Drake has learned that he could earn between $15 million and $20 million in advance money should he choose to leave Universal Music and sign with one of its star-seeking rivals.

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Lil Kim is sending out a reminder that time nor motherhood have tamed her hard-hitting style with the new single, ‘Nasty One.’

Already making noise on international markets, the cut – a dancehall-inspired gem – is believed to be a taste of what she’s been working on for her first effort since 2016’s ‘Lil Kim Season.’

Curious what she’s serving up?  See inside:

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Gearing up to give Wendy Williams & Ellen a run for their ratings? RuPaul.

Details on the entertainer’s quest for daytime glory below…

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Diddy has never been one to hold his tongue, so it’s little wonder why he’s telling it as he sees it in the newest issue of Vanity Fair. 

Appearing in feature as promo for FOX show ‘The Four,’ which he is a judge on, the entrepreneur seized the moment to share his view on broader cultural issues.

During his frank chat, he vented about how show-business’ fascination with Black culture has yet to translate into investment into Black enterprise. He also waxed honest about his Revolt network, the #MeToo movement, his next move, and more.

Peep excerpts from the interview below….

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Ariana Grande has many wins under her wig, but thus far a chart topper on the Billboard Hot 100 singles chart has managed to elude her.

Indeed, despite consistently coming close with a succession of #2’s, the second spot has thus far been her peak on the coveted count.

With new album ‘Sweetener’ due next month, all eyes are on her commercial performance. Especially given her raised profile over the last year.

For Ari, however, she’s more content than bothered.

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Camila Cabello struck solo gold (and Platinum) with her breakout smash ‘Havana’ and isn’t done capitalizing on the hit just yet.

For, the 21-year-old just announced a lush new make-up line in partnership with L’Oreal. 

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JoJo has been on quite the journey – both personally and professionally.

And despite hurdles and hardships, she’s still going strong and is charging on to her fourth studio album.

Currently on the ‘Leaks, Covers & Mixtapes Tour,’ the 27-year-old stopped by TRL to discuss the trek.

She also opened up about the direction of her upcoming LP, de-stigmatizing mental health, and more.

Watch her candid sit-down with Sway on the AM edition of the MTV series below…

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50 Cent feuding with Remy Ma and Papoose?

It seems so.

Details on why the ‘Power’ purveyor has decided to block Ma on Instagram below…

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Winston Duke as Kimbo Slice?

Yes…it’s happening!

Fantastic news for fans of the ‘Black Panther‘ actor player below…

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August Alsina‘s friendship with Jada Pinkett-Smith saved his life.

How? Her decision to address the drug addiction he refused to believe he had…an addiction he says was powered by what felt like a swimming pool of pills.

August’s story, via ‘Red Table Talk’ below…

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‘Heaven Sent’ hitmaker Keyshia Cole sent her fans into a frenzy last week when she took to Instagram to reveal she was pregnant with her second child.

As the news made its way across news outlets (including our own report found by clicking here) and the well wishes came pouring in, the 36-year-old songstress followed with another shocking announcement:  she’s not actually pregnant!

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The first ever authorized recount of the life of Whitney Houston finally found its way to theaters this weekend (July 6).

Featuring interviews from the late pop icon’s family (including her mentor Clive Davis, brothers, mother, sister-in-law, and more), the film – which had already won rave reviews and notoriety from Cannes Film Festival – followed that acclaim with a number of thumbs up from respected critics across print and online publications.

Now, with its wide release opening weekend behind it, the Kevin MacDonald-directed flick has finally garnered the acclaim that matters most:  its commercial response. Look inside to see just how much the film raked in over the weekend:

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