It’s a good week to be Mary J. Blige.

As if being part of a historic, Hip Hop collective at this week’s Super Bowl Halftime Show wasn’t enough (February 13), her new album, ‘Good Morning Gorgeous,‘ is set to rise to the top of R&B charts next week – a feat outshined only by the critical acclaim it’s being given.

But, just as the diva reiterated her request for no more drama during her stunning Super Bowl set, drama is exactly what ensued after the showing as some viewers complained the content was too provocative.

Taking to ‘Ebro in the Morning’ Wednesday (February 16), the Queen of Hip Hop Soul weighed in on the hoopla.  Look inside to see what she said:

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‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ alum Monique Samuels is returning to reality TV.

As reported, the fan-favorite and her husband – former footballer Chris Samuels – are set to serve central figures on OWN‘s newly commissioned series ‘Love & Marriage: D.C.’

Hotly anticipated, the show is the second series to be born from the ‘Love & Marriage’ franchise – with ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ being the first.

Now, ahead of its Spring debut, OWN has unleashed a first look at the Carlos King production. 

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Wendy Williams finally answers her own famous question:  how you doin’?

Taking to her personal Instagram account Wednesday (February 16), the 57-year-old talk show host – amid rumors of failing health from illness related to Graves’ disease and other conditions – uploaded a video of herself walking on the beach with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr.

Currently in Florida ‘taking a break’ from her native New Jersey, a very healthy-looking Williams shared a 5-minute video to not only let her concerned fans know that she’s ‘ok’ but that she has every intention on returning to ‘The Wendy Williams Show.’

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After a royal welcome from viewers and critics alike, ‘All the Queen’s Men’ – the Tyler Perry-produced drama based on the popular Christian Keyes book ‘Ladies Night’ – has been renewed for a season 2 at its home on streaming service BET+.

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‘Heartless’ hitmaker Kanye West is proving he doesn’t live up to his 2008 hit.

The GRAMMY winner, who has made headlines over the last few days for a string of harassing texts to his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her new beau Pete Davidson, particularly stunned his followers on Valentine’s Day (February 14) when he hurled insults at Pete and suggested physical harm was headed the comic’s way.

His retraction of that statement came after a whirlwind of negative press, with many slamming the 44-year-old music mogul for his threatening action.

Heeding the advisement of insiders on his team, West took to Instagram Tuesday (February 15) to reveal he is ‘learning’ better ways to communicate.

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‘The Way I Are’ hitmaker Timbaland found out the hard way #VERZUZ fans like things just the way they are.

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The powers of Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar combined to deliver one of the Super Bowl’s most talked about halftime shows ever Sunday (February 13).

And if their brigade of hits flying to the top of real-time sales tallies wasn’t enough indication of how well their showing was received, a gander at early ratings tally should do the trick.

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Congratulations are in order for Olympian Simone Biles.

For, she has just announced her engagement to NFL superstar Jonathan Owens.

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Days after Dr. Dre led a star-studded list of performers for the Super Bowl LVI’s halftime to historic fashion, the GRAMMY-winning Hip Hop icon is now leading U.S. digital music sales with titles he performed at the big show.

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A problem is exactly what the competition has on its hands thanks to the Hot 100 storm of Nicki Minaj‘s new single, ‘Do We Have a Problem?’

The Lil Baby-assisted single, the leading effort from Minaj’s yet-titled, forthcoming fifth studio album, erupted onto digital music platforms February 4 on the strength of a star-studded, cinematic music video (featuring ‘Power‘ star Joseph Sikora and others).

Not even 48 hours after its unveiling, the Papi Yerr-produced bop flew to the top of real-time Apple Music, Spotify, and iTunes sales and streaming tallies – bids that, as the updated Hot 100 reveals, were key to ensuring its placement at #2 on this week’s chart.

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Before the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals battle for the year’s most prestigious title in football at Sunday’s Super Bowl 56 (February 13), the SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California was rocked by native daughters Mary Mary.

The GRAMMY-winning Gospel sister act were on hand to deliver a rendition of the Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – and deliver they did.

Joined by LA’s renowned YOLA (Youth Orchestra Los Angeles), look inside to see how they fared.

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Cardi B has re-upped with Facebook for another season of her show ‘Cardi Tries _____.’

The Messenger series (which is executive produced by the star alongside Jesse Collins) sees her trying her hand at new skills outside of her Hip-Hop rooting. From lacing up to become a ballerina, firefighter, car racer, teacher, and more.

She won’t be alone, as notable names and faces pop up to help her achieve her goals.

The latest episode of season 2 is here and sees Cardi learn about tattoos along with her husband Offset.

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