In 2002, the Brazilian crime drama ‘City of God‘ impacted theatres six years after the novel it was inspired by was penned and published by Paulo Lins.

This year, Netflix encourages fans of the groundbreaking project  to reunite with its cast via ‘Cidade De Deus – 10 Anos Depois.‘

In the project, we learn how the movie changed the way the world viewed Brazil’s issues with crime and racism, the fortunes made by its cast, but how little has changed for those who live in favelas.

Watch its trailer below…

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With production contributions from The Dream, Tricky Stewart, Boi-1da, and many other heavy hitters, it’s safe to say the offerings found aboard Tinashe‘s forthcoming LP, ‘Joyride,’ are laced with some serious heat.

Already evidenced by the set’s first two singles, ‘Player’ (featuring Chris Brown) and ‘Superlove,’ the burgeoning diva hopes to keep the heat rising with her latest release, ‘Company.’

Teased all week via her social media handles, fans can finally get their ears on the single that sees T coo some of her sexiest lyrics yet.

It all awaits below…

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Zendaya‘s quest for household name status was made easier by Michael Kors this year, after he enlisted her to promote his brand new SmartWatch.

Joining her to raise awareness for the products and its perks is Martha Hunt who brings the fun in the commercial waiting below.

Yet to see it?

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Well that didn’t take long!

Lady Gaga only just unveiled the title of her fifth album ‘Joanne’ and quickly follows up with the project’s official artwork.

Check it out above and head below for additional details…

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October 14th represents a rebirth of sorts for singer JoJo.

The once-caged songbird will fly free and liberated on said date because it brings with it the release of her third album ‘Mad Love.’

10 years in the making, the LP follows 2006’s ‘The High Road’ and a long legal wrangle with her former label.

Thus far, fans have been presented with lead single ‘F**k Apologies’ featuring Wiz Khalifa. 

Now, via Vogue, the songstress serves up its title track.

We’re already in love with it. Head below to find out why…

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Walt Disney Studios’ ‘Moana‘ will make a splash in movie theatres on November 23rd 2016.

Standing tall as one of the creative family’s only princesses of colour, the character’s story will be delivered by Ron Clements and John Musker and see Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson portray its leading man, the demi-god Maui.

Ready to peep its trailer?!

Meet us below…

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It’s official!

Lady Gaga‘s fifth studio album has a title.

The follow-up to ‘ARTPOP’ has officially been christened ‘Joanne.’

Find out what the title means and when it’ll be hitting stores below…

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Are they? Aren’t they?

Each week brings with it fresh talk of a TIDAL buyout.

A series of potential purchasers have been tied to the struggling Jay Z platform, none more so than rival Apple Music.

Industry whispers have long lingered with word of the tech giant acquiring the service, which Jigga bought for $56 million just last year.

With fresh data revealing small gains but large losses for the company, various sources suggest Apple may gearing up to take a sizeable bite of their distant competition.

Or are they?

Because in a new interview, they claim the situation couldn’t be any more different.

Details below…

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Frank Ocean has that ‘Blond’ ambition.

The reclusive crooner rubbed many industry big wigs the wrong way when he pulled off a huge coup by completing his Universal contract with a streamed “visual album” only to release his actual sophomore set days later…independently.

Beyond that lucrative masterstroke, it appears the 28-year-old has major plans for ‘Blond.’

Because new reports reveal that he is actively seeking a distribution deal to further its reach.

Full story below…

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Jay-Z has called President Richard Nixon‘s war on drugs an epic fail in a new documentary which seeks to expose how African-American males were jailed from crimes their wealthier Caucasian counterparts made millions from.

Watch below…

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Since blazing onto the scene, Meghan Trainor has served up sugary Pop that has aimed to please in the simplest of ways. Both musically and visually.

However, with new single ‘Better,‘ the singer-songwriter showcases altogether more mature output.

Together with Epic label mate Yo Gotti, the star uses the video for the flavoursome cut to examine hard-hitting realities such as alcoholism and familial ties.

Watch the visual for ‘Better,’ which is lifted from Trainor’s sophomore album ‘Thank You,’ below…

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Cop a gander of Lupita Nyong’o!

The actress and style stunner invited US Vogue to her native Kenya for a captivating photoshoot.

Posing in a number of East African ensembles, the 33-year-old is surrounded by family and townsfolk.

Lensed by Mario Testino, the feature comes at an apt time for the star, who is gearing up for the theatrical release of her new movie ‘Queen of Katwe’ (which hits cinemas September 30th).

Speaking on her success story (which includes countless endorsements and high profile roles), she said…

“I want to create opportunities for other people of color because I’m fortunate enough to have a platform to do that. That is why Eclipsed and even Queen of Katwe are so important, to change the narrative, offer a new lens on African identity.”

Peep pics below…

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