Another L for our boy Steve Harvey.

The actor/comic – whose 2017 has already been rocked by slams from critics of his support of President Donald Trump, commentary on women, jokes about Asians, and more – is adding a new set of enemies to that growing list:  Flint, MI residents.

As readers know, the city gained global attention after battling a water crisis that’s severely and negatively impacted the health of its residents – namely its children.  A sensitive situation for all involved, Harvey took time to make a joke about the matter, much to the chagrin of…umm…everybody!

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Needless to say, the commentary didn’t bode well with social media users – many of whom took to various platforms to roast the embattled comic.

In fact, even the mayor called for a public apology from Harvey.

 

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NeNe Leakes made headlines yesterday when she announced her ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ return.

Trumpeting her comeback with the phrase “all hail the Queen,” the reality star sent fans into a frenzy following months of rumors.

What she didn’t divulge, however, were specifics about her role in the Bravo hit’s 10th season.

Well, according to TMZ, Leakes will will indeed be back on RHOA – but in a limited capacity.

Sources aka NeNe’s team cite her “other commitments” as the reason for her inability to sign-up full-time. It would appear she has a similar deal as fellow original Kim Zolciak, whose part-time return was confirmed back in April.

Filming has begun for the show’s new season, but NeNe has yet to shoot any scenes.

Are you buzzed about her return?

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If you think your eyes are deceiving you, think again. Zendaya has indeed landed on the cover of Vogue Magazine.

The 20-year-old singer/actress looks breathtaking a-front of the July 2017 issue of the fashion bible – and pairs the image with an equally engaging interview feature.

Peep this excerpt on how she had been making moves behind the scenes – dating back to her Disney Channel days:

“I got in a room with the heads of Disney Channel,” Zendaya says, recounting a meeting that took place four years ago, when she was sixteen. By this time she had already completed her first Disney show, Shake It Up, in which she costarred as an aspiring dancer alongside Bella Thorne. For her to sign on to K.C. Undercover, she decided, Disney would need to meet demands. First they would need to make her a producer. Next she objected to the show’s title, which at the time was Super Awesome Katy. “I was like, ‘The title is whack. That’s gonna change.’ ” She then rejected her character’s name (“Do I look like a Katy to you?”) and insisted that the show feature a family of color.

There were other conditions: “I wanted to make sure that she wasn’t good at singing or acting or dancing. That she wasn’t artistically inclined. I didn’t want them to all of a sudden be like, ‘Oh, yeah, and then she sings this episode!’ No. She can’t dance; she can’t sing. She can’t do that stuff. There are other things that a girl can be.” Zendaya issued some final requirements: “I want her to be martial arts–trained. I want her to be able to do everything that a guy can do. I want her to be just as smart as everybody else. I want her to be a brainiac. I want her to be able to think on her feet. But I also want her to be socially awkward, not a cool kid. I want her to be normal with an extraordinary life.”

In using her leverage to seize control in this manner, Ajamu says, “she broke all the rules.” To Zendaya, it was a no-brainer. “A lot of people don’t realize their power,” she says. “I have so many friends who say yes to everything or feel like they can’t stand up for themselves in a situation.” She is now pounding a fist on the dining table at Soho House. “No: You have the power.”

After such a huge look, here’s hoping she can leverage this to benefit her music and acting careers.

Presently, she skews more “it girl” than anything else. We do know she has talent beyond that, so fingers crossed this allows her to showcase that on a grander scale.

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Nicki Minaj is determined to reach higher creative ground.

Often criticised for failing to deliver moment-making music videos and performances, the rapper has employed the services of Jamie King to take her next era and its visuals to dizzyingly high levels.

Unfamiliar with King’s work?

The pair’s creative union birthed her stellar Billboard Music Awards performance and will see them erect a number of high-end creative pieces for the campaign she is building to support her next studio album.

How she feels about her exciting new direction?

Listen to her interview with DJ Whoo Kid below…

After failing to support her material with impressive visuals for years Minaj is taking ten steps in the right direction by hiring King.

For, while she outperforms the majority of her contemporaries on a sales and impact front, she often finds herself at the bottom of the list when it comes to videos and performance.

Bring on #NM4.

#NowPlaying: Kelis – ‘Get Along With You’.

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Rita Ora has achieved global fame, yet throughout her journey she has always repped her West London rooting.

Hence, it’s little surprise that – like millions the world over – she has been left devastated by the Grenfell Tower fire.

The tragedy, which has made headlines globally, occurred in the singer’s hometown in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

Jetting into London following filming commitments in LA later in the afternoon, Ora immediately journeyed to the scene.

Joining other do-gooders, the singer helped hand out water and other essentials to the thousands lefts displaced by the disaster.

She also took to social media to encourage others to do the same:

Much respect to the likes of Rita and Adele, who are using their time and platforms for good.

See more of Rita doing her part below…

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SZA‘s ‘CTRL’ is expected to welcome modest opening week sales in the United States this week.

Supported by the single ‘Drew Barrymore’, the soulful set made its way to retailers on June 9th 2017 and received a score of 86/100 on Metacritic .

Its projected opening week number?

