The rising star Michaela Coel is to star in a debate-sparking series named ‘Black Earth Rising’.

Why it’s set to spark debate and raise some uncomfortable questions on the West’s relationship with Africa?

Find out below…

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Five years may have separated fans of Janelle Monae from a studio album, but that wait came to an end on April 27th thanks to ‘Dirty Computer.’  Preceded by the critically acclaimed cuts ‘I Like That,’ ‘Make Me Feel,’ ‘Django Jane,’ ‘Pynk,’ and a short film, ‘Computer’ comes as the eclectic singer’s first project to be completely devoid of the “Cindy Mayweather” narrative.

Applauded for its brazen subject matter – namely songs that circulate around sexual freedom and feminism – promotion of the effort also saw Monae make headlines for officially “coming out of the closet” as pansexual (click here to read more).  Yet, while the artist found her name listed atop a number of talking points on social media and news media, ‘Computer’s content – given all its critical fanfare – has not exactly seen that recognition mirrored commercially.  Among the set’s singles, ‘Feel’ is the only one to crack the Hot 100 and, as of time reported, has peaked at #99.

Curious to know if the nonperformance of its leading trio of tunes had any bearing on the LP’s anticipated first week commercial showing?  Look inside to see:

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Destiny’s Child fans are still abuzz after seeing the trio crown the two weekend-long Coachella festival with a headline-dominating reunion.

Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and Michelle Williams took to the showing to not only crank out some of their most memorable hits, but to also show viewers they – with over 20 years in the game and having made their respective solo stamps on the industry – still have “it” in abundance as a group. Now, as demand for a new DC3 album reaches its highest height, Williams – on a media tour to dish about her solo happenings (including a recently publicized engagement to Pastor Chad Johnson) – has also hit a number of outlets to discuss how the Coachella reunion came to be (as we reported here).

Most recently taking to ‘The Real,’ resident host Loni Love made no secret of her fandom of the super girl-group and asked flat out:  when is the reunion tour?  Look inside to hear Michelle’s answer…

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Did you plan on skipping Chris Brown‘s ‘Heartbreak on a Full Moon’ tour (click here for dates) or the second leg of pop icon Janet Jackson‘s ‘State of the World’ tour (click here for dates) because those ticket prices were just too high? Well, here’s something that may change your mind.

In honor of “National Concert Week,” Live Nation – the leading live entertainment company in the world – has sent the fans of some of our favorite artists into quite the frenzy with the announcement of $20 All-In tickets.  The slew of concert tickets, set to cap at 1.5 million across 2,000 shows nationwide, will be available to prospective attendees of a number of top-named shows for just 20 bucks (no additional fees or taxes included).

The catch?  The deals are available this week only! Details inside:

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NSYNC were immortalized today on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame!

Leads Justin Timberlake and JC Chasez were joined by bandmates Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, and Chris Kirkpatrick as the group were honored with the coveted star.

It marks the first time the Pop demigods (who dominated the 90s/early 00s music landscape) have regrouped since performing together during JT’s Video Vanguard medley at the MTV VMAs 2013.

The ceremony was watched by a number of notable names including Ellen DeGeneres, Jessica Biel, and Carson Daly (who was ever-present during NSYNC’s TRL era heyday).

With several of the group’s members going on record to stress that new music isn’t on the cards, fans ought to savour the moment.

Join us below as we do the same after the jump…

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R. Kelly‘s day of reckoning has finally come…and he isn’t taking it too well.

For, after learning that a number of the businesses he depends on to generate income have cut ties with him, he has shocked spectators by likening the systemically horrific abuse of enslaved Africans to the controversy he is facing for molesting little girls.

His words below..

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Ariana Grande has arrived on the Billboard Hot 100 with comeback jam ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ and she’s made quite the entrance.

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J. Cole‘s colossal pull has seen him stage quite the coup on this week’s Billboard Hot 100.

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July 19th 2019 will bring with it Disney‘s second telling of the ‘Lion King‘ story.

Today, news on the moves it has made to inspire diversity and fair representation within Hollywood have emerged from its set.

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The game-changing Pop icon Britney Spears has learned her old flame has launched a plan to light up his bank account by selling her demo recordings.

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As if the heat on Bill Cosby wasn’t already hot enough in the days leading to his sexual assault conviction (click here to read more on that), the comedy legend has seen some of that heat intensified in the days that have followed.

Cosby, 80, was ordered to house arrest and fitted with a GPS monitor after the guilty verdict was rendered on three counts of “felony indecent aggravated assault” following a 2004 incident.  Though permitted to leave his house to meet with lawyers and seek any medical treatment, the embattled star must otherwise remain in the confines of his Philadelphia home until news arrives of his official sentencing (which could be up to 10 years per count).

With the news continuing the dominate headlines well over the weekend into this week, a number of colleges and universities who once celebrated the comedy pioneer for his support of education and the advancement of the arts began announcing their intent to rescind the honorary degrees bestowed to him.

Said revocation is just the beginning his new woes:

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Mariah Carey is spreading her wings and flying back to Las Vegas!

For, the superstar songbird has just announced ‘The Butterfly Returns’ – her newest Sin City residency.

Details below…

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