SZA may only have two albums to her credit, but in just 7 short years she’s lifted sales stats that rival some of music history’s biggest names.

With 10 Hot 100 top 10 hits and over 60 million singles sold in the United States alone, the GRAMMY-winning songstress has proven herself an undeniable force in music.

For those reasons and more, the Songwriters Hall of Fame has announced the R&B diva (born Solana Rowe) will be the recipient of one of its biggest honors at the organization’s forthcoming induction ceremony.

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With their domination of the 80’s drug game in their rearview, the season 3 return of STARZ breakout hit ‘BMF‘ sees Demetrius ‘Big Meech’ Flenory and Terry ‘Southwest T’ Flenory greeted with a new and unexpected set of challenges in the 90’s.

Expanding their illegal enterprise across the nation, the upgrade sees them not only battling familiar enemies in their home base of Detroit but also making rivals in Atlanta and beyond.

Beyond recurring stars Russell Hornsby, Michole Briana White, Steve Harris, Kelly Hu, La La Anthony, and others, season 3 will welcome some big-named guest appearances from the likes of Lil Baby, Ne-Yo, 2 Chainz, Saweetie, and Cynthia Bailey.

Ahead of the show’s return on March 1, look inside for the official trailer.

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‘Bold & Bougie,’ the highly anticipated new reality show from WEtv, puts some of Urban entertainment’s most dynamic personalities on one roster for some serious “must-see TV.”

Toplined by Malaysia Pargo, Tameka Foster, Gocha Hawkins, Princess Banton-Lofters, and Crystal Smith, the fierce fivesome are taking center stage after making headlines in the past via their respective ventures in front of and behind the scenes of Hollywood.

Determined to rewrite their narratives and further bolster a brand beyond the shadows of their former beaus (see: Usher, Ne-Yo, Jannero Pargo, and others), hop inside for your first taste of the bonds and bad blood that’s set to be built courtesy of the forthcoming series ‘Bold & Bougie.’

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On what would have been late R&B princess Aaliyah‘s 45th birthday (January 16), Blackground Records has confirmed the singer’s highly anticipated new project, ‘Unstoppable,’ will drop in 2024.

Details inside.

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The television adaptation of the popular movie franchise ‘Step Up’ is back with a binge-worthy, sexy, bold, and fast-paced third season.

In its first and sophomore seasons, the show served as a YouTube Original series, ‘Step Up: High Water.’

Now, it has found a new home at STARZ under the shorter title of ‘Step Up.’

Along with a new network and name, the series added new characters and actors. The late Naya Rivera originally played the role of Collette Jones. After time and respectful consideration, Christina Milian was cast in the same role; she has shared that she wants to portray Jones in a way that is unique to her. 

Season three continues to follow megastar Sage Odom (played by Ne-Yo) as he faces criminal charges, financial ruin, and powerful political enemies.

That Grape Juice’s Chet Kincaid caught up with members of the cast and crew, including Milian, creator Holly Sorensen, Jamaica Craft, Terayle Hill, Terrence Green, Kendra Willis, Rebbie Rosie, and Jade Chynoweth.

Collectively, they opened up about what we can expect from season three of the talent-filled show.

Check out the interviews above and below…

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In sad news, producer Chucky Thompson has died aged 53.

The creative (born Carl E. Thompson) rose to prominence as part of Diddy’s Hitmen production ensemble, which was stationed in-house at the iconic Bad Boy Records.

Thompson was renowned and revered for his work on projects from the likes Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Notorious B.I.G, Ne-Yo, and Fantasia. 

His cause of death hasn’t been formally announced, but reports claim he succumbed to COVID-19.

With an impact that had great length and depth, there has been an outpouring of emotion from Thompson’s collaborators and contemporaries.

Full story below…

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Chloe Bailey is taking center stage.

For, the Chloe x Halle member is making her solo concert debut on ‘Good Morning America’s 2021 Summer Concert Series.

More details below…

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Join us today as we continue to celebrate the birthday of music royal Janet Jackson.

This week’s From The Vault pick comes in the form of her 2008 single, ‘Rock With U’.

The second single from the superstar’s tenth studio album ‘Discipline,’ ‘Rock’ was produced by then-fiancé Jermaine Dupri and written by R&B maestro Ne-Yo.

Issued as the follow-up to the ever-blazing ‘Feedback,’ the Euro-disco number gratingly wasn’t afforded the chance to match the success of its predecessor. Still, it was very well received by the critics and to this day remains a favorite amongst Janet fans.

Fresh from directing ‘Feedback,’ Saam Farahmand took the helm of the song’s visual – which showcased the entertainer and her dancers delivering killer choreography courtesy of Gil Duldulao. Its moody mise en scène skewed both futuristic and retro.

Filmed as a long take with no cuts, it manages to capture the full essence of an all-night party in just under four minutes. Janet is undeniably the Queen of the ball, as she leads the colorful cast with class and gusto.

At 55 years young, Jackson is about to enter a very important chapter of her career. Indeed, with a no-stone-left-unturned documentary as well as a new album and possible tour, it seems she is planning on “rocking with us” some more and in a major way.

For the music, the moves, the style, and the spectacle, the everything — Miss Jackson, we salute you!

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