Monica has made no secret of the fact that she’s cooking up both an R&B album and a Country project too.

Now, she’s lifted the lid on the latter. And aptly, she did so at the CMT Music Awards 2022. 

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In breaking news, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences has announced the sanctions it’s handed down to Will Smith in the wake of his behavior at the 94th Annual Oscars.

As widely reported, the Hollywood titan slapped Chris Rock live on the broadcast after the comedian made a jab at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith‘s bald ‘do (which was caused by health issue alopecia).

Now, in the wake of Will’s voluntary resignation from the Academy, the governing body has formalized the ramifications the Best Actor winner will be subject to.

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Ed Sheeran has triumphed in the long-running copyright lawsuit filed against him over his smash hit single ‘Shape of You.’

As reported, the Pop hitmaker and collaborators Johnny McDaid and Steve Mac were sued by Sami Chokri who claimed that the collective plagiarized his song ‘Oh Why.’

However, a UK High Court disagreed and ruled today (April 6) that the work had not infringed in any way.

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Mary J. Blige is making moves.

For, the ‘Real Love’ songstress has just announced a new festival.

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Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts are blazing quite the trail.

Because the lovebirds have made history by becoming the first-ever same-sex couple to grace the cover of ESSENCE magazine.

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‘Meet Me At Our Spot’ singer Willow is being met with backlash due to excerpts from her debut novel, the October 4-due ‘Black Shield Maiden,’ being deemed Islamophobic.

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‘Heartless’ hitmaker Kanye West is proving he doesn’t live up to his 2008 hit.

The GRAMMY winner, who has made headlines over the last few days for a string of harassing texts to his ex-wife Kim Kardashian and her new beau Pete Davidson, particularly stunned his followers on Valentine’s Day (February 14) when he hurled insults at Pete and suggested physical harm was headed the comic’s way.

His retraction of that statement came after a whirlwind of negative press, with many slamming the 44-year-old music mogul for his threatening action.

Heeding the advisement of insiders on his team, West took to Instagram Tuesday (February 15) to reveal he is ‘learning’ better ways to communicate.

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iHeartRadio rang in Black History Month 2022 with news of the return of their annual celebratory event, Living Black!

The month-long on-air nod to #BHM came back for its second year at the start of this month, a series that will culminate with a special program that includes appearances from Lizzo, J. Cole, Saweetie, John Legend, and Alicia Keys with performances from some of Hip Hop & R&B’s biggest names including Big Sean, H.E.R., Ari Lennox, Moneybagg Yo, and more.

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Snoop Dogg has made a major acquisition.

For, in a full-circle moment, the Rap veteran, has purchased Death Row Records.

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Whoopi Goldberg has served as the moderator of ‘The View’ for over 10 years, but for the next two weeks she’ll be viewing the daytime talk show from the comfort of her home due to a suspension imposed by Kim Godwin, the president of ABC News.

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Ciara has paired up with Meta – the tech giant behind Facebook and Instagram – to pour into businesses owned by Black women.

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Designed to “honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues,” the GLAAD Media Awards is set to carry on its annual tradition as underscored by the unveiling of the official nominations list for its 33rd annual ceremony.

Announced live on GLAAD’s TikTok page Wednesday (January 19), the nominees represent LGBTQ musical and acting performers and shows as well as journalists, documentarians, and more.

“There are more nominees this year than ever before, highlighting a growing landscape of LGBTQ visibility, and serving as a reminder to the critical role that film, television, music, journalism, and other forms of media can play in growing LGBTQ acceptance in the face of ongoing attacks against our community,” said GLAAD president & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement.

With recognizable names like Lil Nas X, Elton John, Halsey, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ FX’s ‘Pose,’ and more among this year’s leading nominees, look inside to see the full list.

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