Despite being no stranger to getting flack for his commentary on other artists, the last few weeks have seen producer extraordinaire Jermaine Dupri in the headlines more than usual for his remarks rubbing people the wrong way.

Not even a month after being slammed for saying many of today’s female rappers sound like ‘strippers’ (click here to read more), the 46-year-old is now being criticized for a perceived diss toward Lil Nas X after he broke Mariah Carey‘s longstanding record for longest running #1 in Billboard Hot 100 history (click here to read more).

Taking to Twitter, Dupri praised Carey – his longtime collaborator – when he said:

Needless to say, the ‘you can’t sit with us’ bit rubbed some the wrong way.

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Executives at Fox have revealed that they may not be finished with the ‘Empire’ story.

Promising news for the show’s viewers below…

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Nicki Minaj fans would like to know why Drake has been endorsing her nemesis Cardi B.

Their thoughts and feelings below…

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Taylor Swift is VMAs bound!

Leading the pack with 10 nominations, it has been confirmed that the Pop force will be storming the stage at the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards on August 26th.

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Katy Perry is keeping her momentum a’going with the release of a brand new single.

For, just as comeback cut ‘Never Really Over’ hit top 10 on US radio, the Pop titan has announced follow-up effort – ‘Small Talk.’

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Wendy Williams is rubbishing reports that she plans to remain in business with her estranged husband Kevin Hunter.

The mogul recently spoke to ‘Sway in the Morning‘ about the changes she is experiencing in her life and revealed that a recently revealed story claiming she was gearing up to stay in business with Hunter is false.

She also revealed that she is eager to divorce him after learning that he fathered a child outside of their marriage and hopes that he and his new family are enjoying their lives now that she pulled the plug on their relationship.

Watch her bare all on that and more below…

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As VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop‘ empire soars on a numbers front, its TV series ‘Basketball Wives’ finds itself skating on dangerously thin ice this season.

That’s what bullies do! Evelyn knows how to pick her victims. She might say little slick ish about OG, but she won’t step to her! That’s the same reason why she apologized to Jen’s friend last week. She knew Dominque would’ve whipped her ass! #BBWLA #basketballwives

— SHADEdra Sparks (Fun Bravo shade ?) (@SHADEdra_Sparks) August 1, 2019

Find out why the show’s ratings have reached new lows below…

After this season I will NO LONGER watch ANOTHER season of #BasketballWives the colorism really JUMPED OUT this season. Not 2 mention the hyprocity, the fakeness, the phoniness, the scardy cats & double standards. pic.twitter.com/W4vwek3jhD

— IRREGULARmisfit (@sheAweirdotho) August 1, 2019

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Detroit gets repped in ways like never before thanks to its native son and daughter – rappers Big Sean and Kash Doll – joining forces for the tune, ‘Ready Set.’

While Sean only contributes to the chorus of the Take A Day Trip-produced track, Kash has no problem handling the verses by her lonesome with a few rounds of hot bars.  To bring its accompanying visual to life, the duo tapped famed music video director Jesse Ray Diamond to helm and even called on Teyana Taylor for creative direction.  The result? A celebratory ode to the Motor City.

Look inside to see how it unfolded (and look for cameos from Sevyn Streeter and more):

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City Girls star Yung Miami is thankful to fans and followers for their support following reports her car was shot at over 10 times near Miami’s Circle House recording studio (click here for details).

In her first statement since the incident, the 25-year-old – who is also pregnant – took to Instagram to assure her supporters that she and the baby were well after the scare.

Read her words inside:

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 7th season and according the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This instalment, which premieres on Sunday September 8th, promises to make for magnetic viewing.

In a freshly unleashed trailer, Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Quad, and Mariah Huq are all back in the mix. There’s also a new “Friend Of” in the form of Buffie Purselle. The wife of psychiatrist Dr. David Purselle, she is billed as taking her role as Mrs. MD “very seriously.”

Check out the sneak peek below…

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Musician, mother, and now mogul.

Ciara is taking her quest to ‘Level Up’ beyond the charts.

For, the Harvard Business School graduate has just announced a lucrative new venture with Nike and their Jordan arm.

Details below…

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‘Can’t Take Me Home‘ singer Pink is safe and sound after a private jet carrying members of her team burst into flames following a show in Norway.

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