In case you thought otherwise, OWN is the place to be on Tuesday nights.  A fact evidenced yet again last night when the network’s flagship series – Tyler Perry‘s ‘Haves & The Have Nots’ and the Ava Duvernay-directed ‘Queen Sugar’ – reigned over ratings as they made their respective returns to television.

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As the ratings’ chart above reveals, OWN owned the night in its respective timeslots.  Drawing in more viewers than some of its closest competitors combined, the shows ‘Haves’ and ‘Queen’ also ruled over every other scripted series that aired on the night of  June 20, 2017.

Only live and/or “unscripted” news or sports entertainment programs pulled more.

Congratulations to both and we can’t wait to see how their respective seasons unfold!

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Britney Spears may have earned a few side-eyes when she revealed interest in duetting with powerhouse divas Celine Dion and Mariah Carey, but the newest diva she’s added to her collaboration wishlist – Beyonce – would actually come as a redo as the two have shared space on a track before.

Fans of the record breaking beauties know they’ve long shared a mutual respect over the course of their careers, but now – as Spears alludes to in a recent sitdown in Thailand with Bangkok Post – it may be time they rejoin forces.

The revelation came just as the ‘Baby One More Time’ singer crushed hearts of her beloved #BritneyArmy by revealing no new music will be lifted from her 9th album, ‘Glory.’

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Via Bangkok Post:

BP:  Can you name one artist/band who’s on your collaboration wishlist? Why do you want to work with him/her/them?

Spears: Beyonce. She’s so fierce and her music is amazing.

BP:  We’ve seen you as a judge on the American version of X Factor. Are you planning to do it again anytime soon? 

Spears:  I enjoyed my time on X Factor, but no, I don’t have plans to do anything like it again. 

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In addition to mentioning motherhood, her first time in Thailand, and her ‘Piece of Me’ Vegas residency (which kicks off its final leg this August), Spears also confirmed reports she is hard at work on new music.  The news comes as a double edged sword for fans as it suggests ‘Glory,’ one of her most critically acclaimed albums to date, has seen its last single lifted.

BP:  How’s working on the next album going? Any chance it will be released this year?

Spears:  I’m constantly working on music, but no plans to release anything this year.

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2 Chainz’ latest album, ‘Pretty Girls Like Trap Music’ (released June 16), is off to a very solid start on album charts and, if the impressive streaming figure predicted to accompany his sales are any indication, pretty girls are not the only ones feeling what he’s delivering.

Set to hit Billboard charts next week with approximately 78,000 sold its first week, the project – which features the likes of Nicki Minaj, Trey Songz, Migos, Jhene Aiko, and more – is gunning for the top spot on Billboard’s Rap charts (#2 on the Billboard 200).

To ensure the placement, Chainz has unlocked yet another video.  This time, tapping Joe Moore to direct, the self-proclaimed “Drench God” heads to Dubai for ‘Sleep When U Die’ to boast about his wealth, wardrobe, and all the other things that really matter in life.

Curious to see how the video stacks up against his other cinematic classics?  Be the judge below:

Drake continues his flood of the charts.

Fresh from the success of last year’s ‘Views’ and this year’s ‘More Life’ “playlist,” Drizzy has lined up a brand new single named ‘Signs.’

Interestingly, the track is being billed as having a fashion tie-in with Louis Vuitton.

Peep the Hip-Hop star’s announcement below…

New song inspired by @louisvuitton @mrkimjones new collection ? Drake x LV premieres tmrw

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Exciting or overkill?

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Bored of Pop’s current batch of newbies?

In dire need of artists who offer the levels of creativity said newbies are missing?

If the answer to both questions was yes you’ll be pleased to meet Kali Uchis, the Colombian firework set to give a number of Pop staples are run for their money.

How?

Just press play below.

The answer lies there…

This is a song.

This is a video.

‘Tyrant‘ is the first single lifted from Kali’s creative war chest to support her debut album which will drop via Virgin.

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Jay-Z is gearing up to hit the road and he wants you to join him on the ride!

The rapper hasn’t toured since 2013 and planned to launch a new live venture in the summer.

Now there’s been a change of plans. For, Beyonce‘s pregnancy has forced him to push his dates back to the fall and support his new ‘4:44′ set then with live shows then.

Months later, Beyonce will rock Coachella 2018.

Want more Jigga news?

Click here for details on how his lucrative run in Hip-Hop helped make him one of half of Pop’s wealthiest couple.

#NowPlaying: Hidden History of Black People in the Bible.

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Keyshia Cole has seasoned history with reality TV and is adding a new chapter by starring in the upcoming season of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood.’

Set for a July 23rd premiere, this cycle of the show – which also stars Brooke Valentine – will see the R&B belle juggling the personal and the professional:

Peep Cole’s official synopsis:

Keyshia prepares for the release of her highly anticipated new album while juggling her co-parenting relationship with ex-NBA star Daniel “Booby” Gibson. Though she may be new to the cast she is definitely already a staple in the industry. Will she able to find the right balance between her music and her personal life?

