For years Lauryn Hill has faced claims that she secretly employed the help of an elite team of musicians to create her culture-shaping album ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.’

This year, that rumour seemed to be confirmed by the musician Robert Glasper who stepped forward to detail, as far as he sees it, how Lauryn took credit for work she didn’t create.

How she responded?

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As we reported here, uproar ensued after rapstress Cardi B teamed with ‘Off the Rip’ for a segment that many deemed ‘offensive.’

Portraying civil rights leader Coretta Scott King, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, in the clip called the ‘Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement,’ the jokes housed in the skit were branded ‘racist,’ ‘insensitive,’ and more by a number of viewers once it surfaced on TMZ.

Even labelled ‘repulsive’ by Dr. Bernice King (the youngest daughter of the legendary King family), news has now surfaced the Grammy-nominated femcee has issued an apology for the hoopla caused.  More inside:

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While many artists cannot boast the same, the independent route has been good to R&B songstress Mya – a sentiment she echoed on New York’s Fox 5 today.

Taking to the platform to discuss her exodus from major labels in the late 2000’s, the Grammy winner not only talked about the ups and downs of being an independent act but also dished on her latest album, ‘T.K.O.’ (in stores now), and the newest single set to drop from the set.

As if that’s not enough the 38-year-old beauty beamed when dishing on her the critically acclaimed drama, ‘5th Ward.’  Hear all this and more inside:

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As the ever-reigning Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin‘s impact spans many a generation.

As such, it’s fitting that acts from a variety of eras will congregate on Friday (August 31st) to celebrate the late legend – who passed away from pancreatic two weeks ago.

The latest name added to the bill is none other than Ariana Grande. 

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Since Janet Jackson‘s initial return to the spotlight with 2015’s ‘Unbreakable,’ the superstar singer has let her epic performances do the talking.

Indeed, she’s steered away from interviews and poured her all into touring. An approach that proved especially beneficial following a high-profile split from her husband.

However, with the drama in rearview and new single ‘Made For Now’ in the marketplace (nearing 30 million views), Ms. Jackson is strutting the promo run.

Her latest stop was Radio 103.9 in New York and it made for an insightful watch.

During the candid chat, the 52 year old discussed her upcoming project (which she says may manifest in the form of an EP or full fledged album this Fall), collaborations with Ciara and Bruno Mars, and discovering that she was pregnant on her birthday.

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

As reported, Xtina covers the October issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. And now more from the spread has surfaced.

It’s the latest spot lined up for “comeback” album ‘Liberation.’

The ‘Fall In Line’ led set hasn’t necessarily set the charts ablaze (and we’re kinda perplexed at how little promo has been executed post release-week), but it has been showered with praise from critics.

Currently gearing up for the LP’s like-titled tour, Aguilera opened up to Cosmo about what fans can expect, her new image, and being body positive.

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Aretha Franklin have made their way to Detroit to view her body as part of a public viewing organised by her friends and family.

Her funeral, which will feature appearances and performances by Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia & Stevie Wonder, will be televised when it takes place on Friday….days after the city of Detroit expects the number of people hoping to see her before she is buried rise in the coming hours.

Aretha is survived by four children.

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Record labels from far and wide have their sights set on the cash magnet that is Taylor Swift‘s discography now that her current recording contract is coming to an end.

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Patti LaBelle honoured the life of her late sister in song Aretha Franklin in a brand new interview given to ‘Good Morning America’ during the promo run for ‘Greenleaf’…the show she now stars in.

Which fond memories did she share about the ‘Spirit in the Dark‘ performer?

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‘Black-ish’ creator Kenya Barris most recently made headlines for a highly publicized departure from ABC, which was followed by the signing of a multi-million dollar Netflix deal.  But, before he brings his exclusive content to the streaming service, he reportedly sold ABC a reboot of classic television comedy series, ‘Bewitched’…with a twist.

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Nicki Minaj‘s new album, ‘Queen,’ may have not come out of the gate swinging, but recent news could serve as indication the set is in for the long haul.

Despite every attempt to avoid the fate, the set was defeated by fellow rapper Travis Scott‘s ‘Astroworld’ for a debut reign atop the Billboard 200 (click here to read).  However, the moves – as new reports indicate – were not done completely in vain as they have collectively helped boost ‘Queen’ past the Gold threshold just two weeks after its premiere on the album charts.

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Pop icon Mariah Carey’s return to Vegas via the aptly titled ‘The Butterfly Returns’ residency has seen the diva hit quite the high note – literally and figuratively as critical and commercial acclaim continue to roll in for the stint.

Now, fans will be pleased to learn they’ll be able to see the Grammy-winner at Caesar’s Palace well into the new year as she’s announcing a slew of new dates.  Taking to our friends at PEOPLE, the elusive chanteuse shared details about the outing as well as dished a bit on her long-awaited new album (the follow-up to 2014’s ‘Me…I Am Mariah’).

Curious to see what she has to say about the ‘fun & lighthearted’ new project?  Look inside:

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