Just a day after learning her single, ‘7 Rings,’ reclaimed the top rung on the Billboard Hot 100, Ariana Grande took to Albany, New York’s Times Union Center to kick off her highly anticipated ‘Sweetener’ world tour in support of the tune’s parent album, ‘thank u, next,’ and the jaunt’s 2018-released namesake.

Tapping former Fifth Harmony member Normani as her opening act (click here to see pictures and videos), Grande took the stage in grand style to belt out her hits ‘thank u, next,’ ‘Breathin’,’ ‘Dangerous Woman,’ ‘Love Me Harder,’ ‘Into You,’ and many more from her short, but storied 6 year music career.

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Just a month after making headlines for slamming a set of detractors with homophobic slurs, Instagram star/comedienne Jess Hilarious (born Jessica Moore) was in the news again Sunday (March 17) for making xenophobic comments about Sikh men on her plane.

As commenters began to weigh in on the 27-year-old’s insensitive remarks, she clapped back with:

“Y’all mad at me because I don’t side with any other black person, because I don’t side with every other race. F**k y’all. I feel how I feel. I felt threatened and that was it. F**k y’all, and I’m not flying there. We were evacuated, bitch. Why? Why? with no technical difficulties or nothing.”

Needless to say, the statements didn’t go over well with fans especially as just two days prior New Zealand’s deadliest Muslim attack in its history left 51 men, women and children dead.  Now, two days after the incident first caused uproar, Moore took to social media to apologize for her insensitivity.

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Nicki Minaj has paid tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing during her sold-out show in the city.

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Issa Rae and LaKeith Stanfield have linked arms to build a brand new movie named ‘The Photograph.’

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When Wendy Williams took a three-month hiatus from her talkshow, the star and those around her consistently touted complications surrounding Graves disease as the cause.

However, it’s become apparent that there may be more to that story.

Because moments ago on the morning broadcast of her show, the former shock jock revealed that she now lives in a sober house facility and has a 24-hour sober coach.

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B2K are back and blazing on their reunion jaunt ‘The Millennium Tour.’

Launched earlier this month, the trek has received ample praise – despite one notable ‘Bump Bump Bump’ in the road.

With all seemingly plane sailing now, Omarion, Lil Fizz, J-Boog, and Raz-B have announced more shows.

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‘Toy Story’ is back for a fourth fun-filled outing.

Aptly titled ‘Toy Story 4,’ the Disney Pixar production reunites Woody (Tom Hanks), Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), and the colorful crew for another action-packed adventure.

Set to hit cinemas globally on June 21st, the serially delayed film is the long-anticipated follow-up to 2010’s ‘Toy Story 3’ – which grossed a gargantuan $1 Billion.

Last November brought with it a titillating teaser trailer, now today the first full-length theatrical trailer has been unleashed.

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Normani is well on her way to solo stardom and made that abundantly apparent last night at the opening show of the ‘Sweetener Tour.’

For, the Fifth Harmony singer may be the support act on Ariana Grande’s US trek, but she brought a main event slay to her slot.

Backed by four dancers and a full band, the magnetic performer blew the roof off the Times Union Center in Albany, NY.

With the masses getting to know her and an album still incoming, her set skilfully spotlighted hit singles such ‘Love Lies’ and ‘Dancing With A Stranger,’ while also touching on her 5H foundation (with the likes of ‘Worth It’ and ‘Work From Home’) She saluting some of her idols too such as Rihanna and Aaliyah.

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After several swings at the bat it appears Iggy Azalea‘s finally hit a home run with her latest single, ‘Sally Walker.’ 

Released just Friday (March 15), the tune walked to the top of real-time iTunes Rap charts, amassed a whopping 17 million views on Youtube (as of time reported), and even scored over a million spins on Spotify (as we reported here).  And, while most would call it a comeback considering how many times the saucy Aussie’s been counted out in the past, Azalea’s joined her fans (affectionately called #Azaleans) in calling out the streaming giant out for discrimination.

Alleging the absence of “payola” being the reason Spotify hasn’t given the J. White-produced cut it’s due shine on the platform, look inside for the 28-year-old’s rant against the leader in streaming:

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Finally!

Over a month after teasing fans of one-time flagship BET series, ‘Being Mary Jane,’ with a :15 second look at its finale, the network is giving viewers a glimpse at the show’s two hour send off in the form of an official trailer.

Loaded with an all-star cast led by Gabrielle Union, the final look at Mary Jane and the gang will feature Michael Ealy, Morris Chestnut, Lisa Vidal, Richard Roundtree, Raven Goodwin, Richard Brooks, Margaret Avery, and many more.

Ahead of its April 16th premiere at 9pm EST, look inside for the official teaser:

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Check out Lizzo!

The body confident belter flaunts her curves for Playboy magazine.

Hugh Hefner’s iconic publication may have done away with bare spreads, but it continues to attract attention by rejecting mono depictions of women and instead spotlighting the various forms stunners come in.

The ‘Juice’ singer certainly fits the bill and proudly celebrated the feature, saying:

“BEIN FAT BLACK AND BEAUTIFUL EVERYWHERE WHO GON CHECK ME BOO?!”

Lizzo’s debut album ‘Cuz I Love You’ arrives on April 19th. Before then, peep more from her Playboy slay after the jump…

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The City Girls and their pal Cardi B have much to celebrate today.

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