The first-look trailer for the highly anticipated MGM+ original series ‘Emperor of Ocean Park’ has arrived!

Toplined by Grantham Coleman and Academy Award-winning actor Forest Whitaker, the suspenseful thriller comes as the TV adaptation of author and law professor Stephen L. Carter’s best-selling novel of the same name.

Seeing the world of academia and politics collide, ‘Emperor’ follows law professor “Talcott Garland” (Coleman) whose world is shattered after his father, Judge Oliver Garland (Whitaker), dies of a heart attack some suspect was fueled by foul play.

Also starring Bryan Greenberg, Henry Simmons, Tiffany Mack, Keith Powers, and more, hop inside to see the official trailer before ‘Emperor’ conquers screens on July 14.

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Chris Stapleton and Dua Lipa dropped jaws when they tackled the 2024 Academy of Country Music Awards (the ACMs) on Thursday (May 16) with a surprise duet performance of his song ‘Think I’m in Love with You.’

Originally found aboard Stapleton’s 2023 album ‘Higher‘ as a solo deal, the unlikely duo revamped the cut after Lipa reached out to him about collaborating.

“He’s a master of his craft, and I’ve just been a fan of his for so long, and I’ve had the opportunity to just sit down and brainstorm ideas on how we can reimagine the song…and bring something really special and unique,” she said ahead of the ACM live rendition.

Response to the showing was so overwhelming Chris and Dua delivered a mastered version of the performance to major streaming platforms on Monday (May 20).

Did you miss it when it dropped? No worries; we’ve got you covered. Stream the live rendition in full inside.

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘BOA‘ sank its teeth into the Billboard Hot 100 in a big way this week.

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YG serves notice to a slew of unnamed opps in his latest single ‘Weird.’

The follow-up to the April-released ‘Knocka,’ ‘Weird’ comes as the second sample of new music set to line the July 3-due third installment of the ‘Just Re’d Up’ mixtape series.

“I don’t wanna hear it, not even a snippet / You ain’t Piru, stop talkin’ Piru business,” he raps over the Lil Rich and Dez Wright-produced beat. “Weird-a** n—a, you n—s lame / When it’s smoke, don’t ever mention my name / You gon’ have me jeopardizing my fame / Jeopardizing the gang / Jeopardizing where you hang, n—a.”

Before fans can get a taste of ‘Re’d’ in full, hop inside to see the ‘Weird’ official music video.

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In developing news, the Manchester stop of Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour’ has been canceled following the rapper’s arrest in Amsterdam.

Full story below…

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Having already rocked Netflix and HBO Max with hilarious stand-up showings, iconic comic Marlon Wayans is taking his talents to Prime Video for his newest live venture.

Titled ‘Marlon Wayans: Good Grief,’ the forthcoming special – taped live at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem – sees the youngest of the Wayans clan get vulnerable in ways like never before as he reflects on recently losing both of his parents.

Produced by Marlon and Rick Alvarez’s Ugly Baby Productions and Amazon MGM Studios, ‘Grief’ is set to land on Prime on June 4.

Ahead of its highly anticipated arrival, see the official trailer inside.

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After taking a big bite out of Spotify streaming records, ‘Lunch‘ – the latest single from Billie Eilish – is poised to do the same on next week’s Billboard Hot 100!

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Nicki Minaj may be rocking Europe on the international leg of her history-making ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour,’ but reports have surfaced the award-winning Rap diva had her plans rocked in The Netherlands after being detained by local authorities.

Emerging details inside.

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Sean Kingston and his mother were arrested on theft and fraud charges after a SWAT team raid of the award-winning rapper’s South Florida residence on Thursday morning (May 23).

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After calling on Ice Spice to assist on the remix to his smash ‘Fisherrr,’ rapper Cash Cobain calls on another award-winning emcee – J. Cole. – to join him on the new collaboration ‘Grippy.’

“So good, I just had an epiphany / It’s grippy and wet, you know I’m a vet, but you makin’ me feel like a rookie / How you make me tap out so swiftly? / But I’m back for the second round victory,” Cole raps on the Gvrlnd!-produced cut.

Hear the sizzling new cut in full inside.

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As Chris Brown fans (affectionately called #TeamBreezy) anxiously await the June 5 kick off of the ‘11:11 Tour,’ the R&B stageblazer serves up a reminder of what they can expect to see on stage via the choreography-laden music video for his new song ‘Press Me.’

Found aboard the April-released deluxe edition of his latest album, ‘11:11,’ the glossy clip sees Brown break it down all over the world and taking a stroll down memory lane to his previous visuals from the era (and beyond).

“Energy, yeah / Give it all to me, yeah / Come press me, yeah / Come take what you need, yeah / Let me see you dance in front of me, yeah / Impress me,” he croons on the chorus of the Hitmaka-produced cut.

See the Jamar Harding-directed action inside.

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More details have emerged from the chaotic altercation between Travis Scott and music executive Alexander ‘AE’ Edwards during their time in Cannes on Thursday (May 23) that’s continuing to rock headlines.

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