The debate on the power of the n-word and who gets to use it rages on.

Why?

This week footage of several Victoria’s Secret models rapping along to Cardi B’s ‘Bodak Yellow‘ surfaced online.

The problem with this seemingly innocent act?

The models’ decision to use the n-word as they recited the song’s lyrics.

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Miguel is renown for his syrup smooth serenades, however he’s expanding his artistic expression with new album ‘War & Leisure’ (out today).

A fusion of the laxed and social reflective, the LP features tracks such as ‘Now’ which poignantly holds a mirror up to today’s social injustices.

Having used the lead-up to the album’s release to showcase the lighter side of the project, he celebrates its retail arrival with the video for this striking cut. And it’s equally as resonating.

Check it out after the jump…

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Tonight saw a whole host of names show up and show out at the 2017 Billboard Women In Music gala.

Hosted by Ciara, the event – which took place at the Ray Dolby theater in Los Angeles, honored women who have in some way made a major mark this year.

The evening’s top award (Woman Of The Year) went to Selena Gomez. While Solange took home the Impact Award. Elsewhere, Mary J. Blige was bestowed with the Icon honor, Camila Cabello received the Breakthrough award, Kelly Clarkson fittingly nabbed the Powerhouse prize, and Kehlani was saluted with the Rule-Breaker award.

Others in attendance included Kelly Rowland and Taraji P. Henson.

Peep arrival pics below…

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Ciara may be mapping out her 2018 comeback campaign, but she’s already getting her holiday slay on.

The stage blazer brought the heat and then some to Disney’s Magical Holiday Celebration, which aired tonight.

Joined by a troop of dancers, Mrs Wilson showed up and out to a special ‘Jingle Bells Rock Medley.’

Watch her sprinkle her spark on the festive classic below…

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2018 is shaping up to be an epic year for Fantasy fans.

How so?

Well, following the release of Marvel’s latest ‘Avengers’ trailer, the studio’s supporters are to learn that one of its newcomers Letitia Wright has joined the cast of the groundbreaking series ‘Black Mirror.’

Details, and an awesome trailer, await…

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There are several components of the Xscape reunion – from their reality show, to their tour, to their upcoming biopic.

New music is also on the agenda – but not for all members.

Tiny, Tamika, and LaTocha will be pressing ahead with fresh material, a venture Kandi is sitting out due to other commitments.

The first fruits of their studio labour has been served up in the form of ‘Dream Killa’ and ‘Wifed Up’ – both of which were produced by hitmaker Tricky Stewart.

Have they still got “it”? And with a member down? Listen below and let us know…

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Ed Sheeran set the net on fire earlier today when announcing that Beyonce has been tapped to join him on the ‘Perfect’ remix.

And now the track is here!

The British superstar and Queen Bey soulfully trade verses on the new version Benny Blanco production.

With the original already tipped to top the charts this holiday, will the BeyMix help blast this to the top?

Listen below and let us know!

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Azealia Banks surprised fans a few years ago when she revealed that she was once involved in a wild love affair with a married man in this interview.

This week the insanely talented performer has spilled more details on what may be the same relationship via Instagram and revealed that her lover (who was much older than she was) assaulted her hours before she shot the visual for her single ‘1991.’

Why this may be of interest to Coldplay fans?

Find out below…

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Iggy Azalea may have fallen foul of favor when it comes to the record buying public. But she clearly has fans in the form of L’officiel Singapore.

For the publication has tapped her to cover their new Icons Issue.

The Aussie beauty styles and profiles in a number of stunning shots, which arrive as she  looks to brighter days and gears up to close out a tricky 2017.

A comeback attempt ground to a halt this summer when the plug was pulled on recent single ‘Switch’ – an occurrence which resulted in album ‘Digital Distortion’ shelved and Azalea leaving her label Def Jam.

However, things look to be on the up. She revealed she has a new record deal and management; all of which will be announced in due course.

Until then, peep her in action below…

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Bruno Mars may currently be in the middle of rocking North American dates on his sold out ’24K Magic World Tour’ (in support of his latest chart-topping album of the same name), but that hasn’t stopped the Grammy-winner from taking time to film a hotly-anticipated CBS special (as we reported here).

Titled ‘Bruno Mars: 24K Magic Live at the Apollo,’  the showing – which aired last night (November 29), set Twitter ablaze as fans raved over his live renditions of cuts found aboard the ‘Magic’ album as well as some of his signature numbers found in the projects preceding (‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ ‘Grenade,’ ‘Uptown Funk,’ etc.).

Did you miss any of the action?  If so, you know we’ve got you covered.  See the full concert below:

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As widely reported, Russell Simmons is one of many notable names entangled in the sexual harassment storm currently engulfing Hollywood.

Worst still, the mogul has now been named in two scandals.

The first charged that he and director Brett Ratner (who also has multiple accusations to his name) engaged in sexual assault of Keri Claussen Khalighi. Claims both deny.

Today, another surfaced via screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of director Sidney Lumet). She refutes Simmons’ claim of never harming a woman with a detailed account of alleged sexual abuse.

In immediate response, having no doubt been pre-briefed about the latest drama, Simmons has released a statement expressing his decision to step down from all his companies.

His words below…

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Danity Kane fans have had to endure not one but two dis-bandings – the latter of which was all sorts of acrimonious.

Indeed, it the the trio incarnation of the group implode and police called when Dawn Richard punched Aubrey O’Day in the back of her head. All the day before members were set to shoot the video for ‘Lemonade’ and months before (what ended up being) their last album ‘DK3’ arrived.

In the time since, Richard has resumed her solo hustle, while O’Day and Shannon Bex pressed ahead as whimsical Pop duo dumblonde. Neither side has spoken overtly of the other, sans a few shady comments in interviews.

Still, could time be the ultimate healer that brings about another DK reunion?

Potentially.

See what we mean below…

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