Jussie Smollett is breathing a sigh of relief today. For, it’s just been announced that ALL 16 charges against the ‘Empire’ actor have been dropped in his “hoax” attack case.

As widely covered, the star was accused of faking a January beat-down, one he reported to police as being motivated by his race and sexuality. The investigation then turned to him and he was indicted last month.

Now, the entire case has been closed.

Find out why below…

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Sweet news for fans of ‘Sweet Love’ singer Anita Baker.

Just three months after taking to Twitter to deny a Las Vegas residency was in the works (despite previously alluding to a run on the Strip), the Queen of Quiet Storm has sent her fans into a royal frenzy with official news that she will indeed be bringing her smooth sounds to Sin City.

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Emeli Sande has unwrapped the video for comeback single ‘Sparrow.’

Lensed in New York, the Sarah McColgan production powerfully encompasses the singer’s goal with the song.

Sande earlier explained:

“Sparrows are always in flocks and do almost everything together. They’re a symbol of strength and protection in numbers. A reminder that we’re not alone and united we are powerful!  Seek strength in each other.”

As for how the semantics of the track manifested in its accompanying visual, she added:

“Each woman in this video has their own unique strength and there was a real sense of sisterhood felt throughout the shoot.”

Watch after the jump…

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Janelle Monae has earned a starring role in a top secret movie set to be produced by filmmakers with roots in social activism.

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Congratulations are in order for singer Kehlani!

For, the songbird has given birth to her first child, a baby girl.

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Sans a few features, Justin Bieber has largely been absent from the charts since wrapping up the campaign for his last studio album ‘Purpose.’

Naturally, his fervent fanbase have been thirsting for new music. However, in an open letter, the singer says he’s not ready to pour fresh material out…just yet.

A candid account of his road to personal peace awaits below…

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Pharrell Williams has assembled an Avengers style line-up for his newly established ‘Something in the Water’ festival. And helping lead the charge is R&B stage blazer Chris Brown. 

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After seeing her 2017 and 2018 riddled with criticism for her anti-LGBT comments and more (click here to read more on that), ‘Try Me Again’ Gospel songstress Kim Burrell is under fire again – this time from Twitter followers who disapprove of disparaging remarks made toward R&B singer Fantasia.

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Wendy Williams’ private life is proving to be the hottest of topics of late.

For the TV host’s family has allegedly been rocked by news that her husband and his alleged girlfriend have started a family of their own.

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Check out Issa Rae!

The trailblazing TV phenom scorches the pages of Essence Magazine for their new Beauty Issue.

A true embodiment of perseverance, Rae’s rise from the online sphere (with web series ‘Awkward Black Girl’) to Golden Globe nominee with ‘Insecure’ has made for a magnetic watch.

The big screen seems to be the multi-talented star’s latest playground. For, next month she’ll hit theaters in Will Packer’s ‘Little’ and is gearing up to lead in ‘The Photograph’ alongside LaKeith Stanfield.

Before then, check out more from her stunning Itaysha Jordan lensed spread below… (more…)

The Real Housewives Of Atlanta‘s 11th season has been quite the rollercoaster.

Indeed, despite over decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

True to form, the season of the reality hit has featured many a shady twist and turn; rendering RHOA a must-see each week.

Now at its climax, this week brings with it the finale episode ahead of a multi-part reunion.

Want to know what Nene, Porsha, Kandi, Cynthia, Eva, and new peach-holder Shamari will be serving up on the last episode?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out. Alert, Kenya Moore makes her grand return and it rubs one RHOA OG the wrong way….

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Fresh from going Gold in the UK with sophomore album ‘Phoenix,’ Pop star Rita Ora took to the stage on the Today Show in the US.

In a brief break from her on-going ‘Phoenix Tour,‘ the singer performed new single ‘Only Want You.’

Watch her in action after the jump…

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