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17th Oct

Keri Hilson Says She’s Finally “Ready” To Release New Music After “Years of Struggle” [Watch]

In February, singer-actress Keri Hilson sent her dedicated fans into a frenzy with reports that this may be the year they finally get their hands on the long-awaited follow-up to her sophomore album, 2010’s ‘No Boys Allowed.’

And while buzz surrounding her promised return to music may have cooled as 2023 progressed with no updates, Hilson has once again lit a fire under the forthcoming project – this time during an interview with fellow GRAMMY nominee Tank aboard his popular ‘R&B Money Podcast.’

17th Oct

New Song: Mike WiLL-Made-It – ‘Different Breed’ (featuring Swae Lee & Latto)

After making headlines just last week for serving up a tasty duet with GRAMMY-winning Pop diva Christina Aguilera for Just Eat’s ‘Did Somebody Say‘ campaign, Latto is back to serving up fiery bars – this time as assistant on the Mike WiLL-Made-It tune ‘Different Breed.’

“I came in the game, and then the rest was history / Yeah, baby I been balling / I’m a problem, that’s for sure / If I ain’t on the court, then I ain’t going back and forth,” she spits on the sizzling track.

Co-produced by Mike WiLL and producer extraordinaire Scott Storch, the tune also features Rae Sremmurd star Swae Lee (a frequent collaborator of WiLL’s).

Hop inside to hear the new track.

17th Oct

Movie Trailer: BET+ Original ‘God’s Grace: the Sheila Marie Johnson Story’ [starring Demetria McKinney & Drew Sidora]

Revered military servicewoman Sheila Marie Johnson has her inspiring life story headed to the small screen courtesy of a BET+ original film, ‘God’s Grace.’

Forced to retire from the Air Force in her early 40’s due to a battle with stage IV metastatic breast cancer, Johnson amplified her community impact when she went on to found an advocacy group to support and empower Black people diagnosed with the disease.

Starring singer-actress Demetria McKinney in the titular role, the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum is supported by a cast that includes another of the reality show’s stars – Drew Sidora – as well as DeVon Franklin, Amber Reign Smith, Deja Dee, Michael Beach, and more

Ahead of the Charmin Lee-directed film’s premiere on October 19, look inside for its touching trailer.

17th Oct

‘The Color Purple’ Stars Fantasia, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, & H.E.R Cover Essence With Oprah

‘The Color Purple’ is being brought to the big screen anew – this time as a musical movie.

Set for release in US theaters on Christmas Day (December 25), the promotional machine is firing up for what many have deemed the year’s must-see offering.

The latest stop is the cover of Essence Magazine, which features the cast – Fantasia Barrino, Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, and H.E.R. – alongside producer Oprah Winfrey.

Head below for pics and a powerful excerpt:

17th Oct

Britney Spears Reveals She Had an Abortion With Justin Timberlake: He “Didn’t Want to Be a Father”

The countdown to the release of Britney Spears‘ memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is officially on – and the revelations and flowing in thick and fast.

Justin Timberlake, the singer’s ex, forms the focus of the latest.

For, in a new excerpt from ‘The Woman in Me,’ Spears reveals that she had an abortion while with the NSYNC star.

Full story below…

17th Oct

Movie Trailer: ‘Candy Cane Lane’ [starring Eddie Murphy, Tracee Ellis Ross]

40 years after making his movie debut, comedy legend Eddie Murphy is still finding news ways to keep audiences laughing.

His latest tread in that stead comes via his first holiday film, Prime Video’s ‘Candy Cane Lane,‘ in which he portrays a father who accepts a magical wish from an elf to help his family win the annual neighborhood decoration contest. Unbeknownst to him, there are some unexpected consequences attached to the acceptance.

Also starring Tracee Ellis Ross, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Robin Thede, D.C. Young Fly, Danielle Pinnock, Chris Redd, Genneya Walton, Madison Thomas, Anjelah Johnson-ReyesKen Marino, Nick Offerman, , Lombardo Boyar, Timothy Simons, Riki Lindhome, Stephen Tobolowsky, and more, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Reginald Hudlin-directed flick ahead of its arrival to streaming on December 1.

17th Oct

Awkward! Jimmy Kimmel Jokes with Christina Aguilera About Being in Britney Spears’ ‘Woman in Me’ Memoir [Watch]

With days separating music lovers from the October 24 delivery of Britney Spears‘ memoir ‘The Woman in Me,’ it’s certain we’ll see the long-awaited tell-all dominate headlines before and after its release in response to some of its jaw-dropping revelations.

And while her meteoric rise to fame, 13-year conservatorship, relationship with Justin Timberlake, and failed marriages are expected to be addressed in its pages, many are wondering if her two decade-long rivalry with fellow Pop diva Christina Aguilera will be as well.

Among those wondering was late night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel who undoubtedly rubbed the ‘Genie In a Bottle’ singer the wrong way Monday (October 16) when he inquired about her thoughts on Spears’ autobiography.

Look inside to see how she responded to the quizzing.

17th Oct

Britney Spears Reveals Why She Shaved Her Hair in 2007 & Explains How Conservatorship Extinguished Her “Passion” for Her Career

Britney Spears has been the subject of many headlines for over two decades.

However, the singer is finally ready to tell her story on her own terms in her forthcoming memoir ‘The Woman in Me.’

Set for release on October 24, the book will see Britney open up about many corners of her rollercoaster journey – including the 13-year conservatorship that controversially governed her personal and professional life until its termination in 2021.

Ahead of its arrival, the superstar – who has largely turned down promotional opportunities – covers PEOPLE and gave a rare interview about the many topics the book covers.

Head below quotes…

17th Oct

Cher Teases ANOTHER Album On The Way After Christmas Album and ‘Believe’ Deluxe Releases