The rapper Nicki Minaj has been slammed by human rights activists for performing for an allegedly inhumane dictator.

Watch below…

(more…)

Odell Beckham Jr is unstoppable.

So, to inspire the next generation of athletes hoping to follow in his point scoring footsteps, the superstar football player has teamed up with the National Football League for a short visual which shares his ‘Secret to Success.’

The inspiring visual hit the net after several news reports claimed the ladies man was romantically to aspiring A-lister Amber Rose and before he enters the New Year as the face of Head & Shoulders.

Check him out below…

(more…)

Beyonce is taking a journey to the past for her latest visual.

Details below…

(more…)

Once plagued with rumors of cancellation, gospel fans rejoiced at news that BET’s annual televised praise-fest, ‘Celebration of Gospel,’ is not only alive and well, but will see Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson reprise her role as hostess…

(more…)

Corinne Bailey Rae is giving fans good reason to believe 2016 will bring with it a brand new album by her.

How?

Exciting news for the ‘Trouble Sleeping‘s singer’s supporters below…

(more…)

The bigger the star, the larger the target.

Music’s first couple Beyonce and Jay Z are becoming well acquainted with this old age adage – having both fended off legal claims against them separately this year.

The latest, however, pertained to them both and their 2013 smash ‘Drunk In Love.’

Hungarian singer Mitsou claimed the duo sampled her voice and digitally manipulated it for use on the track without her permission.

That argument was struck down by a judge this week, though.

Find out why below…

(more…)

90’s sitcom ‘Moesha’ blasted Brandy‘s star into the stratosphere and launched Countess Vaughn (who played Kim Parker) into the minds of the masses.

Like most successful shows, though, the backstage dramas were just as compelling as what was taking place on the screen.

In the years since the series ceased airing, its stars have remained relatively mum about personal issues, but have confirmed their existence.

Today, however, Vaughn – who is currently starring on the Hollywood Divas reality show – reached out to Brandy via Instagram to extend an olive branch.

See the touching exchange after the jump…

(more…)

The internet fell in love with James Wright last month when his video endorsement of Patti Labelle‘s line of pies went all sorts of viral.

Since then, the iconic vocalist has embraced the YouTube personality and just last night brought him out for a sing-song at the WBLS Christmas Concert in New York. The pair performed Labelle’s most notable hit ‘Lady Marmalade’

Now, it’s well-known that Mama Patti doesn’t share the mic with just anyone. So, for all the fun and flare, Wright was tasked with bringing his A-game. And he sho’nuff showed up and out.

Check it out…

(more…)

Lady Gaga‘s resurgence continues.

The immensely talented singer was named Woman of the Year at the 2015 Billboard Women In Music gala, which aired last night on Lifetime.

Before launching in to a rousing rendition of her Grammy nominated song ‘Till It Happens To You,’ Mother Monster was presented with the night’s most coveted award by her own mother Cynthia Germanotta.

Poised and elegant, the star’s mom beamed with pride as she recalled the highs and challenging times of her daughter’s ascend to superstardom.

Watched on by her father, grandmother, and fiance, Gaga – after her performance – offered a speech of her own.

Check out the touching moment in its entirety after the cut…

(more…)

If there was any doubt that Christina Aguilera could still blow the roof off a joint with her voice it was dispelled last night.

The multi-octave diva dominated at the Lincoln Center when she performed at the ‘Sinatra: Voice for a Century’ special, which celebrated (what would have been) the 100th birthday of the legendary Frank Sinatra.

Together with host Seth MacFarlane, Xtina dazzled with a spirited showing of ‘New York, New York.’

Girl, hurry with this new album already.

Pending then, peep the star – who turned 35 last night – do her thing below…

(more…)

Singers Chris Brown and Monica lead R&B’s charge in the ever-competitive holiday stakes.

This week saw the arrival of Brown’s sixth solo LP ‘Royalty,’ while for his RCA label-mate it’s album number eight with ‘Code Red.’

With Christmas but a week away, this time of year typically sees sales on the upswing as shoppers race to fill stockings up ahead of the big day.

How kind have the record buying public been to the talented duo?

Find out below, where the first predictions await…

(more…)

The creative force that is Quentin Tarantino has shared telling new details about ‘Kill Bill 3’, the third serving of the gritty and gruesome movie project starring Uma Thurman and Vivica Fox.

What he had to say about the release?

Spoilers below…

(more…)