As widely reported, Russell Simmons is one of many notable names entangled in the sexual harassment storm currently engulfing Hollywood.

Worst still, the mogul has now been named in two scandals.

The first charged that he and director Brett Ratner (who also has multiple accusations to his name) engaged in sexual assault of Keri Claussen Khalighi. Claims both deny.

Today, another surfaced via screenwriter Jenny Lumet (daughter of director Sidney Lumet). She refutes Simmons’ claim of never harming a woman with a detailed account of alleged sexual abuse.

In immediate response, having no doubt been pre-briefed about the latest drama, Simmons has released a statement expressing his decision to step down from all his companies.

His words below…

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Danity Kane fans have had to endure not one but two dis-bandings – the latter of which was all sorts of acrimonious.

Indeed, it the the trio incarnation of the group implode and police called when Dawn Richard punched Aubrey O’Day in the back of her head. All the day before members were set to shoot the video for ‘Lemonade’ and months before (what ended up being) their last album ‘DK3’ arrived.

In the time since, Richard has resumed her solo hustle, while O’Day and Shannon Bex pressed ahead as whimsical Pop duo dumblonde. Neither side has spoken overtly of the other, sans a few shady comments in interviews.

Still, could time be the ultimate healer that brings about another DK reunion?

Potentially.

See what we mean below…

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It happened!

Ed Sheeran and Beyonce have long expressed admiration for one another and now they’ll be celebrating that on record.

Because they have a new duet incoming and it arrives…tonight!

Details below…

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Cardi B has her eye on the forthcoming royal wedding.

Her royal ambitions below…

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Earlier this month, Ashanti made headlines when she slammed a fan for throwing money on her like a stripper at a live show.

Now, she’s opening up on why.

The moment came during a heated exchange with Joe Budden on the Everyday Struggle show, where she was to promote new single ‘Say Less.’

See what we mean below…

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It’s a good time to be Kelly Clarkson that’s for sure.

The powerhouse vocalist, in addition to recently earning her 8th consecutive top 3 placement on the Billboard 200 with her latest album, ‘Meaning of Life,’ learned yesterday the set’s lead single – ‘Love So Soft’ – captured a Grammy nomination in the ‘Best Pop Solo Performance’ category [click here to see the full list of nominees].

As if that’s not enough good news for the singer’s diehard fans, today they learned she’s the latest star to crank out her hits aboard ‘The Late Late Show‘s breakout hit segment ‘Carpool Karaoke’ with host James Corden.  Singing blockbuster tunes ‘Miss Independent,’ ‘Breakaway,’ ‘Since You Been Gone,’ and more, check inside to see how the ‘American Idol’ alum fared:

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In addition to garnering a nomination for ‘Best International Act’ at this year’s MOBO Awards, Grammy-nominated rapstress Cardi B was among the ceremony’s highly anticipated performers.

Cranking out a fiery rendition of her U.S. chart-topping hit ‘Bodak Yellow,’ Cardi turned Leeds, England’s First Direct Arena all the way out with a troop of dancers and her trusty DJ.

Ready to see her best performance of the cut to date?  Tuck in below:

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SZA crowns a success filled year with another huge feat.

For, as reported yesterday, the TDE talent nabbed five nominations at the 60th Annual Grammy Awards. 

The honor sees the songstress become the most nominated woman on the ballot.

Throughout the course of the day, she’s been sharing her jubilation.

See what the starlet, whose categories include Best New Artist and Best R&B Song, had to say below…

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The hotly anticipated Pussycat Dolls comeback seems all but confirmed.

When news initially hit that the fierce five were prepping a chart return, fans were sent into a frenzy.

In the time since, PCD members have poured fuel on the flames by being spotted together “getting lunch” in London.

Given the tensions that defined their latter run, it’s safe to say getting a bite to eat isn’t an everyday occurrence.

And now, lead singer Nicole Scherzinger is dropping telling hints.

See what we mean below…

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Remember the long rumored collaboration album between Beyonce and JAY-Z?

It never materalized, but it does exist.

And the confirmation comes courtesy of Jigga himself!

Full story below…

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Cardi B is currently in London for a slew of high-profile gigs – including the MOBO Awards tonight and tomorrow’s Spotify spectacle.

The New Yorker is also seizing the window to hit the radio run in support of her many new releases.

She stopped by Capital Xtra for a chat and had an interesting response when quizzed about rumored rivalry with ‘Motor Sport’ collaborator Nicki Minaj.

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May 4th 2018.

That is the date the powers-that-be at Marvel have chosen to unleash the cinematic beast that is ‘Avengers: Infinity War.’

In it, a number of the universe’s biggest names (Black Panther being one of them) leap into action for what might be the studio’s grandest presentation to date.

Why we believe this may be the case?

Check out its trailer below…

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