Martin Luther King day is to thank for J. Cole’s latest release.

Its name? ‘High For Hours.’

Its purpose? To reflect on what has changed and remained the same in society since the civil rights leader’s murder.

I had a convo with the president, I paid to go and see him
Thinking bout the things I said I’d say when I would see him
Feeling nervous, sitting in a room full of white folks
Thinking about the black man plight, think I might choke, nope

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Hip-Hop queen Remy Ma continues to put her comeback plans into motion this week by releasing the visual for her Fat Joe-fronted cut ‘Money Showers.’

In it, the unstoppable lyricist honours a memorable scene from the hit movie ‘The Players Club’ and, by way of a Steve Harvey reference, mocks any female rappers who may think they hold Hip-Hop’s top spot.

Ready to catch Remy, Ty Dolla $ign and Joe in adult action?

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Nick Jonas made his way to Milan last week to soak in all Milan Men’s Fashion Week had to offer.

There, the ladies man occupied a front row seat at several shows alongside Richard Madden and Edward Holcroft as he seeks out fresh material for his next body of work under Roc Nation.

Snaps below…

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Oprah Winfrey has released stills from her movie adaptation of the Henrietta Lacks story.

Set to premiere on HBO in April, the movie will tell the true story of an African-American woman Henrietta whose cells were stolen by unscrupulous doctors who then used them to fill the pockets of pharmaceutical companies.

Why her cells were so valuable?

They were immortal.

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Check out Ciara!

The R&B chanteuse covers the February 2017 issue  Cosmopolitan South Africa and, as ever, dazzles.

For the pregnant and newly married singer the feature arrives on the heels of an array of exciting ventures.

Last Fall, she was revealed as the new face of Revlon – with a global campaign to boot – and also nabbed a deal with Keds.

With a bundle of joy on its way (and apparently new music too), 2017 is shaping up to be a great one for Mrs. Wilson.

Your thoughts?

Fifth Harmony are wasting no time charging on as a four-piece.

Fresh from the departure of Camila, remaining members Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally announced their first performance – which takes place this week at the People’s Choice Awards.

Now, they’re taking things to the next level with their first tour as a quad.

Details 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 11 / season 9?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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The combination of Octavia Spencer, Taraji P. Henson, and Janelle Monae has proven a potent punch at box offices!

For, after capturing the #1 spot its debut weekend, reports have it their film – ‘Hidden Figures’ – is set to top the box office for a second week in a row.

Find out its projected figure below:

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Today we go back to the end of the last century to salute one of the greatest bands the music business has ever birthed.

This week’s From The Vault is Destiny’s Child‘s sassy ‘Bills, Bills, Bills.’

The first offering from the original line-up’s sophomore set ‘The Writings On The Wall,’ ‘Bills’ joined the list of male-bashing tracks which were all the rage in the late 90’s into early 00’s.

An attitude soaked song with a direct approach, the cut finds the girls lamenting about “good for nothing type of brothers.” Interestingly, the now-iconic quad stressed that they were unable to stay with their baes as said lovers couldn’t meet their financial needs. Needless to say this was released prior to ‘Independent Women’.

Penned by the ladies and produced by Kevin “Shek’spere” Briggs, it served as the first DC’s four Billboard Hot 100 #1 hits – dethroning Jennifer Lopez’ ‘If You Had My Love.’ Helping establish the R&B outfit internationally, ‘Bills’ became their breakthrough hit peaking at #6 in the UK, #7 in Canada and charting inside the Top 10 in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Many a DC fan will recall the countless stories shared about times spent at Beyonce’s mother’s hair salon while growing up. Hence, it’s fitting that the group drew on this theme for the tune’s accompanying video. Set at a beauty salon, perhaps as a homage to the matriarch of the Knowles clan, the Darren Grant visual amplified the “girl talk” angle.

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We’re certainly not alone in forming a prayer circle for a new Destiny’s Child project. Whether an album, a tour, or an edgy “new rules” kind of venture, we’d readily welcome newness from DC3 . Or “DC of any number” to be honest. Because while there are a growing number of great group’s populating the modern day scene, there are arguably no true “super groups.” A title Destiny’s Child continue to hold.

For now, we can only celebrate the past in hope that the future delivers amazing things.

DC, once again, we salute you.

Your thoughts?

Controversial minister Bishop Eddie Long has reportedly passed away.

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As Urban music’s more Pop-leaning starlets struggle to soar, Alternative acts like Kehlani, Sza, Tink and Jhene Aiko find themselves making slow but certain moves to the top.

Hours ago, Sza made her way to Jimmy Kimmel to continue that journey to perform her single ‘Drew Barrymore’ which is pulled from her new album ‘CTRL’.

Why is it so hard to accept the party is over?
You came with your new friends
And her mom jeans and her new Vans
And she’s perfect and I hate it, oh so glad you made it
I’m so glad you could come by
Somebody get the tacos, somebody spark the blunt
Let’s start the Narcos off at episode one
(Bring the gin) Got the juice (bring the sin) got that too
Whoa, just shut up know you’re my favorite

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Lady Gaga really is a multi-tasking chanteuse.

A mere matter of weeks remain until the superstar singer headlines the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Yet, she’s been snapped hitting the studio with a notable producer.

Dive below for details…

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