It’s that time of year!

The BET Hip-Hop Awards 2023 are around the corner. As such, nominations for the hotly anticipated ceremony have been unveiled.

Cardi B and 21 Savage jointly lead with a whopping 12 nods each. Drake follows with 9.

Other notable names who scored multiple nominations include Burna Boy and DJ Khaled (7 apiece), J. Cole (6), and Jay-Z, GloRilla, and Coi Leray (all of whom nabbed 5).

This year’s installment of the show takes place in Atlanta, GA on October 3 and airs on October 10 on BET at 9pm ET/PT.

Speaking on the nods, Connie Orlando, EVP Specials, Music Programming & Music Strategy for BET said in a statement:

“This year’s ‘BET Hip Hop Awards will mark the culmination of our year-long celebration of hip hop’s storied creation and the art form’s sonic and cultural expansion. We are honored by this year’s roster of nominees as they continue to carry the creativity and diversity of Hip-Hop into the future. We congratulate each nominee on their accomplishments as they take Hip-Hop artistry to new heights.”

Before the broadcast, find out who’s nominated below…

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Ciara may have spent the last year dropping gems like ‘Jump,’ ‘Better Thangs,’ and ‘Da Girls‘ as teases of what was to come on her new body of work, the long-awaited follow-up to 2019’s ‘Beauty Marks,’ but – to the surprise of her dedicated fans (affectionately called the #CSquad) – the project’s tracklist was devoid of these titles.

Instead, the GRAMMY winner is thrilling music lovers with a collection of never-before-heard cuts assembled for the new EP, ‘Cici.’

Kicked off by the release of the Chris Brown-assisted single ‘How We Roll,’ the 7-song project – which also features guest appearances from Lil Baby and Big Freedia – is delivered via the diva’s own imprint, Beauty Marks Entertainment, in partnership with Uptown and Republic Records.

Stream it inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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The BET Awards is back and set to blaze on Sunday, June 25.

As always, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Black entertainment’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees’ list has been revealed.

After unprecedented success, Drake leads with seven nominations.

The likes of Beyonce, Lizzo, 21 Savage, and GloRilla all make their presence felt with multiple nominations apiece.

What are you waiting for? The full list of nominations awaits below…

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Mary J. Blige sprung a surprise on revelers at her ‘Strength of a Woman’ festival in Atlanta. And that surprise came in the form of Ciara.

The ATL native hit the stage and immediately set it ablaze with bop after bop after…bop.

Indeed, CiCi blazed with ‘Ride,’ ‘Oh,’ and ‘1,2 Step.’

The GRAMMY winner also brought out Lola Brooke, who performed her own material as well as ‘For Da Girls’ with Ciara.

Watch after the jump…

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Ciara continues to level up the production value of her latest single, ‘Da Girls.’

After watching the sizzling cut’s original solo incarnation earn critical acclaim from her loyal fan base, affectionately called the #CSquad, upon its March 24 release, she spruced the tune up weeks later with a remix featuring Lola Brooke and Lady London.

Now, the GRAMMY winner has tapped songwriter-producer Derrick Milano to decelerate the tempo with an ‘R&B Slow Mix.’

“This for the girls all around the world that don’t need no man but got one / Not to mention she got money, too,” Milano sings on the female empowerment anthem.

Will the third time be the charm and help ‘Da Girls’ crack the Hot 100? Hop inside to listen and tell us.

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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences recently announced nominations for the first-ever Children’s and Family EMMY Awards, the first standalone expansion of the Emmys since 1979.

To be presented December 10 and December 11 at the Wilshire Ebell Theater in Los Angeles, the new awards will toast the year’s best and brightest offerings for entertaining and informative programming designed for family members of all ages.

“Putting a spotlight on children’s & family programming after years of unparalleled growth in content quality and quantity in this space is an exciting moment for the television industry,” said Adam Sharp, President and CEO of NATAS, in a press statement.

Across categories like Outstanding Preschool Series, Outstanding Lead Performance in a Preschool, Children’s, Or Young Teen Program, Outstanding Voice Performance In an Animated Program, and many others, creators who typically see their family-oriented work overlooked at Daytime and Primetime EMMY ceremonies will have a stronger chance of getting recognized.

