Cop a gander at Young Thug!

Born Jeffery Lamar Williams, the 29-year-old – with 19 mixtapes, three EPs, and two compilation albums to his credit to date – surprises many with news he is finally readying the release of his sophomore album, ‘Punk.’  That’s no small task given the gargantuan success of ‘Slime & B,’ his 2020 joint mixtape with Chris Brown.

Set for October 15 release, promo for ‘Punk’ will undoubtedly see Williams all over screens, radio, and Web in its support. The most notable of said ventures to date is undoubtedly a head-turning spread in the digital edition of ‘Rolling Stone’ magazine.

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Dua Lipa may have ascended to the top of the charts with ‘Levitating’ collaborator DaBaby, but that isn’t stopping her from voicing her disgust at the homophobic remarks he made about gay people at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the MC shocked the fans at the festival, when he randomly said:

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases, then put your cellphone lighter up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking d**k in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

In the time since, the backlash has grown enormously – particularly after the rapper seemingly doubled down on his comments while ironically trying to extinguish the flames of anger.

Now, as the fury burns hotter, Lipa is the latest name to weigh in.

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Simone Biles has spoken up and out about her shock exit from the women’s team final at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The 24-year-old, who is the most successful female gymnast in US history, left jars ajar when she landed the lowest score on the vault in her Olympics career during the vault exercise. Shortly after, her formal exit was announced.

Now, she explaining the rationale for the decision in her own words.

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Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are staging quite the takeover with their new jam ‘Industry Baby.’

The hard-hitting single, which was co-produced by Kanye West, has been making waves thanks to its unbridled lyrics and its cinematic music video.

A big part of the appeal for many has also been how unlikely a duo the pair are.

While weighing in on exactly that during a Genius feature, Harlow unpacked how much he respects Nas and why he was drawn to his entry.

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Normani is getting candid.

The hitmaker got personal during her recent appearance on Power 106, where she talked her new single ‘Wild Side’ and how it helped to get her and her mom through the “darkest time.”

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Morgan Wallen is speaking out.

The embattled Country music singer sat down with Good Morning America, where he discussed his usage of a racial slur in a video that leaked in Febuary.

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News of the death of Frankie Lons sent shock waves through the industry Monday (July 19) after report surfaced she passed away of a drug overdose on her 61st birthday (July 18).

And while her fans swarmed social media with sympathy and condolences extended to her children, most waited for a response from Lons’ most famous child – the GRAMMY-nominated R&B diva Keyshia Cole.

Her first statement on the matter cam via social media Thursday (July 22). Look inside to see what she said:

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“Friends with benefits” never sounded better than it does aboard ‘Ur Best Friend,’ the newest single from Kiana Ledé featuring Kehlani.

A bedroom-ready bop, the tune sees the songstresses trade verses about the advantage of having a little something special on the side.

“I was with my man last night and I just realized what I felt that night wasn’t wrong Thought about you in the whole car ride like, I hate that you ain’t your best friend,” Ledé coos.

Ahead of the premiere of its official music video, hear the song in full inside:

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Billie Eilish is the latest major musician to team up with Disney+ for a high-profile special.

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Normani is investing in herself. Literally.

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‘BET Presents The Encore’ has kept viewers gripped since its premiere last month

The popular unites notable names from 90s and 00s collectives with the goal of creating a cohesive supergroup.

Produced by reality royal Carlos King, the cast is comprised of: Aubrey O’Day (Danity Kane), Kiely Williams (3LW), Shamari DeVoe (Blaque), Pamela Long (Total), Irish & LeMisha Grinstead (702), Fallon & Felisha King Cherish), and Nivea (Soloist).

With just 30 days to cook up a new album as well as establish their live gravitas by way of intense choreography classes, vocal training, and much more, the ensemble is tasked with navigating through their various differences to establish the ultimate win – a second chapter.

Tonight brings with it the broadcast of episode 7.

Now a member down, the ladies must try to build a cohesive brand and look for their group. However, the 702 sisters are once again at odds with the Cherish twins about their place on the records. With the date for the group’s major performance looming, Total’s Pam makes her frustrations clear.

Before the episode airs, check out an EXCLUSIVE sneak peek:

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All roads lead to this Friday for Lil Nas X, who will be unleashing the video for his brand new single ‘Industry Baby.’

Co-produced by Kanye West and featuring Jack Harlow, the track serves as the latest taste of the performer’s debut studio album ‘Montero.’

Early this week, Nas announced and previewed that hard-hitting track by way of a cinematic trailer – in which he played all characters in a mock trial with sportswear giant Nike. A nod, of course, to the real-life controversy surrounding the custom Satan sneakers he released in tandem with chart-topping hit ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name).’

And it looks like more controversy may be on the way.

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