Kendrick Lamar‘s unveiling as the headliner of the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show set tongues wagging, with many praising the decision and a select few questioning it.

Rihanna is among K. Dot’s legion of supporters.

When quizzed about her ‘Loyalty’ collaborator’s gig at the Big Game, she was filled with praise aplenty.

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Keke Palmer and SZA have teamed up for a wild ride in new buddy comedy, ‘One of Them Days.’

Produced by Issa Rae, written by Syreeta Singleton, and directed by Lawrence Lamont, the film follows bestie roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA).

About to have “one of them days,” they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money and the pair find themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction… and keep their friendship intact.

Set for a January 24 theatrical release in US cinemas, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Having won over a new generation of fans with her previous Netflix ventures ‘Resort to Love‘ and ‘Falling Inn Love,’ singer-actress Christina Milian is bringing her rom-com magic to the holiday season with the festive effort ‘Meet Me Next Christmas.’

Also acting as the flick’s executive producer, Milian shares the screen with heartthrobs Kofi Siriboe and Devale Ellis in a film that tells the story of a woman who goes above and beyond to secure a seat at the season’s most sought-after music event: Pentatonix‘s Christmas Eve concert in New York.

Her wild journey through the Big Apple sees her biting off more than expected as she finds love in the most surprising place.

Also starring Kalen Allen, Wesley French, Tymika Tafari, Nikki Duval, and, of course, Pentatonix, the Rusty Cundieff-directed movie is set to hit the streamer on November 6.

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Beyonce continues to blaze ahead with her many business ventures.

For, Queen Bey is set to sting anew with the launch of another fragrance – Cé Lumière.

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Camila Cabello‘s last album, the July-released ‘C,XOXO,’ may have marked a personal milestone as her first solo effort to miss the Billboard 200’s top 10 upon its debut but that’s hardly kept her from forging ahead in its promotion.

Following the release of the project’s deluxe edition, Cabello continued her bid to get the LP into the all-genre chart’s upper rankings by giving a mini concert of some of its content to VEVO Live.

Rolled out incrementally, among the ‘C,XOXO’ fan favorites that got the live treatment were ‘B.O.A.T.’ ‘DREAM-GIRLS,’ ‘Dade City Dreaming,’ and ‘GODSPEED.’

Have you been missing the action over Camila’s official YouTube handle? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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Rita Ora is set to reprise her role as host of the MTV Europe Music Awards.

For, the media multihyphenate hasbeen tapped as MC for the 2024 ceremony – which aptly takes place on homesoil in the UK.

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Bruno Mars‘ hit ‘Die with a Smile‘ isn’t the only reason he’s grinning these days.

As the Lady Gaga-assisted cut continues its international chart domination (even printed inside the top 10 of this week’s Billboard Hot 100 months after its premiere), Mars has learned his latest single – ‘APT.‘ with BLACKPINK star Rosé – is poised to be an even bigger hit thanks to its handsome global reception on digital outlets.

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Zayn Malik wasn’t shy to express how the “heartbreaking loss” of One Direction bandmate Liam Payne impacted him personally and professionally.

“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly….I feel right now other than beyond devastated,” he said after reports of Payne’s death hit the news.

Going on to share his inaugural solo world tour, ‘Stairway to the Sky,‘ would be postponed during his mourning period, Malik did give anxious fans a glimmer of hope when he promised new dates for the jaunt would likely be announced for the top of 2025.

Keeping his word, Zayn has lifted the lid on the rescheduled itinerary for the global jaunt.

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Hot Girl Coach Megan Thee Stallion brought the heat to the hot seat of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’!

Ahead of the release of her new musical effort ‘Megan: Act II‘ (the deluxe edition of her chart-topping third studio album ‘Megan‘) as well as the autobiographical Amazon Prime documentary ‘In Her Words,‘ Meg acted as the lead guest on Wednesday night’s episode of the late-nite talk show in support of the projects (October 23).

Declaring this “the year of Megan Thee Stallion,” look inside to see the 3x GRAMMY winner reflect on 2024’s highs (i.e. ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour,’ hosting the VMAs, and her first solo Hot 100 #1 hit) as well as what her beloved fans – affectionately called #Hotties – can expect in the coming months.

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It’s no trick; ‘The Magic Hour Tour‘ – starring Jhene Aiko – has concertgoers across North America under its spell.

So much so, the R&B diva’s had to lift the lid on a slew of additional dates to accommodate for the mega demand.

Details inside.

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‘Love & Hip Hop:  Miami’ returns for its sixth season on November 18 – and it’ll be bringing with it a host of familiar faces – and a few fresh ones too.

Since its arrival, the Magic City branch of the reality franchise has delivered dynamite drama and it’s set to dial it up a notch upon onVH1.

Anchored by the likes of Trina & Trick Daddy, the show’s sixth outing will also star the likes favorites Amara La Negra, Bobby Lytes, Shay Johnson, Safaree, Ray J, and Princess.

Angela “Blac Chyna” White makes her presence felt in the 305 alongside Grammy Award-winning boyfriend Derrick Milano as they juggle love, spirituality, and ambition.

Before it’s back, peep the newly unleashed supertrailer below…

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Despite awaiting a 2025 criminal trial for federal charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and more, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs continues to get slammed by civil suits from accusers who claim to have been victims of his alleged sexual predatory behavior.

A mounting tally that’s already over 135 lawsuits strong, Combs can now add another to that growing list as a personal trainer has come forward saying the embattled mogul once drugged and repeatedly sexually assaulted him.

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