While Netflix projects lead the pack of nominees (83 nominations), Disney+ (76 nominations), Apple TV+ (17 nominations), HBO/HBO Max (13 nominations), and Nickelodeon (13 nominations) follow.

See the full list inside which includes nods for Disney’s ‘Raven’s Home,’ Netflix’s now-cancelled ‘Family Reunion’ and ‘Raising Dion,’ and YouTube’s ‘Tab Time.’

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As usual, Halloween night brings with it some jaw-dropping Hollywood transformations.

From Cardi B to Ciara, Lizzo, Saweetie, Janelle Monae, Chloe Bailey, and more, a whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over-the-top ensembles.

Join us below to see some of your favorite names and outs show up and show out…

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Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 struts onto Amazon‘s Prime Video this Friday (September 24) and promises to be a must-see event.

This year’s installment of the annual extravaganza again fuses a unique mix of names – many of whom stun in pieces from the super popular lingerie line.

The billionaire belle has teased with sneak peeks at the special, which will feature performances from the likes of Normani, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Ricky Martin, and Bia. As well as appearances from Gigi Hadid, Symone, Gottmik, Leiomy, Joan Smalls, and Lola Leon.

Now, she’s unwrapped an extended trailer and it’s sizzling.

What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Mark those calendars because Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 show is coming to Amazon‘s Prime Video on September 24.

Now an annual must-see, this year’s installment will once again see an eclectic mix of names stun in pieces from the wildly popular lingerie line.

RiRi signaled the show’s incoming arrival and now she’s lifted the lid on the stars who will be performing as well as those who will be making special appearances.

On the list set to blaze the stage are the likes of Normani, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Ricky Martin, and Bia.

While Gigi Hadid, Symone, Gottmik, Leiomy, Joan Smalls, and Lola Leon are among those that are starring.

Watch the full-length trailer below…

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Iggy Azalea is keeping the flow of new music a’coming.

Because, despite dropping her sophomore album ‘In My Defense’ this year, the Aussie bred femcee has revealed she’s dropping a new EP – and sooner than you may think.

Details below…

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Nelly Furtado impacted the scene with a brand of Pop-Folk that made her a critic’s darling. However, 2006 saw the Canadian star drive in an altogether edgier direction. And this week’s From The Vault we celebrates the one of the ripest fruits of that venture. Today’s pick is  ‘Maneater.’

Issued as the second single from Furtado’s third album ‘Loose,’ the track was written by the songbird and produced by Timbaland alongside Danja and Jim Beanz. A combination that defined the majority of the album.

Though not the Stateside chart smash its predecessor ‘Promiscuous’ was, ‘Maneater’ was a Top 20 US single, peaking at #16.

Internationally it fared better; in Canada is charted at #5 and was a chart topper in the UK.

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Anthony Mandler directed the song’s moody visual which showcased an underground dance party of which Nelly is the center of attention.

The singer was nominated for Female Artist Of The Year at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards on the merit of this visual as well as that of  ‘Say It Right,’ its successor.

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12 years! Time sure flies. All at once, it feels like no time has passed and, yet reflecting on all that’s happened since then, it’s clear so much time has passed.

For a brief moment the Pop landscape was dominated by Miss Furtado. And yet, for as intense the ‘Loose’ era was, Nelly never returned to even half that level of success and acclaim.

She’s made a few soft attempts at a comeback, but if she were ever make a real swing of the bat a la one time rivals  Fergie and Gwen Stefani, let’s hope she learns from their mistakes and hits the world with a fresh new sound that blends the best of what the current climate has to offer and her own very unique style.

Your thoughts?

Rapper Trina made headlines this week, following an angry tirade against BET – who omitted her from the Best Female Hip-Hop category at the BET Awards 2011.

With many, including nominees Nicki Minaj and Diamond, actually vouching for the Miami native,the network’s senior VP, Stephen Hill, has spoken up and out – explaining why the ‘Diamond Princess’ was excluded.

Find out what he had to say after the jump…

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