It may be wintertime, but Disney are looking to heat things all the way up with the first look at their summer blockbuster ‘Aladdin.’

Due in theaters worldwide on May 24th 2019, a close-up of the live-action remake has been blazed across the pages of Entertainment Weekly.

It’s the premiere preview of the Guy Ritchie production, which stars newcomers Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Jasmine and box office titan Will Smith as Genie. 

Beyond the teaser trailer, details are being kept under wraps. However, Ritchie has gone on record to advise that the new take on the classic tale “has been revamped to reflect present-day ideals.”

With the 1992 original generating a colossal $500 million and being held up (to this day) as one of the most successful animated flicks of all-time, expectations are high.

But, coping a gander of shots below, we’re all sorts of optimistic.

Journey to Agrabah below…

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True Mariah Carey fans are no strangers to the name Walter Afanasieff.

The celebrated songwriter, famous for his work with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, and more, is probably most known for helping pen some of Carey’s biggest hits including ‘Hero,’ ‘Anytime You Need a Friend,’ and one of the most well-known holiday songs of all time, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

The latter, which reached its Hot 100 peak this week (24 years after its release), has become a staple during the yuletide season – a bittersweet fact for Afanasieff as he and the diva have not spoken for over 20 years and she (according to him) continues to take sole credit for its creation.

Recently taking to press to not only outline the status of his relationship with the pop icon but also dish on what led to their fall out and how he believes she is trying to erase him from the historic holiday hit. Look inside for some jaw-dropping quotes:

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Just a little over a week after hitting the Urban One Honors to present Brandy with the Cathy Hughes’ Excellence Award, Ray J continues to brag on his older sister and hype her accomplishments.

Most recently taking to the Breakfast Club (December 18), the 37-year-old dished on the songstress’s long-awaited new album (the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Two Eleven’) and teased the possibility of a joint project with her.  Also confirming he is a featured guest on the forthcoming LP, reportedly due in 2019, Ray talked about the creative process with B-Rocka and excited fans with news the two have already recorded multiple songs for the eventual duet opus.

Details inside:

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#Arianators rejoice!

Despite topping this week’s Hot 100 with her megahit, ‘thank u, next,’ singer Ariana Grande‘s already saying “next” to the chart-topper with hopes of drawing focus to its follow-up, ‘Imagine.’

Just premiering the song last Friday, she’s already hit the promo trail in its support.  Giving viewers a taste of what they can expect to see live when she hits the road on the 2019 ‘Sweetener’ tour (click here to see dates), Grande took to ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon to belt out ‘Imagine’ (with help from resident band ‘The Roots’) and also participated in a recreation of ‘I Wish It Was Christmas Today.’

See all the action inside:

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‘Right & A Wrong Way’ hitmaker Keith Sweat had to remind up-and-coming R&B star Jacquees that there’s a right and a wrong way to address music legends, a lesson the 24-year-old was apparently in need of when he declared himself the King of R&B last week (click here to read more).

The comment, which earned ridicule and clap backs from R&B royalty, fans, and more, was reiterated by the ‘B.E.D.’ beau when he bumped into Sweat recently at the V-103 Winterfest concert in Atlanta (click here to read more).  As the footage from the incident made its rounds, some prompted Jacquees to make a formal apology to Keith for the disrespect.

What many didn’t know was that he already had.  See the footage inside if you missed it:

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The holidays may be upon, but there’s no rest yet for Britney Spears.

As reported, the Pop superstar is gearing up for her second Las Vegas residency – ‘Britney: Domination’ which is due to kick off in February.

To whip up buzz, the singer has taken to social media to share clips of herself in dance rehearsal.

After years of questionable showings, is Ms. Spears about to turn the tide in her favor? Watch below and let us know…

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A new Rosa Parks movie is in the works.

Exciting news below…

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Cynthia Erivo continues to collect wins.

In recent years, the rising star has made a seismic mark on-stage and on the big screen following critically acclaimed showings in productions such as the ‘Color Purple’ (for which she earned a Tony) and ‘Widows’ (which she starred in alongside Viola Davis).

Now, just one year after taking home her first Grammy Award, the multi-talented Brit has inked a lucrative record deal.

Details below…

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This year, the ladies of Danity Kane proved that the ‘Universe Is Undefeated’ unequivocally. For, after imploding with their initial reunion, the group put aside their differences, got their grown woman on, and hit the road in unity – showing the best of their collective and solo endeavours.

With the first wave of dates being received well, it’s been confirmed that the trek will be stretching into 2019 with a series of new shows.

Head below to find out when Dawn, Shannon, and Aubrey will be hitting a city near you…

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As one of the U.K’s highest-selling Urban Pop acts, Jamelia has enjoyed a long and fruitful career fuelled by fans who now support her business endeavours outside of music.

Unfortunately, they have now been forced to support the performer through a difficult time caused by the British media’s long-running habit of tying her to criminal activity she has nothing to do with.

Full story below…

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T-Pain is in the middle of vicious battle with his former manager!

Find out why below…

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Miley Cyrus is blazing the promotional trail in support of Mark Ronson collaboration ‘Nothing Breaks Like A Heart’ and the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge was her latest stop.

As is customary on the popular platform, the visit also brought it a contemporary cover.

Cyrus’ pick was Ariana Grande‘s ‘Sweetener’ smash ‘No Tears Left To Cry.’

Head below to watch her put a unique spin on the jam and also deliver a live offering of ‘Nothing Breaks.’

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