Angela Bassett‘s new procedural drama ‘9-1-1’ is off to a blazing start.

As reported, the show opened strong with its initial broadcast and new data shows it actually performed better that first thought.

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With a look, sound and vocal style that dominated 90s Lil Kim‘s reign in Hip-Hop made her one of the decade’s most recognisable names.

Today, the rapper’s influence can be found in sights and sounds served up by the likes of Nicki Minaj, Rihanna and Azealia Banks…three artists who often reference the icon (sometimes unknowingly) in their work.

How that works to Kim’s advantage?

Renewed interest in her art.

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Kendrick Lamar‘s union with Marvel‘s ‘Black Panther’ is magical to say the least.

An avid movie buff, Lamar teamed up with the movie’s producers to ink a deal which sees him steer the direction of its soundtrack and today- weeks before its release- drop a brand new song.

Who with? Vince Staples.

Where?

A brand new trailer!

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Etched into the history books as one of the biggest hits of the last decade?

‘Super Bass’, the Hip-Pop jam written and released  by the superstar rapper Nicki Minaj.

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Mark those calendars because American Idol returns on March 11th!

And the show’s new network, ABC, are revving up the hype machine.

As widely reported, the rebooted version of Idol will be anchored by Katy Perry (who snagged $25 million for the role), Lionel Richie, and Country star Luke Bryan. Host Ryan Seacrest is also back in the mix.

Ahead of its eagerly awaited premiere, a trailer has been unwrapped.

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Tina Turner has dedicated much of her life to thrilling audiences worldwide, hence’s it’s only fitting that she’s saluted accordingly.

The 2018 Grammys will do exactly that on January 28th, for it’s been announced that the Queen of Rock will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Tamar Braxton‘s decision to welcome Khia and her ‘Queen’s Court’ co-host TS Madison to one of XScape‘s latest live shows has proved to be a disastrous one.

Said to have done so to spite her former friend Toya Wright (who is said to be feuding with Khia) Braxton surprised fans when she attempted to use her position as the group’s opening act to allow Khia and Madison on stage to bash Wright.

Unwilling to let it happen? Kandi Burruss.

How Madison and Khia have responded to claims that Burruss had them thrown out of the venue?

Their heated estimation of the dramatic night below…

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Is there an effort to emasculate heterosexual black men?

Nipsey Hussle‘s answer? Yes.

Find out why the performer feels it’s important for African-American men to lead their communities with love and intelligence…and steer clear of “homo sexual” behaviour below.

Nipsey Hussle has a point because the media tries its best to emasculate black men. Sometimes its good to just see heterosexual black men.

— Mama Nibiru (@MamaMortem888) January 9, 2018

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H&M felt the fire and fury from folk all over the world yesterday when an ad of theirs surfaced featuring a black model wearing a hoody with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle.”

Shocked and dismayed, millions took to social media to express their disgust at the racially insensitivity.

Said critics included The Weeknd, who announced that he’s severing ties with the company as a direct result.

Clearly feeling the sting, H&M have released a formal – longer – statement of apology. Their words below…

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Despite cranking out many a dance-hit over their storied careers, Black Eyes Peas have never been a group that shied away from tackling social issues.  Such is evidenced once again courtesy of their new single, ‘Street Livin.’

Tackling a host of social topics including mass incarceration, immigration, the war on drugs, and more, the cut – which does not feature Fergie (as expected) – has not been confirmed to be the first official single from their new album, the first since 2010’s ‘The Beginning.’  But, what we can confirm is that the tune is a timely, must hear production.

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‘Summertime Sadness’ singer Lana Del Rey is undoubtedly suffering from the blues this winter thanks to recently confirmed reports of a lawsuit that will see her defend the originality of her song ‘Get Free,’ found on her most recent chart-topping album, ‘Lust for Life.’

The cut, according to English Rock legends Radiohead, is eerily similar to their signature hit, ‘Creep.’  The result of the alleged infraction?  They want 100% of all publishing royalties Del Rey’s tune generates.

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Beyonce and Ed Sheeran are proving to have an enduring presence atop of the Billboard Hot 100.

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