Well, that was fun while it lasted.

After two weeks of holding Drake‘s megahit, ‘Nice for What,’ at bay with his socially conscious tune, ‘This Is America,’ actor-singer-rapper Childish Gambino (Donald Glover) has ceded the Hot 100’s top spot back to the Canadian rapper.

With a handsome combo of streaming, radio airplay, and downloads to thank for the accomplishment, Drizzy’s return to the tally’s perch has granted its fifth non-consecutive week (having spent four of them from its debut until its dethronement by Gambino).

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The Barr backlash continues!

Embattled comedienne Roseanne and her castmates on the show that bears her name are all collectively paying the price for its star’s racist tendencies ill-timed and ill-received jokes on Twitter earlier today (click here to read more).  Taking to the social media platform to refer to Valerie Jarrett, the former senior adviser to President Barack Obama, as the baby of the “Muslim brotherhood & planet of the apes,” the 65-year-old actress set off a firestorm of controversy – a fury that prompted a quick apology from her.

Unfortunately for her the bid for forgiveness was too little, too late.  ABC, the parent network to the wildly popular ‘Roseanne’ show reboot, immediately distanced itself from the comedienne by not only denouncing the cruel commentary but also cancelling the hit show.

As if that wasn’t enough, other networks and streaming platforms that aired the show (or its original) are following suit:

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Barely a month after its debut Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Chun Li’ – one of two lead singles from the rapper’s forthcoming fourth studio album, ‘Queen’ – has kicked its way past a new threshold.

The J.Reid-produced cut, her first solo top 10 single on the Hot 100 since 2014’s ‘Anaconda’ – has been awarded by the Recording Industry Association of America and become the latest of her singles to shift the equivalent of 500,000 units.

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The longstanding rumors can finally be put to rest.

After months of speculation, official news has finally been delivered that Academy Award winner Jamie Foxx will portray animated antihero, ‘Spawn,’ in a forthcoming film adaptation of the popular comic book series.

The first big screen reboot of the character since Michael Jai White assumed the character in a live action film in 1997, look inside for more details on Jamie’s soon-to-come flick:

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Mark those calendars, because ‘Insecure’ returns to HBO on August 12th. 

Now in its third season, the Issa Rae dramedy has resonated with audiences thanks to its frank take on the Afro-American experience – particularly romantic relations.

Its male stars are a key component of this and they’ve banded together to plug the upcoming season with a thirst-trap shoot for GQ.

Gym themed, the tongue-in-cheek shoot sees Jay Ellis, Y’Lan Noel, Sarunas Jackson, Wade Allain-Marcus, and Neil Brown Jr stretch and flex.

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Yara Shahidi storms the pages of ‘Harper’s Bazaar Arabia’ this month in honour of her Iranian heritage.

Her mission? To call for change, fairness and equality in the world via a conversation with the publication as she sets her sights on what is shaping up to be a glorious career in activism and Hollywood.

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ABC have pulled the plug on ‘Roseanne.’

In an unprecedented (yet commendable) move, the network have opted to cease working with the show’s lead Roseanne Barr after the shocking racist remarks she made on social media earlier today.

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Roseanne Barr is under fire in the worst way.

The actress, who’s risen to prominence again with the successful reboot of her ABC sitcom, is being lashed after making comments that many have deemed the definition of racist.

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After much ado, Jessie J‘s long awaited ‘R.O.S.E’ album blossomed and bloomed.

Arriving in four parts over four days last week, the singer’s forth studio effort has been showered with praise fans and critics alike.

Still, in not resting on her laurels, the songbird nested on Good Morning America today to promote.

Backed by just a pianist, she belted current single ‘Queen.’

Shortly after, the 30-year-old seized the moment to announce her first ever full US tour.

The performance and show dates await after the jump…

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Cardi B has unleashed the video for summer anthem ‘I Like It.’

Already a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, the track – which features J Balvin and Bad Bunny – looked poised to explode in the best way with the arrival of its visual.

A vibrant affair, the colorful clip sees the pregnant femcee further cement her ‘Invasion Of Privacy’ project as one of the year’s most compelling successes.

With its current #8 peak, ‘I Like’ serves as the LP’s highest charting single besides ‘Bodak Yellow’ (which hit #1 last Fall). Could the infectious ham now be on its way to the top too?

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Burying their almost two-decade long feud? Jada Pinkett-Smith and Gabrielle Union.

Unbeknownst to their respective fan bases, the actresses had been locked in a toxic spat which caused them to slice their ties with one another personally and professionally.

What caused?

The ladies are unwilling to spill the beans but were more than happy to share how they came to a place of peace, love and harmony after “tap dancing” on each other’s misery.

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An LGBT music industry brunch organised by ‘Variety‘ has raised questions surrounding LGBT’s community’s exclusion of its black brothers and sisters and the privileges white men within the community are said to use to erase their contributions to the arts.

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