The very week Donald Trump‘s alleged involvement in a hush-money scheme was set to make him the first U.S. president to be arrested and face criminal charges, the 76-year-old managed to also make history in an unexpected way: topping a Billboard chart.

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The inaugural Children’s & Family Emmys took over the Wilshire Ebell Theatre in Los Angeles over the weekend for a two-night event to toast to the year’s best family-friendly programming.

JoJo Siwa hosted the Creative Arts ceremony on Night 1 (December 10), and Jack McBrayer signed on for hosting duties on Night 2 (December 11).

Look inside to see who took home the showing’s top trophies including Outstanding Preschool Series, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Preschool, Children’s, Or Young Teen Program, Outstanding Voice Performance In an Animated Program, and many others.

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Just a day after celebrating the third anniversary of her debut album, ‘Stacked,’ rapper-actress Kash Doll took to ‘Sheen’ magazine Wednesday (October 19) to unveil a stack of gorgeous family photos alongside boyfriend Tracy T, giving the first peek at their 9-month-old son Kashton Prophet.

Glowing on the cover of the mag’s November/December “Life of Luxury” issue, the proud parents donned 50’s-inspired fashion while posing it up in vintage cars with their “billion dollar baby.”

Ahead of the issue hitting newsstands on October 25, hop inside to cop a good gander at baby Kashton.

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Janet Jackson is set to storm the stage as a headliner at the Essence Festival of Culture next month.

Prior to then, the music megastar aptly stuns on the cover of Essence Magazine‘s latest issue.

The spread, which was lensed by Yu Tsai, is accompanied by an interview feature that sees the mom of one open up about the status of her hotly anticipated new album, ‘Black Diamond.’

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The credits are done rolling at the 94th Annual Academy Awards, known more commonly as the 2022 Oscars.  Hailing from the Los Angeles Dolby Theatre, the night saw the year’s most notable movie releases honored for their multi-layered contributions to the world of film.

Like any memorable ceremony, it was the unscripted moments that made for the most resonating – namely those inspiring acceptance speeches.

Keen to see who got the opportunity to deliver one?  See the full list of winners inside:

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Saweetie fans, affectionately called #IcyGang, who were bummed the rising rapstress didn’t make good on her promise to release her serially delayed debut album, ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ over the summer will be thrilled to know the ‘Icy Chain’ hitmaker won’t be leaving them in the cold this winter.

As she continues to revamp the project to bring it up to her standards, the 28-year-old (born Diamonté Harper) is set to tide music lovers over with a 7-song EP

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Mýa extends her acting resume by taking center stage in the new Lifetime film, ‘My Favorite Christmas Melody,’ as part of the women’s network’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ holiday movie campaign.

Starring opposite Rainbow Sun Francks, the GRAMMY-winning R&B diva portrays a singer-songwriter who finds love amid her failing music career after a bigger artist steals her song.

Directed by Michael Kennedy, ‘Melody’ was produced by Champlain Media while Tom Berry and Suzanne Chapman lead the team of executive producers.

Ahead of its December 5 arrival, see the official teaser inside:

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When not cooking up new music and the next season of Hulu’s ‘Only Murders in the Building,’ singer-actress Selena Gomez can be found literally turning up the heat on the HBO Max original series, ‘Selena + Chef.’

With its season 3 due on screens October 28, the streamer’s looking to whet appetites by unveiling the cooking show’s official trailer.

Keeping in line with its two previous seasons, each episode will feature some of the world’s most sought after and revered chefs while also highlighting different charities and raising money for nonprofit organizations.

Ahead of its late October comeback, see the teaser inside:

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Gospel icon Kirk Franklin has been the topic of headlines, ridicule, and criticism over the last few days following the leak of explosive phone audio that saw him launch into a profanity-laden tirade against his oldest child, Kerrion.

During the call, which was recorded and lifted to Instagram by Kerrion, his ‘Stomp’-performing dad threated to break his neck and worse after the 33-year-old apparently made upsetting comments (which were not heard on the film footage).

Nevertheless, while Kirk received overwhelming support from most of his industry friends and fans, some critics believe his actions were totally inappropriate – a response that led the GRAMMY winner to issue a formal apology Sunday (March 14).

Now, via an interview with ‘The Tamron Hall Show,’ he’s speaking out publicly for the first time on the matter.  See highlights from the sit-down discussion below:
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H.E.R. has premiered ‘Fight For You’ – the track which earned the singer a Golden Globe nomination for Best Original Song.

The haunting hymn is lifted from the soundtrack for Warner Bros’ ‘Judas and the Black Messiah,’ which chronicles the life of activist Fred Hampton.

Produced by both D’Mile and H.E.R, the track was penned by the 23-year-old songbird alongside Tiara Thomas. 

While taking vocal flight, she sings:

“All the Smoke in the air
Feel the hate when they stare
All the pain that we bare
Oh you Better beware
Their guns don’t play fair
All we got is a prayer
It was all in their plans
Wash the blood from your hands”

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Cop a gander of John Boyega, who has been unveiled as British GQ‘s Icon of the Year.

And what a year it’s been for the actor.

For, beyond shooting Steve McQueen’s ‘Small Axe,’ the 28-year-old has used his platform to advocate for causes that have an impact both professionally and culturally.

Even if it meant risking his career.

Head below to see what the star had to say about his 2020 and fulfilment it’s given him.

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A whopping 50 acts – including the likes of Alessia Cara, Kesha, Jason Derulo, Charlie Puth, JoJ0, and more –  assembled for Elvis Duran‘s ‘Stay at Home Ball’ last weekend (with a repeat showing on May 2).

Hosted by Duran in conjunction with iHeartRadio, the livestreamed benefit concert was designed to aid the Project C.U.R.E. Foundation – an organization dedicated to raising funds for hospitals, healthcare workers, emergency medical supply providers, and first responders.

Did you miss any of the action? Look inside to see highlights:

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