Idris Elba is aware of the public’s desire to see him become the next James Bond.

How he feels about it?

Flattered. However, he has revealed that he believes that it’s time for the character to step into 2018 and undergo a transformation even if he isn’t enlisted to replace Daniel Craig.

Mr. Elba’s thoughts and feelings below…

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Tinashe made quite the re-entry last week with new single ‘No Drama.’

The Offset assisted jam serves as one of three fresh tracks lifted from the R&B belle’s long-awaited second album ‘Joyride.’

And while its pulsating beat should ensure club and radio play, the 24-year-old star seems keen to spotlight its lyric punchiness too.

In an interview with Genius, the California native expands on some of what the cut is trying to get across.

Details below…

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Michael B. Jordan is spilling major details on the Marvel epic adventure ‘Black Panther’ and they’re not to be missed!

The movie impacts theatres on February 15th and will see Jordan support Chadwick Boseman as he leads a brilliant cast of African talent to tell the movie’s story.

Ready to see what Michael has to say about it all?

Watch below…

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Kendrick Lamar is heading out on the road and he’s taking his Top Dawg Entertainment comrades with him.

Full story below…

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‘Love & Hip-Hop Miami’ is already causing quite the stir and one the names at the centre of the controversy is rising star Amara La Negra. 

A proud Afro-Latina, who has enjoyed success in the Latin market, she’s now hoping to make a mark on a more global scale.

During a now infamous scene, she was shown asking producer Young Hollywood for advice on how to reach her dreams. His response, which was to down her “ethnic, Macy Gray” look, caused outrage and immediately saw an outpouring of support for La Negra.

Keen to discuss the race and cultural politics that so many have opted not to talk about, she stopped by The Breakfast Club today.

During the candid chat, La Negra articulated her points amazingly and expanded a little more on who she is as well her artistic proposition.

Having recently signed a major deal with BMG, folk will no doubt be seeing a whole lot more of her.

Get a head start by checking out the interview below…

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The UK’s Wireless Festival has emerged as one the world’s must-see summer spectacles; and for its 2018 edition makes sure to emphasize this.

Unveiled moments ago, the line-up for the July 6th-8th Finsbury Park event boasts an flavorsome mix of international stars and homegrown heroes.

The confirmed headliners are J.Cole, Stormzy, and DJ Khaled, while other names set to rock the stage include Cardi B, Migos, French Montana, Giggs, J Hus, Post Malone, Rick Ross, and many more.

Peep the full line-up below…

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Diddy has graced many a stage over the course of his illustrious career. However, few remember that said list includes the Super Bowl Halftime Show. 

It’s little surprise that so few remember, given that his performance was part and parcel of Janet Jackson‘s now infamous 2004 offering with Justin Timberlake. And given what transpired, his joint showing with Nelly and Kid Rock is largely overlooked.

Still, whichever way it’s diced or sliced, he is forever connected to the narrative. As such, when he stopped by Watch What Happens Live last night, it wasn’t entirely far fetched when host Andy Cohen quizzed him on JT’s upcoming performance and his thoughts on the rumors of Janet joining him.

See what he had to say below…

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Lady GaGa‘s ‘Joanne World Tour’ is shaping up to be one of the most lucrative live shows of the last decade.

How so?

Find out below…

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It’s pretty safe to say 2018 is being kind to Ed Sheeran.

In addition to making headlines last week for sailing to #1 on U.K. charts with his hit ‘River’ (with Eminem) and later announcing his engagement to longtime girlfriend Cherry Seaborn, the singer-songwriter is also celebrating news that his hit ‘Perfect,’ currently sitting at #1 on the U.S. charts, has been certified 3x platinum thanks to help from Beyonce and Andrea Bocelli.

Thanks to some handsome and consistent streaming and paid download figures, Sheeran’s not only seeing his latest hit cross into a new certification tier, but also one of its chart-topping predecessors.

Details inside:

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Tracee Ellis Ross saw her name in headlines this week for a ‘Hollywood Reporter’ story that alleged she was getting paid “significantly less” than Anthony Anderson, her counterpart on the hit ABC series ‘Black-ish.’

The article also asserted Ross, a staunch supporter of the #TimesUp and #MeToo movements (both campaigns that encourage female empowerment and equality), was threatening to appear in fewer episodes of the show if her pay was not equal to Anderson’s.

As the report gained heat over the week, the actress took to social media over the weekend to not only deny the news, but also address the ‘Hollywood Reporter’ story head on.

See what she said inside:

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“Can I get your name and number, cause I like your Steelo”

It is with this statement that R&B group 702 burst onto the scene. From The Vault journeys back to 1996, when the ladies released their debut single ‘Steelo.’

Introduced as the proteges of New Edition star Michael Bivins, the trio kinda sorta had to hit it out of the park with their first offering. And that’s exactly what they did with the Missy Elliott-assisted ‘Steelo’ – a Hip-Hop/Soul number produced by Dr Ceuss which saw them celebrate men whose swagger (or “steelo”) was on 100.

Commercially, the single fared well, especially given that it served as their debut, peaking at #32 on the US Billboard Hot 100. It even reached showed a little promise in the UK where it narrowly missed the Top 40 (#41).

However, for many a millennial, the track is perhaps most memorable for being used as the opening theme to Nickelodeon’s ‘Cousin Skeeter.’ Gifting it a second wind of sorts.

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Brian Luvar directed the band in the song’s basketball-themed video. The Vegas natives are seen getting their 90s on with synchronized choreography, matching outfits, and sass in abundance.

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We’ve long felt that 702 didn’t get garner the shine they deserved during their stint in the industry. If it wasn’t TLC‘s endless string of smashes then it was Destiny’s Child‘s dominance thereafter; all of which stopped the ladies from hitting the highs they were capable of – which is such a shame.

Anyhow, with a recent sighting together at the Soul Train Awards, it seems they are brewing something. Needless to say, we can’t wait to hear and see what they have in store.

Bring it on, ladies!

Your thoughts?

Camila Cabello has done it. Officially.

Full story on her chart triumph below…

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