Legal and personal woes continue to pile on for R. Kelly.

The embattled hitmaker, currently serving a 30-year sentence for sex trafficking concurrent to a 20-year prison sentence for enticement of minors for sex, is the subject of public scrutiny again for similar allegations.

This time, however, they’re being wielded by his own child.

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Normani fans were left befuddled after the singer’s long-awaited album ‘Dopamine’ dropped sans any music videos and minimal promotion.

However, the singer says that is all about to change.

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Ciara is celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘Goodies’ and sharing little-known details about the smash hit single and its like-titled album in the process.

During a visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she also plugged new singles ‘Run It Up’ and her latest offering ‘Wassup,’ CiCi opened up about how her signature hit was almost given to Britney Spears.

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Jennifer Lopez is ready to get back to business!

As reported here, the multi-hyphenate diva played covergirl to the latest issue of ‘Interview’ magazine where she officially broke silence on her headline-grabbing divorce to Academy Award-winning actor Ben Affleck.

And while she asserted the desire to pursue her next red-hot romance has completely burned out, she suggested the passion to get back on stage is hotter than ever.

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A Texas attorney is making headlines for alleging a hotline set up for people to share tips about Diddy‘s alleged illegal behavior received more than a whopping 12,000 calls in just 24 hours.

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Quiet Storm Queen Sade sent her fans into a royal frenzy with reports she is set to drop ‘Lion Heart’ – her first new song in six years – as part of the upcoming ‘Transa‘ compilation album.

Helmed by the AID/HIV relief charity organization Red Hot in support of trans and non-binary awareness, the 65-year-old icon is just one of many big-named music celebrities lending their voices to the 46-track worthy cause.

The latest to grab headlines for contributing is GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith, who teamed with legendary trans musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland to breathe new life into the fan favorite ‘Ever New’ for the forthcoming LP.

First found on the Glenn-Copeland’s 1986 effort ‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ he and Smith made the song’s 2024 update a reality thanks to production from Mark Yoshizumi and Dust Reid.

“Welcome the spring, the summer rain / Softly turned to sing again / Welcome the bud, the summer blooming flower / Welcome thе child whose hand I hold / Welcome to you both young and old / Wе are ever new, we are ever new,” croons Sam on the touching track.

Ahead of the November 22 arrival of ‘Transa,’ hear the new ‘Ever New’ inside.

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Having rolled past a slew of talented hopefuls to be crowned 2007’s ‘American Idol‘ winner and eventually gliding to the top of music charts as a result, Jordin Sparks knows a thing or two about reality show competitions.

Now, she’s putting that qualified resume to use as hostess of the forthcoming Max original series ‘Roller Jam.’

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DDG took another dig at Joe Budden on a special Sunday night episode (October 6) of his ‘No Ordinary Podcast.’

As reported here, the rapper-social media star (born Darryl Dwayne Granberry Jr.) slammed Budden the day prior once he learned rapper/reality star/podcaster donned him a “clout chaser” and asserted he’s using his highly publicized breakup with actress-singer Halle Bailey for publicity.

Once word landed on Granberry’s desk, he originally clapped back by calling the 44-year-old an “old b*tch” and ridiculing the commercial performance of his music – namely the 2003 hit ‘Pump It Up.’

On Sunday night, he gave his first official statement on Budden’s attack. Hear it inside.

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Class is about to be back in session at ‘Abbott Elementary.’

The award-winning ABC series, starring and created by EMMY winner Quinta Brunson, is returning with a whopping 22 episodes after a nearly 5-month hiatus following its season 3 finale in the Spring.

Reassembling the core cast (Brunson, Tyler James Williams, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Janelle James, Lisan Ann Walter, Chris Perfetti, and William Stanford Davis) after scoring some headline-grabbing pay raises in real life, viewers will see if their fictional characters will be able to boast the same as ‘Abbott’ continues to face the crippling effects of budget cuts and district indiscretion.

Ahead of the show’s October 9 return to screens, learn what lessons our friends at ‘Abbott’ will be teaching and learning in the season ahead by checking out the official trailer.

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KAYTRANADA‘s June-released album, ‘Timeless,’ may be jam-packed with big-named collaborators like Tinashe, Anderson. Paak, PinkPantheress, Mariah the Scientist, Dawn Richard, and more, but an easy standout from the megawatt project is the Childish Gambino-assisted ‘Witchy.’

“I been missing somethin’ / That I cannot control / When I’m near, in your arms, in your eyes / I realize it’s voodoo,” Gambino croons aboard the groovy cut.

Celebrating the charms of a hypnotic woman, the spellbinding track is brought to life with a new music video that sees its stars getting down in the studio while some spooky happenings occur.

An undoubted trick and treat for fans, hop inside to see the Bethany Vargas-directed visual.

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As one of the most iconic names and voices in music, Mariah Carey is no stranger to the darker sides of the spotlight.

Therefore, Mimi is all sorts of equipped to share advice on how to navigate hard times.

Ahead of her performance at the American Music Awards‘ 50th Anniversary celebration on October 6, Carey was quizzed on the difficulties new acts like Chappell Roan are encountering adjusting to fame.

As reported, Roan has been making headlines for canceling shows citing her mental health, calling superfan culture “abusive,” and blasting the attention that has come with her meteoric success.

Ever gracious, Carey offered up tips on how to weather the storm.

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Despite her highly publicized health woes, media maven Wendy Williams‘ name soared to trending status on social media the week of Diddy‘s arrest and eventual indictment as her longtime fans felt there was no one better to weigh in on the circumstances.

Now, she’s finally broken her silence on the matter.

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