In being one of the most gifted entertainers of all-time, Michael Jackson‘s birthday has long been a global celebration.

This year, however, sees the late legend’s narrative reach a major milestone; for today marks what would have been his 60th birthday.

Fittingly, a series of celebratory activations are being unveiled – one of which is a new production courtesy of hitmaker Mark Ronson. 

Christened ‘Diamonds Are Invincible,’ cultivating new mix of MJ classics was a task Ronson says he was greatly honored to be commissioned to do. In a statement, he gushed:

 “It was such an amazing, awe-inspiring and insanely intimidating task to put this together, although you’d need hours and hours to fit all of Michael’s classic tunes into one track. I wanted this to feel like being on the dancefloor at a sweaty, wild NYC club getting down to as much MJ as possible in five minutes. And I can’t wait for you to all hear the extended version coming soon.”

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The fun-loving performer Traci Braxton is making positive moves amidst the confusion surrounding ‘The Braxton Family Values.’

The show follows the lives of the Braxton sisters but found itself faced with confusion after its cast walked out over what sources say are problems with how much they are being paid to bare their souls on-screen.

Now, after her sister walked out, Traci has braved the storm by calling on a number of her famous friends to join her (Phaedra Parks being one of them) as she films the show solo.

How she feels about it?

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Jhene Aiko‘s former manager has learned that she is fed up with his alleged antics and has called on her lawyers to teach him a lesson she hopes he’ll never forget!

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For years Lauryn Hill has faced claims that she secretly employed the help of an elite team of musicians to create her culture-shaping album ‘The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill.’

This year, that rumour seemed to be confirmed by the musician Robert Glasper who stepped forward to detail, as far as he sees it, how Lauryn took credit for work she didn’t create.

How she responded?

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As we reported here, uproar ensued after rapstress Cardi B teamed with ‘Off the Rip’ for a segment that many deemed ‘offensive.’

Portraying civil rights leader Coretta Scott King, wife of Dr. Martin Luther King, in the clip called the ‘Real Housewives of the Civil Rights Movement,’ the jokes housed in the skit were branded ‘racist,’ ‘insensitive,’ and more by a number of viewers once it surfaced on TMZ.

Even labelled ‘repulsive’ by Dr. Bernice King (the youngest daughter of the legendary King family), news has now surfaced the Grammy-nominated femcee has issued an apology for the hoopla caused.  More inside:

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While many artists cannot boast the same, the independent route has been good to R&B songstress Mya – a sentiment she echoed on New York’s Fox 5 today.

Taking to the platform to discuss her exodus from major labels in the late 2000’s, the Grammy winner not only talked about the ups and downs of being an independent act but also dished on her latest album, ‘T.K.O.’ (in stores now), and the newest single set to drop from the set.

As if that’s not enough the 38-year-old beauty beamed when dishing on her the critically acclaimed drama, ‘5th Ward.’  Hear all this and more inside:

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As the ever-reigning Queen Of Soul, Aretha Franklin‘s impact spans many a generation.

As such, it’s fitting that acts from a variety of eras will congregate on Friday (August 31st) to celebrate the late legend – who passed away from pancreatic two weeks ago.

The latest name added to the bill is none other than Ariana Grande. 

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Since Janet Jackson‘s initial return to the spotlight with 2015’s ‘Unbreakable,’ the superstar singer has let her epic performances do the talking.

Indeed, she’s steered away from interviews and poured her all into touring. An approach that proved especially beneficial following a high-profile split from her husband.

However, with the drama in rearview and new single ‘Made For Now’ in the marketplace (nearing 30 million views), Ms. Jackson is strutting the promo run.

Her latest stop was Radio 103.9 in New York and it made for an insightful watch.

During the candid chat, the 52 year old discussed her upcoming project (which she says may manifest in the form of an EP or full fledged album this Fall), collaborations with Ciara and Bruno Mars, and discovering that she was pregnant on her birthday.

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

As reported, Xtina covers the October issue of Cosmopolitan magazine. And now more from the spread has surfaced.

It’s the latest spot lined up for “comeback” album ‘Liberation.’

The ‘Fall In Line’ led set hasn’t necessarily set the charts ablaze (and we’re kinda perplexed at how little promo has been executed post release-week), but it has been showered with praise from critics.

Currently gearing up for the LP’s like-titled tour, Aguilera opened up to Cosmo about what fans can expect, her new image, and being body positive.

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Aretha Franklin have made their way to Detroit to view her body as part of a public viewing organised by her friends and family.

Her funeral, which will feature appearances and performances by Jennifer Hudson, Fantasia & Stevie Wonder, will be televised when it takes place on Friday….days after the city of Detroit expects the number of people hoping to see her before she is buried rise in the coming hours.

Aretha is survived by four children.

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Record labels from far and wide have their sights set on the cash magnet that is Taylor Swift‘s discography now that her current recording contract is coming to an end.

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Patti LaBelle honoured the life of her late sister in song Aretha Franklin in a brand new interview given to ‘Good Morning America’ during the promo run for ‘Greenleaf’…the show she now stars in.

Which fond memories did she share about the ‘Spirit in the Dark‘ performer?

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