Sam Smith, the Brit-Pop superstar behind a number of the last decade’s greatest hits, has revealed that he does not identify as a cisgender man.

His major announcement below…

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From The Vault is back this week with a modern R&B classic; today’s pick is LeToya Luckett’s ‘Regret.’

The third single from the Destiny’s Child star’s sophomore set ‘Lady Love’ in 2009, the gem was helmed by Tank with additional writing by the songbird and guest feature Ludacris.

Lyrically, the cut sees Luckett explaining to her ex the many ways in which he will miss her.

An instant fan favorite, it was a Hot Hip-Hop/R&B Top 10 hit for the singer, peaking at #8 but only reaching #78 on the Hot 100.

Thanks to an online petition powered by the singer’s supporters, a video was released for the song. Directed by Parris, it starred LeToya, Luda, Tank, as well as male model (and Left Eye’s longtime boyfriend) Sean Newman as “the” ex-lover. He also featured in preceding visual ‘She Ain’t Got.’

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Almost a decade after ‘Regret’ and its parent album, LeToya finally came ‘Back 2 Life’ musically this year. And continues to boast an engaging vision.

Indeed, it’s exciting seeing her push as an independent act and coming up with great quality music as well as innovative concepts like the ‘Back 2 Life’ video trilogy.

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Lady Gaga has always used her platform for positivity and yesterday lived up to that billing by making a surprise appearance at the “Deep From the Heart: The One America Appeal” concert.

The show took place to raise money for the hurricane recovery efforts following the recent devastation caused by the disasters in the US, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands.

Attended by five former US presidents (including Barack Obama, Bill Clinton, and George W. Bush), the event saw Gaga deliver dynamite showings of ‘Million Reasons,’ ‘You And I,’ and ‘The Edge of Glory.’ And at the end, she received a standing ovation from all. Clinton even shed a tear.

Watch the performance below…

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Blac Chyna‘s brand finds itself marred by more drama after her mother was accused of leaking a sex tape as an act of revenge.

A weird and wild story below…

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Fifth Harmony star Normani Kordei is ready for her close-up.

Praised in earnest for her dynamite performance ability as part of the Pop ensemble, the 21-year-old looks poised  to showcase her skillset solo.

More on her major move below…

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Rita Ora is wasting no time strutting the promotional pavement in support of new single ‘Anywhere.’

The singer stopped by the Jonathan Ross Show to perform the track, which serves as the latest taste of her long-awaited new album.

Released on Friday, the cut follows smash ‘Your Song’ (which has amassed over 200 million global streams). It also arrives after Avicii collaboration ‘Lonely Together’ – which has become a UK top 5.

Check out Ora in action below…

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Mark those calendars because Taraji P. Henson is set to hit the big screen next March in ‘Acrimony.’

Formerly titled ‘She’s Living My Life,’ the flick is being directed by Tyler Perry and sees the ‘Empire’ star play a dutiful wife who, after growing tired of standing by her devious husband, gets enraged when it becomes clear she’s being betrayed.

The project reunites Henson and Perry after two previous collaborations: 2008’s ‘The Family That Preys’ and 2009’s ‘I Can Do Bad All by Myself.’

Peep the newly unleashed trailer below…

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Less than six months after birthing daughter Sienna (her first with football husband Russell Wilson), ‘1, 2 Step’ singer Ciara stepped out in style to flaunt her post-baby body at Bvlgari’s 5th avenue flagship store re-opening in New York City on Friday.

Donning a form-fitting, skin-tight, long-sleeved latex dress, Cici turned heads with her retro French roll updo, Christian Louboutin red bottoms, clutch, and snapback in tow.

All in all, to give the 31-year-old singer a bit of her own advice:  b**** you better work!  See more from the fashionista at the event inside:

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If the ratings are anything to judge by, fans of Gucci Mane apparently couldn’t wait to see and hear the rapper say “I do” to longtime girlfriend, Keyshia Ka’oir.

Wed live on a BET special titled, ‘The Mane Event,’ the $1.7 million ceremony – attended by a who’s who of guests including Diddy, Rick Ross, Big Sean & Jhené Aiko, 2 Chainz, Monica, Kim Zolciak-Biermann, Lil’ Yachty, Trina, and more – acted as the kick off to a 10-episode docuseries that will follow the newlyweds as they go on a honeymoon, blend their families, balance their careers with married life, and so much more.

Curious to know just how many people tuned in to the series’ premiere?  See here:

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Keyshia Cole‘s seventh album, ’11:11 Reset’ (released October 20), saw her press the “reset” button on a number of fronts in relation to it.  Resetting business relationships, the Grammy-nominated songbird migrated from her longtime nest at Interscope to soar with Epic Records.

’11:11,’ her first outing on the new label, also sees her press the “reset” button sonically.  Opting to ditch the trap & heavy Hip Hop-influenced sounds that decorated her critically and commercially panned sixth album, ‘Point of No Return,’ the new album is baked with ballads, traditional R&B, and more slow tempo ingredients – much like that of her platinum-selling debut outing, ‘The Way It Is.’

Was the move “back to basics” exactly what the doctor ordered for the singer at the juncture of her career?  Find out predicted sales below and tell us:

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Just days after hitting headlines for denying (via a spokesperson) rumors of marriage to hip hop mogul Birdman, R&B icon Toni Braxton is putting the spotlight back on her own ventures with updates on her highly anticipated new album.

Kicked off by the critically acclaimed ‘Deadwood,’ the project, titled ‘Sex & Cigarettes,’ comes as her first solo outing since 2010’s ‘Pulse’ and first overall since 2014’s ‘Love, Marriage, and Divorce’ – the Grammy-winning duet album with longtime collaborator Babyface.

Taking to CNN to discuss the project and her career at large, Braxton weighed in on how her bankruptcy changed the scope of music contracts forever as well as gave fans a timeline on when to expect her next opus:

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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 having to

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 4, titled ‘Lost Girls,’ below…

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