Justin Timberlake just dropped a summer surprise on fans with the release of new song ‘SoulMate.’

The melodic radio-ready jam isn’t featured on recently released album ‘Man Of The Woods’ – which has experienced a less-than-stellar run since its arrival in February.

It also comes just one day after the 37-year-old shared a pic of himself in the studio with James Fauntleroy and Nineteen 85.

As at writing, the track’s roll-out lacks context and it’s not immediately been disclosed whether it forms part of a re-release, side project, or is simply standalone.

What is certain is that it awaits after the jump…

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Remy Ma is expecting her first child with Papoose!

More on the rapper’s bundle of joy below…

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After kicking the year off with a requested boycott of streaming giant Netflix for offering what she felt was far below her pay grade (click here to read more), Monique fans rejoiced at recent news the comedienne had finally reached a deal worthy of her talents – to the tune of $10 million.

However, just as soon as the story started gaining a bit of traction, the Academy Award winner took to social media to not only shut it down, but also address director/longtime rival Lee Daniels who recently criticized her for “being disrespectful” and needing to “shut up” (click here to watch that).

Curious how she responded?  Watch the video inside:

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The official trailer for Paramount’s new docu-series ‘Rest In Power: The Trayvon Martin Story’ has hit the net.

Executive produced by Shawn ‘Jay-Z’ Carter has the net, the six-part series subjects and recounts the life of Trayvon Martin, whose 2012 shooting polarized the world and gave birth to the #BlackLivesMatter movement.

The project, which premieres July 30th, provides an intimate look into the story of a young life tragically cut short by injustice under the co-direction of Jenner Furst and Julia Willoughby-Nason.

Included are touching interviews with Martin’s parents Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin; along with Martin family lawyer Benjamin Crump, Angela Rye, Reverend Al Sharpton, Angela Davis and Carmelo Anthony, among others.

Watch the trailer below…

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After the disappointing release of Teyana Taylor‘s ‘K.T.S.E’ album, G.O.O.D Music’s final release of the summer, the star has revealed that the unfinished version of the album has been scrapped.

Details below…

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Rocking stadiums is no easy feat and even seasoned stage blazers need downtime. Just ask The Carters. 

Currently in the midst of their blockbuster ‘On The Run II Tour,’ Beyonce and Jay-Z took a break for some r and r time in Cannes, alongside their daughter Blue Ivy. 

Sharing snaps of their mini-vacation online, Queen Bey and her King looked the picture of happiness.

Moving forward, the power pair (who welcomed twins a year ago) have a busy summer ahead of them. The Euro leg of OTRII wraps mid July before blazing its way through the US. Then, of course, there’s whatever promotional plans lay ahead for their recently released joint album ‘Everything Is Love.’

In the here and now though, peep more pics and clips below…

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Brandy is booked and busy.

Currently hard at work on on her next studio album, the multi-dimensional talent is flexing her acting muscles on FOX music drama ‘STAR.’

And it seems the audience, alongside creator Lee Daniels and the show’s producers are impressed with her performance – because B-Rocka has been upped to a regular.

Details below…

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Factually, Drake‘s ‘Scorpion’ is on-course to debut with the year’s highest first week sales.

However, it now seems the set may not be packing as much of a sting as perhaps thought.

Details below…

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British Vogue continues to deliver diversity under the stewardship of new editor Edward Enniful. 

The fashion force has tapped none other than Oprah Winfrey to cover the publication’s August issue.

Looking regal as ever, the media mogul beams a-front the mag and inside it too.

Beyond her Mert & Marcus lensed spread, O – as ever – seized the moment to spotlight important conversations. Specifically voicing her support of the #Metoo and Time’s Up movements.

Check out her words below, where pics also await…

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“If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again.” 

These are words Justin Timberlake seems to be drawing near to.

For, just months after releasing album ‘Man Of The Woods,’ the singer is back in the lab in the Bahamas.

Details below…

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Nearly a year after storming onto the scene with her history-making debut single, ‘Bodak Yellow,’ rapstress Cardi B sees her name colored atop the Hot 100 once more.

The move not only gives her a second run at #1 from her debut album, ‘Invasion of Privacy,’ but also sees her etched in history books among female rappers overall.

Details inside:

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As Black Twitter continues to criticise his alleged business practices, Lee Daniels has found the time to respond to his old friend Mo’Nique…the Oscar winning star he is now feuding with.

What he had to say about her will enrage her supporters.

What it was? The suggestion that she is ungrateful and should be honoured that she was supported by Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey and himself…and that she should “shut up.”

Watch below…

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