The name of the beautiful young lady in the image above? Nia Wilson.

Last week, as she and her sister boarded a train, she was attacked and murdered by a white supremacist…the latest in a horrifically long line of tragedies the black community has faced because of white supremacy and its subscribers.

Condemning the attack? The actress Anne Hathaway who believes that white people cannot call themselves decent and kind people if they aren’t actively fighting the racism many say they are against.

Her words below…

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In 1998, Madonna- then a new mother- poured her mind, body and soul into ‘Ray of Light’, the poignant Pop album many agree is her magnum opus.

Filled with moving stories delivered on Trip-Hop, Electronic and Ambient beats, the set saw the singer document her feelings towards fame’s fleeting and soulless nature (Drowned World)  her longing for real love (Frozen) and the loss of her mother(Mer Girl).

With all of this mind, fans may not know whether to react with rage or glee once they discover that a number of the album’s demos have surfaced online.

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‘Lose Control’ collaborators – Ciara, Missy Elliott, & Fatman Scoop – made their respective fan bases do just that with their unexpected reunion aboard Ci’s latest hit, ‘Level Up.’

The cut, already gaining quite the traction by its lonesome thanks to the viral response to the accompanying #LevelUpChallenge (click here to read more on that), is set to receive quite the boost thanks to this equally bopping remix.

Curious to see what the trio cooked up?  Listen below:

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Despite her best efforts to keep her commitment, Cardi B‘s confirmed what her fans feared was true;  she’s pulling out as the supporting act on Bruno Mars’ top-selling ’24K Magic’ tour.

Read her lengthy statement inside:

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As her latest single, ‘Leave It Smokin,’ continues to heat up the Urban AC charts, Grammy-nominated songstress Tamia is looking to take it, fellow gems found aboard her new album, ‘Passion Like Fire’ (in stores September 7th), and her brigade of R&B hits on the road in the recently announced ‘Passion Like Fire’ tour.

Set for a September 18 kickoff, the powerhouse vocalist is set to bring her praised pipes to a number of major U.S. cities including Charlotte, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Nashville, and more before wrapping up in Brooklyn on October 26.

Curious to know if she’ll be swinging your way? See the dates after the jump:

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Katy Perry has her sights set on the big screen and believes that it’s only a matter of time before she rocks the box office!

Awesome news after the bounce…

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If folk thought Drake was content with the blockbuster success of ‘In My Feelings,’ think again.

Already a multi-week #1, the song – which was powered in earnest by a viral challenge – is now receiving the music video treatment.

Details below…

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Following a stellar run in Europe, Beyonce & Jay-Z‘s ‘On the Run Tour II’ made its way to the United States to rock their fans in the market this week!

Hit the link below to catch snaps and footage from its opening nights.

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Vic Mensa has warned 6ix9ine to think twice about the way he speaks to and about him…promising to give him a beatdown he’ll never forget if he continues to disrespect him!

Why the Ghanaian Hip-Hop prince is enraged?

Find out below…

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‘Greenleaf’ is back!

Well…almost.

Spinning into dramatic action on Tuesday August 28th, the hit TV show returns for a third season with help from Patti LaBelle, Iyanla Vanzant and the party of actors who have soared in the show during its first two seasons!

What viewers can expect from the next season? A puzzle made up of lies, lust and the exploitation of church-goers, pieced together by storylines that will stun, shock and startle.

You’re not convinced.

Don’t take our word for it.

The trailer awaits below….

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K. Michelle‘s efforts to emulate Nicki Minaj‘s eye-catching physique saw her put her life in grave danger and now, after having her implants removed, has joined the fight to warn people of the dangers of cosmetic surgery.

Backing her? LaLa Anthony and her new movie…‘Killer Curves.’

Trailer below…

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Masika Kalysha, one of ‘Love & Hip Hop‘s leading ladies, has warned TV hopefuls to beware of the series and the “devils” she say use Mona Scott-Young to manipulate the platform’s predominantly African-American and Hispanic stars.

Now a part of the ‘Growing Up Hip Hop‘ cast, Kalysha caught up with ‘The Shade Room’ to reveal why she no longer stars in ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘, the contract its producers locked her into and why she suspects her legal representation was in cahoots with Mona.

That wasn’t all.

For, she also revealed how much (or how little) the show’s performers earn per season and how illegal downloading destroyed the video vixen.

Watch below…

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