The fallout from Mo’Nique‘s Netflix boycott continues.

As widely reported, the comedian called for fans to cancel their subscriptions to the streaming service after she received what she deemed a disrespectful offer for a stand-up special. She specifically pointed to gender and race bias when relaying the disparity between her proposed $500,000 pay-packet and the multi-millions offered to Amy Schumer, Dave Chapelle and Chris Rock. 

In the weeks since, the Oscar winner has gone on a press tour justifying her claims – sometimes with tense results.

Case in point her interview on the Sana G Morning Show.

“Hey Loves, join us” after the jump where the tea is poured…

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Normani is embracing the luminosity of the solo spotlight.

With Khalid collaboration ‘Love Lies’ out and selling well, the Fifth Harmony singer continues to make high profile appearances as she builds her singular brand.

The latest came last night at the GQ All-Stars celebration.

Looking chic in a black and silver ensemble, the 21-year-old turned heads as she arrived at the event.

With the stage blazer gaining momentum, we imagine we’ll be see a lot more of her in times ahead.

Peep more snaps after the jump…

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Janet Jackson is back in London after wrapping up her ‘State Of The World Tour.’

According to sources, the singer has resumed residence in the UK’s capital as she finalizes her divorce from ex husband Wissam Al Mana. The couple, who were based in the city during their relationship, are also believed to be hashing out custody agreement for their one year old son Eissa.

Ever reclusive, sightings of Jackson are often rare.  But she was snapped this week out and about.

Folk will be able to catch her when she resumes live slayage this Summer as headliner at the Essence Music Festival and Panorama NYC.

Until then, peep Ms. Jackson after the jump…

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Justin Timberlake‘s ‘Say Something‘ is on course to becoming one of the biggest hits of the year despite the trouble he is facing with its parent album ‘Man of the Woods.’

Good news for the Pop prince below…

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‘Black Panther‘s opening weekend box office projections have been revised up today.

Full report below…

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Azealia Banks is hoping Cardi B‘s run at the top comes to an end soon.

Vocal about the fact that she’s yet to be impressed by what her fellow New Yorker has to offer musically, today brought with it a fresh diss from the ‘212‘ star.

Why?

Find out below…

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Vocal wonder Jessie J continues to amaze on Chinese show ‘Singer.’

As reported, the songbird is one of several celebrities competing weekly on the wildly popular series.

Now on its six episode, the 29-year-old picked Prince‘s ‘Purple Rain’ as her song of choice and blew the roof off the studio.

Watch Jessie wow with the iconic jam after the jump…

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Beyonce made a rare appearance this week in Los Angeles.

Music’s reigning queen was snapped at Mark Bradford‘s private art exhibit opening alongside husband JAY-Z.

With rehearsals for her Coachella comeback well underway, the sighting is sure to quench the the thirst of fans itching for a glimpse of the reclusive songstress ahead of her return.

As widely reported, the 36-year-old was set to perform at last year’s instalment of the festival. However, her pregnancy (with twins Rumi and Sir) forced her to pull out.

Needless to say we’re counting down the days until Coachella. Until then, peep more of Mrs Carter getting a little down time after the jump…

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After years of grafting, Daniel Kaluuya saw his name shot into the stratosphere with the surprise success of ‘Get Out.’

The film found favor commercially and critically and last month nabbed the star a nomination for Best Actor at the 2018 Oscars.

With the 28-year-old (who also appears in ‘Black Panther’) deemed a front-runner for the award, he’s more demand than ever.

But despite the hoopla, the Londoner has remained oh so humble.

GQ caught up with Kaluuya for a dapper shoot and interview, during which he stresses that he acts just for the art – not the accolades.

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It’s liftoff for Normani and Khalid‘s arresting new single ‘Love Lies.’

Unwrapped on Valentine’s Day, the the moody mid-tempo saw its video arrive yesterday. And the latter is having a major effect.

Full story below…

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Justin Timberlake‘s prowess as a touring act is impenetrable.

Unfortunately, it now appears that his ability to shift albums has been crushed.

Bad news below…

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Keeping track of the number of records the movie ‘Black Panther’ is set to shatter at the box office is a task we’re sure its director Ryan Googler is more than happy to undertake.

Set to make him even happier?

Statistical proof that the project’s success is being driven by a demographic Hollywood once insisted was undependable at the box office.

Black people.

I’m buying everything Black Panther. Another ticket… The DVD…. The Blu-ray…. The soundtrack… The musical score… hell I’m trying to buy a VHS version and I don’t even have a player??✊? #WakandaForever #BlackPanther

— Zuri Houston (@x_ZMB_x) February 17, 2018

Facts and figures below…

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