Jonathan Majors has escaped jail time following his conviction in the domestic violence case brought against him by ex-lover Grace Jabbari.

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Dua Lipa is dancing towards the May 3 release of her new album ‘Radical Optimism’ and making a major stop beforehand with the arrival of its latest single, ‘Illusion.’

Due April 11, the track follows preceding efforts ‘Houdini’ and ‘Training Season’ – both of which impacted the top 10 of the Official UK Singles Chart and the top 30 of the Billboard Hot 100.

To whet appetites, Lipa has shared snaps from the single’s accompanying music video and teased “let’s dance!”

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Missy Elliott is hitting the road for her first-ever headlining tour and she’s taking a number of notable names with her.

For, the multihyphenate force is mounting the ‘Out of This World’ trek with collaborators Ciara, Busta Rhymes, and Timbaland.

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J. Cole is in a remorseful mood.

For, after rustling feathers with the track ‘7 Minute Drill’ as a clap back to Kendrick Lamar‘s Future and Metro Boomin collaboration ‘Like That,’ the MC is walking back his jab.

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Season 16 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is reaching its climax.

The latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series once again saw the groundbreaking drag force lead the search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’ve been hooked and loving the array of characters all vying for glittery glory in the hit competition.

With the finale almost upon us, check out a sneak peek before it hits screens next Friday…

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Ice Spice is heating things up in the studio and she’s doing so with one of the UK’s leading rappers.

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Beyonce has ridden triumphantly to the top of the Billboard 200 with her new album ‘Cowboy Carter.’

And, true to form, she’s made history in the process.

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Cop a gander at Tinashe!

The eclectic star shines on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam.

Lensed by Reinhardt Kenneth, the stunning spread arrives during the Oceana leg of the performer’s ‘BB/ANG3L TOUR’ – the trek mounted in support of her latest album, ‘BB/ANG3L.’

It also lands ahead of her performance at Coachella 2024 on April 12 and April 19.

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RAYE took center stage on Saturday Night Live this evening (April 6), as the episode’s musical guest.

Armed with the momentum of her historic win at the BRIT Awards 2024, the Londoner lit up the stage with a full band and blazed with global breakout ‘Escapism.’

RAYE also rocked SNL with ‘Worth It,’ both of which reside on her critically acclaimed album ‘My 21st Century Blues.’

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Cardi B‘s long-awaited sophomore album is not only due this year, according to the star, but when it arrives it’ll be unlike anything folk are anticipating.

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Coco Jones delivered a championship showing at WWE Wrestlemania 40.

The GRAMMY Award-winning R&B star was on hand at night 1 of the milestone anniversary of the annual wrestling extravaganza to perform the US National Anthem.

Taking vocal flight with her powerful pipes, Jones showed up and showed out with ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’

Indeed, she blew the proverbial roof off the Lincoln Financial Field stadium in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Beyonce has largely earned praise aplenty for her foray into Country music with her blazing new album ‘Cowboy Carter.’

However, some corners of the Country circuit have been vocal in their critique of the superstar’s creative exploration.

And while much of their discourse has centered on her status as a beacon of R&B, it’s only served to spark deeper debate about the true reason for the issues – a reason many speculate centers on her race and her intentional spotlight on the genre’s true origins.

One of the notable names in Queen Bey’s corner is the legendary Smokey Robinson.

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