Affion Crockett brings the funny like never before with his new comedy ‘A Hip Hop Story.’

Also serving as the film’s producer, ‘Story’ tells the tale of a music mogul/entrepreneur who joins forces with some of Rap music’s biggest names to save the genre from crisis.

Alongside Affion, the hilarious spoof on recognizable figures like JAY-Z, Kanye West, Russell Simmons, and more features an all-star cast that includes Cedric the Entertainer, Lil Mama, Lil Rel Howery, Wayne Brady, Miles Brown, Fredo Starr, Treach, Page Kennedy, Craig Wayans, Damien Dante Wayans, and Damaine Radcliff (who also serves as the movie’s director).

“A Hip Hop story is our love letter to the culture that shaped our lives. It’s a comedy with a message that encourages all of us to see our value,” said Crockett in a press statement.

Ahead of its opening in AMC theaters on February 23, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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Like Jennifer Lopez and her February 16-released album ‘This Is Me…Now,’ fellow dance Machine Jason Derulo‘s ‘Nu King’ comes as his first in nearly a decade.

Unlike Lopez, ‘King’ – the long-awaited follow-up to 2015’s ‘Everything is 4‘ – attempts to make up for lost time with a loaded, 27-song tracklist that features some of the biggest names in music including Nicki Minaj, Quavo, Michael Buble, Dido, NBA YoungBoy, Gucci Mane, Meghan Trainor, Ty Dolla $ign, David Guetta, and many more.

Lined with a number of the standalone singles Derulo has released in the time since his last LP like ‘Swalla,’ ‘Spicy Margarita,’ ‘Hands On Me,’ and more, hop inside to stream ‘King’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Beyonce has made a major splash on the Official UK Singles Chart with her infectious new single, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em.’

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Gunna comes out blazing with ‘Bittersweet‘ – his first single of 2024.

Accompanied by a Spike Jordan-directed music video, the rapper opens up about the rollercoaster of life including dealing with harsh critics and the loss of loved ones.

“Sh-t been rough, but I ain’t too tough to say I love and I miss you / You my dog, I don’t care if we fall out n–ga, I never could diss you / For the chains and the fame, only we seen the vision / ‘Bout my name, let it bang, goin’ out with my pistol,” he spit over a Dystinkt Beats and 1SRAEL production.

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Kelly Rowland was the belle of the ball last night at the premiere of her hotly anticipated new movie ‘Mea Culpa.’

Hosted in New York, the launch of the Netflix film was attended by its producer Tyler Perry and co-star Trevante Rhodes. 

Ms. Kelly was also supported on her big night by Destiny’s Child bandmates Beyonce and Michelle Williams, JAY-Z, Tina Knowles, Angela Beyince, and more.

‘Mea Culpa’ premieres on Netflix on February 23.

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Kylie Minogue is set to blaze American Express BST Hyde Park 2024.

For, the legendary diva has been unveiled as the latest headliner at the music extravaganza.

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Having already made a splash with critics with her new single ‘High Water,’ GRAMMY-winning songstress Tori Kelly is undoubtedly looking to see that triumph reflected commercially as she pushes full steam ahead with promo of the inspirational cut.

The lead single from the April 5-due album ‘Tori‘ (her first traditional studio effort since 2019’s ‘Inspired by True Events‘), the Tenroc-produced tune gets its first taste of the visual treatment via an intimate live clip.

“Something is comin’ in the mornin’ / If I can make it through the night / Whatever comes, Hell or high water / I know, I know what’s on the other side,” she wails with help from a six-piece choir filled with different versions of herself.

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Fans of rising rapstress Lola Brooke could barely get acquainted with her latest music video, ‘God Bless All the Rappers‘ (released in early February), before she gave its follow-up – ‘Becky‘ – the visual rollout.

Featuring 41, the racy cut – accompanied by a Starr Mazi-directed clip – is a musical toast to experts of oral copulation.

“Give me that neck / Give me that, give me that / Give me that Becky / Pull up and give me that Becky,” the two spit on the song’s Johnny Bravo and Reefa-produced chorus.

Still enjoying the wave of critical acclaim being given to her debut album (the November-released ‘Dennis Daughter) and its supporting videos, hop inside to meet the newest member of Brooke’s growing videography.

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Nearly a decade separates diehard fans of Jennifer Lopez (affectionately known as #JLovers) from the diva’s last English-language studio album ‘A.K.A.’ (2014), but the wait for the LP came to a close on Friday (February 16) with the arrival of ‘This Is Me…Now.’

The conceptual follow-up to 2002’s ‘This Is Me…Then,’ ‘Now’ is written and executive produced by Lopez and Rogét Chayed, Jeff “Gitty” Gitelman, and HitBoy.

Kicked off by the dancefloor ready jam ‘Can’t Get Enough‘ and its supercharged remix featuring fellow GRAMMY nominee Latto, ‘Now’ – accompanied by a Prime Video movie of the same name – boasts a total of 13 tracks including its previously released title track which got a live debut aboard ‘SNL.’

Stream Lopez’s latest inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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#Lambs and #Arianators rejoice!

Mariah Carey and Ariana Grande lift the lid on their musical reunion just days after sending their respective fan bases into shock with news they would be joining forces for the remix to the latter’s chart-topping smash ‘Yes, And?’

Marking the second time the two vocal powerhouses have teamed up following Grande’s appearance on the remix of Carey’s modern-day classic Christmas song ‘Oh Santa!’ (with Jennifer Hudson), the ‘Yes, And?’ combo will definitely have music lovers saying yessss.

And while Ariana recently disappointed fans with the revelation her new album, ‘Eternal Sunshine,’ won’t have another single drop before its March 8 arrival, the updated ‘Yes’ should tide them over just fine.

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Dua Lipa has lifted the lid on the video for her brand new single ‘Training Season.’

Directed by Vincent Haycock, the unique visual sees the singer as the center of attention while magnetizing the attention of hopeful suitors.

The release follows ‘Houdini’ and serves as the latest taste of the starlet’s third studio album – due later this year via Warner Records.

Watch the visual for the Kevin Parker-produced single below…

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Cop a gander at Zendaya!

The actress stunned in seismic style at the London premiere of ‘Dune: Part Two.’

Marveling in metallic Mugler FW95 Couture, the multihyphenate appeared alongside her castmates (including Timothée Chalamet) and her longtime stylist Law Roach.

Powered by Warner Bros, ‘Dune: Part Two’ – which is directed by Denis Villeneuve – hits theaters globally on March 1.

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