The entertainer Cynthia Erivo has promised to approach her portrayal of the human rights activist Harriet Tubman with grace, kindness and respect for the African-American community.

Her response to criticisms she is facing for taking the role below…

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Teyana Taylor made headlines last month when she unexpectedly announced her departure from a co-headlining tour with fellow R&B singer Jeremih after she suffered prolonged “mistreatment” (click here to read more).

Going on to announce a solo outing, the ‘KTSE Tour,’ the singer/actress/dancer wrapped the trek recently and took to ‘The Real’ Tuesday (September 18) to detail the drama by claiming the ‘Birthday Sex’ singer felt like promoting the tour and considering her a co-headliner was “beneath him.”

See what other jaw-dropping info she revealed inside:

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Nicki Minaj has long been a savvy businesswoman and she proves as much with her new Diesel collaboration.

The Hip-Hop titan has teamed with the fashion brand for their new ‘Haute Couture’ campaign.

For her range, she reclaims the “Nicki Hate Train” narrative by naming it ‘The Bad Guy’ after a lyric in her hit ‘Chun-Li.’

Indeed, she raps on the ‘Queen’ single:

“Oh, I get it, huh, they paintin’ me out to be the bad guy
Well it’s the last time you gonna see a bad guy do the rap game like me.”

Check out the accompanying commercial, which also stars Gucci Mane, Bella Thorne, and more, below. It’s theme reads: “Online hate is inevitable, but caring about it is optional. “

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Jennifer Williams‘ interview with ‘The Breakfast Club’ is the gift that keeps on giving for fans of the lowbrow series ‘Basketball Wives.‘

Portrayed as this season’s villain, the ‘Basketball Wife’ took to the platform to explain why she chose not to attend its reunion and why she wants the show’s viewers to beware of Shaunie O’Neal…one of its cast members and producers.

Why? The ways in which O’Neal’s privileged position allows her to erase any scenes and storylines which paint her in an unflattering light.

One example Williams gave? One which saw O’Neal accuse an Asian member of cast of being a prostitute off-camera and watch Williams take the heat for repeating the claim on-camera. (more…)

Kanye West hopes to find himself again and free himself of the negative press he earned after claiming that African-American chattel slavery was a “choice” for the enslaved.

Where he made the announcement?

An event hosted by Chance the Rapper.

Watch below…

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The Weeknd is accused of stealing work from an independent artist to build his song ‘Starboy.’

Bad news for the performer below…

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Issa Rae‘s glow-up continues to be the definition of inspirational.

The actress, writer, producer has gone from being the face of web-series ‘Awkward Black Girl’ to the Emmy-nominated creator and star of HBO smash ‘Insecure.’ As reported, she also inked a huge first-look deal with network to develop a slate of exciting new shows.

This week, as season 3 of ‘Insecure’ nears its climax, the 33-year-old stopped by  Ellen to discuss the series, her journey, her family, and much more.

Watch the fun-filled interview below…

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Lakeith Stanfield‘s stellar skills will be displayed front and centre in his brand new movie ‘The Girl in the Spider Web’!

In it, the performer plays an NSA agent Ed Needham who finds himself caught in a web of danger, dirt and deceit when a computer hacker bites off more than they can chew when they dig up secrets some powerful figures wish would stay buried.

Watch its trailer below…

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Lana Del Rey is off to the races with her new project.

Officially christened ‘Norman F*cking Rockwell,’ the songbird’s album has been confirmed for a 2019 hatching.

Last week she debuted taster offering ‘Mariners Apartment Complex’ and today she follows up with ‘Venice Bitch.’

Arriving in the form a near 10-minute visual, the Jack Antonoff production simultaneously premiered on Apple Music‘s Beats1 Radio.

Check it out below…

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It’s officially time for Rita Ora!

After six long years, the Pop chart-topper has finally announced her sophomore album ‘Phoenix.’

Dive below for details…

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Armed with the momentum of Billboard smash ‘Boo’d Up,’ rising star Ella Mai looks set to blast into the stratosphere with new single ‘Trip.’

Having already hit at #23 on the Hot 100, the DJ Mustard produced song has been gifted a boost by the arrival of its accompanying video.

Check out a glossy affair below… (more…)

Viewers of VH1‘s ‘Basketball Wives’ will have seen the fireworks pop off this season – with most of the sparks coming courtesy of Jennifer Williams. 

Locked in a scandalous tale of “she said what” with Tami Roman, Evelyn Lozada, and Malaysia, the drama came to a head when a table was thrown at the reality star during the season finale in Amsterdam.

Consequently, Williams opted to skip the show’s reunion taping.

With the appetite for her take on the matter at an all-time high, the 44-year-old stopped by ‘The Breakfast Club’ to dish all.

Watch below…

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