Barack Obama continues to sound off in the wake of Jimmy Kimmel being pulled from the airwaves for remarks made about Charlie Kirk‘s killer.

As reported, the late-night host was slammed by an FCC exec for claiming the right activist’s shooter was of MAGA affiliation during a monologue. Distributor Nexstar echoed the condemnation, and ultimately, ABC benched the show “indefinitely” amidst the drama.

While U.S. resident Donald Trump celebrated the move, others have slammed it – branding the move as a politically-charged attack on “free speech.”

Having initially blasted the Kimmel axing, the former President has followed up with an additional weigh-in.

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Trailblazing director Diane Martel sadly lost her brave battle with breast cancer.

It has been announced that the visionary, who has helmed iconic music videos for many of the industry’s biggest names, died on September 18.

She was 63.

Ciara, a frequent collaborator, joined a growing list of names saluting Martel for the indelible mark she has left on music history.

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Cardi B’s long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Am I The Drama?,’ has finally arrived, and it’s already dominating conversation online.

One of the most buzzed-about songs from the project is ‘Pretty & Petty,’ a fire-fueled diss track aimed at femcee Bia.

And Belcalis did not hold back.

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The clock is ticking toward the October 23 release of ‘CAOS‘ – Miguel‘s first studio album since dropping 2017’s ‘War & Leisure.’

Ahead of its arrival, the GRAMMY-winning crooner is whetting appetites by giving music lovers samples from its yet-revealed tracklist.

Barely two weeks after introducing the single ‘New Martyrs (Ride 4 U),’ he’s already riding on to unveil its follow-up: ‘El Pleito’ (which translates to ‘The Lawsuit‘ in English).

“Eh, I’m in my feelings I might go dark /When way too much is not enough / I lost myself when I needed me most,” he sings on the half-Spanish track.

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Music lovers keen to get a taste of what Cardi B will be offering on North American stages on the forthcoming ‘Little Miss Drama Tour‘ got a sneak peek thanks to the Apple Music album release celebration to toast the September 19 arrival of the Rap diva’s newest studio effort ‘Am I the Drama.’

When not dishing with the event’s host Ebro about the project’s particulars and its star-studded guest list, Cardi cranked out blazing live performances of the LP’s housed tracks like ‘Outside,’ ‘Pretty & Petty,’ ‘Imaginary Playerz,’ and more.

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RAYE may be asking ‘Where Is My Husband‘ in her new single, but fans of the award-winning diva will soon be asking where in the world is she thanks to a slew of dates dropped for a forthcoming global trek.

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The two-week Billboard 200 stay of Miley Cyrus‘ May-released studio album ‘Something Beautiful‘ may have marked a personal milestone for the Pop diva all the wrong reasons, but she’s not giving up on the critically acclaimed project yet.

Expanding the LP’s 13-song tracklist to 15 songs, Miley’s tapped some legendary company to accompany her on the ‘Beautiful’ repackage including David Byrne of Talking Heads as well as Lindsey Buckingham and Mick Fleetwood of Fleetwood Mac.

The latter play assistants on her September 19-released single ‘Secrets.’

“Secrets, I wanna keep your secrets / Like sunlight in the shadows / Like footsteps in the grass / I won’t ever break my promise,” she wails on the tune’s opening verse.

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Cardi B quietly made history with the announcement of the tracklist for her sophomore album ‘Am I the Drama‘ when she revealed none other than Pop Queen Janet Jackson was among its star-studded list of features.

Despite boasting a tally of high-profile superstars like Selena Gomez, Summer Walker, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and more, Jackson’s presence came as a historic standout because it made Cardi the first woman to ever land a feature from the music royal over her 40-plus-year career.

Unique but true, their union borrows elements from Janet’s own 1987 smash ‘The Pleasure Principle‘ found on her breakthrough ‘Control‘ album from 1986.

“Ayy, it’s the principle, the principle, ayy / Can’t be out here playin’ with a b-tch like me (Why?) / These n–gas out here prayin’ for a b-tch like me,” Cardi raps over Dizzy Banko production.

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After watching their inaugural collaboration, ‘Ring,’ shine at a #28 peak on the Billboard Hot 100 in 2018, Cardi B and Kehlani are tag teaming again with hopes of reaching even higher heights on the tally.

Their newest collaboration, ‘Safe,’ is one of many gems found aboard ‘Am I the Drama‘ – Cardi’s long-awaited sophomore album released on Friday (September 19).

“I know that it’s on you right now  / I’m feelin’ right at home, safe in your arms, baby, come hold mе down  / Safе like a key and a lock on me, safe like a crib with the combo, please / Hold you down,” the Rap diva spits over DJ SwanQo production.

Marking the fourth release from ‘Drama’ to get the visual treatment following ‘WAP,’ ‘Up,’ and ‘Imaginary Playerz,’ look inside to get acquainted with ‘Safe’ courtesy of its official music video starring Don Benjamin.

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Seven years have separated fans of Cardi B (affectionately called #BardiGang) from the Rap diva’s last studio effort, 2018’s blockbuster ‘Invasion of Privacy,‘ but the long wait for its follow-up ended with the arrival of ‘Am I the Drama?’ on Friday (September 19).

A 23-track affair boasting an eclectic mix of guest stars including Janet Jackson, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo, Tyla, Kehlani, Selena Gomez, Summer Walker, and more, the project’s delivery to digital shelves was preceded by chart-topping hits ‘WAP‘ and ‘Up‘ as well as the top 10 smash ‘Outside.’

What’s more, the LP collected some of the biggest producers in Urban music to lend their talents including London on Da Track, Pardison Fontaine, TM88, DJ SwanQo, Charlie Heat, Go Grizzly, and B100.

Stream the Atlantic Records-delivered ‘Drama’ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify and tell us if it was worth the wait.

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Brandy may be hard at work preparing for ‘The Boy is Mine Tour’ with Monica, but she carved out time to salute one of contemporary R&B’s most beloved voices: Kehlani.

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After relaunching Apple Bottoms last year, Nelly‘s iconic denim brand is partnering with Bubly sparkling water for a limited-time release of its ‘Apple Bubly’ flavor.

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