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For the fourth consecutive year the BET Awards has been crowned the year’s top rated cable awards show.

Thanks to show-stopping performances from the likes of Migos, Snoop Dogg, Janelle Monae, Nicki Minaj, and more, this year’s edition not only topped last year’s in viewership but also continued the trend of seeing BET ahead of the competition amongst awards shows aired on cable.

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Another couple bites the dust and this time it’s Brit-Pop pair Cheryl and Liam Payne.

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As Lauryn Hill gears up to celebrate 20 years of milestone album ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill,’ From The Vault takes you back to one of its most renowned classic.

Today’s pick is Ms. Hill’s ‘Doo-Wop (That Thing).’

Like the vast majority of the album, the track was self-written and self-produced. It served not only as the iconic album’s first offering but also as the singer’s solo debut after years with the Fugees.

Released in July 99, the song debuted at #1 in the US – a first for a Rap artist – and went on to become one of the biggest hits of the end of the decade.

Lyrically, the track preached a potent sermon aimed at young women and men – specifically how they ought to conduct themselves at the eve of a new century. It urged them not to get blinded by “that thing ,” not settle for less and to always demand respect.

Enduring words!

Lauryn made sure she paid hommage to 60s R&B as well as Hip-Hop culture when it came to the cut’s accompanying video.

The split-screen visual showcased 2 différent block parties: one set in retro Manhattan and another one in a modern version of the New York neighborhood.

It was a genius way of expressing the varied influences found in Hill’s art.

We’re surely not alone wondering why and how the musical wonder hasn’t blessed the world with another studio LP – and, no, we don’t want to hear about that ‘Unplugged’ album.

Over the years, artists all over the world have cited the ‘Miseducation’ as a game changer when it comes to their artistry; and, in more recent times, it seems Ms. Lauryn Hill’s clout has only grown bigger in time.

We say her anniversary tour – which is already a great seller – would be the perfect vehicle to promote new material.

Make it happen, Ms. Hill, make it happen!

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Rihanna may not have featured much in ‘Ocean’s 8,’ but her name – alongside that of Sandra Bullock and Sara Paulson – is proving potent at the global box office.

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Kandi Burruss is currently hard at work on the next season of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ but, while spending time with her Xscape bandmates, was kind enough to spend some time with her fans via a live chat.

There, as fresh reports seem to calcify claims that Kenya Moore will not return to the show, Burruss spoke openly about her decision to reconcile with Porsha Williams and how she feels about Phaedra Parks‘ potential return to the series.

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Rising Urban Pop princess La’Britney is said to have joined the fifth season of ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘!

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A joint project by Chance the Rapper & Childish Gambino?

It’s happening.

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June’s Diary are showing and proving with their new EP ‘All Of Us.’

Released yesterday, the six song set serves as the quintet’s first body of work since being formed by Kelly Rowland and Frank Gatson on BET’s ‘Chasing Destiny.’

Fans have clearly been anticipating because they’re snapping up the set at a feverish rate.

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While many across the world are mourning Joe Jackson, who died this week after battling terminal cancer, Bette Midler isn’t.

The 89-year-old Jackson family patriarch was renown for his iron-handed approach to honing his children into household names; a reality achieved several times over with the career successes of the Jackson 5, as well as Michael Jackson and Janet Jackson as soloists. All artists he managed at pivotal points.

Still, his tactics rendered him a polarizing figure in life and seemingly in death too. Because, Midler took to social media to weigh-in and had less than favorable things to say.

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Drake is onto quite the beast with new album ‘Scorpion.’

An established chart titan, the Toronto bred star’s releases have often prompted the question “how high?.” Apt, as his offerings consistently shoot into the stratosphere – and this LP is no different.

The first week sales forecasts are in and Aubrey is on course for a mega opening…

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Lily Allen has apologised to Azealia Banks for the way she says she treated her several years ago.

How Banks inspired the reconiliation?

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Ready for another edition of Retro Rewind?

You’re in luck! For, today will bring with it a brand new edition designed to pull you down one of Pop culture’s more memorable lanes.

At the end of it?

Whitney Houston, Wendy Williams and their unforgettable interview!

The conversation you are to hear took place in 2003 and came about after Whitney, who was annoyed by remarks Wendy had made about her on the air, called in to give her a piece of her mind.

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