As arguably the most notable supermodel of all-time, Naomi Campbell is no stranger to firsts. Hence, it was all-sorts of fitting that she posed for the first-ever Essence Magazine cover shoot shot on an iPhone.

And it’s all in honor her 50th birthday and that of the publication.

Social distancing, in light of the global health crisis, called for a creative approach to the landmark issue.

And, ever dependable, Campbell delivered.

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Stacey Dash is ready to free herself from her latest marriage.

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From ‘Awkward Black Girl’ to media mogul, Issa Rae‘s star is shining luminously. Aptly, then, she sparkles a-front of the latest issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Arriving ahead of the Netflix premiere of new movie ‘The Lovebirds,’ the feature lands amidst the current season of ‘Insecure’ – which has been gripping viewers weekly and recently was renewed for another run.

Beyond posing it up for the Ruth Ossai shoot, Rae also spoke about the HBO hit, her rise through the ranks of Hollywood, and the sense of responsibility she feels to move Black narrative forward.

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Kelly Rowland is officially part of the Roc.

For, the GRAMMY-winning songbird has revealed that she has signed to Jay-Z‘s entertainment juggernaut Roc Nation. 

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‘Married To Medicine Los Angeles’ is back for its second season!

Much like the original show (which is anchored in Atlanta), the West Coast incarnation of the series will chronicle the narratives of successful female doctors and doctors’ wives as they navigate their professional and personal lives – and friendships with each other.

Season 2 has seen a cast shake-up.

Originals – Dr. Imani Walker, Shanique Drummond, Dr. Britten Cole and Jazmin Johnson – are all back. With the the latter being upped from “friend” to main cast.

Elsewhere, Dr. Kendra Segura and Lia Dias join anew, replacing Asha Kamali-Blankinship and Dr. Noelle Reid.

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Chris Brown celebrates his 31st birthday by unwrapping ‘Slime & B’ – a new joint project with rapper Young Thug.

After whetting appetites with ‘High End’ from 2017’s ‘Heartbreak On A Full Moon,’ the pair announced the 13-track last month.

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Sia adds her name to the list of artists using music to combat COVID-19.

With the new song ‘Saved My Life,’ co-written by Pop sensation Dua Lipa, the GRAMMY-nominated singer-songwriter is promising to donate proceeds from the tune’s sales to organizations Americares and CORE Response.

“Someone must have sent you to save me tonight,” Sia wails on the track. “I know that in darkness I have found my light/I know that in darkness I’ve been given sight/In your loving arms I feel delight/In your loving arms I’ll be alright.”

After debuting the song live on Americares’ ‘COVID Is No Joke’ livestream fundraiser (May 1), she’s unveiled the recorded version for your listening pleasure.  It awaits inside:

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This Friday brings with it the release of Kehlani’s sophomore album ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t.’

Hotly anticipated, the set follows 2017’s ‘SweetSexySavage’ and comes on the heels of singles ‘Everybody Business,’ ‘Toxic,’ and ‘FM&U.’

Now, with just days to go before its May 8th arrival, the singer-songwriter has unveiled its accompanying tracklist.

Joining her on the set are the likes of Tory Lanez and Jhene Aiko.

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Tory Lanez has been tied to an assault case.

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Nicki Minaj has high hopes for her first collaboration with Doja Cat. (more…)

Meow!

The promo push for Doja Cat‘s inaugural Hot 100 top 5 hit, ‘Say So,’ continues courtesy of an appearance on Vevo’s LIFT – a platform designed to “connect today’s up-and-coming artists to audiences around the globe through video content.”

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#Camilizers rejoice!

Despite taking 15 weeks to crack the top 20 (as we reported here), Camila Cabello‘s slow burning hit ‘My Oh My’ continues to make detractors say just that as it’s now added a few new achievements to a growing list.

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