Via Hits Daily Double:

  1. (*) Katy Perry (Capitol) 180-195k SPS, 160-175k albums
  2. Kendrick Lamar (TDE/Interscope) 64-69k, 14-16k
  3. (*) Lady Antebellum (Capitol Nashville) 55-60k, 47-52k
  4. (*) SZA (TDE/RCA) 48-53k, 19-22k
  5. Ed Sheeran (Asylum) 42-46k, 12-14k
  6. Drake (YMCMB/Republic) 39-43k, 1-2k
  7. Post Malone (Republic) 28-31k, 1-2k
  8. Bruno Mars (Atlantic) 28-31k, 9-11k
  9. Halsey (Astralwerks) 25-28k, 10-12k
  10. (*) Rise Against (Virgin) 23-26k, 22-25k
  11. Chris Stapleton (Mercury Nashville) 23-26k, 19-22k
  12. Migos (Quality Control) 22-25k, 1-2k
  13. Bryson Tiller (Trapsoul/RCA) 21-24k, 1-2k
  14. Moana (Walt Disney) 21-24k, 10-12k
  15. Harry Styles (Columbia) 21-24k, 10-12k
  16. Khalid (Right Hand Music/RCA) 21-24k, 1-2k
  17. (*) Lindsey Buckingham-Christine McVie (Atlantic) 20-23k, 19-22k
  18. Future (FREEBANDZ/Epic) 20-23k, 1-2k
  19. Beatles (Capitol) 19-22k, 16-18k
  20. Chainsmokers (Disruptor/Columbia) 19-22k, 3-4k

Sales Plus Streams are set to place the project at #4 with numbers north of 48,000 units.

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Home to studios and labels she worked in as an up and coming art, London’s affluent Kensington and Chelsea undoubtedly holds a special place in Adele’s heart.

So, after learning that a number of its residents had died following a brutal fire, she dropped everything to join efforts to support and rescue survivors.

 

Reports indicate that twelve people lost their lives as a result of the fire but that number is unfortunately expected to rise as survivors seek answers from the authorities responsible for looking after the apartment block.

This letter was sent to them four months before the tragedy.

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The world is still buzzing from the day’s early reports that music diva Beyonce had indeed delivered her twins in Los Angeles.

Though as of the time of this article’s publishing no official news from the singer’s camp has confirmed the news, that hasn’t stopped media outlets and fans alike from speculating the ‘Baby Boy’ beauty is celebrating the babies’ arrivals.

As the speculation mounts, Twitter has become a breeding ground for GIFs and hilarious #Beyhive reactions to the hoopla – which includes some seriously funny jabs at President Donald Trump (who celebrates his 71st birthday today).

See it all inside and don’t say we didn’t warn you about the laughs to come:

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TNT’s newest dramedy centers around Niecy Nash (“Desna Simms”) as the leader of a fiesty and (at times) catty group of Floridian manicurists who are using their nail salon to assist as a money laundering front for a neighboring clinic.

The series, which also stars Emmy winner Karrueche Tran, won rave reviews from critics in pre-screens. Yet, when it made its debut on June 11th, viewership figures didn’t exactly match that fanfare.

 

‘Claws’ Series Premiere Ratings = 1.18 million

The numbers, though far from blockbuster, are fair given a number of circumstances:

  • It’s in line with a number of other TNT original programming premiere figures from the past year
  • It had to contend with major rating draws like ‘Celebrity Family Feud’ and ‘NHL Playoffs’
  • The show’s already given viewers a “sneak preview” during a previously aired NBA game

With all things considered, the show is off to a solid start.  Next week’s ratings will be a good determinant of how well it was or wasn’t able to sustain viewers.

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It’s official! NeNe Leakes is returning to ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta.’ 

The outspoken reality star made the announcement on Twitter moments ago, writing:

Recruiting NeNe – the only original Housewife left on the series – will come as quite the coup for Bravo execs, who’ll no doubt be looking to make the show’s landmark 10th season unmissable.

Her comeback comes on the heels of confirmation that Phaedra Parks has been let go from the show, following the dramatic “lie-gate” saga.

It also appears as though NeNe will be returning in tandem with frenemy Kim Zolciak, who is reported to have signed back on last month.

Season 10 of RHOA premieres this Fall.

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HBO‘s ‘Insecure’ returns for its second season next month!

The critically-acclaimed comedy chronicles the friendship of Issa and Molly (played Yvonne Orji) as they attempt to make sense of their professional, personal, and love lives in Los Angeles.

Its sophomore run premieres on July 23rd and promises many a twist and turn, as well as the return of favorites such as Lawrence (Jay Ellis) and Frieda (Lisa Joyce).

With buzz already at a loud volume, HBO have cranked it up a notch with the preview teaser.

What are you waiting for? Get all the way into it below…

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Penning hits for Whitney Houston, Rihanna, Britney Spears and Kelly Clarkson the duo Louis York rose to fame and notoriety within the music industry.

This year, by way of their own material, they find themselves on course to receiving the same from the critical mass with help from their visual for the single ‘NERDS’.

The cut appears on their ‘Masterpiece Theatre- Act 1′ release and was inspired by the acts’ personal journey.

’NERDS’ is an honest depiction of the many emotions Chuck and I face daily. Two musicians, two cities, same concerns. Are we winning? Are we completely messing things up? Are we doing it right? We often doubt ourselves, but are still so full of hope. These ARE indeed the things that keep us up at night. This song sounds epic because our lives have been epic. We’ve had major successes, suffered crazy losses and gone through lots of unexpected twist and turns. The song goes from unapologetic rock & roll to moody pianos and finally to a gritty, dark uptempo. We want to take listeners on the actual journey from our childhood to the present so everyone can experience the fears and concerns that have shaped us. It’s a song that’s culturally relevant without being bitter. In the end, we’re patriotic dreamers with success on our minds and a desire to spread a lot of love. We are the ‘NERDS.’

Watch below…

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