Here’s her intro…

The ‘Heaven Sent’ singer will be appearing alongside a slew of returning names including Ray J, Princess Love, Teairra Mari, Safaree, Moniece Slaughter, and Miss  Nikki Baby.

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Some may scoff at Keyshia, but what’s to lose?

It’s a new day and age and with upcoming album ’11:11 Reset’ to plug, a million plus viewers on VH1 every Monday sounds like a powerful platform. As long as she’s not shaking tables or pulling wigs. Although, that has oddly worked for some in the past. Who knows.

In any case…

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Xscape are back and in a big way!

As reported, the renown R&B group have dissolved differences and are making a beeline for a number of stages – including the BET Awards and Essence Music Festival.

The quad are also shooting a Bravo reality show produced by Mona Scott Young.

Folk will have to wait to until November for the series to hit screens, but in the interim Kandi Burruss and co are giving folk a preview of how they’re sounding.

And it’s superb!

Check out their rehearsal of ‘Who Can I Run To’ below…

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Jesse Williams has a serious legal fight on his hands.

After revealing that he is to divorce his wife Aryn Drake-Lee, he now finds himself locked into a war over custody of their children.

Why?

Peep what he had to say in court documents which surfaced online hours ago.

Aryn restricts my time with the children and decides when, and for how long I may have them. She has rejected, without any reason, each and every request I have made to have the children sleepover at my residence. On the few days that I have the children, Aryn has insisted that my time with the children be limited during the week to approximately two and half hours per day, despite my requests for more time, including overnights with the children. I am therefore requesting a court order for a joint physical custody parenting plan.

Aryn tells a very different story via her lawyer…

Protecting the privacy and well-being of their children is of paramount importance to Aryn Drake-Lee Williams. It is unfortunate that Mr. Williams has chosen to draw public attention to this difficult time and transition for their family. Aryn is solely interested in the best interests of their children, supporting a healthy relationship with both parents, and protecting the children’s privacy. Therefore, she will not comment any further on Mr. Williams’ unilateral and unfortunate public allegations.

They are working together on this custody arrangement and staying as civil with each other as they can. They just want it to be seamless.They both want joint custody, so no fighting is involved whatsoever.

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The world watched in shock last week when the Grenfell Tower in London burned down – leaving hundreds dead and hundreds homeless.

In a commendable bid to raise funds for all of those affected, Simon Cowell has assembled a who’s who of the UK music industry to record a cover of Simon & Garfunkel‘s classic ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water.’

Artists present include Rita Ora, Leona Lewis, Liam Payne, Emeli Sande, and Craig David.

Unwrapped moments ago, all proceeds from sales and streams of the song will go towards helping those impacted.

Take a listen below…

Full list of artists featured:

Angel
Anne-Marie
Bastille Brian May – Queen
Carl Barât – The Libertines
Craig David
Deno
Donae’o
Dua Lipa
Ella Eyre
Ella Henderson
Emeli Sandé
Fleur East
Gareth Malone & The Choir for Grenfell
Geri Halliwell
Gregory Porter
James Arthur
James Blunt
Jessie J
Jessie Ware
John Newman
Jon McClure – Reverend and the Makers
Jorja Smith
Kelly Jones – Stereophonics
Labrinth
Leona Lewis
Liam Payne
London Community Gospel Choir
Louis Tomlinson
Louisa Johnson
Matt Goss
Matt Terry
Mr Eazi
Nathan Sykes
Nile Rodgers
Omar
Paloma Faith
Pixie Lott
Ray BLK
RAYE
Rita Ora
Robbie Williams
Shakka
Shane Filan
Stormzy
The Who (Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend)
Tokio Myers
Tom Grennan
Tony Hadley
Tulisa
WSTRN
5 After Midnight

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TLC are finally set to release their long-awaited final album this Friday.

In giving one last push online, surviving members T-Boz and Chilli have premiered the video for their single ‘Haters.’

Billed (by the group) as a modern take on ‘Unpretty,’ the track sets out to uplift with a message of loving oneself regardless of what the “haters” say.

Interestingly, the visual endorses Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation – which promotes the same ethos.

Check it out below…

We admire the mindset the release promotes, but the song itself is a total no.

Thankfully preceding track ‘Way Back’ remains a bop and gives us a degree of hope that their self-titled LP will bring with it more gems.

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Versatility remains the name of LaTavia Roberson’s game this year!

Loved and lauded by Destiny’s Child loyalists, the entertainer continues to soar in her solo journey with the support of fans who eagerly await her next move.

Today, she played it.

How?

By revealing that she is explore her love of dance music and equality with a new single.

Who would have thought that I would record an EDM track! Lovers, @bipolarbeatz and I had a kick ass time in the studio, doing something amazing. Upcoming Promo track “Best Time of Your Life” will be released this Friday and available for streaming!!! ***LaTavia Roberson PROMO track to be released June 23rd, 2017. Produced by @bipolarbeatz. Will be for promotional use only and not sold or deemed a single. Please enjoy this glimpse of time with LaTavia*** – Management

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‘Best Time’ hits streaming retailers on the 23rd of this month and leads the way for the singer’s next full-length body of work.

Until then…

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