As new TV shows go, few can rival the immediate impact of ‘Pose.’

Created by Ryan Murphy and Steven Canals, the FX smash chronicles the ball culture world of 80s New York, with gay and transgender “houses” doing battle in underground competitions.

The period piece resonated powerfully with audiences and has been commissioned for a second season.

And in a new interview, Murphy spills the tea on what viewers can expect.

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September 21st can’t come fast enough for fans of actress Sanaa Lathan as the date is set to bring with it the premiere of ‘Nappily Ever After,‘ a film adaptation of the famed Trisha R. Thomas book of the same name.

Also starring Ricky Whittle, Lynn Whitfield, and more, the flick follows Lathan’s character as she goes on a journey of love and self-discovery that sees her find new meaning and new beauty in her ethnic hair (or its absence).

Channeling the emotional rollercoaster of ‘the big chop’ onto the small screen, look inside to see the movie’s first official trailer:

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What Destiny’s Child ‘Get on the Bus‘, Mel B & Missy Elliott‘s ‘I Want You Back’ & En Vogue’s ‘No Fool No More’ have in common?

They all appear on the ‘Why Do Fools Fall in Love’ soundtrack!

Released in 1998, the movie starred Larenz Tate, Halle Berry, Little Richard, Vivica A. Fox and Lela Rochon and tells the real tale of the Rock & R&B performer Frankie Lymons and his eye for the ladies.

Ready to revisit the romantic drama?!

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Jessie J may have just released new album ‘R.O.S.E,’ but the British belter already has new music a-cooking.

And she’s not hiding it either.

See what we mean below…

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Azealia Banks believes someone she worked with stole some of her concepts and handed them to Beyonce.

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 6th firework filled season.

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This instalment, which premieres on Sunday September 2nd, promises to make for gripping viewing.

In a freshly unleashed trailer, Dr. Jackie, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Simone, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Quad, and Mariah Huq are all back and at it – with the latter being reinstated full-time.

Check out the sneak peek below…

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As we reported here just last week, on-and-off again boos Drake and Rihanna were tied for most overall weeks at #1 on the Hot 100 this decade, boasting 41 weeks each.

However, just days before unveiling the accompanying music video for his 2018 megahit ‘In My Feelings,’ Drizzy learned his viral smash had earned yet another week atop the tally.  The extension granted him just what he needed to edge Rih out of the top spot and claim the title for ‘most weeks at #1 in the 2010s’ by his lonesome.  As if that wasn’t enough, the rapper boasts the most weeks at #1 this century by a solo male artist (and secondmost of all time only behind Usher‘s whopping 47 weeks at #1).

With congratz certainly due, look below to see who joins him in the top 25 this week on TGJ’s weekly ‘Chart Check: Hot 100’ edition:

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As one of Urban music’s most critically acclaimed new acts, there are certainly a number of eyes and ears singer/songwriter H.E.R. (born Gabi Wilson) as excitement grows for her sophomore set, the follow-up to her 2016 debut LP.

Until her next studio album finishes baking, Wilson’s teasing and tiding fans over with the six-song EP, ‘I Used to Know Her: the Prelude.’  Announced with little warning earlier this week (click here to read more on that), the project features the likes of chart-topping rapper Bryson Tiller and DJ Scratch and will undoubtedly only amp anticipation for her next full length offering.

While we await its arrival, listen inside to ‘The Prelude’:

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R&B veteran Tamia continues to ignite interest in her new project, ‘Passion Like Fire,’ by dropping hot numbers from the September 7th-due set.

Following the kick off single, ‘Leave It Smokin,’ and her wedding anniversary-inspired ‘Today I Do,’ the 43-year-old’s slowing things down with the sensual ballad, ‘Deeper.’

Calling the cut “….an intimate message of love, loss and growth,” Tamia shows off her oft-envied pipes on the Julio Reyes Copello-produced tune like never before. Look inside to hear what we mean:

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Christina Aguilera serves demure divadom a-front of Harper’s Bazaar UK‘s September issue.

The British cover, which follows her US spread alongside other celebs and their children, is the latest promotion lined up in support of Xtina’s critically acclaimed new album ‘Liberation.’

While the LP can’t be found on the charts (see: no promo), excitement still surrounds its accompanying tour which kicks off in September.

Ahead of its launch, peep the video for ‘Fall In Line’ after the jump…

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For as much mileage as the “Real Housewives” franchise still has, it’s often a struggle for newer branches to successfully bloom.

However, for ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ it’s proving up to the task.

A ratings success, the Bravo show has proven increasingly popular during its third season.

Next Sunday sees the final part of the season 3 reunion special air, with the ladies addressing a number of hyper hot topics.

Per the newly unleashed trailer, the firworks are fly left and right between Karen, Ashley, Gizelle, Robyn, Monique, and newcomer Candiace.

Check out the first look below…

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Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and Rihanna‘s success on the Billboard Hot 100 has seen them soar above and beyond their rivals on the Hot 100s Top Artists of all Time.

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