In just one week Spotify has had its record books rocked by the likes of Taylor Swift as well as Jung Kook and Latto.

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As previously reported, harsh criticism over the City Girls‘ ill-fated latest album, ‘RAW,’ turned into an all-out war between Yung Miami and Web personality DJ Akademiks.

And while the two are no strangers to having online beef with each other, the latest incident took a dark turn when Miami’s bestie – fellow rapper Saucy Santana – entered the chat in her defense.

Sparking a slew of homophobic remarks from Akademiks (born Livingston Allen) including threats of physical violence and dismemberment, those comments were not met with the vitriol of Santana’s who reacted to the DJ’s intimidation tactics with threats to sexually assault him.

The ‘Booty‘ hitmaker’s commentary left Allen butthurt, so much so he later took to social media in tears.

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Jasmine Burke and Iroko Anyogu lead a cast of familiar faces aboard the original ALLBLK film ‘Christmas Holidate.’

Telling the story of how a glitch in her company’s unreleased dating app causes a single businesswoman to accidentally sign up for more than she bargained for, the heartwarming holiday flick – directed by and starring Gregory Alan Williams – also stars Erica Page, Deanna Yarborough, and others.

Before it makes its way to TV screens on November 2, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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GloRilla talks big sh-t in the music video for her latest single, ‘Pop It.’

Featuring CMG The Label and Mike WiLL Made-It (who also serves as the cut’s producer), ‘Pop’ is one of many warmly received tunes found aboard the label’s latest compilation album, ‘Gangsta Art 2’ (which features Glo’s rostermates Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, Est Gee, and more).

“Ain’t no falling off, ho, I’ll be damned I let them catch me slipping / And your music whack as f-ck, it come on in the car, I skip it,” she spits in the Diesel Filmz-directed clip.

Watch it in full inside.

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After winning over audiences with the hilarious ‘A Wesley Christmas’ in 2022, BET+ reassembled veteran TV actors Dorien Wilson and Jasmine Guy (as well as the rest of their dysfunctional ‘Wesley’ family) for a glorious holiday marriage and mayhem in ‘A Wesley Christmas Wedding.’

Also starring Terrence “TC” Carson, Loren Lott, Terayle Hill, Valerie Pettiford, Judi Johnson, and more, the Patricia Cuffie-Jones-directed flick’s official plotline says the family “must overcome the shenanigans of a Momzilla, a few crazed exes and new family additions — some wanted, and others tolerated — before the betrothed couple says, ‘I do.'”

Ahead of its premiere on November 2, see the trailer inside.

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The Halloween 2023 celebrity transformations continue to pour in.

As reported, a wide array of names took part in this year’s festivities – serving up many a memorable look.

And while the day may be in rearview, the likes of Diddy, Chloe Bailey, Don Lemon, and Little Mix’s Jade Thirwall have taken a better late-than-not approach to their big reveals.

Check out their looks and more below…

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There were no frights just delights on the Halloween launch night of Doja Cat‘s ‘Scarlet Tour.’

Blowing the roof of the Chase Center in San Francisco, the dynamite performer wowed the sold-out crowd with jams from her newly released ‘Scarlet’ album as well as a broader range of hops from earlier offerings.

Indeed, Doja dazzled with live showings of #1 smash ‘Paint The Town Red,’ ‘Agora Hills,’ and ‘Attention,’ while also sizzling with the likes of ‘Say So,’ ‘Kiss Me More, and ‘Woman.’

As reported, rapper and singer Doechii has been tapped as one of the tour’s opening acts. She scorched the stage with a spectacle of her own that included potent showings of  ‘Swamp B*tches,’ ‘What It Is,’ ‘Persuasive,’ and more.

The 24-date arena trek continues tonight in Los Angeles. In the here and now, peep more from opening night below…

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Lil Nas X is no stranger to controversy and, in the wake of Halloween, the chart-topper finds himself embroiled in more drama.

And, true to form, he’s taking it in stride.

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T.J. Holmes and Amy Robach‘s workplace romance – while legally married – left a sour taste in the mouths of many and ultimately led to their exit from GMA3.

However, the former anchors are turning the lemons they’ve been dealt into a new venture that they no doubt hope will be a sweet success.

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Dua Lipa has officially kicked off the campaign for her third studio album.

For, the Brit-bred chart-topper has announced her new single ‘Houdini.’

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It’s once again time to hop aboard the Soul Train!

BET presents the 2023 Soul Train Awards on November 26, so what better way to incite excitement than to reveal the official list of nominations?!

An eclectic array of names lead the ballot this year, with Usher, SZA, and Summer Walker leading the noms with 9 each, while 21 Savage follows with 8, and Victoria Monét and Coco Jones nabbing 6 apiece.

Set to take place in Las Vegas, the show will simulcast on BET and BET Her at 8 PM ET.

Check out the full list of nominees below…

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Usher has long reigned in the upper echelon of music greats. And now, the icon’s latest single ‘Good Good’ is re-affirming that spot in earnest.

Having already nabbed the esteemed honor of becoming the performer’s highest-charting hit in almost a decade, the Summer Walker and 21 Savage-assisted jam has danced to a new peak on the Billboard Hot 100.

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