Over 5 years have separated fans of multi-hyphenate diva Janelle Monae from her last album, 2018’s ‘Dirty Computer,’ but now the GRAMMY-nominated songstress is ready to end the wait by uploading a new album to streaming services.

Titled ‘Age of Pleasure,’ the announcement of the June 9-due set was supercharged by the unveiling of the music video for its housed single ‘Lipstick Lover.’

“All the songs were written from such an honest space,” she recently said of the forthcoming project. “I’ve had my age of depression. I’ve had my age of anxiety. I’ve had my age of struggle. And again, it’s not like life is pleasurable every single day, but I think I have actively just sought out. How do I create a space for myself? How do I redirect my mind on how I’m thinking about things? How do I realize that right now, in this present moment, moments that we’ll never get back, this is where you need to find your pleasure? This is your moment.”

An ode to the sensuality of women, the ‘Lipstick’ video will certainly get lips moving as it highlights the openly queer star’s appreciation of the beauty of a few female co-stars.

Definitely not one for the kiddies, hop inside to see Monae’s latest stunning creation.

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Thanks to an explosive response on Tik Tok over the last few months, Baby Tate’s 2016 recording ‘Hey Mickey!’ has not only been revived but given a new set of legs thanks to the addition of GRAMMY-nominated rapstress Saweetie.

“Ayy, Mickey, maybe I could be your Minnie (Uh-huh), I’m about my cheddar, but I never been no snitchey, zip them lippy’s/ Flexin’ all that cash, but you acting like a kiddie, this ain’t Disney, real boss b**ch, leave a n**ga quick,” the ‘Tap In’ hitmaker spits on the Dead Head-produced bop that features a prominent sample of Toni Basil‘s 1982 signature hit ‘Mickey.’

In a bid to help the song become Tate’s first Hot 100-charting single (as a lead act), the dynamic duo are pushing the cut into the limelight courtesy of a Chandler Lass-directed music video.

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Nick Cannon is opening up about his past relationship with Mariah Carey, where he compared them to two polarizing political figures.

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One of Jackson Wang‘s self-proclaimed ‘dream collaborations’ became a reality earlier this year when he lifted the lid on ‘Slow‘ – a duet with GRAMMY-winning songstress Ciara.

Reportedly one of many gems set to line ‘Magic Man 2,’ the follow-up to his critically acclaimed 2022 album ‘Magic Man,’ ‘Slow’ has been everything but as it relates to racking up streams on major digital outlets like Spotify and Apple Music.

“Take it slowly, you gotta pace yourself, oh (Oh, baby)/ It’s me and you only, I don’t want nobody else (No, no, baby), but you gotta take it easy, slow the pace, ain’t a race, woah/ I’m here all night for love, that’s right, when you please me, pump the brakes, you can take your sweet time,” Ci croons on the LUYO & DVLP-produced track.

Supported by a choreography-laden music video released in late April that saw the two stars show off some fancy footwork, fans of the unlikely duo have now been invited to see how the magic from the Magic Man came to be via a behind the scenes clip.

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Nick Cannon is assuring the public that his kids are taken care of by revealing his massive salary.

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With its rise to #13 on last week’s Billboard Hot 100, Toosii‘s ‘Favorite Song’ not only shines as the first top 20 hit of his career but also his highest peak on the tally yet.

Ahead of the June 2 delivery of the tune’s parent album, ‘Naujour,’ the rising rapper is looking to help ‘Favorite’ rise into the top 10 by lifting the lid on its official remix starring GRAMMY-nominated star Khalid.

“I’m excited to have Khalid join me on this track,” Toosii shared. “He has such a dope and unique voice and I think it really takes an already amazing song to the next level. I’ve been wanting to collab with him on the right track for a while and I think we picked the perfect one.”

Ahead of the arrival of the remix’s official music video, hear it in full inside.

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Could Nelly and Ashanti be back together. According to a new report, that is the case.

