R&B maestro Maxwell is back with single ‘Shame.’

After whetting appetites with ‘We Never Saw It Coming’ and its accompanying short film ‘The Glass House,’ the soulful crooner is ready to serve up another taste of new album ‘NIGHT.’

The project serves as the concluding part of his ‘BLACKsummers’night‘ trilogy – the first of which launched in 2009 and the second in 2016.

With anticipation building steadily, can Max crank it up a notch with this new number?

Listen to a preview below and let us know…

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Janelle Monae‘s movie resumé just added an exciting new chapter.

For, the multi-dimensional maven has just been announced as the latest addition to the cast of ‘Harriet’ – the biopic of freedom fighter Harriet Tubman.

Details below…

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Nicki Minaj unleashed the ‘Queen’ album this summer and is looking to extend its life-cycle with a like-titled documentary.

Teased in earnest prior to the LP’s release, it appears it’s all systems go for the doc. For, Onika has just shared a trailer.

In a series of candid scenes, the rapper tearfully reflects on the abuse she witnessed growing up, as well as the negative impact an “individual” had on her self-esteem.

Check out the clips below…

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The endearing couple A1 & Lyrica Anderson have revealed that they have both cheated on each other during a fun-filled interview with ‘The Breakfast Club.’

Stars on ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’, the expecting parents discussed their marital highs, lows and woes openly as they dismissed claims that Anderson bedded Safaree Samuels.

There’s more. For, Lyrica also mocked the droopy nature of K. Michelle’s booty. (more…)

Michael B. Jordan gets wet in the latest issue of Vanity Fair. Classily, of course.

The Hollywood force has been unstoppable of late, wracking up major roles in the likes of ‘Black Panther’ and ‘Just Mercy.’

Next month though, he steps back into the ring as the lead in ‘Creed II.’

Due in theaters on November 21st, the flick is tipped for major success following the knockout run of its 2015 predecessor.

Beyond the personal perks of his ascent, Jordan tells VF that he wants his wins to open up the doors for black talent – by reaching a level where his race doesn’t even matter.

Peep an excerpt and pics from the feature below:

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Tinashe did not come to play, she came to slay!

The R&B singer is currently starring on the 27th season of ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars’ and is dominating the competition.

Paired with new professional Brandon Armstrong, this week saw the duo dazzle with a dynamite showing of the Argentine Tango.

Already a hotly tipped favorite for the glitter-ball trophy, watch as Nashe shows why after the jump…

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Fifth Harmony may be on a hiatus, but its members are firing from all cylinders with their solo projects – and next up is Lauren Jauregui.

The smokey voiced songstress has has formally announced her debut single and its release is right around the corner.

Details below…

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Ray BLK is ready to release her long-awaited album ‘Empress.’

Brilliant news for the Nigerian performer’s rising army of supporters below…

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Naomi Campbell showcased her leadership skills in New York City yesterday when she resolved a dispute between two of her employees as they stepped out of the New York Stock Exchange.

Hit the play button below to see what happens when Campbell, who was unaware she was being filmed by a fan, is forced to break  a brewing argument.

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Meek Mill has earned a starring role in the ‘12 O’Clock Boys’…a movie set to pull fans into the world black dirt bike racers.

Details on his casting below…

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Wielding an acoustic guitar and some serious tear-jerking lyrics and heart-tugging vocals to match, ‘Refill’ singer Elle Varner serves up a long-awaited helping from her sophomore album with the new single, ‘Loving U Blind.’

With its simple, yet effective accompanying visual to assist, Varner’s giving fans their first listen to one of many gems set to line her next LP (due this fall).

Look inside for ‘Blind’ and let us know if it was worth the wait:

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She may be the hardest working woman in show biz, but for now ‘Jenny From the Block’ can bid adieu to at least one task that’s blocked off her calendar for the last few years:  the ‘All I Have’ Vegas residency.

Closing out the show last weekend after a nearly 3-year run, the Zappos Theater stint not only set a critical and showmanship standard for the Vegas Strip (already renown for courting some of music entertainment’s biggest stars), but now reports are indicating it’s set the standard for box office draws as well.

Snatching the title from fellow Vegas queen Britney Spears, find out just how much J.Lo’s overall Vegas showing earned:

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