The Michigan Wolverines may have prevailed over the Washington Huskies for the College Football Playoff title on Monday (January 8), but it was Fantasia who may have scored the biggest touchdown with her soaring rendition of the U.S. National Anthem.

Donning a purple ensemble which was undoubtedly a nod to her critically acclaimed performance as “Celie” in 2023’s ‘The Color Purple‘ (in theaters now), the GRAMMY winner took to Houston’s NRG stadium to deliver a colorful take on the historic tune.

Garnering a thunderous applause for her showing, hop inside to see the action if you missed it when it first aired.

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Oprah Winfrey has set the record straight on the rumored feud she has with ‘Color Purple’ star Taraji P. Henson.

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Almost two years after the exact date actress Lisa Bonet and Jason Moma shocked with the announcement of their first breakup has the Hollywood couple revealed they are moving forward with the divorce.

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Blonde bombshell Megan Thee Stallion was pretty in plunging purple at the New York City premiere of ‘Mean Girls: the Musical’ on Monday night (January 8) ahead of the film’s theatrical release on January 12.

Walking the AMC Lincoln Square Theater’s carpet alongside the movie’s stars including Renee Rapp (who she also shares the song ‘Not My Fault‘ with on the flick’s official soundtrack), Stallion shared her elation for being included in the adapted version of the 2004 cult classic.

“I love her and I love ‘Mean Girls,'” Megan told the press. “It was only right they had to call the H-Town hottie out here. I been calling myself the Black ‘Regina George’ for, like, ever. And here I am. This is really my dream, so I’m so happy. I’m excited to be a part of this.”

Look inside for more shots of her rocking her shimmery gown inside.

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‘Married to Medicine’ is back for its 10th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

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

This installment is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Quad Webb, and Toya Bush-Harris are all back on board.

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum Phaedra Parks joins the ladies as a full-time cast member alongside Lateasha Lunceford – the new wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford, Quad’s ex-husband!

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married to Medicine’ episode 9 / season 10 below…

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s eighth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV. Newcomer Nneka Ihim has joined the ladies and causes an instant stir too.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 9 of season 8 below…

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Katt Williams kicked off 2024 with shots fired at almost every major comedian in the game last week (as we reported here), and now Gospel/R&B hitmaker Kelly Price has her sights set on some of her industry peers with an explosive claim.

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Ariana Grande is wasting no time activating the campaign for her return to the musical spotlight.

Because a day after announcing her new single ‘yes, and?,’ the superstar has lifted the lid on the cover for its housing album – her first in three years.

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Lil Nas X is set to shake up the scene all over again – this time with his brand new single ‘J Christ.’

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MDLBEAST Soundstorm returned for its 2023 installment and turned the volume up like never before.

Housed in Riyadh and boasting a main stage that holds the Guinness World Record for the tallest structure of its kind, this year’s edition of the festival stands as its most

Only at Soundstorm could there boast a lineup that fuses EDM, Hip-Hop, R&B, Afrobeats, Metal, and more. A true toast and testament to music being a unifier and a universal language.

Taking place over December 14-16, the extravaganza brought it with titan-sized sets from the likes of Chris Brown, David Guetta, Will Smith, Metallica, Travis Scott, Pusha T, Wiz Khalifa, Steve Aoiki, the Black Eyed Peas, and MENA region favorites such as Asayel, Dafencii, and Cosmic Cat.

Join us below as we recap the most resonating Soundstorm to date and tally our top performances from an unforgettable weekend…

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40 years after Prince rocked movie box offices with his semibiographical 1984 musical film ‘Purple Rain,’ Broadway box offices are hoping for a similar response via a newly announced stage adaptation of the classic flick.

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Taylor Swift may have left the 2024 Golden Globe Awards emptyhanded, but her record-breaking concert film ‘Eras‘ is still winning at the box office.

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