Just as mellow as it was exciting and charismatic, Alicia Keys‘ ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys‘ saw the artist invite fans into a world powered by tales of new love, power, ‘Karma‘ and passion served on a bed of Jazz, Funk, Hip-Hop, Soul & R&B.

The album was released on December 2nd 2003 and featured contributions made by Kanye West, Kerry Brothers Jr, Dre & Vidal and Taneisha Smith.

17 years later, Alicia revisits the set with a performance designed to honour its deepest cuts.

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Beyonce has whipped the BeyHive into even more of a frenzy about ‘Black Is King.’

The hotly anticipated visual album premieres on Disney+ tomorrow (July 31) and promises to be an epic affair.

Moments ago, Queen Bey unleashed a brand new extended trailer showing more from the film that she bills as celebration of blackness and her love letter to Africa.

Based on her critically acclaimed compilation ‘The Lion King: The Gift,’ the flick will bring to life music from the project – including ‘Already,’ ‘Brown Skin Girl,’ ‘Mood 4 Eva,’ and – per this fresh teaser – new song ‘Black Parade.’

What are you waiting for? Watch the all-new trailer for ‘Black Is King’ below…

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Oh boy is exactly what spectators were saying once they copped a gander at the Instagram tussle between rapper Cam’ron and comedian Faizon Love earlier this week.

It all started when Love accused JAY-Z of being fake and fabricating his drug-dealing past.  Once Cam got wind of the funnyman’s comments, he came to his former Roc-a-fella friend’s defense. What ensued afterward was an all-out war.

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Last week, ‘Say So’ hitmaker Doja Cat sent fans into a frenzy of sympathy when she revealed she’d contracted COVID-19 (as we reported here).

Suggesting she came in contact with coronavirus from a ‘Postmates order,’ the 24-year-old spoke candidly about her symptoms but was quick to assure her followers she was fine now.

Her reassurance didn’t stop them from quizzing her about any long-term effects of having the disease.  Look inside for her PSA about the pandemic:

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On stage, TV, and film, Tiffany Haddish may be used to bringing the funny but the EMMY winner recently got serious when addressing topics of racial injustice.

Taking to Carmelo Anthony‘s web series ‘What’s In Your Glass’ earlier this week (July 27), the 40-year-old detailed her activism in relation to the wave of Black Lives Matter protests that have swept the globe over the past two months.

The conversation led Haddish to break down when addressing how racism has not only made her nervous to become a mom, but also played directly into her fears about life as a parent.

“I’m a little older now and people are always asking when I’m gonna have some babies,” the comedienne stated before becoming teary-eyed.  “I would hate to give birth to someone that looks like me … knowing that they’re gonna be hunted or killed.”

That’s not all she said. Look inside to watch:

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In sad news, it’s been announced that Malik B, one of the founding members of The Roots, has died aged 47.

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First thrilling Tinashe fans with a remix to her ‘Songs For You’ tune ‘Hopscotch’ (click here to hear it), R&B duo THEY. followed that with a reunion with the stage-blazing diva for their song, ‘Play Fight.’

Now, two weeks after first acquainting listeners with the retro R&B-inspired number (as we reported here), the Los Angeles-based beaus have lifted its official music video.

With typography reminiscent of that found aboard the early editions of the popular video game ‘Street Fighter,’ the clip sees THEY. (comprised of Dante Jones and Andrew “Drew Love” Neely) and Tinashe aptly hit up the arcade to play fight via some friendly competitions.

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After putting an end to its working relationship with the public figure, producers at ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ have learned that Eva Marcille would not return to the series if they changed their minds and asked her to.

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Comedienne-actress Jess Hilarious is no stranger to controversy.

Slammed in the past for commentary deemed homophobic and xenophobic by critics (click here to read more), the ‘Wild ‘n Out’ starlet has had to dish out her fair share of apologies over the years as a result of her “offensive” content.

Now, she finds herself in the middle of backlash again – this time for weighing in on the Megan Thee Stallion shooting.

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To say Sam Smith‘s third era has been a rollercoaster would be an understatement.

Despite kicking it off with one of 2019’s biggest songs, the Normani-assisted ‘Dancing with a Stranger,’ the GRAMMY-winner followed in 2020 with a string of moderately successful Hot 100 hits to precede the previously June 5-slated LP ‘To Die For’ – then  temporarily shelved it all together (as we reported here).

Now, it appears the 28-year-old is recharged and ready to serve hungry fans news on the revamped era.

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While Jennifer Lopez fans, affectionately called #JLovers, were none-too-pleased after the Academy Awards snubbed the singer-actress earlier this year (click here to read more), but redemption may come via their TV alternative – the EMMYs.

Tuesday (July 28), the Television Academy announced its highly anticipated Primetime EMMY nominations for its 72nd annual ceremony (as we reported here).  Easily its most diverse crew of nominees to date, the list made history for being the most inclusive of acts of color in the event’s history.

Among celebrated nominees were Lopez and Shakira for their historic Super Bowl Halftime Show that rocked Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in February.

Look inside to see how the ladies responded to the announcement:

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