It’s been nearly three years since embattled Gospel star Kim Burrell suffered a severe backlash due to a controversial rant many deemed homophobic (click here to read more).

Losing a number of endorsements along the way (including her television show, radio series, promotional opportunities, and more), the hoopla around the incident may have cooled but its lasting effect on the once-widely revered singer’s career has endured.

Some of the diva’s peers think it’s time that changed.

Echoing sentiments from Gospel royal Shirley Caesar, Grammy-nominee Tamar Braxton, and others, singer-actress Kierra Sheard recently took to press to share her thoughts on Burrell’s fall from grace and hope the community impacted by the 47-year-old’s comments could move on from it.

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After the viral hits of Porsha Williams (‘Flatline’), Kenya Moore (‘Gone with the Wind Fabulous’), Shereé Whitfield (‘Who Gon’ Check Me Boo?’), and Kim Zolciak (‘Tardy for the Party’), Nene Leakes – with her new song ‘Come & Get This Hunni’ – joins the list of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ stars who are surprising fans by flexing their musical prowess.

Having already ventured into acting, Broadway, and comedy, Leakes proves once again her talents know no bounds with ‘Hunni’ as she raps:

“Yeah I’m sweeter than some bubblegum, get it jumpin’ like double dutch,” the 52-year-old declares. “4, 3, 2 — I been number one.”

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As the Western world learns more about the horrific abuse some black people are subjected to in the Middle East, McDonald‘s has been forced to condemn actions taken by leaders in the Chinese arm of its empire.

An upsetting story below…

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Coming to the surprise of no one, the assembly of some of music’s biggest stars to sing some of Disney’s most beloved hits drew massive ratings.

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Lauren Jauregui highlights the joys of social and emotional distancing with her new single, ’50ft.’

Speaking on the song’s creation, the former Fifth Harmony hitmaker shared:

“I wrote it from a space of reflection on how I interact with the world energetically,” Jauregui wrote in the caption of the Instagram post she shared to announce the song’s April 17 arrival. “This artwork truly encapsulates the feeling of distance spoken about in the song while asserting the closeness of my relationship to my loved ones who hold me the f*ck down always and forever in the midst of it all.”

Though she hasn’t revealed if the song is part of a forthcoming packaged EP or LP, what we do know is the 23-year-old has built quite the impressive solo discography since the group disbanded. ’50ft,’ a whole mood-and-a-half,’ is no exception.

See its Florida-filmed music video inside:

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DVSN celebrate their  love for women and the arts with a brand new album named ‘A Muse in her Feelings.’

The set made its way to the world via OVO Sound and brings with it songs supported by Snoh Aalegra, Summer Walker and PARTYNEXTDOOR and sounds forged in love.

Listen below…

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Cop a gander of Alicia Keys, who covers the latest issue of Clash Magazine.

The feature arrives as the songbird gears up for the release of her new album ‘Alicia,’ which is pending a revised release date in the wake of a postponement caused by the global health crisis.

With new memoir ‘More Myself’ proving to be a New York Times Best Seller, Keys’ Clash cover also lands on the heels of the success of single ‘Underdog,’ which lifted spirits in the current climate, while lifting itself to #1 on iTunes in the process.

Peep the video for the anthemic track after the jump…

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As we reported here, June 20 was scheduled to be the kick off of Taylor Swift‘s global ‘Lover’ tour – designed to support her seventh studio album of the same name.

However anxious fans – affectionately called #Swifties – had their dreams of seeing the starlet live dashed moments ago when she took to social media to announce she was not only cancelling the string of shows due to the coronavirus pandemic, but also any promotional appearances as well.

Read her statement inside:

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Sam Smith may be readying their third album for release, but they’s revealed that they are already piecing together its follow-up.

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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are using their resources to support the good people of Los Angeles as they battle the Coronavirus.

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While stars the world over are banding together in aid of the coronavirus relief effort, Sam Smith has revealed they had actually suffered from Covid-19.

The singer, who is hot on the virtual promo trail for new single ‘I’m Ready (ft. Demi Lovato)’, shared the news with Zane Lowe during an interview on Apple’s Beats 1 radio.

Their words after the jump…

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