‘Love & Hip-Hop Miami’ has proven to be compelling viewing straight of the gate thanks to its spotlighting of serious issues (amidst the madness).

One of said issues is colorism and newcomer Amara La Negra has led that debate with specific reference to the hardships of being accepted as Afro-Latina — within the Latin community and beyond.

Amidst all the discussion though, it’s been easy to forget that Amara is an artist and is prepping new music to facilitate a crossover into the mainstream arena.

A recent signee of BMG, a release is said to be imminent to capitalize on the buzz of the show. To whet appetites, Amara and producer Rock City shared a preview.

Check it out below…

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Migos‘ ‘Culture II’ is now available to purchase from all major retailers.

Good news for fans? No doubt.

However, unwilling to celebrate the set’s release are those who were appalled by lyrics unleashed by the group’s member Offset in which he used the word “queers.”

Offset releasing a song that says “I do not vibe with queers” as one of the lyrics……
in this day and age??? in this ECONOMY????

— meghan currie (@meghancurrrie) January 18, 2018

With this in mind there are some who fear the backlash the performer received may wreak havoc on their new set’s opening week number?

Do you think it will?

Listen to the album and weigh in below…

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Janet Jackson sprung a surprise on longtime friend Missy Elliot tonight at the 2018 ESSENCE Black Women In Music gala.

Jetted in from London, the Queen of Pop was in the house at the Highline Ballroom to present the rap innovator with the evening’s top honor.

The emotional moment saw Jackson, 51, offer a heartfelt speech about Elliott’s illustrious career and their unwavering friendship.

Watch the must-see presentation after the jump…

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By the year 2020, the buying power of black people living in America will fly north of $1.4 trillion.

In 2018, the community is set to use that  spending power to turn Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ into one of the highest-grossing movies of all time.

Awesome news below…

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“I see good in everybody. I saw something good in Hitler. Hitler was a wonderful painter…” 

Thanks to the quote above, lifted from her recent interview with ‘Vulture’ magazine, ‘Danger’ singer Erykah Badu saw her social media handles in just that.  Lit all the way up as fans, detractors, and more looked to school the Grammy winner on her ‘insensitive’ comments, Badu even earned a slamming from the Anti-Defamation League recently for her ‘irresponsible’ statement.

Taking to Twitter to, the group’s CEO – Jonathan Greenblatt – sounded off:

“…I also like to think that there is good in all people, but Hitler is pure evil. I don’t care if he painted or was a vegetarian; Hitler is responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews & a war that claimed the lives of tens of millions. Shame on you for downplaying that.

You are a role model to many, and as such, you should immediately apologize for these irresponsible and misguided comments.” – Greenblatt

After the sentiments above were being echoed by many, the Queen of Neo-Soul took to her own Twitter handle to address the hoopla.  Look inside to see what she said:

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Jessie J is continuing to shine light on her empowerment anthem ‘Queen.’

Lifted from upcoming album ‘R.O.S.E,’ the self-affirming song resonated with many upon its release for its uplifting lyrics and J’s powerful vocal delivery.

The latter is a trait she showcases in earnest on a newly released acoustic version of the song.

Ahead of its arrival, the British belter said of the stripped back incarnation:

The imperfections make it REAL. 
One song. 
One feeling. 
One take. 

Check it out below…

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for fans sad to see the show go.

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 10, titled ‘The People vs Olivia Pope,’ below…

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 11 of season 4 – titled ‘He’s A Bad Father’ below…

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Though reportedly hard at work on her 6th studio album, the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Joanne,’ pop singer Lady Gaga is still delivering reworked gems from the chart-topping set.

As we reported here, Mother Monster took to Instagram this week to tease a new music video (later discovered to be a piano version of the album’s title track).

Now available in full, tuck inside to see the music video and hear the stripped down rendition of the song that’s already winning over the critics:

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Zendaya has Oscars in her sights with a new movie set to shock, stun and startle moviegoers and history buffs.

Good news below…

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The week the world learned former fellow Fifth Harmony gal pal, Camila Cabello, topped both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 with her hit ‘Havana’ and its parent album respectively, Ally Brooke took to Twitter to announce fans would finally be able to hear her first solo single.

Titled ‘Perfect,’ the cut – a collaboration with German DJ Topic – hit digital shelves today (January 26), is now available on major streaming outlets, and is being billed by Billboard as her ‘official debut.’  And, while longtime followers of Brooke know this isn’t the first time she’s stepped outside of the group (see:  feature on Lost King & ASAP Ferg‘s 2016 release ‘Look at Us Now’), ‘Perfect’ is her first endeavor as the leading act.

Curious to hear how she fared?  Hear it inside:

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15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys was just one of many high profile names tapped to guest star on Justin Timberlake‘s highly anticipated new album, ‘Man of the Woods’ (in stores February 2nd).

Taking to our friends at ET Online, the songstress – hot on the promo trail in support of her role as judge on NBC’s ‘The Voice‘ – dropped some hints on what fans should expect from her duet on JT’s next opus.  And, as if that’s not enough, she even teased there may be more collaborations in the works (as she is reportedly hard at work on her new album).

Hear the details from her lips inside:

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