Tina Turner has dedicated much of her life to thrilling audiences worldwide, hence’s it’s only fitting that she’s saluted accordingly.

The 2018 Grammys will do exactly that on January 28th, for it’s been announced that the Queen of Rock will receive the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Tamar Braxton‘s decision to welcome Khia and her ‘Queen’s Court’ co-host TS Madison to one of XScape‘s latest live shows has proved to be a disastrous one.

Said to have done so to spite her former friend Toya Wright (who is said to be feuding with Khia) Braxton surprised fans when she attempted to use her position as the group’s opening act to allow Khia and Madison on stage to bash Wright.

Unwilling to let it happen? Kandi Burruss.

How Madison and Khia have responded to claims that Burruss had them thrown out of the venue?

Their heated estimation of the dramatic night below…

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Is there an effort to emasculate heterosexual black men?

Nipsey Hussle‘s answer? Yes.

Find out why the performer feels it’s important for African-American men to lead their communities with love and intelligence…and steer clear of “homo sexual” behaviour below.

Nipsey Hussle has a point because the media tries its best to emasculate black men. Sometimes its good to just see heterosexual black men.

— Mama Nibiru (@MamaMortem888) January 9, 2018

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H&M felt the fire and fury from folk all over the world yesterday when an ad of theirs surfaced featuring a black model wearing a hoody with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle.”

Shocked and dismayed, millions took to social media to express their disgust at the racially insensitivity.

Said critics included The Weeknd, who announced that he’s severing ties with the company as a direct result.

Clearly feeling the sting, H&M have released a formal – longer – statement of apology. Their words below…

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Despite cranking out many a dance-hit over their storied careers, Black Eyes Peas have never been a group that shied away from tackling social issues.  Such is evidenced once again courtesy of their new single, ‘Street Livin.’

Tackling a host of social topics including mass incarceration, immigration, the war on drugs, and more, the cut – which does not feature Fergie (as expected) – has not been confirmed to be the first official single from their new album, the first since 2010’s ‘The Beginning.’  But, what we can confirm is that the tune is a timely, must hear production.

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‘Summertime Sadness’ singer Lana Del Rey is undoubtedly suffering from the blues this winter thanks to recently confirmed reports of a lawsuit that will see her defend the originality of her song ‘Get Free,’ found on her most recent chart-topping album, ‘Lust for Life.’

The cut, according to English Rock legends Radiohead, is eerily similar to their signature hit, ‘Creep.’  The result of the alleged infraction?  They want 100% of all publishing royalties Del Rey’s tune generates.

Did you miss it? Find out how she responded to the news inside:

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Beyonce and Ed Sheeran are proving to have an enduring presence atop of the Billboard Hot 100.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its milestone 10th season. And despite a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, and Sheree will be serving up on episode 9 / season 10?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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It’s all systems go for Iggy Azalea.

Fresh from being unveiled as the new face of Monster Electronics, the rapper has revealed that she’s readying a collaboration with Migos star Quavo for her chart comeback.

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Shame and disgrace has befallen the clothing retailer H&M after they dubiously placed one of their black child models in a monkey-branded outfit.

Undeniably loaded considering the black community’s painful history with images which depict its people as primates, the image caused uproar and prompted The Weeknd to end his working relationship with the company.

Now, Nicki Minaj– the world’s highest selling female rapper- is under pressure to do the same.

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Justin Timberlake is under fresh fire.

Why?

Details on the criticism the brilliantly talented Pop prince is facing below…

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The fallout from H&M‘s ill-advised ad continues.

As reported, the clothing giant featured a black child model on their website sporting a hoody with the words “coolest monkey in the jungle.”

The company have removed the image and issued an apology, but it hasn’t stopped the backlash from building.

And one of those speaking up and out is singer The Weeknd.

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