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Just days after turning heads at the 2023 Met Gala in a show-stopping, midriff-baring Ralph Lauren halter gown and pink silk satin skirt, Jennifer Lopez is already blazing the promo trail in support of her newest movie effort, ‘The Mother.’

Set for a May 12 premiere on Netflix, the action-packed flick sees Lopez portray an assassin who comes out of hiding to protect the daughter she left behind earlier in life.

Taking to ‘TODAY‘ on Wednesday (May 3), the singer-actress not only dished in earnest about the Niki Caro-directed film but also her other highly-anticipated ventures including her yet-released ninth studio album, ‘This Is Me…Now.’

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‘Un-Break My Heart’ has taken on a new meaning for R&B icon Toni Braxton over the years.

The 7-time GRAMMY winner, who has been open about her battles with lupus, microvascular angina, and other health concerns, made headlines in late April when she took to ‘The Today Show’ to reveal she recently had to have a coronary stent placed to prevent a possibly fatal heart attack.

“It (was) put in at a really, really scary moment,” the 55-year-old told the morning talk show, adding that the experience felt “surreal.”

Later on ‘Sherri‘ (May 1), Braxton elaborated on the cardiac episode with surprising details.

“I had a little scare about six months ago,” an emotional Toni started. “Having lupus affects a lot of your vital organs. It’s starting to affect my kidneys. It can affect any organ in your body, but this time it’s affecting my heart,” she revealed before detailing her coronary artery was 80% blocked and having to undergo surgery to avoid a massive heart attack.

A paid spokesperson for Aurinia Pharmaceuticals’ ‘Get Uncomfortable’ campaign (which encourages routine kidney testing for people living with lupus nephritis), look inside to hear more about Toni’s health journey.

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After a 14-year rest on the bench, the return of BET’s HBCU-inspired reality show ‘College Hill’ got a celebrity upgrade in 2022 thanks to the big names lining its roster like Big Freedia, Slim Thug, Ray J, NeNe Leakes, and Lamar Odom.

Ready to bounce back for a sophomore season, ‘College Hill: Celebrity Edition’ is set to drop jaws as revealed by its star-studded cast which includes reality TV veterans like Joseline Hernandez and Tiffany “New York” Pollard as well as Iman Shumpert, Amber Rose, O’Ryan, and more.

Filmed at Alabama State University in Montgomery, the Tracey Edmonds-produced series is slated for a May 11 return. Ahead of its season 2 launch, watch the official trailer inside.

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Drake is as in demand as ever!

Riding high from the momentum of releases such as ‘Her Loss’ – his joint album with 21 Savage the Hip-Hop titan is gearing up to hit the road on the ‘It Was All A Blur Tour.’

The summer trek, which kicks off on June 29, will see the Canadian force journey across North America – rocking arenas in a multitude of cities.

To meet the sheer magnitude of the demand, Drizzy has added several new dates to the tour. This after already expanding the initial itinerary for the same reason.

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Jason Derulo is dropping hot new music just in time for summer courtesy of his latest release, ‘Glad U Came.’

Produced by Pink Slip, Jakke Erixson, Sam Martin, Spencer Bastian, and Tor Eimon, the sizzling tune tells the story of being at the right place at the right time for love.

“Ooh, if we wouldn’t have danced all night (All night, danced all night) / Ooh, then we wouldn’t have talked outside (Outside, outside) / Out of all the things you could have done I’m glad you came tonight (Tonight),” Jason croons on the dancefloor-ready track.

Taking to the Web, Derulo doubled down on the song’s meaning.

“‘Glad U Came’ is beautiful love story about the power of destiny,” he said. “It’s one of my favorite songs I’ve ever done. Some songs come easy and some are real work records. I worked on this one for a couple years (started November 2021) chipping away at it, spending time away from it to get fresh perspective then attacking it again. I did this till I felt it was right.”

Arrived to streaming outlets in full on April 28 after ample teasing, dive inside to hear ‘Glad.’

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