Months after getting flack for her highly publicized sit down with accusers who (via the controversial ‘Leaving Neverland’ TV special) resurfaced allegations King of Pop Michael Jackson sexually assaulted them as children, Oprah Winfrey is on the receiving end of staunch criticism again for her recently announced, yet-titled documentary about sexual misconduct in the music industry.

Set to debut in 2020, the Apple exclusive is produced and directed by Oscar-nominated filmmakers Kirby Dick and Amy Ziering.  Reportedly featuring a damning interview from an alleged victim of entertainment mogul Russell Simmons, news of the film’s delivery reached the desk of fellow mogul 50 Cent who, in a fiery Instagram post, slammed Winfrey for what he argues is a regime to ‘target Black men.’

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‘Breathe Again’ beauty Toni Braxton has breathed new life into her timeless classic, ‘Unbreak My Heart,’ thanks to a stirring performance at Sunday’s American Music Awards (November 24).

Backed by a stringed orchestra, the diva’s dramatic, winter wonderland take on the Diane Warren-penned tune not only made her one of the night’s most talked about performers, but has also reignited interest in the song 23 years after its release.

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Just a year after surpassing Whitney Houston as the American Music Awards’ most awarded female artist (as we reported here), Taylor Swift – with 23 of the prism shaped trophies on her mantle – entered this year’s ceremony with multiple nominations and a chance to increase her collection.

Now, less than hour into this year’s telecast, the diva’s added two more awards to her name – a feat that’s made her the most awarded overall in the show’s history.

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Camila Cabello has hatched the video for ‘Living Proof’ ahead of her performance at the American Music Awards tonight.

Directed by Alan Ferguson, the clip is the latest in a growing list of visuals premiered in support of the 22-year-old’s sophomore album ‘Romance’ (due December 6th).

Watch as Cabello and her love interest navigate their garden of love below…

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Michael Jackson is heading back to the big screen and in a major way.

For, it’s been announced that a biopic about the King of Pop is currently in the works and has the producer of Oscar winning ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ attached.

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 62nd annual GRAMMY Awards, are set to air January 26th 2020 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The full nominations for the 2020 GRAMMYs await below…

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Taylor Swift set off quite the chain of events last week when she took to the net to allege that her former label and Scooter Braun (who now owns her catalogue) were preventing her from using and performing her own hits.

Most notably at the upcoming American Music Awards, where the Pop force is set to receive the Artist Of The Decade honor.

Well, it seems the firestorm has worked in Swift’s favor. Because she’s now been cleared to perform her older bops.

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Camilla Cabello will be hoping fans have her new album under the tree this Christmas, because the singer has announced a December release date for her sophomore set ‘Romance.’

And to add to the excitement, she’s confirmed its like-titled tour.

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Kelly Clarkson is heading to Las Vegas!

For, the original American Idol is the latest Pop star to snag her very own Sin City residency.

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A Caucasian music industry figure named DJ Kid is behind bars after the authorities learned that of claims he was molesting African-American children and trying to infect them with HIV.

A disconcerting story below…

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With critically acclaimed acting performances in television and film roles (the latter leading to Golden Globe and Academy Award nominations), Grammy-winning diva Mary J. Blige has proven time and time again her talents aren’t limited to music.

Now, reports have it the Queen of Hip Hop Soul will be using those acting chops to salute her longtime idol, Aretha Franklin, in the late icon’s forthcoming MGM-produced biopic.  Toplined by Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, the entertainment studio’s sent anticipation for the film into overdrive by announcing its full cast which includes the likes of Blige, comedian Marlon Wayans, veteran actor Forest Whitaker, and many more familiar names.

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Beyond being one of the most formidable forces in music, Beyonce has cemented herself as an astute entrepreneur.

Heading up the Parkwood Entertainment empire, Queen Bey has established success in a multitude of spheres and shows no signs of slowing.

To shape and steer said charge, she on-boarded Steve Pamon as President/COO of her innovative imprint in 2014.

Beforehand, the Morehouse graduate made a major mark in multinationals such as Time Warner and JP Chase Morgan; with his tenure at the latter aligning him with Bey after he negotiated the company’s sponsorship of her ‘On The Run’ stadium tour.

Since joining forces, the pair haven’t looked back.

Their many achievements has seen Billboard name them both as Executive of the Year in the 2019 R&B/Hip-Hop Power Players List.

Head below for insights from Beyonce and Pamon about their approach to business and much more…

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