As its ratings and reviews continue to dip ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ finds itself forced to consider welcoming fan favourite turned villain Phaedra Parks back into its fold

Good news for her fans…bad news for Kandi Burruss.

For, Parks parted ways with the series after the world learned that she (and one of the show’s producers) were behind talk that Burruss had intended to assault cast member Porsha Williams.

Hit the play button below to find out why the singer/songwriter would be happier if Parks stayed away from the series….

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Check out Nicki Minaj!

Crowning an action-packed year with a high-profile feature, the Rap royal covers the February 2019 issue of Vogue Japan.

The promo spot is one of many the femcee has participated in in support of her fourth studio album ‘Queen,’ which arrived this summer.

With a tour incoming, the New Year ought to be a busy one for Onika. One we hope sees her do away with drama-drenched narratives and re-affix the focus on her music.

Pending then, check out the recently released video for ‘Good Form’ below…

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Remy Ma gave birth to her miracle baby last week and many rejoiced with her and husband Papoose – both of whom have been very public about the hurdles on their journey to parenthood.

However, their fairytale took a challenging turn this week when the rapper was rushed to hospital – where she remains as at writing.

Details below…

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Cardi B has had a colossal 2018 and is ready to continue the slayage into 2019.

New single ‘Money’ is making its way up the charts, but Belcalis isn’t resting on her laurels.

Armed with the momentum of five GRAMMY nominations, she took to social media to share a preview of a fresh jam named ‘Press.’

What are you waiting for? Hit Press play below…

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DL Hughley is tired of what he believes is the gay community’s oppressive nature and has urged it to think twice about the way it treats those who dare to mock or criticise it.

His thoughts come in defence of comedian Kevin Hart lost his job as Oscar host following the unearthing of tweets some deemed homophobic and as Hart supporters take to social media to cry foul.

For, they believe that if Oscar organisers were really offended by offensive remarks they wouldn’t have hired him in the first place considering tweets he has published about African-American women in the past.

Hit the play button to watch DL explain why he believes the LGBT community is treating Kevin unfairly…and used celebrities to propel its causes into the mainstream.

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Kelly Rowland may be back with new music, but she’s still supporting the talent of tomorrow.

The R&B star took to the stage on The Voice season 15 finale last night, where she joined contestant Kennedy Holmes for a spirited showing of her 2009 hit ‘When Love Takes Over.’

Watch the pair soar after the jump…

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Mahershala Ali has apologised to the family of Don Shirley after the movie he starred in to tell his story was deemed inaccurate.

Ali’s thoughts below…

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Nicki Minaj‘s efforts to convince fans that her new boyfriend Kenneth Penny didn’t sexually assault a young girl as she made her way to school have been condemned by the woman, according to those closest to her.

Why?

A damning development from someone who remembers the incident below…

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It may be wintertime, but Disney are looking to heat things all the way up with the first look at their summer blockbuster ‘Aladdin.’

Due in theaters worldwide on May 24th 2019, a close-up of the live-action remake has been blazed across the pages of Entertainment Weekly.

It’s the premiere preview of the Guy Ritchie production, which stars newcomers Mena Massoud as Aladdin and Naomi Scott as Jasmine and box office titan Will Smith as Genie. 

Beyond the teaser trailer, details are being kept under wraps. However, Ritchie has gone on record to advise that the new take on the classic tale “has been revamped to reflect present-day ideals.”

With the 1992 original generating a colossal $500 million and being held up (to this day) as one of the most successful animated flicks of all-time, expectations are high.

But, coping a gander of shots below, we’re all sorts of optimistic.

Journey to Agrabah below…

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True Mariah Carey fans are no strangers to the name Walter Afanasieff.

The celebrated songwriter, famous for his work with the likes of Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, and more, is probably most known for helping pen some of Carey’s biggest hits including ‘Hero,’ ‘Anytime You Need a Friend,’ and one of the most well-known holiday songs of all time, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

The latter, which reached its Hot 100 peak this week (24 years after its release), has become a staple during the yuletide season – a bittersweet fact for Afanasieff as he and the diva have not spoken for over 20 years and she (according to him) continues to take sole credit for its creation.

Recently taking to press to not only outline the status of his relationship with the pop icon but also dish on what led to their fall out and how he believes she is trying to erase him from the historic holiday hit. Look inside for some jaw-dropping quotes:

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Just a little over a week after hitting the Urban One Honors to present Brandy with the Cathy Hughes’ Excellence Award, Ray J continues to brag on his older sister and hype her accomplishments.

Most recently taking to the Breakfast Club (December 18), the 37-year-old dished on the songstress’s long-awaited new album (the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Two Eleven’) and teased the possibility of a joint project with her.  Also confirming he is a featured guest on the forthcoming LP, reportedly due in 2019, Ray talked about the creative process with B-Rocka and excited fans with news the two have already recorded multiple songs for the eventual duet opus.

Details inside:

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#Arianators rejoice!

Despite topping this week’s Hot 100 with her megahit, ‘thank u, next,’ singer Ariana Grande‘s already saying “next” to the chart-topper with hopes of drawing focus to its follow-up, ‘Imagine.’

Just premiering the song last Friday, she’s already hit the promo trail in its support.  Giving viewers a taste of what they can expect to see live when she hits the road on the 2019 ‘Sweetener’ tour (click here to see dates), Grande took to ‘The Tonight Show’ with Jimmy Fallon to belt out ‘Imagine’ (with help from resident band ‘The Roots’) and also participated in a recreation of ‘I Wish It Was Christmas Today.’

See all the action inside:

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