Take a look at any “one’s to watch” list from last year, and it’s almost certain that Chance The Rapper would have featured.

Waving the flag for the independent movement, the mass appealing Hip-Hop talent has caught the eyes and ears of the recording buying public who helped lift his ‘Coloring Book’ project to #1 via on streams alone.

Naturally with any such ascend, the spotlight isn’t limited to the artist alone. Their family are trust in to the spotlight.

It’s widely known that Chance’s father is a prominent Chicago based politician.

Now, it’s his younger brother who has folk talking – after he came out on Twitter today.

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If anything is a guarantee in the music business it’s change.

Just ask Lady Gaga.

Despite being less than a decade into superstardom, the 30-year-old has experienced several career twists and turns.

Two of the more notable center on management and creative.

Indeed, as pertains to the latter, many were surprised when Mother Monster parted ways with longtime creative director and choreographer Laurieann Gibson (pictured above). The timing, just after ‘Born This Way,’ was sudden and left fans worried given how integral at-the-time Gibson was to all things “Gaga.”

Renown for her colorful personality and “Boom Kack” catchphrase, Gibson was replaced by Richy Jackson – a dancer/choreographer who served as her #2.

Some have speculated that this has been a perpetual thorn in her side ever since.

And while only she knows the validity of that, her movements on Twitter have added fuel to the flames.

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With almost two decades in the game, Trina is not only still standing – she’s “still da baddest.”

The Queen of the South stopped by The Breakfast Club today and dished on a laundry list of topics.

Included were her long-rumored casting on the all-but-confirmed ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Miami,’ mending fences with ex French Montana, dreams of marriage, and a new album.

For the latter, Ms. Taylor told Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee that features include Lil Wayne, 2 Chainz, K. Michelle, and Kelly Price.

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The countdown is officially on to the 2017 Grammy Awards – music’s biggest calendar night.

So, with less than a month to go before the February 12th extravaganza, organisers have announced the first batch of performers.

Head below to find out who’ll be taking to the stage at the Staples Center…

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Donald Trump-endorser Steve Harvey has apologised for cruel remarks he made about Asian men.

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Tamar Braxton is on the comeback trail.

In a bid to divorce herself from the drama surrounding her sensational axe from The Real, the 38-year-old is re-focussing on music.

And much to the elation of her Tamartians, she’s finally opening up about her brand new album.

Speaking during a sit-down interview with Hollywood Today, the media maven revealed she’s been logging in studio time with a major producer. Also teased were her touring plans for the as yet untitled LP.

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Shonda Rhimes is readying a brand new legal drama for ABC.

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CNN reporter and avid Trump supporter Kayleigh McEnany clearly missed the #Beyhive memo sent to political commentator Betsy McCaughey:  don’t mess with Beyonce!

As you may recall, McCaughey came under fire from the devoted fan group after attempted to slam Hillary Clinton by awkwardly quoting lyrics from Bey’s top 10 hit ‘Formation’ (click here to read more on that).  Like McCaughey, McEnany has incited Beyhive fury by slamming another one of the singer’s signature hits:  ‘Single Ladies.’

The offense came just a day after she also claimed that Beyonce was inferior to country star Toby Keith.  See the video inside:

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With less than 3 weeks away from the highly anticipated Super Bowl Halftime show performance by Lady Gaga, we fans were wondering where was the promo to ramp up excitement for the showing (like we’ve seen in years past).Well, the answer to that call came today via Twitter courtesy of the show’s sponsor, Pepsi.

Giving viewers a behind the scenes look at what to expect from the apparently epic venture, tuck in below to get as excited as we have now that we’ve seen the visual:

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Fifth Harmony are firing from all cylinders!

The trimmed-down Pop ensemble are moving ahead at lightening speed following the departure of Camila Cabello last month.

Having announced their first performance and tour as a quad, the ladies have returned to the studio to begin baking their third studio album.

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‘And I Am Telling You’ singer Jennifer Holliday is still running the media gamut, telling any and everyone who will listen about the controversy that surrounded her decision to perform at president elect Donald Trump‘s forthcoming inauguration celebration (scheduled for January 19th).

Granted, the decision was quickly reversed, but Holliday – who took to ‘The View’ today – told viewers the harassment continued well beyond the announcement of her pullout from the showing.  Specifically pointing a finger at the “Black community” for name-calling, disparaging remarks, and even making death threats, tuck in below to hear Holliday recount the horrifying experience (again):

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Looks like ‘Karma’ singer Alicia Keys’ anti-makeup campaign has finally come full circle, if her February spread in ‘Allure’ magazine is anything to judge by.

In what (reportedly) comes as her first editorial wearing makeup since Spring 2016, the songstress took to the fashion mag to dish on everything from president elect Donald Trump to women’s rights, activism, and even played a fun game of “would you rather?” (featuring names such as Beyonce, Solange, Tupac, and more).

Tuck in below to see more photos from the afro-centric shoot and see behind the scenes footage as well:

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