Cop a gander of Janelle Monae!

The multi-talented songstress releases new album ‘Dirty Computer’ (together with a 44-minute visual) later this week and trumpets its arrival in the newest issue of FAULT Magazine.

Beyond posing it up for a striking shoot (which was lensed at Jimi Hendrix’s preserved London flat), Monae seized her interview feature to reflect on racism in America, parenthood fears, and how staring in Oscar-winning ‘Moonlight’ helped her decide to “walk in her truth.”

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J. Cole‘s brilliant set ‘KOD‘ has crushed Taylor Swift‘s Spotify record by way of streams it earned on the thriving platform.

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DeRay, one of the activists at the forefront of the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement, has condemned the horrific assault of an African-American woman in a Waffle House store.

The predators? Police officers.

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Shania Twain has largely dodged controversy for much of her career, however she hit quite the iceberg yesterday when the Canadian revealed in an interview that she would have voted for Donald Trump.

Her largely liberal fanbase clapped back with a unanimous ‘That Don’t Impress Me Much’ and many deemed her officially “cancelled.”

In an attempt to quell the raging flames

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Kanye West has been busy baking new music for himself and a host of other artists – the latest of which is none other than Nas. 

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Nicki Minaj roared back onto the scene with dual singles ‘Chun-Li’ and ‘Barbie Tingz’ last week and is wasting no time letting fans know what’s coming next.

Because, fresh from being announced as the musical guest on the SNL season finale on May 19th, Onika is touting her upcoming world tour; one she tells the Barbz will be unmissable.

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Shania Twain has largely avoided scandal over the course of illustrious career – but that all changed today and in the most unexpected way.

For, In an interview to promote the international leg of her ‘Now Tour,’ the Canadian Country Pop icon revealed that she would have voted for Donald Trump if she could.

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Jennifer Lopez was recently named one of TIME Magazine‘s 100 Most Influential People and the diva has all the receipts to highlight why. Just ask GUESS.

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Lady Gaga is writing her next musical chapter.

The singer, who nabbed a Platinum plaque and hit tour with her ‘Joanne’ project, is in the studio working on new material and she’s tapped a major name to assist – BloodPop.

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Following Kanye West‘s decision to endorse the views of an anti Black Lives Matter political personality on Twitter, Azealia Banks has shared fresh thoughts on her endorsement of Donald Trump.

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Beyonce brought the heat to the Cali desert with another scorching showing at Coachella last night.

The superstar made history during her premiere performance by becoming the first Black woman to headline the coveted festival.

And while much of the media engagement centered around last week’s live broadcast, Queen Bey still slayed like no other for her encore presentation.

During her near-two-hour set, the 36-year-old journeyed through her catalogue of smashes – both new and loved. She also re-teamed with Destiny’s Child bandmates Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, Jay-Z, sister Solange, and Jay Balvin who made a surprise appearance on ‘Mi Gente.’

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Cardi B‘s ever-rising fanbase has welcomed Pro-Life activists into the fold after this week after she revealed that she was hurt by fans who suggested her decision not to kill her unborn child would harm her career.

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