After ending 2016 with a homophobic sermon that set the net ablaze, gospel hitmaker Kim Burrell was hit with a number of online attacks from former supporters, LGBT activists, and concerned viewers.

While the onslaught of commentary garnered a fiery response from Burrell, her “clean-up” only seemed to worsen the matter and helped ignite a petition to see her booted from appearing on Ellen Degeneres’ daytime talk show to promote the film ‘Hidden Figures’ (January 6th).

Per an announcement this morning from the movie’s star, Janelle Monae, Burrell had indeed been booted from appearing on the show.  Now, for whatever doubt may have lingered after the fact, Degeneres took to Twitter to offer the official news of the chop:

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‘Freedom’ fighters Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar will be bringing their respective brands of fire to the stage at Coachella 2017.

For, it’s been confirmed that the dynamite duo are two of major names lined-up to headline the blockbuster festival in April.

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Janelle Monae (below) has revealed that Kim Burrell has been denied access to ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show‘ after she launched a Bible-based assault on gay men and women.

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Chris Brown wants Soulja Boy to know that he is above and beyond his efforts to feud with him.

Details below…

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It’s no secret that Donald Trump’s team has been having trouble booking an artist to perform at the inauguration. The president elect’s team has knocked on the doors of many A-list entertainers to only receive a slick stiff arm. But maybe they’ve found some salvation in British singer Rebecca Ferguson… with stipulations of course.

Full story below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its 9th season. And despite almost a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Phaedra, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 9 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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The fallout from Mariah Carey‘s disastrous New Year’s Eve performance continues.

It’s been a literal game of he she said/he said between the singer’s camp and producers of Dick Clark’s Rockin’ Eve.

And now, Team Mimi are taking an extra step.

Manager Stella Bulochnikov has given an in-depth interview, chronologically sharing her side of the entire episode – pre, during, and post performance.

Do you take to her account? Read below and let us know…

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As the highest-rated member of the ‘Real Housewives’ family the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ is often credited for offering its viewers highbrow drama delivered by its cast’s rivals.

Alas, this season has turned a number of the show’s allies turn on each other after a business deal gone wrong between Phaedra Parks, Kandi Burruss-Tucker and her husband Todd Tucker led to allegations of betrayal, backstabbing and infidelity.

Now, after Burruss-Tucker seemed to confirm claims that Parks was seeing another man before her husband Apollo Nida was imprisoned, she has learned that Parks has hit back by claiming that she has been engaged in a lesbian affair with the actress Shamea Morton.

How Shamea responded?

By claiming that Phaedra has been pursuing her husband.

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January 24th 2016 will bring with it the first piece of BET’s New Edition biopic pie.

Unfolding over six hours, the three-part special will offer viewers a side of the group’s story brought to life by ‘ATL‘ creative Chris Robinson and the writer Abdul Williams.

Ready to peep its latest trailer?

Press play about the bounce…

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Shame and embarrassment befell Mariah Carey on New Year’s Eve when she botched her performance her televised performance in New York City.

Yesterday, her aides stepped forward to cry foul play.

How the show’s organisers, Dick Clark Productions, responded?

Find out below…

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Gospel hitmaker Kim Burrell isn’t exactly kicking her new year off in the best of lights.

After making headlines for a homophobic sermon where she directly stated insinuated homosexuals will “die in 2017,” the revered singer/songwriter has been fielding attacks from media, supporters, fans, and friends.  Even friends Yolanda Adams and Pharrell Williams have spoken out against her rant and branded it “hate speech.”

Ironically, despite making her stance on homosexuality well known in the sermon, Burrell – who has worked with Frank Ocean among a number of other LGBT stars – is set to appear on ‘Ellen’ in the coming days.  Well, that is, unless a recently ignited petition has its say.

Details inside:

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By way of record sales and the general public’s insatiable appetite for her tours, Nicki Minaj continues to extend her reign as the highest-selling female rapper of all time even when far removed from streams.

So, to honour the rapper and its relationship with her, BET gave its viewers enviable access to her widely successful ‘Pinkprint‘ world tour after it generated $22,000,000  from dates delivered across the globe.

Waiting below is an emotive portion of the star’s sold-out stop in Brooklyn, New York, capturing the star as she performed 2010’s ‘Save Me‘ and 2014’s ‘Grand Piano’ for an audience of 14,186 fans.

Enjoy…

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