Tamar Braxton is toasting the 10th anniversary of her breakthrough album ‘Love and War.’

Unleashed in 2013, the project is home to songs such as its anthemic title track, ‘The One,’ and ‘All The Way Home.’

The album earned Braxton three nominations at the 56th Annual GRAMMY Awards: Best Urban Contemporary Album, as well as Best R&B Song and Best R&B Performance for its title track.

In celebrating the milestone, Braxton has announced that she’ll be celebrating by going on the ‘Love and War 10th Anniversary Tour.’

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It’s that time of year!

The BET Hip-Hop Awards 2023 are around the corner. As such, nominations for the hotly anticipated ceremony have been unveiled.

Cardi B and 21 Savage jointly lead with a whopping 12 nods each. Drake follows with 9.

Other notable names who scored multiple nominations include Burna Boy and DJ Khaled (7 apiece), J. Cole (6), and Jay-Z, GloRilla, and Coi Leray (all of whom nabbed 5).

This year’s installment of the show takes place in Atlanta, GA on October 3 and airs on October 10 on BET at 9pm ET/PT.

Speaking on the nods, Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET said in a statement:

“This year’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our year-long celebration of hip hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion. We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of Hip-Hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take Hip-Hop artistry to new heights.”

Before the broadcast, find out who’s nominated below…

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock has unleashed her brand new single ‘My Love.’

Accompanied by Ayra Starr on the hard-hitting cut, the Little Mix star shines on what also serves as her second solo release.

A delicious slice Afro-Pop, the bop follows ‘Don’t Say Love.’ Fans won’t have to wait long for its video, which was shot in Lagos. For, the vibrant visual arrives tomorrow (September 8).

Pending then, take a listen to ‘My Love’ after the jump…

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Drake has made it official.

Because, after months of speculation and lapsed rumored dates, the Hip-Hop titan has confirmed when his incoming album ‘For All The Dogs’ is due.

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Olivia Rodrigo is ruling the airwaves thanks to her latest single ‘Vampire.’ 

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Kylie Minogue is taking over the world thanks to her song ‘Padam Padam’ and it is a hit with US radio audiences.

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Isabel Wilkerson‘s best-selling book, ‘Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents,’ is getting the movie treatment thanks to EMMY Award-winning director Ava DuVernay.

Transforming the narrative into a personal story reflective of the author’s experiences, the film – titled ‘Origin‘ – was also written and produced by DuVernay and stars EMMY and Academy Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor as Wilkerson, a researcher exploring the caste systems in America, Nazi Germany, and India to find that all are “linked.”

The forthcoming film also boasts big names like Jon Bernthal, Niecy Nash-Betts, Blair Underwood, Finn Wittrock, Jasmine Cephas-Jones, Vera Farmiga, Audra McDonald, Nick Offerman, and Connie Nielsen among its star-sudded cast.

Ahead of its late 2023 premiere, see the official teaser inside.

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Memphis stand up!

GloRilla, the Bluff City’s reigning Rap princess, is sharing space on the the throne with fellow Memphian music makers Gloss Up, Slimeroni, K. Carbon, and Aleza with the anthem ‘Wrong One.’

Produced by Tay Keith, the song tells the story of Big Glo rallying the girls after finding out her man has been unfaithful.

“He had the right game, but he just picked the wrong one / (F-ck wrong with this dumb-a** n-gga?) / / Ayy, I had to show him I’m that b-tch, but I’m my daddy son / Mmm, I’m the one (Mmm),” the ladies spit over the blazing chorus.

Arriving on the heels of a Benmarc-directed music video (co-directed by GloRilla), look inside to peep ‘Wrong One.’

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Good news for fans of ‘Good Love‘ singer Anita Baker!

Before she starting slaying stages across the U.S. this year on her hotly selling ‘The Songstress Tour‘ in honor of the 40th anniversary of her debut album of the same name, Baker kicked off 2023 by celebrating her 65th birthday with promises of gifting new music to her longtime supporters.

The Quiet Storm Queen may have quietly deferred the tune’s delivery over the last few months, but – if a recent announcement is anything to judge by – she is gearing up to unbox the additions to her legendary discography.

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Chloe Bailey may be hard at work pushing her debut studio album ‘In Pieces’ on its like-titled tour, but it looks like she has new music on the way.

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Jonathan Majors‘s long-awaited trial has been postponed. Again.

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‘The Super Models’ are heading to Apple TV+.

Eagerly anticipated, the series journeys back to the 1980s, when four forces from different corners of the world – Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington united in New York to storm the runway.

Icons in their own right, the electricity the ladies generated when appearing together superseded the brands they showcased.

Fast forward over three decades to today and the supermodel quad each remain at the forefront of culture across a multitude of mediums – including fashion, activism, philanthropy, and boss business moves.

The ‘Super Models’  spotlights a story of power and how four women came together to claim it and ignite the path for generations that followed. It will feature contributions from notable names such as Calvin Klein, Vivienne Westwood, and Donatella Versace.

Ahead of its premiere on September 20, check out the first-look trailer below…

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