Lady Gaga‘s polarizing album ‘Artpop’ is getting the praise that it deserves a decade after it debuted.

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The last few days have been an absolute circus in Tamar Braxton land.

As previously reported, the GRAMMY-nominated songstress finally broke her silence on Monday (November 13) regarding reports that Chrisean Rock assaulted her longtime friend and backup singer James Wright Chanel at a concert in Los Angeles on Friday (November 10) – sending him to the hospital and rendering him unable to perform.

While he’s kept his followers abreast of updates via live check-ins from the dentist’s office getting his teeth fixed (claiming his face was “tore up”), Tamar’s been tearing it up on social media in response to critics who believe she’s capitalizing on the entire headline-grabbing ordeal for “clout.”

The R&B diva’s main nemesis? ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ star Tommie Lee.

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Mishael Morgan and Leland B. Martin lead the cast of BET+’s gripping new crime drama ‘Sworn Justice: Taken Before Christmas.’

Taking a less merry, unconventional route for a holiday film, ‘Sworn’ sees a detective and her prosecutor boyfriend find out the hard way it’s not the most wonderful time of year as they suffer a kidnapping that forces them to follow the demands of a disguised “menacing voice” for survival.

The thriller, one of 12 yuletide titles for BET+’s 2023 slate, also stars Vivica A. Fox, Preacher Lawson, and Melyssa Ford.

Ahead of the November 16 premiere of ‘Sworn,’ see the official trailer inside.

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Iconic Pop quintet NSYNC may have seen their Diamond-selling, eponymous debut album celebrate its 25th anniversary this year, but group member Lance Bass is done looking at the past and is ready to look for the next big boy band.

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Cobra‘ is sinking its teeth into the Hot 100 in a big way.

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Check out Fantasia stunning on the cover of Variety‘s latest issue.

The GRAMMY winner graces the publication as promotion for ‘The Color Purple’ amplifies ahead of the musical’s US theatrical debut on December 25.

In tandem with a Victoria Stevens lensed shoot, the American Idol winner opened up about the process of transforming into the lead character Celie again after initially playing the role on Broadway in 2008.

Beyond the film, the 39-year-old waxed candid about her traumas and how she’s managed to overcome them.

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Nearly 20 years after first blending their prized vocals aboard 2004’s ‘Stronger Everyday’ duet, Tank and Jon B join forces again – this time for the romantic ‘Waiting On You.’

“Always on time for me / Your love is / Always on time on me / Your love,” the latter sings on the tune’s captivating chorus.

Coming as Jon’s first new release since 2019’s ‘Priceless,’ ‘Waiting’ is one of many standalone singles Tank’s dropped since unveiling his final album ‘R&B Money‘ (released in 2022).

Ahead of official reports about what larger body of work ‘Waiting’ is attached to, get familiar with the new song inside.

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Rolling Loud California is turning up the volume with an epic lineup.

For, moments ago, it was announced that Nicki Minaj leads the name of headliners at the eagerly awaited extravaganza.

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Andre 3000 is set to turn the volume up on his eclectic sound with the release of his long-awaited debut solo album.

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Tyla continues to ride the wave of her international breakout hit, ‘Water.’

Just days after learning the Sammy Soso-produced song garnered her first GRAMMY nomination, the South African star saw the tune rise to a new crest inside the Hot 100.

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Marlon Wayans is renowned for keeping it candid about many corners of his life.

And, as he gears up for his next standup special, the funnyman has opened up about the transgender transition of one of his children.

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Olivia Rodrigo is back with a new music video.

The Grammy-winning songstress has shared the music video for her song ‘Can’t Catch Me Now,’ which appeared on ‘The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes’ soundtrack.

The clip features folky elements such as scenes where Rodrigo can be seen in a cottage as well as her wandering through a field.

The song was previously released earlier this month and was the first taste of music from the project.

Check out the music video for ‘Can’t Catch Me Now’ just below…

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