuz I Love You Too’ tour this summer:

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Dave Chapelle has much to celebrate today.

Find out why below…

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Mary J. Blige and Nas are pairing their newly announced live show with new music.

The regal duo are embarking on the ‘Royalty Tour’ this summer and have unleashed anthemic single ‘Thriving’ to trumpet the venture.

Take a listen to the hard-hitting cut after the jump…

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Justin Timberlake may not have been on the main ballot for the 2019 Songwriters Hall Of Fame, but he’s still set to be honored.

For, it’s just been announced that JT will be presented with the Contemporary Icon award at the 50th annual ceremony next month.

Details below…

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It’s release week for Ciara, who this Friday unleashes ‘Beauty Marks’ – her seventh studio album.

But the celebrations are starting early. Because, the project’s lead single ‘Level Up’ has just crossed a major milestone.

Details below…

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