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With claims of “inauthenticity” and “appropriation” aplenty, the center of Iggy Azalea‘s fall from grace has not been centered around poor promotion or musical missteps (as most of her releases BANG), but instead have been concentrated on race and culture.  This idea, the rapstress asserted in a recent sit down with GQ magazine, is not far from her gaze – even if she doesn’t talk about it.

Just a day after making headlines for taking to ‘Paper’ magazine for one of her most politically charged interviews yet (click here to read more on that), the Grammy-nominee continues to shed light on hot topics such as ‘Black Lives Matter,’ Black culture, and how her connection to the concept is not only deeply rooted in the story of her life, but also far from fabricated.

Will her impassioned plea fall on deaf ears?  Read inside and see the stunning photos that accompany the tell-all interview:

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“Sorry seems to be the hardest word…”

Self-proclaimed Queen of All Media Wendy Williams has experienced a royal dragging on social media for two days straight after she incorrectly asserted legendary gospel group, The Clark Sisters, did not have a #1 hit and needed to ‘step their game up’ (click here to read more). The all out backlash – enacted by the gospel community and its supporters – lit up the talk show host’s Twitter mentions and even sent the group to #1 on iTunes as a show of support (click here to read more).

Now, as an extension of an olive branch to the ‘You Brought the Sunshine’ singers and their fans, Williams has extended an opportunity for them to appear on her show and perform the song.  Hear it from her lips inside:

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Kanye West has been the bearer of ample good news today and his stream of announcements continues. With the latest pertaining to Teyana Taylor. 

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Kanye West has the industry abuzz about his new album and he’s just dropped major info surrounding the set. Including a few surprises.

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It’s been two years since Prince passed away and any folk hoping for criminal ramifications will be disappointed today. Because it has been announced that no criminal charges will be filed.

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J.Lo’s fountain of slay shows no signs of drying up anytime soon.

Proving that she’s the definition of endurance, Jennifer Lopez stuns a-front of TIME Magazine‘s annual 100 Most Influential People issue.

A multi-hyphenate talent, the 48-year-old has seen her career go from strength to strength on the back of major diversification of her brand. Indeed, beyond music, she’s upped her acting activity with shows such as ‘Shades Of Blue,’ has got her executive producer hat on with projects like ‘World Of Dance,’ and her endorsement game is unrivalled.

In her feature spread, La Lopez is profiled by ‘Scandal’ actress Kerry Washington.

Check out what she had to say about he stage blazer below…

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It’s finally time for Ariana Grande fans.

The songbird officially announced new single ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ this week and tonight brings its highly anticipated debut.

‘Cry,’ which will reportedly arrive with a Dave Meyers directed video, is Grande’s first release of fresh material since the Manchester terrorist attack at her ‘Dangerous Woman Tour’ last year; a tragedy which left 22 dead.

After a lengthy unveiling, the track’s official cover has surfaced. Check it out above.

Head below to see what one UK media personality who heard the song had to say:

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Congratulations are in order for Destiny’s Child star Michelle Williams.

For, the songbird has announced her engagement to boyfriend Chad Johnson.

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Rashon Nelson and Donte Robinson, the African-American entrepreneurs at the heart of Starbucks‘ racism scandal, have spoken of the traumatic incident in their very first televised interview.

The friends were waiting to meet a business partner in one of the company’s stores when a member of staff called the police. To their horror, they were arrested.

Their crime? Not ordering anything from the menu.

It was just, ‘Get out, you have to leave. You’re not buying anything, so you shouldn’t be here.

Their story, via ‘Good Morning America‘ and Robin Roberts, below…

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The Clark Sisters have new reason to sing “what the devil meant for evil, God turned it around for my good” (as proclaimed in their #1 hit ‘Blessed & Highly Favored’).

Just a day after talk show queen Wendy Williams was slammed to the high heavens for suggesting the quartet “step up their game” for not having a #1 single on the gospel charts (which is untrue as they have multiple toppers on the tally), the legendary ladies learn their last album – 2007’s ‘Live One Last Time’ – has topped sales tallies one more time.

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Cardi B continues her promotional onslaught in support of her chart-topping, debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

Having already invaded screens with a rocking Coachella performance, interviews, and performances on several high profile platform outings, the mom-to-be was most recently spotted invading the set of ‘Ellen.’

Giving a hilarious sit-down with Degeneres, Cardi dished on her recent ‘SNL’ performance (click here to watch), life since her big pregnancy reveal, how to twerk while pregnant, and…umm…the sexual position that got her pregnant.  The commentary, which even left Ellen shocked, certainly delivered no shortage of laughs.

Check in below to see Cardi continue to win over America’s heart…

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Aaliyah. Nicole Wray. Destiny’s Child. Fantasia. Kelly Rowland. Raven-Symone. Beyonce.

The ladies named above stand as just a few of the R&B angels whose discographies have been blessed with material penned by the innovative icon that is Missy Elliott.

Joining them this year?

Normani.

Fantastic news below…

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