Over 20 years after releasing their now-classic hit, ‘If I Ruled the World,’ Urban legends Nas & Lauryn Hill are teaming to rule North American box offices this fall.

The duo, who fans got to catch on select dates of the latter’s 2016 “MLH Caravan: A Diaspora Calling! Tour,” have opted to hit the road (sans Kehlani) on a month-long trek that will touch every corner of North America.  Kicking off September 7th in Chicago, the yet-titled tour will hit Houston, Miami, Toronto, Seattle, and a number of places in between before wrapping up in Vancouver on October 11th.

If you’re keen to find out when/if they’ll be touching down in your town, look below for dates:

Nas/Lauryn Hill Fall 2017 Tour

Sept. 7 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion at Northerly Island
Sept. 8 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Sept. 10 – Toronto, ON – Budweiser Stage
Sept. 12 – Boston, MA – Blue Hills Bank Pavilion
Sept. 14 – Camden, NJ – BB&T Pavilion
Sept. 15 – Bristow, VA – Jiffy Lube Live
Sept. 20 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Sept. 22 – Miami, FL – Bayfront Park Amphitheater
Sept. 23 – Jacksonville, FL – Daily’s Place
Sept. 27 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Sept. 28 – Dallas, TX – The Pavilion at Irving Music Factory
Sept. 30 – Austin, TX – Austin360 Amphitheater
Oct. 3 – San Diego, CA – Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre at SDSU
Oct. 5 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Oct. 7 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre
Oct. 10 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater
Oct. 11 – Vancouver, BC – Pacific Coliseum

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Ne-Yo is officially back!

After tiding fans over with loose cuts after the release of his 2015 LP, ‘Non-Fiction,’ the R&B crooner tapped producers Dr. Luke and Cirkut to help craft the official kickoff to his yet-titled 7th album.

An upbeat summer jam titled ‘Another Love Song,’ the cut – released by Motown Records and Ne-Yo’s Compound Entertainment – has a timely release as it coincides with the premiere of NBC’s reality dance competition ‘World of Dance’ (which features Ne-Yo, Jennifer Lopez, and Derek Hough as judges).

Get into it below:

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It’s curtains for WGN America‘s ‘Underground.’

For, after just two seasons the cable network has confirmed that the popular series will not be back for a third.

The move has come as a surprise to many given that the show was a strong performer in the ratings.

Its cancellation has little to do with numbers though.

See, WGN is going through a brand overhaul and ‘Underground’ – a slave drama – does not fit said agenda. Peep the statement from the CEO Peter Kern below:

“As WGN America evolves and broadens the scope and scale of its portfolio of series, we recently announced that resources will be reallocated to a new strategy to increase our relevance within the rapidly changing television landscape. This move is designed to deliver additional value for our advertising and distribution partners and offer viewers more original content across our air.

“Despite Underground being a terrific and important series, it no longer fits with our new direction and we have reached the difficult decision not to renew it for a third season. We are tremendously proud of this landmark series that captured the zeitgeist and made an impact on television in a way never before seen on the medium. We thank the incomparable creators Misha Green and Joe Pokaski and the great John Legend, along with the talented creative team and cast who brought the unsung American heroes of the Underground Railroad to life. We are grateful to the loyal fans of Underground and our partners at Sony Pictures Television. It is our hope that this remarkable show finds another home and continues its stories of courage, determination and freedom.”

As at writing, both OWN and Hulu are said to be interested in picking up the show. However, some feel its hefty per-episode production price may count against it.

Still, as always in entertainment, never say never.

We love the series and are crossing our fingers that it finds residence at another channel.

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Teyana Taylor sends pulses racing in the titillating video for new song ‘Drippin.”

The omnipresent Migos join the the 26-year-old on the edgy track, which serves as her first offering since she rode the wave of renewed relevance following her appearance in Kanye West’s ‘Fade.’

It also appears the sizzling number is the debut taste of Taylor’s long-awaited sophomore album.

Watch below, but be warned the clip is Not Safe For Work….

This works…as a buzz track.

We are holding out hope, however, for something beyond this consistently minimalist R&B she’s been peddling. Because her skill set, both as a vocalist and performer, render her capable of much more.

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Camila Cabello kicked off the international push for her solo career tonight on the grandest of stages – ‘Britain’s Got Talent.’

