Beyonce just unleashed her ‘Homecoming’ Netflix special on the masses and has complimented the production by releasing a companion album on streaming services. All streaming services!

Arriving a year after her history making Coachella set, the project celebrates the journey to the extravaganza and the spectacle itself.

The set includes two bonus tracks – a cover of ‘Before I Let Go’ (which closes the film) and a recorded version of ‘I Been On.’

Re-live BeyChella after the jump!

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Justin Bieber has been hit with a new lawsuit.

Bad news for the ‘Journals‘ sensation below…

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It’s hard to believe this week marks 5 years since August Alsina exploded onto the R&B music scene with his debut album, 2014’s ‘Testimony.’ Since that point, the now-26-year-old may have seen the heights of fame and, conversely, experienced dizzying personal lows, but his resilience (he says) is best evidenced in his push to release new music.

The latest comes in the form of the music video for ‘Footsteps.’  A heartfelt number, the funeral-inspired visual is believed by fans to be a nod to the loss of his sister (who passed away from cancer) and his current responsibility as her children’s legal guardian.

See it inside:

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Controversy – even inadvertent brands of it – still sells records.  Ask Lil Nas X: the 20-year-old singer/rapper who recently burst onto the scene thanks to a controversial call from Billboard that initially excluded his Country-tinged Hip Hop song – ‘Old Town Road’ – from riding onto Country charts.

Once the decision was reversed (thanks to harsh criticism from a number of supporters who slammed Billboard for making such a rule in the first place), last week saw the Billy Ray Cyrus-assisted tune shoot to the top of the Hot 100 (as we reported here).  Retaining the spot for a second run this week, the retention came on the heels of some jaw dropping streaming figures.

Billboard reports:

“Road” rockets by 207%, from 46.6 million U.S. streams to 143 million, shattering the record for the most in a week. “Road” also roars by 454% to 124,000 downloads sold…That’s the biggest weekly total since Drake’s “God’s Plan” debuted with 127,000 sold (Feb. 3, 2018).

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Some may believe it’s a man’s world, but there’s no denying the music industry is very much a woman’s universe.

And Live Nation Urban are celebrating this in a major way, for the entertainment juggernaut has has announced an all-star, all-female concert series named ‘Femme It Forward.’

Boasting a dream line-up, the trek will see many names – new, known, and notable – take to the stage in various venues in the US April through October.

On the bill are the likes of Cardi B, Brandy, Monica, Teyana Taylor, Ashanti, The City Girls, Mya, Keri Hilson, Jill Scott, Tweet, Faith Evans, Jorja Smith, and Amerie. All will perform alongside other acts.

Beyond the shows, it’ll also encompass conferences and panels aimed at promoting female unity.

Details and dates below…

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Despite playing a major part in its conception, Kevin Hunter is to lose his role as a producer on ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ after the world learned that he had fathered a child outside of his marriage.

Bad news for him below…

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Pizzza Hut has launched an investigation into an incident which saw one of its employees insult an innocent African-American child in a disturbing social media post.

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Jennifer Lopez is following in the footsteps of Beyonce, Naomi Campbell and Rihanna by receiving the prestigious CFDA Fashion Icon Award.

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In recent years, Rihanna has extended her reign from the singles charts to the business sphere  following the launch of many an extracurricular venture.

Most notable has been her wildly successful Fenty Beauty cosmetics line, which continues to strut from strength to strength.

To celebrate its trailblazing run, Runway RiRi covers the May (Beauty Issue) of Harper’s Bazzar. 

Renown for being a fashion provocateur, the 31-year-old Bajan belle lives up to her billing with a number of stunning looks in the Dennis Leupold lensed shoot.

More after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Frank Ocean!

The seldom seen singer makes a rare media appearance a-front of issue 10 of GayLetter magazine.

Ocean’s swim up to the surface comes as fans feverishly wait for new music from the star, following the 2016 release of latest LP ‘Blonde.’

More from the Collier Schorr lens shoot after the jump…

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Bebe Rexha has been showered with messages of love and support after revealing that she has been diagnosed with bipolar.

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Music royals Mary J. Blige and Nas are hitting the road together!

Moments ago, Live Nation announced a 22-date trek that’ll see the potent pair power their way through US cities this summer.

The news comes on the heels of confirmation that MJB has a new album incoming and also arrives amidst a busy festival season for Mr. Illmatic.

Set to kick off on July 11th in West Palm Beach, FL and wrap in September, the full itinerary for the trek awaits below…

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