As one of Hip-Hop’s most prolific talents, Missy Elliott is renown for securing a number of firsts. But the latest may well be the most notable.

For, the star has been announced as the first female rapper to be nominated for entry into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

And she’s not alone. Because, Mariah Carey has also been named on the list of contenders for the 2019 class.

Details below…

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Nicki Minaj and Little Mix lit up the together for the first time at the 2018 MTV Europe Awards.

Kicking off the event, which took place in Bilbao Center in Spain, the collective performed a medley.

Minaj took to the stage first for an energized showing of ‘Queen’ jam ‘Good Form,’ before joining Jesy, Jade, Perrie, and Leigh-Anne for a rendition of their hit ‘Woman Like Me.’

Made available for everyone watch today, peep the performance below…

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Dinah Jane is ready for her close up in the official video for debut solo single ‘Bottled Up.’

The melodic jam is the first taste of new material from Fifth Harmony‘s youngest member.

She’s joined by hitmaker Ty Dolla $ign and Marc E. Bassy on the cut, which also dubs as her premiere offering on L.A Reid’s new imprint HitCo.

Peep the colorful clip after the jump…

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Ariana Grande gifts fans a sweet treat in the form of the video for smash-in-waiting ‘Breathin.’

The song, which is lifted from the songbird’s fourth studio album ‘Sweetener,’ has been racking up plays aplenty – on radio and streaming services.

With the arrival of its Hannah Lux-Davis directed visual, the release now looks poised to explode.

Watch after the jump…

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As her ex-husband Russell Simmons salvages what is left of his career following mounting rape allegations, Kimora Lee has learned that her new spouse has admitted to being involved in a billion dollar crime!

Bad news below…

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Ariana Grande is breaking all the rules and reaping the rewards.

The songstress is in the midst of her ‘Sweetener’ album cycle and even has a burgeoning hit with ‘Breathin,’ but shocked the masses by dropping a new song ‘Thank U, Next’ – as a means of addressing the drama in her private life. Specifically her many romances.

An instant smash, the track looks set for a sky-high debut on the Billboard Hot 100. So what better way to give it a push than to hit the TV circuit? And this is exactly what Ari has done.

She stopped by the Ellen show to give the first live showing of the anthem.

Check it out below…

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The road to “I do” is seeing Destiny’s Child superstar Michelle Williams and fiance/pastor Chad Johnson take a stroll down the reality show circuit via OWN’s ‘Chad Loves Michelle.’

Premiering November 3rd at 9pm EST, the series not only takes a behind-the-scenes look as the soon-to-be newlyweds prepare for marriage but also gives fans a peek into their respective personal troubles (including Michelle’s publicized stint at a mental health facility).

Was all of that and more enough to lure in viewers?  The show’s official debut ratings were revealed today and… (more…)

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Never one to mince words, ‘Lean Back’ beauty Remy Ma didn’t hold back on her show, ‘State of the Culture,’ when quizzed on her thoughts about the latest happenings between fellow rapstresses Cardi B and Nicki Minaj.

As we previously reported, after a fiery exchange last week the dueling divas decided to call a truce (click here to read).  Ma – who has had her own highly publicized feud with Minaj – says at this point the back and forth spat between the two was “corny.”

That’s not all she said.  Hear her weigh in inside:

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With the US voting in its midterm elections today, stars are rallying their supporters to make their voices heard.

Beyonce is one of them, having just taken to social media to formally endorse Texas’ Democratic nominee Beto O’Rourke for the United States Senate.

Head below to see what she had to say…

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Jorja Smith has celebrated the work of her sister in song SZA by covering her Kendrick Lamar-fronted track ‘All the Stars’ live on BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.

The track appears on the ‘Black Panther’ soundtrack and propelled SZA to new heights globally upon its release and now finds itself kissed by a dose of new life with Jorja’s help.

Watch below…

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Michelle Williams and fiancé Chad Johnson are hard at work promoting their new OWN series ‘Chad Loves Michelle.’

The show, which premiered last Saturday, chronicles their journey to the alter with ample candidness.

To plug it, the couple stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 to discuss the venture and much more.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, Michelle and Chad opened up about the start of their romance, the bumps along the way – including the Destiny’s Child star’s battle with depression – and their wedding.

Check out the interview after the jump…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta has returned for its 11th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kandi, Porsha Cynthia, Eva and new addition Shamari DeVoe will be serving up on episode 2 / season 11?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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