Ciara‘s efforts to push her brand new jam ‘Thinkin Bout You‘ reached new highs this week following the unveiling of a very special video set to give fans a fly-on-the-wall look into its conception.

The track has been streamed over 2 million times on Spotify alone and appears on her brand new studio set ‘Beauty Marks.’

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It’s here! Madonna has premiered the music video for new single ‘Medellin.’

Debuted during a global event on MTV, the Maluma assisted visual hit the net shortly after.

In trademark form, the clip (the first from new album ‘Madame X’) skews cinematic and seems to set a seismic foundation for what’s to come from the project (due June 14th).

What are you waiting for? New Madonna awaits after the jump…

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Sam Smith has been forced to pull out of the Billboard Music Awards because he is suffering from an illness.

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Kamala Harris‘ recent Town Hall performance saw her quizzed on her feelings towards reparations and acknowledging the mountain of wealth African-Americans were forced to create for the nation by way of cruel and sadistic chattel slavery.

Criticised for not taking a strong stance on the matter in the past, Harris offered the young lady who asked her to address the issue an answer which surprised the millions who tuned in.

Find out how below….

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Last month, Jussie Smollett hit the headlines anew when he the hoax attack case against him collapsed and rendered him a free man.

Still, it hasn’t quelled the flames of debate surrounding the actor’s claim of being targeted in the racist and homophobic beatdown.

The entire episode has cast his future on FOX’s ‘Empire’ into doubt.

Today, the show’s creator Lee Daniels stopped by The Breakfast Club (with rising writer Jordan E. Cooper) and was naturally quizzed on the Smollett and more.

His words await below…

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The masses clearly have an appetite for Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade.’

After three years of Tidal exclusivity, Queen Bey’s sixth studio album was poured onto the leading streaming services this week and is having an immediate impact.

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Mathew Knowles is ready to tell his version of the Destiny’s Child story by way of a live show.

His plans below…

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With millions of followers and an army of subscribers in her arsenal Tasha K of ‘Unwine with Tasha K‘ has risen to the top of the “gossip realm.”

Alas, her notoriety (powered by startling exclusives) has seen her find an enemy in Cardi B…who has been targeted by a series of Tasha’s tell-alls. Tell-alls, which claimed the performer slept with multiple strangers for money, is plagued by sexually transmitted diseases and pays rival bloggers to share flattering stories about her and disparaging tales about those she deems foes.

Libellous to say the least.

Enraged, Cardi took matters into her own hands with legal action she hopes will silence the powerful Tasha and other entertainment entities like hers once and for all.

How Tasha feels about it all? Find out below…

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Since news hit that Britney Spears had entered a mental facility, a fan-led #FreeBritney Movement has been gathered international steam.

See, many of the star’s supporters begun digging into the conservatorship Spears is under; a conservatorship said to be in place to protect her brand, assets, and well-being following her well-documented breakdown in 2007.

With the singer’s dad Jamie in charge, yet reportedly in ailing health, all seems to be unravelling.

First there was the scrapping of Spears’ ‘Domination’ residency in Las Vegas (just weeks before its debut), then individuals in her legal team allegedly begun to resign, the singer checked into rehab, and then the #FreeBritney campaign went global with claims of imprisonment and improper treatment.

Unable to avoid the growing volume attached to the latter, the 37-year-old has spoken up and out.

Her words below…

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‘Juice’ singer Lizzo is serving up a helping of exciting news to fans disheartened by reports the first leg of her ‘Cuz I Love You’ tour sold out quickly.

Taking to social media recently, the Detroit diva – who is celebrating the recent release of her major label debut ‘Cuz I Love You’ (in stores now) – sent her followers into a frenzy when she announced the second leg of the jaunt.  Kicking off July 18 in Oregon, the North American venture will see the 30-year-old touch down in major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Toronto, and Minneapolis before wrapping up in San Francisco on October 27.

Curious if she’ll be dripping her ‘Juice’ on a stage near you? Look inside for dates:

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Diddy has no doubt lived an illustrious life filled with extravagant chapters. However, in the latest issue of Essence Magazine he reveals that the newest phase of his journey has seen him become a full-time dad.

In an emotional feature piece, the mogul opens up to Dream Hampton about how the sudden death of soul mate Kim Porter has impacted his life and that of his children – all of whom join him on the May double cover.

Head below to see some of what Puffy shared about how life has changed…

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As anticipation for ‘Pose’ season two grows, it’s been confirmed that the popular series will be sashaying onto Netflix. 

Details below…

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