Southern University may have emerged the victor at the 50th annual Bayou Classic showdown on Saturday (November 25), but it was Fantasia who scored the biggest touchdown with viewers.

Taking a break from promoting the December 25-due ‘Color Purple,’ the GRAMMY winner took New Orleans’ Caesars Superdome by storm when she hit the field during the football game’s halftime show to rock out some of her biggest songs like ‘When I See U’ and more with the SU marching band.

Did you miss the action when it first aired? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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From social media detractors to fellow rappers (see: Khia) and beyond, Sexyy Red is no stranger to receiving harsh criticism for her racy attire, music, and online antics.

But, once Karlissa Saffold – the mother of embattled rapper Blueface – entered the chat to deliver more of the same, Red didn’t exactly sit silently.

Details inside.

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After rocking WEtv ratings with their hit reality series ‘Brat Loves Judy,’ rapper Da Brat and wife Jesseca “Judy” Harris-Dupart join forces to repeat the feat with the one-time spinoff ‘Brat Loves Judy: the Baby Special.’

Chronicling the journey to the birth of their son True Legend, the five-part special will not only give viewers a peek at some of the growing family’s most private moments through interviews (featuring the celebrity couples as well as those closest to them) but also with never-before-seen videos and much more.

“From changing dirty diapers, to breast pumping and middle of the night wake ups, we’ll witness a new side of the couple as they navigate motherhood,” the official plotline reads. “How will the added pressure and stress of a baby impact Brat and Judy’s relationship and work-life? Will they be able to navigate fame and family with a new baby?”

Ahead of its premiere on November 30, check out the official ‘Baby Special’ teaser below.

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Cher may have already conquered Stateside charts with her inaugural holiday album, ‘Christmas,’ but now she has her sights on replicating that success abroad.

Just days after rocking American screens with the first televised performance of the album’s lead single, ‘DJ Play a Christmas Song,’ the 77-year-old jetted to Germany to give the Mark Taylor-produced jam the late-night TV treatment on ‘Wetten, Dass..?’

After watching its parent project peak at #11 on German album charts, will the talk show visit be just what’s needed to push it inside the top 10?

Hop inside to watch and tell us.

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Beyonce stepped in style at the Los Angeles premiere of her hotly anticipated ‘Renaissance’ film.

Co-directed by Queen Bey herself, the big screen extravaganza chronicles the historic ‘Renaissance World Tour’ – which broke records in earnest.

Set for release on December 1, the movie – aptly titled ‘Renaissance: A Film By Beyonce’ – also shared rare behind the scenes moments from various corners of her life – including the creative process of piecing together the trek, motherhood, and more.

Of the latter, a confirmed on-screen reunion of all five Destiny’s Child members also features.

As reported, Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, and DC originals LeToya Luckett and LaTavia Roberson were in attendance at the LA launch.

Check out more of Bey herself after the jump…

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On Saturday night (November 25), the stars aligned for the Los Angeles premiere of Beyonce‘s ‘Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé.’

Ahead of the highly anticipated concert film’s wide release on Friday (December 1), famous guests donned their best black and silver looks (an homage to the movie’s theme) and took to L.A.’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater at the headquarters of Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences for a private screening.

In addition to appearances from Destiny’s Child members Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams and LeToya Luckett, big names like Lizzo, Halle and Chloe Bailey, Lupita Nyong’o, Tyler Perry, Janelle Monáe, Issa Rae, Niecy Nash-Betts, Gabrielle Union, Ava DuVernay, Coco Jones, Lena Waithe, Kris Jenner, Robin Thede, Jeremy Pope, Laverne Cox, and Marsai Martin walked the carpet.

See some of the best fashion moments inside.

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Taped at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, the annual Grio Awards – hosted by actor-comics Roy Woods Jr. and Sheryl Underwood – aired Saturday night (November 25) and gave nods to the achievements of African Americans across fashion, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, business, environmental and social justice, and education.

Among the 2023 honorees was Mariah Carey, who not only stands in Billboard records book as the most-decorated chart-topper in Hot 100 history (among soloists) but is also one of the best-selling female singers of all time.

Beyond accepting the night’s Music Icon Award, Mariah saw her timeless catalog toasted via a tribute rendered by Coco Jones, Boyz II Men, Patti LaBelle, and Jennifer Hudson.

See their stirring performances inside.

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While Jack Harlow is suffering ongoing ridicule for that “terrible” Thanksgiving Halftime Show at the NFL’s Packers versus Lions game on Thursday (November 23), what’s no joke is that music lovers have fallen head over heels for his latest release – ‘Lovin On Me‘ – as evidenced by its #2 premiere on this week’s Hot 100.

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‘How We Roll,’ the long-awaited duet of Ciara and Chris Brown, is quietly rolling toward being one of her biggest Billboard hits in a decade.

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Chris Brown defied the odds and industry analysts when his 11th studio album, ‘11:11,’ clocked into the Billboard 200’s top 10 this week despite predictions forecasting the contrary.

Keeping a nearly 20-year charting streak intact that dates back to the arrival of his eponymous debut in 2005, the #9 arrival of the 22-track project means the GRAMMY winner has seen every one of his LPs crack the all-genre tally’s topmost dectet.

As if that’s not enough to celebrate, the unique achievement sees Breezy breeze past some of his idols like Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson in Billboard history books.

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For hits like ‘Sweet Love,’ ‘Giving You the Best That I Got,’ ‘Body and Soul,’ and more, Queen of Quiet Storm Anita Baker is no stranger to receiving royal acclaim from industry critics, music lovers, and peers over her 40-year career.

It’s a status that shows no signs of slowing as the 8x GRAMMY winner is currently embarking on ‘The Songstress Tour’ – a North American trek showcasing her treasure chest of hits.

As she garners even more praise from fans new and old, she’s also been getting nods from some big names in the industry for her enduring impact.

Look inside to see what the likes of Lil Wayne, Nick Jones, and Missy Elliott said (or did) over the last month that got reactions from Baker.

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After being put on the Rap map thanks to her June-released sophomore mixtape, ‘Hood’s Hottest Princess,’ femcee Sexyy Red is using the momentum of her rising star to give the set another push thanks to a forthcoming deluxe edition.

To amp excitement about the re-release, the pregnant femcee has delivered the first taste from its updated tracklist: ‘Free My N***a.’

“Free my n-gga, free my n-gga / Only if he knew that this a** gettin’ thicker / Free my n-gga, free my n-gga / Gone for too long, need to get home quicker,” she spits over the Sool Got Hits-produced beat.

Ahead of the release of its accompanying music video, hop inside to hear the new tune in full.

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