Toni Braxton may be one of music’s most enduring talents, yet “time” is a concept she ruminates in earnest in her blazing new feature for Essence Magazine.

The R&B icon scorches on the publication’s latest cover as she continues her ‘Love & Laughter’ residency in Las Vegas with Cedric The Entertainer. It also lands on the back of her return to screens with her sisters on hit WE tv series, ‘The Braxtons.’

Beyond posing it up, 57-year-old Braxton opens up about how she continues to evolve, navigating health issues, and acclimating to life without her sister Traci – who tragically died after a brave battle with cancer.

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Beyonce has long been known to salute her idols and she continued that trajectory today by honoring Willie Nelson. 

Sharing snaps of herself posing with the legendary Country star, Queen Bey penned an impassioned message of thanks to him.

Nelson appears on the performer’s blockbuster Country LP, ‘Cowboy Carter’ and she points to how supportive he’s been for over two decades.

The pair posed it up at Kamala Harris‘ Houston presential rally – where Bey and Kelly Rowland delivered a rousing endorsement speech.

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Despite a few headline-grabbing naysayers, the general response to Beyonce and Kelly Rowland‘s impassioned speeches at Kamala Harris‘ rally in their hometown of Houston on Friday (October 25) have been overwhelmingly positive.

And while the music divas’ respective fan bases – affectionately called the #Beyhive and #RowlandStones – are still trying to catch their collective breaths over the energizing appearances, some still question why their fellow ‘Lose My Breath’ hitmaker Michelle Williams was absent from the festivities.

Hot on the promo trail in support of her critically acclaimed run on the Broadway adaptation of ‘Death Becomes Her,’ Williams visited ‘Sherri‘ to discuss why she missed the political party.

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‘Scary Movie’ is back and it’s bringing with it the return The Wayans Brothers – two decades after their last outing with the franchise.

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As the complications of living a double life worsen, a CIA agent returns to London and reconnects with an old flame after being forced to give up his undercover identity in the new Showtime series ‘The Agency,’

Their reunion puts loyalties to the test as his love, career, and – ultimately – survival may hang in the balance.

Starring Michael Fassbender as ‘Martian,’ the star-studded cast also boasts Jeffrey Wright, Richard Gere, and Jodie Turner-Smith among its big names.

Based on the critically acclaimed French drama ‘Le Bureau des Légendes,’ ‘Agency’ is slated to storm TV screens on November 29.

Ahead of its arrival, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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From Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump to Amber Rose, social media commenters, and more, Beyonce‘s been fielding criticism all week from right-wing detractors who have slammed her public endorsement of Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris.

Critiques that have made her beloved fan group (affectionately called the #Beyhive) go into overdrive in her defense, the latest target of their locked-and-loaded stingers is conservative social media Xaviaer DuRousseau thanks to his damning remarks about Bey’s support of Kamala.

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The sexual assault accusations against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs show no signs of slowing.

With new claims seemingly arising on a daily basis, Combs is not only behind bars awaiting a 2025 criminal trial for federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering but is also facing over 140 civil lawsuits for sexual misconduct.

The latest to join the lot are among the most disturbing.

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DJ Bliss has been living up to his billing by delivering blazing sets on a global scale.

Serving as one of the leading forces championing Dubai’s music and nightlife scene, the music maestro continues to make a mark on the world stage – having shared platforms with the likes of Drake, Beyonce, and Swedish House Mafia.

When not packing dancefloors with hits such as the BIA-assisted ‘808’ and ‘Hala Walla’ (which arrived via FIVE Music), he can be seen making waves on the hit Netflix series ‘Dubai Bling.’ The latter of which is apt given his rousing residency at FIVE Palm Jumeirah’s hotspot BLING.

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Amber Rose may have fielded some stinging criticism over the summer when she appeared as a guest speaker at the 2024 Republican National Convention (RNC), but that paled in comparison to the stinging she received last week when she slammed Beyonce with plagiarism claims over the music diva’s speech at Kamala Harris‘ campaign rally on Friday (October 25).

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‘Be Without You‘ belter Mary J. Blige doesn’t want to spend another ‘Christmas Without You,’ as revealed by the heartwarming new holiday tune produced by Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

“The autumn leaves have fallen / And the winter’s calling / I wrap a gift or two / Just sitting, waiting here for you / Sooner or later I’ll need…your loving arms to hold me / God I miss us / What is Christmas love without you,” she sings on the David ‘D1’ Grant Jr.-co-produced cut.

Released Friday (October 25), the yuletide tune – which comes as a reunion for Blige and Jerkins as he’s previously contributed production to her hit albums ‘The Breakthrough’ (2005) and ‘Share My World’ (1997) – drops just weeks ahead of her highly anticipated new studio album ‘Gratitude.’

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Tina Knowles is set to tell her story on her terms.

For, the mom of Beyonce and Solange has officially announced her memoir.

And it’s aptly titled ‘Matriach.’

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Shawn Mendes is setting the record straight about his sexuality.

For years, an arguably intrusive speculation has trailed the star about his orientation.

And he’s largely remained mum about it.

Until now. 

With new album ‘Shawn’ incoming, the singer seized the moment during his latest live performance to address what he says is the “real truth” about his sexuality. On his terms.

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