As critical acclaim rolls in for Tyler Perry’s BET political drama, ‘The Oval,’ the media mogul is pushing the accelerator on its spinoff, ‘Ruthless.’

A BET+ original series, the show – top-lined by Melissa L. Williams alongside a cast rounded out by the likes of Matt Cedeño, Lenny Thomas, Yvonne Senat Jones, Baadja-Lyne Odums, and more – tells the story of “a woman named Ruth who kidnaps her young daughter to join her in the dark underworld of a fanatical religious cult. “

Set for a March 19 premiere, new episodes of the one hour drama will premiere every Thursday following the kickoff.  Look below to see the trailer:

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Despite earning praise aplenty from many of the 102 million who tuned in to watch, pole dancing, belly dancing, big big booties, and bared midriffs proved to be too much to bear for some viewers of Jennifer Lopez and Shakira‘s 2020 Super Bowl Halftime Show – as evidenced by the whopping 1300+ complaints lodged against it to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).

The FCC – which acts as the United States’ “primary authority for communications law, regulation, and technological innovation” – recently revealed some of the grievances filed against the NFL and FOX (the network that broadcast the football championship) thanks to the ‘sexually charged’ showing of the two Latin superstars.

With objections to the content labelled everything from ‘X-rated’ to ‘softcore porn,’ look inside to see highlights:

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Tyra Banks is renown for saying her mind and lived up to said billing today on The Breakfast Club. 

The supermodel turned mogul is hot on the promotional trail for her exciting new venture Modelland – a theme park of sorts for modelling enthusiasts.

Chopping it up with Charlamagne and DJ Envy, the star also opened up about bowing out of her daytime talkshow, the rejection she faced during her illustrious career, Naomi Campbell, motherhood, and much more.

Watch the insightful interview below…

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Drake spearheaded the return of British series ‘Top Boy’ and now is trumpeting its next chapter.

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The Pussycat Dolls pounced with potency on ‘The One Show’ tonight. 

Led by Nicole Scherzinger, the Pop felines rocked out to new single ‘React.’

The high-octane showing comes as the quintet gear up for their ‘Unfinished Business Tour,’ which kicks off in April.

Watch ’em werk it after the jump…

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Ariana Grande and Tori Kelly are making no secret of their love and admiration for and of Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston.

For, the ladies have released a cover of the ladies’ emotive single ‘When You Believe’ 22 years after it emerged as part of the Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis-created ‘Prince of Egypt’ soundtrack!

Press play for audible magic…

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Charlotte Awbery was catapulted to global notability earlier this month when what started as a prank video saw her flip the script and wow with her incredible voice.

As watched by many, she was stopped by a YouTuber at a London train station and prompted to join in a sing-a-long to Lady Gaga‘s chart-topper ‘Shallow’ and the end result blew away millions the world over.

The viral success of the clip caught the attention of Ellen, who flew the Brit Awbery to the US to perform the song on her show.

Having sung just a snippet before, watch her soar with the full track below…

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Normani, Megan Thee Stallion, and SZA sizzle a-front of the newest issue of Rolling Stone, which is set to hit newsstands imminently.

To celebrate the collaborative slay, the ladies sat down together and chopped it up about many a topic.

During their candid discussion, the trio dished on first time they felt like they made it, overcoming obstacles in the music industry as black women and… driving the boat!

Watch below…

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Lady Gaga is back and aiming to blaze with new single ‘Stupid Love.’ 

Murmured about in earnest within fan circles, the BloodPop produced track will finally receive its premiere this Friday.

And it looks like it’ll come paired with a video on arrival.

Details below…

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Tyler Perry supporters are sending messages of hope, love, strength and peace his way after learning that his nephew died in prison.

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BTS‘ latest album ‘Map of the Soul: 7′ is set to smash a number of epic records thanks to sales generated by the millions who call themselves fans.

Joining the ride? James Corden’s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ series!

Hit the button below to catch the seven-strong group in fun-filled musical action below…

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Soulful songbird Jhene Aiko will be hatching new album ‘Chilombo’ on March 6th. 

And with the date drawing rapidly near, the star has unwrapped the project’s official tracklist.

Critically acclaimed in her own right, the set will see Aiko joined by boyfriend Big Sean, as well as the likes of John Legend, Ty Dolla $ign, and Miguel.

Preceded by single ‘P*$$Y Fairy (OTW),’ ‘Chilombo’ proclaims the singer’s full name, Jhene Aiko Efuru CHILOMBO, as it celebrates her coming into her own personal power.

Peep the tracklist below…

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