Having scored ratings winners with a bevy of biographical films related to top female music artists over the last few years (see:  Aaliyah, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, and more), Lifetime is hoping rub a few more hits out of their magic lamp as it’s been announced they have ordered yet another set of music themed programs.

In addition to the previously announced biopic set to tell the stories of one of Gospel’s most renowned groups, The Clark Sisters (as we reported here), now the women’s network is turning the spotlight on female Rap pioneers Salt-N-Pepa.

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With the April 12th premiere date of her new film, ‘Little,’ looming, expect to see more of the multi-talented Issa Rae a-front magazines and TV screens in its support.

After turning heads in ‘Shape’ magazine earlier this month, the 34-year-old dropped jaws by paying homage to her mother’s Louisianian heritage with a New Orleans-inspired photo shoot for Essence magazine (as we reported here).  Steered by Itaysha Jordan, the shots featured stunning fashions from the likes of designers Marc Jacobs, Valentino, Sergio Rossi, and many more.

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Another couple are calling it quits. And this time it’s Monica and husband of 9 years Shannon Brown. 

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‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ may have just launched its latest season, but the drama is already popping off for Tokyo Vanity. Off-screen.

The reality figure/aspiring actress is having a hard time on social media today after she insinuated that the powers that be are using children’s media to “turn kids gay.”

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Wendy Williams returned to her show three weeks ago after a three-month hiatus that she blamed on ill-health. However, the daytime talker is set to go on a break…again.

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Usher has a lot to get off his chest, and it seems as though he may be drawing on a tried and true format to do so.

For, the R&B star has just teased a sequel to his Diamond-selling ‘Confessions’ album.

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‘The Boss’ Diana Ross celebrated her 75th birthday and did so in style.

Surrounded by family, friends, and admirers, the music legend was honored for the length and breadth of the star-studded ceremony.

One especially notable name on-hand was Beyonce – who was called on to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to a woman many have drawn career comparisons to. Both reared in iconic groups and blazed a trail as formidable solo forces.

Suffice to say, the choice was oh so fitting.

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‘Please Me’ performer Cardi B was undoubtedly none-too-pleased when she saw the hashtag #SurvivingCardiB trending after a viral video showed her bragging about drugging and robbing men who wanted to sleep with her before her fame.

During an Instagram Live session from three years ago (according to Cardi), the Grammy-winner stated:

“I had to go strip, I had to go, ‘Oh yeah, you want to fuck me? Yeah, yeah, yeah, let’s go to this hotel,’ and I drugged ni**as up, and I robbed them. That’s what I used to do,” said Cardi. “Nothin’ was muthafuckin’ handed to me, my ni**a. Nothing!”

The statement caused furore, a sentiment that is ongoing as of the time of this report.  Once the news got to her desk, the ‘I Like It’ rapstress took to social media to issue a statement:

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‘The Breakfast Club’s resident host/DJ Charlamagne Tha God (born Lenard McKelvey) dropped a bombshell recently when he dished on his now dissolved relationship with former mentor/co-star Wendy Williams.  McKelvey, who rose to fame as Williams’ controversial sidekick on her nationally syndicated radio show, has made no secret in the past about the deterioration of his professional and personal affiliation with the ‘Queen of All Media’ – a failure he blames on her husband, Kevin Hunter.

Now, as Wendy makes headlines for drug abuse relapses, emotional breakdowns, and coping with Hunter’s reported infidelity (click here to read more), McKelvey’s weighing in with some stinging criticism.  Taking to our friends at Page Six, the famed DJ stated:

“The real rehab she needs is from Kevin Hunter.”

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Ciara is unwrapping new music – and it’s coming later this week.

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Over the course of his short career self-proclaimed ‘King of R&B’ Jacquees (born Rodriquez Broadnax) has been ridiculed royally for his wealth of unrequested remixes of yesterday and today’s top R&B hits.  So much so, late 2018 saw the singer hit with a petition (which garnered a whopping 53,000 signatures to date) to ban all of his music covers.

Yet, despite the thumbs down for his eee-filled renditions of Michael Jackson‘s ‘Dirty Diana,’ Stevie Wonder‘s ‘Knocks Me Off My Feet,’ and more, his greatest criticism came from Ella Mai fans when he gained traction for the remix of the songstress’ tune ‘Trip.’  In fact, the song’s revamp became so popular that many thought his was the original – a mistake that nearly led Broadnax to the court house.

Music lovers may have thought the dust had settled, but a recent trip to ‘Big Boy TV’ revealedthe 24-year-old is still a bit sour over the situation.  Referring to DJ Mustard, Ella Mai’s producer and mentor, as a “hater” for pulling his popular version of ‘Trip,’ Quees’ comments got so much attention the producer clapped back.  See what was said inside:

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FOX, the home network hit show ‘Empire,’ has hailed the outcome of Jussie Smollett‘s legal battle.

As reported, all 16 charges against the star were dropped and he will not face jail time following claims he fabricated the assault he said he endured.

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