Lady Gaga beamed as the belle of the ball at the world premiere of ‘A Star Is Born.’

Staged at the 75th Venice Film Festival, the spectacle began before the first scene even aired – for Mother Monster served all sorts of drama with her pink feathered ensemble.

And even then, there was more theatrics to come.

For, about one hour into the flick, lightening struck and caused a 15-minute technical glitch.

Nonetheless, critics in attendance are raving in almost complete unison – with many touting the film’s Oscar prospects, both in acting and musical categories.

Ahead of the Bradley Cooper production’s October 5th debut, peep pics below…

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The OWN network’s commitment to delivery enriching and educating programming is astounding.

Its latest offering? ‘Mind Your Business with Mahisha‘, a TV series which sees the brilliantly talented entrepreneur Mahisha Dellinger make her way through America rescuing businesses in trouble!

Intrigued? You should be as the show makes for a fascinating watch…especially for those hoping to make a foray in the world of business.

Enjoy its first episode on us below…

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Bishop Charles H. Ellis III has apologised to those who feel touched Ariana Grande unknowingly as he led Aretha Franklin’s funeral service.

Grande honoured the home-going event with song and was invited to speak to Ellis about her feelings towards the late icon.

There, an awkward moment ensued.

Today, he has offered some clarity.

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With all eyes on the homegoing celebration of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (click here to watch), Empress of Soul Gladys Knight gave fans a scare when she revealed she and the late icon “had the same disease.”

Offering little more clarification, reports like the one found here immediately began flooding the net with news the 74-year-old was suffering from pancreatic cancer – the disease that claimed the life of Franklin.

Now, with the help of her rep Jay Schwartz, Knight is providing context to her statement and assuring her longtime music lovers that she does not have cancer.  Read her statement inside:

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Fans the world over saw Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin‘s royal sendoff via a live stream of her funeral services.

Broadcast live Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple, the event – attended by many of the Soul icon’s closest family, friends, fellow celebrities, dignitaries, politicians, and more – delivered many-a-noteworthy tribute performance courtesy of its scheduled performers Faith Hill, Ariana Grande, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, and so many more.

Did you miss any of the stellar showings?  See highlights inside:

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As the world tunes in to say farewell to Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin at the live-streaming of her funeral services, another musical monarch – Empress of Soul Gladys Knight – deals a crushing blow to the genre’s fans.

Just two weeks after Franklin succumbed to the pancreatic cancer, Knight reveals she too suffers from the deadly disease.

Hear it from her inside:

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Was it grief, nerves, or a cold that got that best of country star Faith Hill?  While the jury is still out on the reason, what’s for certain is the Grammy-winner didn’t have a friend on Twitter today as they weighed in on her performance of ‘What a Friend We Have in Jesus’ at Aretha Franklin‘s live streamed funeral services (August 31).

Kicking off a star-studded tribute to the Queen of Soul featuring the likes of Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, and many more, Hill – with the help of the celebration choir – croaked belted out the gospel classic to mixed reviews from audience members and viewers abroad.

Are people overreacting?  See the performance and read the Twitter responses inside:

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Aretha Franklin‘s family called on a group of her closest friends and collaborators to celebrate her life today, enlisting them to grace her funeral with soul and song in Detroit.

The star passed away earlier this month and is survived by fans, friends and relatives who have joined forces to bid her adieu with a service which is being streamed live from church and will see her honoured by those who know her best.

In attendance? Whoopi Goldberg, Ariana Grande, Hilary Clinton & many more.

Watch below…

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Pop queen Janet Jackson was all smiles at the The Woodruff Arts Center’s Symphony Hall in Atlanta on Thursday night (August 30th) as she was crowned BMI Icon at the 2018 BMI R&B/Hip-Hop Awards.

As we reported here, the honor – which was announced just a month after she took home the prestigious Billboard Music Award icon trophy – was bestowed upon Jackson for decades of enduring contributions to the Urban music platform as a songwriter and producer.  This after Teyana Taylor, H.E.R., Jussie Smollett, and Normani delivered stunning tribute performances of some of her biggest hits.

Donning one of her fiercest manes yet, look inside to see more snaps of Jan’s big night:

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Mariah Carey has come out on top once again.

Good news for ‘The Roof’ performer below…

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Christina Milian has learned that the home she shares with her lover was robbed not once, but twice in the same week.

Bad news below…

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Ariana Grande may be experiencing the delicious taste of success with new album ‘Sweetener,’ but she’s still mapping out major promotional spots into the Fall.

For, it’s been announced that the vocal wonder is the latest act to nab a primetime BBC special.

Details below…

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