Despite having racked up awards and critical acclaim for hits found aboard his first two albums, 2014’s ‘Testimony‘ and 2015’s ‘This Thing Called Life,’ a little thing called an ‘entanglement‘ still haunts R&B singer August Alsina as the defining moment of his career.

So much so, he recently told the press that he passed on reality TV opportunities multiple times before finally saying yes to the forthcoming reboot of VH1’s ‘The Surreal Life’ – the infamous ‘Real World’-inspired unscripted venture that houses a group of celebrities under one roof for two weeks to chronicle the drama that unfolds.

Taking to ‘ET,’ Alsina not only dished openly about the experience of sharing a home with basketball legend Dennis Rodman, comedienne-actress Kim Coles, award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Tamar Braxton, actor Frankie Muniz, and other celebs but also talked about how the revived series will showcase his life post-drama with Will and Jada Pinkett-Smith.

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The reverberations from Kanye West‘s appearance on Drink Champs continue to spill over.

As reported, the controversial rapper took to the platform to pour fuel on the flames of his polarizing views about a multitude of topics – including race relations.

Perhaps most shocking were his remarks about George Floyd‘s death. For, despite former police officer Derek Chauvin being convicted of killing the unarmed Black man, West claimed that it was actually the drug Fentanyl that was the cause.

Now, host N.O.R.E. – who has been receiving heat in earnest for not taking West to task – is speaking up and out. And he’s in a remorseful space.

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Mark those calendars because the ‘Married To Medicine’ season 9 reunion is heading to screens.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Simone, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, Toya Bush-Harris, and Anila Sajja are will hash out the various happenings that occurred over the course of season 10.

Viewers have seen the group navigate dramas ranging from fractured friendships to dramatic developments in their personal and professional lives.

The three-part reunion premieres October 23 at 9pm ET/PT on Bravo.

Prior to its broadcast, a first-look trailer has been unleashed and it looks like Heavenly and Contessa’s chaos escalates, Anila’s burglary is revisited, and polygraph tests were taken.

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Monique Samuels is responding to reports that she has split from Chris Samuels, her husband of 10 years.

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The talk of the week was undoubtedly the social media smackdown between Latto and her “former idol” Nicki Minaj!

What started as a discussion around “industry politics” and the recently kicked off GRAMMY voting process that saw Minaj’s #1 hit, ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ booted from Rap categories to Pop turned into a virtual brawl between the two rappers with major disses flying both ways (as we reported extensively).

As their respective fan groups continue to duke it out on the Web, some industry figures – like CHIKA and now Amber Rose – are throwing their two cents in on the matter.

While CHIKA took aim at Minaj and her “annoying” fans (affectionately called Barbz), Rose is taking more of a Switzerland route by encouraging peace between the dueling divas.  Look inside to see what the model-actress had to say.

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Megan Thee Stallion was dealt a devasting blow this week. For, the rapper’s Los Angeles home was burgled.

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With the countdown to the February 12, 2023 kickoff of Super Bowl LVII well underway, buzz continues to brew for what’s in store for the sports spectacle’s halftime show headlined by Rihanna.

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It’s official Stormzy season!

Because the British-bred rapper has announced his third studio album ‘This Is What I Mean.’

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Cynthia Bailey and Mike Hill have called time on their marriage – despite only being married for a short period of time.

The former ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star tied the knot with the sports anchor (who she met on the Steve Harvey Show in 2018) less than two years ago. And much with much of their romantic journey was chronicled during Bailey’s final season on RHOA – including their lavish wedding ceremony.

However, it appears a “happily ever after” was not on the cards for the couple, who have confirmed speculation that they have indeed split.

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Taylor Swift is giving new insight into her Lana Del Rey collaboration, ‘Snow On The Beach.’

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Ciara serves pretty in pink on the cover of Allure Magazine‘s November issue.

The stage blazer’s appearance comes amidst ample activity in her ever-growing empire. Indeed, last month she launched a beauty range named On A Mission and she more recently unlocked her brand new single ‘Better Thangs’ with Summer Walker. 

The latter is lifted from CiCi’s incoming eighth studio album – her first since 2019’s ‘Beauty Marks.’

Speaking with the publication, she opened up about the bass-driven LP and not being fazed by the notion of competition when it comes to the rapidly growing number of celebrity beauty brands

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Lizzo blossoms and blooms on the cover of Vanity Fair‘s November issue.

Currently rocking stages across the world on her ‘Special Tour,’ the chart-topping performer seized the feature to open up about the triumphant and trying chapters of her fascinating narrative.

Indeed, during the candid interview, she clapped back at claims that she makes “music for White people,” wardrobe choices, the flute controversy, and more.

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