Sans a few features, Justin Bieber has largely been absent from the charts since wrapping up the campaign for his last studio album ‘Purpose.’

Naturally, his fervent fanbase have been thirsting for new music. However, in an open letter, the singer says he’s not ready to pour fresh material out…just yet.

A candid account of his road to personal peace awaits below…

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Pharrell Williams has assembled an Avengers style line-up for his newly established ‘Something in the Water’ festival. And helping lead the charge is R&B stage blazer Chris Brown. 

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After seeing her 2017 and 2018 riddled with criticism for her anti-LGBT comments and more (click here to read more on that), ‘Try Me Again’ Gospel songstress Kim Burrell is under fire again – this time from Twitter followers who disapprove of disparaging remarks made toward R&B singer Fantasia.

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Wendy Williams’ private life is proving to be the hottest of topics of late.

For the TV host’s family has allegedly been rocked by news that her husband and his alleged girlfriend have started a family of their own.

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Check out Issa Rae!

The trailblazing TV phenom scorches the pages of Essence Magazine for their new Beauty Issue.

A true embodiment of perseverance, Rae’s rise from the online sphere (with web series ‘Awkward Black Girl’) to Golden Globe nominee with ‘Insecure’ has made for a magnetic watch.

The big screen seems to be the multi-talented star’s latest playground. For, next month she’ll hit theaters in Will Packer’s ‘Little’ and is gearing up to lead in ‘The Photograph’ alongside LaKeith Stanfield.

Before then, check out more from her stunning Itaysha Jordan lensed spread below… (more…)

The Real Housewives Of Atlanta‘s 11th season has been quite the rollercoaster.

Indeed, despite over decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

True to form, the season of the reality hit has featured many a shady twist and turn; rendering RHOA a must-see each week.

Now at its climax, this week brings with it the finale episode ahead of a multi-part reunion.

Want to know what Nene, Porsha, Kandi, Cynthia, Eva, and new peach-holder Shamari will be serving up on the last episode?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out. Alert, Kenya Moore makes her grand return and it rubs one RHOA OG the wrong way….

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Fresh from going Gold in the UK with sophomore album ‘Phoenix,’ Pop star Rita Ora took to the stage on the Today Show in the US.

In a brief break from her on-going ‘Phoenix Tour,‘ the singer performed new single ‘Only Want You.’

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“I wasn’t feeling like myself and I couldn’t figure out why. I just felt lost – and I don’t know how I got there.”

In a commendable move, rapper Big Sean has opened up and revealed battles with depression and told his story with hopes it can helps those facing similar trials.

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Ryan Murphy‘s ‘Pose’ earned tens across the board last year when it stormed to critical success in debut season.

Broadcast on FX, the show is set against the backdrop of New York’s late 80s ballroom scene and shines a pronounced spotlight on the lives of those in the transgender and wider LGBTQ community at the time.

A rivetting watch, all eyes are on what folk can expect from its sophomore run.

Well, wonder no more because insights have arrived courtesy of Murphy and the show’s co-creator Steve Canals.

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Usher whet appetites with last October’s ‘A’ project, which arrived with little notice and even less context.

Given the lack of push, many viewed the set as a precursor to a more traditional album.

Jury’s out on when the hotly anticipated LP will arrive. However, Ush is wasting no time teasing with tastes of what the masses can expect.

See (and hear) the latest below…

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As careers go, few are as colossal or illustrious as that of Diana Ross.

A Supreme, a Boss, and a matriarch, the legend has spent over six decades in the spotlight.

Now, as she celebrates her 75th birthday, her fascinating narrative is chronicled in a rivetting new documentary.

And it’s coming to UK cinemas for one-day only (March 26th).

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‘If you wannabe my lover, you gotta get with my friends’ definitely takes on a whole new meaning thanks to a recent revelation by Spice Girls star Mel B (Scary Spice).

Ahead of their reunion tour kick off in just a week, the 43-year-old is making headlines for reportedly revealing to Piers Morgan that she had a sexual encounter with fellow Spice Girl Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice) during the band’s prime.

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