By the year 2020, the buying power of black people living in America will fly north of $1.4 trillion.

In 2018, the community is set to use that  spending power to turn Marvel’s ‘Black Panther’ into one of the highest-grossing movies of all time.

Awesome news below…

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“I see good in everybody. I saw something good in Hitler. Hitler was a wonderful painter…” 

Thanks to the quote above, lifted from her recent interview with ‘Vulture’ magazine, ‘Danger’ singer Erykah Badu saw her social media handles in just that.  Lit all the way up as fans, detractors, and more looked to school the Grammy winner on her ‘insensitive’ comments, Badu even earned a slamming from the Anti-Defamation League recently for her ‘irresponsible’ statement.

Taking to Twitter to, the group’s CEO – Jonathan Greenblatt – sounded off:

“…I also like to think that there is good in all people, but Hitler is pure evil. I don’t care if he painted or was a vegetarian; Hitler is responsible for the deaths of 6 million Jews & a war that claimed the lives of tens of millions. Shame on you for downplaying that.

You are a role model to many, and as such, you should immediately apologize for these irresponsible and misguided comments.” – Greenblatt

After the sentiments above were being echoed by many, the Queen of Neo-Soul took to her own Twitter handle to address the hoopla.  Look inside to see what she said:

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Jessie J is continuing to shine light on her empowerment anthem ‘Queen.’

Lifted from upcoming album ‘R.O.S.E,’ the self-affirming song resonated with many upon its release for its uplifting lyrics and J’s powerful vocal delivery.

The latter is a trait she showcases in earnest on a newly released acoustic version of the song.

Ahead of its arrival, the British belter said of the stripped back incarnation:

The imperfections make it REAL. 
One song. 
One feeling. 
One take. 

Check it out below…

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‘Scandal’ is back for its 7th and final season.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history and its swan song promises even more.

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama looks set to go out with a bang. A consolation, no doubt, for fans sad to see the show go.

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 10, titled ‘The People vs Olivia Pope,’ below…

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fourth season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists (including a major death) and the newest instalment is already delivering a whole lot more.

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 11 of season 4 – titled ‘He’s A Bad Father’ below…

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Though reportedly hard at work on her 6th studio album, the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Joanne,’ pop singer Lady Gaga is still delivering reworked gems from the chart-topping set.

As we reported here, Mother Monster took to Instagram this week to tease a new music video (later discovered to be a piano version of the album’s title track).

Now available in full, tuck inside to see the music video and hear the stripped down rendition of the song that’s already winning over the critics:

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Zendaya has Oscars in her sights with a new movie set to shock, stun and startle moviegoers and history buffs.

Good news below…

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The week the world learned former fellow Fifth Harmony gal pal, Camila Cabello, topped both the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 with her hit ‘Havana’ and its parent album respectively, Ally Brooke took to Twitter to announce fans would finally be able to hear her first solo single.

Titled ‘Perfect,’ the cut – a collaboration with German DJ Topic – hit digital shelves today (January 26), is now available on major streaming outlets, and is being billed by Billboard as her ‘official debut.’  And, while longtime followers of Brooke know this isn’t the first time she’s stepped outside of the group (see:  feature on Lost King & ASAP Ferg‘s 2016 release ‘Look at Us Now’), ‘Perfect’ is her first endeavor as the leading act.

Curious to hear how she fared?  Hear it inside:

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15-time Grammy winner Alicia Keys was just one of many high profile names tapped to guest star on Justin Timberlake‘s highly anticipated new album, ‘Man of the Woods’ (in stores February 2nd).

Taking to our friends at ET Online, the songstress – hot on the promo trail in support of her role as judge on NBC’s ‘The Voice‘ – dropped some hints on what fans should expect from her duet on JT’s next opus.  And, as if that’s not enough, she even teased there may be more collaborations in the works (as she is reportedly hard at work on her new album).

Hear the details from her lips inside:

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‘Being in a group brings out healthy competition.  You never want to be the one that sucks.’ 

The quote above is one of many notables rendered from former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello courtesy of a recent feature in ‘The Edit’ magazine.

The songstress – who is concurrently occupying the top spots on the Hot 100 and Billboard 200 thanks to her hit single, ‘Havana,’ and its self-titled parent album – took to the mag to not only discuss the revamp of her “sad” album (previously titled ‘The Hurting. The Healing. The Loving’), but also  hot topics like her time in the group, immigration, and so much more.

Look inside for pictorial highlights and even a behind the scenes video from the session:

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Season 5 of ‘Married To Medicine’ has made for gripping viewing. And not only because of the drama between the ladies, but also the chaos in their marital lives.

For one couple though, the pressure proved too much. They are splitting and the paperwork has been filed.

Find out who below…

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Oprah Winfrey has spilled details on her political plans….and they’re set to surprise.

Details below…

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