Lizzo has lifted the lid on ‘Cuz I Love You’ – her third studio album and major label debut.

Led by infectious jam ‘Juice,’ the hotly anticipated project was also previewed by way of promo cuts such as the Missy Elliott assisted ‘Tempo’ and the LP’s title track.

A singer, rapper, songwriter, and instrumentalist, the 30-year-old has been hailed as a breath of fresh air in an industry that oft boxes artists.

Unapologetic in her celebration of self, Lizzo has leaped into the minds of the masses and, with this album, makes clear that she’s taking up permanent residence.

Take a listen to ‘Cuz I Love You’ below…

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Supremacy in today’s entertainment game is all about diversifying the hustle and Lady Gaga is proving to be well aware of this.

For, the superstar singer has spread her creative and entrepreneurial wings and nested in many a field – from music, to film, to branding. And she’s been wildly successful in all.

Her latest venture will reportedly see her make a splash in the cosmetics arena and its launch is believed to be imminent.

Details below…

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Las Vegas is increasingly becoming a magnet for major stars as music’s live circuit continues its embrace of fixed location residencies.

The latest name in the mix is Pink.

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As we reported here, rap superstar Drake is looking to expand his brand domination from the Billboard charts to TV.  With a number of reported small screen efforts in the pipeline, one of the most exciting forthcoming ventures sees the 32-year-old don the role of executive producer for the new show, ‘Euphoria.’

The HBO series – with a cast led by Zendaya – sees is billed a “trippy drama which tells the tale of a teen whose life is turned upside by drugs, danger and serious dysfunction.”  Based on the Israeli TV series of the same name, its inaugural 10-episode run is set to kick off June 16.

Having already given excited fans a peek of what’s to come via a teaser lifted in late March (as we reported here), look inside for the extended preview ahead of the show’s premiere:

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Las Vegas is fast emerging as a magnet for some of music’s biggest names, as the industry at large shape-shifts.

The latest reportedly looking to heat up Sin City is Pop star Katy Perry.

Details below…

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Ramin Setoodeh‘s efforts to expose what really goes on backstage at ‘The View’ by way of the book ‘Ladies Who Punch’ is sending shock waves through the show’s fandom.

Today, those waves intensified after a secret recording lifted from its treasure chest of secrets was posted online.

What it captured will shock you…

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Ciara is off to a flying start with new single ‘Thinkin Bout You.’

The funky cut is the lead-in release for the singer’s seventh studio album ‘Beauty Marks,’ which arrives via her like titled label on May 10th.

Thus far, the project has been previewed by way of songs such as ‘Level Up,’ ‘Dose,’ and ‘Greatest Love.’

Notably, though, none of the aforementioned received a radio push and seemed designed to drum up online buzz.

However, with ‘Thinkin,’ it seems Team CiCi are going full throttle and are yielding great results out of the gate.

See what we mean below…

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As reported earlier this week, all signs point to Usher piecing together ‘Confessions 2’ –  the sequel to his diamond-selling 2004 opus.

Hotly anticipated, the project is shaping up see to the singer sound off on a number of pressing topics; several of which have kept him a fixture in the headlines.

An official announcement about the LP is still pending, but that hasn’t stopped the tease-fest.

See (and hear) what we mean below…

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Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx has had enough!

The Chicago prosecutor, who was recently thrust into the spotlight for her roles in the R. Kelly and Jussie Smollett cases respectively, took to the city’s newspaper – the ‘Chicago Tribune’ – to lend an op-ed (opinion editorial) on the scrutiny her office has faced since unexpectedly dropping all charges against the ‘Empire’ star (click here to read more).

Some of the most reported criticism has come from her very own colleagues including chief officials from the Windy City like the police superintendent (Eddie Johnson) and mayor (Rahm Emanuel). In addition to responding to both as well as President Trump‘s announcement of soliciting a review from the FBI and Department of Justice (click here to read that), Foxx lent a detailed explanation about her decision to cease criminal prosecution of the actor/singer and was sure to emphasize that the 36-year-old was never ‘exonerated.’

Read more from her think piece inside:

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Fireworks are flying both on and off screen with the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’

As reported, NeNe Leakes is once again at odds with the lion-share of the show’s cast and seems to have particular friction with Porsha Williams.

The new mom took a brief break from bonding with baby Pilar Jhena to clap-back at Leakes, after being accused of trying to use post-production antics to paint the RHOA OG in a a villainous light.

Yet, in a dramatic twist, Williams has shared shocking text messages her former friend  sent her that ultimately speak for themselves. From body shaming to overt profanity, it makes for a jaw-dropping read.

NeNe Leakes, version 2019, in her own words below…

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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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Lupita Nyong’o, Jordan Peele and Winston Duke have ample reason to celebrate. For, their new movie ‘US’ is on its way to owning the box office.

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