‘The Color Purple’ is being brought to the big screen anew – this time as a musical movie.

Set for release in US theaters on Christmas Day (December 25), the promotional machine is firing up for what many have deemed the year’s must-see offering.

The latest stop is the cover of Essence Magazine, which features the cast – Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and H.E.R. – alongside producer Oprah Winfrey.

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The countdown to the release of Britney Spears‘ memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is officially on – and the revelations and flowing in thick and fast.

Justin Timberlake, the singer’s ex, forms the focus of the latest.

For, in a new excerpt from ‘The Woman in Me,’ Spears reveals that she had an abortion while with the NSYNC star.

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40 years after making his movie debut, comedy legend Eddie Murphy is still finding news ways to keep audiences laughing.

His latest tread in that stead comes via his first holiday film, Prime Video’s ‘Candy Cane Lane,‘ in which he portrays a father who accepts a magical wish from an elf to help his family win the annual neighborhood decoration contest.  Unbeknownst to him, there are some unexpected consequences attached to the acceptance.

Also starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Robin Thede, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-ReyesKen Marino, Nick Offerman, , Lombardo Boyar, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, Stephen Tobolowsky, and more, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Reginald Hudlin-directed flick ahead of its arrival to streaming on December 1.

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With days separating music lovers from the October 24 delivery of Britney Spears‘ memoir ‘The Woman in Me,’ it’s certain we’ll see the long-awaited tell-all dominate headlines before and after its release in response to some of its jaw-dropping revelations.

And while her meteoric rise to fame, 13-year conservatorship, relationship with Justin Timberlake, and failed marriages are expected to be addressed in its pages, many are wondering if her two decade-long rivalry with fellow Pop diva Christina Aguilera will be as well.

Among those wondering was late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel who undoubtedly rubbed the ‘Genie In a Bottle’ singer the wrong way Monday (October 16) when he inquired about her thoughts on Spears’ autobiography.

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Britney Spears has been the subject of many headlines for over two decades.

However, the singer is finally ready to tell her story on her own terms in her forthcoming memoir ‘The Woman in Me.’

Set for release on October 24, the book will see Britney open up about many corners of her rollercoaster journey – including the 13-year conservatorship that controversially governed her personal and professional life until its termination in 2021.

Ahead of its arrival, the superstar – who has largely turned down promotional opportunities – covers PEOPLE and gave a rare interview about the many topics the book covers.

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Cher has been busy cooking up new music in the studio, because she is teasing another album is on the way.

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BTS member Jimin is busy making moves and his latest one is a documentary.

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Christina Aguilera is hot on the promotional trail for her new Las Vegas residency.

Set to kick off with New Year’s Eve festivities, the diva’s second Sin City stint is being housed at the new venue Voltaire at The Venetian.

Stopping by Jimmy Kimmel Live, the superstar dished on what fans can expect, her love for Halloween, and a whole lot more.

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Ahead of rocking ‘SNL‘ on Saturday (October 14) with the live performance debut of her latest single, ‘Pretty Girl,’ rapper Ice Spice lifted the lid on its colorful music video.

“I am the one that got lotta bands / Who you becoming? / Well, that depends / Jump in the air, I perfect my stance / Jump to the floor, I just wanna dance,” she raps in the spritely clip.

Her first taste of new music since her dropping the Like…? (Deluxe) project in July, hop inside to see the Rema-assisted affair.

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P!nk‘s February-released album ‘Trustfall‘ may have been her first studio effort to miss the #1 spot on the Billboard 200 in nearly 15 years, but now – courtesy of a reissue – she’s giving the critically acclaimed project a second chance at redemption.

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Disco Queen Gloria Gaynor was among the many heaping royal praise the way of Pop Queen Madonna after the diva launched her highly anticipated ‘Celebration Tour‘ in London on Saturday (October 14).

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Coco Jones isn’t done wowing Stateside audiences as part of her critically acclaimed ‘What I Didn’t Tell You Tour’ in support of her 2022 breakthrough EP of the same name.

Barely a month after tackling Detroit, Nashville, Birmingham, Boston, and other major North American cities as part of the jaunt’s first leg, the ‘ICU‘ singer is gearing up to bring her unique R&B stylings to crowds in Washington D.C., St. Louis, Indianapolis, and more on its second.

Supported by rising stars Haben and Simone on select dates, look inside to see the latter half of the tour’s itinerary (which includes festival stops and more).

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