It’s not Halloween yet but fans of Tyler Perry‘s beloved ‘Madea’ franchise received quite the fright this week when the media maven took to Bevy Smith‘s SiriusXM show, ‘Bevelations,’ recently to discuss his most popular character’s ultimate fate.

Gracing film and stage for nearly 20 years, the franchise – via films like ‘Madea’s Family Reunion,’ ‘Madea Goes to Jail,’ ‘Madea’s Big Happy Family,’ and more collectively – has grossed Perry over $500 million.  Alas, not even that could save Mabel Madea Simmon.

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Kanye West has been unapologetic about his controversial alliances. Case in point his friendship and endorsement of the US’ polarizing president Donald Trump.

However, it seems the rapper now wants out of the political sphere.

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When not paying homage to the likes of Josephine Baker, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, and more on stage Beyonce‘s also made quite the name over her career for saluting some of her favorite female idols by dressing as them for Halloween.

Turning heads last year when she recreated a number of looks from the catalogue of rap queen Lil Kim (click here to read more) and borrowed pop queen Janet Jackson‘s ‘Rhythm Nation’ look a few years before that (click here to read), this year Bey looked to the 90’s yet again to tribute another of its biggest figures:  Toni Braxton.

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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B may have drawn a line in the sand and agreeing to call off their squabble, but hasn’t stopped their respective supporters from joining in the spar.

The latest is shoe designer Steve Madden and he’s batting for Cardi.

His name was brought into the mix when Minaj claimed that there was no point of ping-pong-ing about passed up deals when some of Cardi’s first were offered to her – including the Madden partnership.

He, however, asserts that Onika is lying.

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The world is weighing-in on the drama between Nicki Minaj and Cardi B – including fellow femcee Stefflon Don.

Named as the only female rapper on this year’s XXL Freshman list, the rising UK star has offered her two cents on the social media showdown.

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Janelle Monae & Viola Davis stand tall alongside Chrissy Teigen & Kamala Harris as Glamour’s ‘Women of the Year’!

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Anderson. Paak‘s forthcoming album ‘Oxnard’ is to be supported by the Hip-Hop star Kendrick Lamar who appears on its opening single ‘Tints.’

Today, the pair have unlocked its Colin Tilley-directed video and celebrated its unveiling by releasing ‘Oxnard‘s track list!

If you’re in the mood for something fresh, new and exciting this track is the one for you.

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Nicki Minaj and Cardi B were once again the hottest of topics last night with their volcanic feud.

Onika took to Queen Radio to vent her frustrations with her rival, resulting in Cardi clapping back in a series of social media videos.

What ensued from there was a heated back and forth filled with shade, receipts, and reprimands. Even Little Mix were roped into the ruckus.

However, it seems the femcees are putting down their weapons.

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Live musical remakes have proven winning ventures for TV networks and artists alike. Hence, for FOX‘s latest – a remake of ‘Rent’ – they’ve enlisted a number of notable names – including singers Tinashe and Mario. 

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Ray BLK celebrates the release of her album ‘Empress’ by honoring her personal empress – her mother – on aptly the titled ‘Mama.’

The Nigerian born/London raised R&B star has been earning praise aplenty for her soulful vocal and rousingly relatable lyrics. All of which she showcases on her critically acclaimed major label debut.

For ‘Mama’s accompanying video, shot in her hometown of Peckham, Ray serenades her family’s matriarch for all of the church congregation to see. The visual also inter-splices scenes from their city.

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When Nicki Minaj and Cardi B‘s latest duel flew off the Richter, it saw the ladies of Little Mix looped into the melee.

Indeed, as reported, in lashing Onika, Cardi claimed that she was actually the group’s first choice for a feature on their current single ‘Woman Like Me’ – not Nicki. She went as far as to play a clip of the reference track that was sent to her to write to.

The  jaw-dropping allegation saw many of Nicki’s Barbz hit out at the Pop quad.

However, they’ve taken to social media to clear things up…

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Ava DuVernay is to bring the Prince story to life with help from her friends at Netflix.

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