As the commercial and critical acclaim continues to roll in for the first ever authorized documentary about the rise and fall of music’s most spectacular voice, the late Whitney Houston, her family – namely her mother/singer Cissy Houston – continues to grapple with some of the revelations made in the flick.

In addition to addressing the pop icon’s introduction and consequent addiction to drugs, believed battles with her sexuality, and more, one of the most shocking reveals of the film was her alleged childhood molestation by cousin/singer Dee Dee Warwick.  Cissy reportedly did not find out about the allegations until she saw the film’s final product.

With fans still reeling from the alarming news, the 84-year-old has joined her famous niece, Dionne Warwick, and taken to press to address the hoopla and refute a number of the claims made in the film.  Read their lengthy statement in full inside:

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Before Ty Dolla $ign delivers the first tastes from his reported forthcoming duet album with Teyana Taylor (click here to read more), the rapper/crooner is serving fans a listen to offerings from his joint project with Jeremih.

The album, titled ‘MihTy‘ (set to feature the likes of Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, and more) has yet to score a release date, but tunes from its track list are already getting the video treatment.  The first from the set?  ‘The Light.’

See it below:

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Joseline Hernandez rose to prominence as a compelling cast-member of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’ But the fall-out from her departure is proving even more drama-filled.

As reported, the Puerto Rican princess has been throwing shade grenades at the show’s creator and producer Mona Scott-Young, repeating the central claim that the exec owes her money. Allegedly. 

And if folk thought Hernandez will have moved on now that she’s landed her own WE tv series (‘Joseline Takes Miami’), they ought to think again.

See what we mean below…

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Kenya Moore may have a baby on the way, but that’s not been enough to save her peach. Because, per a new report, the reality star officially won’t be returning for season 11 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’

Full story below…

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As reported, rising star Stefflon Don serves as the only female featured in the XXL Freshman Class Of 2018 — and is the first woman in over three years to do so.

Keen to prove that she’s more than a pretty face, the British-Jamaican stepped into the spotlight for a special cypher feature in celebration of the certified salute.

Appearing alongside fellow honorees YBN Nahmir and Wifisfuneral, the 26-year-old (who is set to drop new mixtape ‘Secure’ on August 3rd), showcased her flavorsome flow.

Watch Steff set it all the way off after the jump…

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October 2nd 2018.

This date will deliver, much to the delight of millions, the second chapter of the ‘Tales from the Hood‘ story!

Built by Spike Lee,Rusty Cundieff and Darin Scott, the movie will impact fans twenty three years after the groundbreaking unveiling of its first chapter with help from some very familiar faces.

Ready to see its trailer?

Watch below…

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Guess who’s hitting the road!

Paula Abdul!

Epic news below…

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Chadwick Boseman is bracing himself to take on one what may be his most dramatic role to date.

Exciting news below….

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Childish Gambino is ready for the summer and makes it that all sorts of clear with the surprise release of the ‘Summer Pack EP’

Bundled together on streaming services ala Drake’s ‘Scary Hours’ set, the newly hatched tracks are ‘Summertime Magic’ and ‘Feels Like Summer.’

The songs are both breezy and a marked departure from socially reflective chart-topper ‘This Is America’; they also serve as the latest taste of Gambino’s RCA Records debut (due later this year).

Interestingly, neither are the studio version of the still-elusive mystery track the star performed last month on SNL.

What is certain, though, is that they both await your listening below…

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Congratulations are in order for Cardi B and Offset!

For, the Hip-Hop couple have announced the birth of their first child together – a daughter born yesterday.

Details below…

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If the Kardashian clan are anything, they’re… ambitious.

Case in point Kylie Jenner, who covers Forbes‘ latest issue in celebration of her success with Kylie Cosmetics.

The special edition of the business publication spotlights 60 American women who are billionaires or on the cusp of such status.

And given Jenner’s age, high profile, and all-round difference to the other ladies featured, it’s little wonder why she’s been pushed to the forefront.

Indeed, per the strap-line:

“At 21, she’s set to be the youngest the youngest ever self-made billionaire”

That’s not hyperbole either. For, mother of one Kylie now fronts a company that’s become worth $900 million in just three years.

Watch her talk about her journey after the jump…

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Ariana Grande makes for an arresting sight on the August cover of ELLE Magazine.

Rocking platinum colored tresses, the songbird will no doubt be hoping sales of new album ‘Sweetener’ glow a similar color upon its release next month.

Since bursting onto scene as a teen, the star has blossomed into a woman and is uber eager to use her platform to share more than candy-coated chart treats. And she stresses this in a feature interview.

Discussed during the candid chat were her views of Pop stars and politics, her thoughts following the terrorist attack at her Manchester show last year, and  more.

Peep pics and excerpts below…

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