It’s been days since Mo’Nique set the net ablaze with her fiery interview aboard Shannon Sharpe‘s ‘Club Shay Shay‘ podcast, but that certainly hasn’t stopped chatter around the chat’s broached topics – especially commentary related to Tiffany Haddish, Kevin Hart, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and D.L. Hughley.

Yet, amid all the big names mentioned it’s conversation around her oldest son, Shalon Jackson, that is grabbing headlines most – especially after he slammed his Academy Award-winning mom for being “self-centered” and a bad parent.

As his nearly 10-minute address circulating around the Web, it landed on the desk of the comedienne who wasted little time responding.

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Beyonce may be line dancing her way to the top of streaming and digital sales charts with her new Country singles ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages,’ but – despite the critical acclaim being driven the way of the tunes – she can’t exactly boast the best reception among some of the genre’s diehard enthusiasts.

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Usher may have used the Super Bowl Halftime Show to remind of his musical legacy, but he seized the lead-up to the Big Game to drum up buzz for his new album ‘Coming Home.’

Led by R&B hit ‘Good Good’ featuring Summer Walker and 21 Savage, the stacked set serves as the icon’s 9th studio effort and his first in eight years.

With the perfect synchronization between the LP’s arrival and the Halftime Show, attention now turns to its commercial performance.

Well, wonder no more because the first-week predictions are here.

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Porsha Williams is officially heading back to the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

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Camila Cabello is continuing to tease her comeback.

The performer hasn’t released an album since 2022’s ‘Familia’ – her third studio effort.

In the time since, the ‘Havana’ singer moved labels – signing with Interscope Records – and commenced work on her next record.

Now, it appears the singer is firing from all cylinders with her return.

For, fresh from teasing a snippet, Cabello has shared another

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Russell Simmons is being sued by a female producer, who alleges the mogul sexually her several years ago.

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Mo’Nique set the internet ablaze with her Club Shay Shay interview.

And while much of the discourse centered on her claims of being blacklisted and grudges against the likes of Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and D.L. Hughley, it’s her brief mention of her oldest son Shalon Jackson that now looks set to become the latest headline grabber.

Speaking frankly with host Shannon Sharpe, the comedienne admitted that she and Shalon are estranged and do not speak. She said she hoped the universe would bring them back together.

However, breaking his silence, Shalon (who is also a stand-up comic) countered with a very different version of the story.

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Filming is officially underway on the eagerly awaited Michael Jackson biopic.

As reported, the release date for the Antoine Fuqua-directed movie has been announced, and now the masses have been given their first look at the film’s lead, Jaafar Jackson, in motion as the King of Pop.

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Beyonce is making mighty moves with her foray into Country.

Because just a day after its surprise release, ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ – one of two songs Queen Bey unleashed upon announcing Act II of her three-part project – has bulldozed a personal streaming record on Spotify. 

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Although her breakout hit, ‘Water,’ is still making a splash in the Hot 100’s top 20 and even nabbed her first GRAMMY award, Tyla isn’t resting on her laurels and is undoubtedly hoping the wave of success rolls over on to the cut’s follow-up, ‘Truth or Dare.’

One of four tunes her growing legion of fans (affectionately called #Tygers) have gotten their paws on in preparation for the March release of the singer’s self-titled debut album, ‘Truth’ comes as an easy standout as it’s already garnering critical acclaim and a warm reception on digital music outlets since the release of its official music video on February 2.

Ahead of unveiling more live performances of the tune aboard her forthcoming world tour, Tyla’s lifted the lid on a behind the scenes look at the creation of its accompanying visual.

See the Nabil Elderkin-directed action inside.

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Congratulations are in order for Jess Hilarious.

For, the new co-host of ‘The Breakfast Club’ announced that she is pregnant with her second child on today’s episode of the long-running radio show.

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Just a week after Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Hiss‘ sunk its teeth into the #1 spot of the Hot 100, the Nicki Minaj diss has slithered out of the summit position due to a rebound by Jack Harlow‘s ‘Lovin’ On Me.’

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