Watched on by millions tuning in to the ITV hit, the former Fifth Harmony singer delivered a dynamic performance of current singles ‘Crying In The Club’ and ‘I Have Questions.’

How did she do? The answer awaits below…

Ecco la performance completa di Camila al #BritainsGotTalent ? #CamilaOnBGT pic.twitter.com/Mg8SBnoMbQ

— Camila Cabello Italy (@CCabelloIT) May 30, 2017

Dancers wouldn’t have gone amiss, but that was solid nonetheless.

Perhaps it’ll lend the songs enough juice on the charts in the UK to become hits there.

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Bryson Tiller and his new LP ‘True to Self’ are hitting the road!

Joining him on his ‘Set it Off‘ live adventure? H.E.R. and the producer Metro Boomin.

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Ariana Grande‘s getting by with a little help from her A-list friends, a recent report reveals.

As previously reported, the pint-sized powerhouse is set to host a benefit concert in Manchester, England on June 4 – less than two weeks after the horrific terrorist attack that occurred during her show at Manchester Arena.

Titled ‘One Love Manchester,’ the charity concert is…

Reportedly set to take place at the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, the performance bill will have some of pop’s biggest names lining it.  According to Billboard:

Grande will be joined by an all-star roster of friends and musicians for the show, including: Justin Bieber, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, Pharrell, Usher, and others.

The gig is slated for the Emirates Old Trafford cricket ground, which has a 50,000 capacity; it will air live on BBC TV, BBC Radio and Capital Radio Networks and a streaming partner will be announced soon.

All proceeds from the event will go to benefit the victims of the Manchester attack.

General admission tickets will go on sale through Ticketmaster beginning Thursday (June 1) at 10 a.m. BST here. Fans who were at the Manchester show will be offered free tickets and others who want to attend should register here before Wednesday (May 31) at 4 p.m. BST. [source]

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Anticipation for Fifth Harmony‘s Gucci Mane-assisted new single, ‘Down,’ couldn’t be higher.  And, to ensure that buzz continues to mount ahead of its June 2nd release, the quartet have taken to social media to unveil its accompanying artwork.

Cop a gander at what the ladies of Fifth Harmony are serving up inside:

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As the industry continues to churn out basic pedestrian-level Pop stars for today’s music lovers, the fans of yesteryear continue to long for a day in which artists armed with skill rule the charts.

What said fans will continue to do until that time comes? Attend tours headlined by the acts who shaped their formative years in their thousands in search performances with the total package.

What happened when they made their way to Phoenix, Arizona to catch Paula Abdul on her latest live adventure?

Brilliance.

Watch below…

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Members of the LGBT community refused to attend a Pride event over the weekend after learning it was to welcome a drag act named Beeyonce to its stage.

Why?

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A man who attempted to break into Rihanna‘s NYC penthouse has revealed that his arrest will do nothing to stop him for trying to do the same again.

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Fans of late pop icon Michael Jackson have made no secret of their disapproval of Lifetime’s forthcoming unauthorized biopic chronicling the singer’s last two years of life.

Titled ‘Searching for Neverland,’ the film – based on the book “Remember the Time: Protecting Michael Jackson in His Final Days” – also earned a royal thumbs down from the King of Pop’s estate, as revealed in a recently released statement.  Taking to press, a rep for the Jackson family stated:

“To clear up any confusion or misperceptions about unsanctioned Michael Jackson projects currently in the news — including a Lifetime television movie and an animated film script recently purchased by Netflix — the Estate of Michael Jackson does not license or permit the use of any rights it owns, including to Michael’s music, images, video and films, for use in unauthorized works seeking to exploit Michael’s legacy.”

Despite the backlash, Lifetime is set to move forward with the airing of the flick (starring longtime MJ impersonator Navi).  When quizzed on his thoughts on the furor around the biopic, Navi said:

“Is it important to me? Of course, because I wouldn’t like to hear that someone didn’t support the project,” he said. “But I didn’t do this project from a business point of view. I do this project from my heart, from a Michael Jackson fan’s point of view. So it doesn’t matter which company and businesses and associates, whatever, do or don’t support us. Fans want it told.”

I guess we’ll be the judge when it airs tonight at 8/7c only on Lifetime.

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