LisaRaye McCoy celebrated her birthday today and while (for most) it’d be a day of rest, the actress turned in quite the performance.

The drama began when her half-sister DaBrat called into Fox Soul‘s Cocktails With Queens to help her celebrate her day.

While attempting to articulate her birthday wish, the rapper was interrupted by LisaRaye who seized the moment to confront her.

The issue?

According to ‘The Players Club’ star, she found out about Da Brat’s sexuality via blogs and social media – when she came out as being in a relationship with Jesseca Dupart.

So intense was the segment that at one point LisaRaye told her intervening co-hosts “I don’t give a f*ck what y’all saying. At all.”

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Almost seventh months have passed since Louisville, KY healthcare worker Breonna Taylor was killed by police in a raid-gone-wrong.

And the international outcry remains sky-high this week, following news that none of the officers have been charged with murder or manslaughter in relation to her death.

One person who isn’t part of the furious mass is basketball legend Charles Barkley.

For, during TNT’s pregame coverage of the Western Conference Finals, he offered words that have rustled the feathers of many.

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Among the prestigious list of luminaries, world leaders, scientists, artists, and icons featured in TIME magazine’s recently ‘100 Most Influential People of the Year’ list is Abel Tesfaye – better known to his fans as The Weeknd.

While a number of other artists have seen their commercial relevance wane in light of the global health crisis, Tesfaye – a multi-GRAMMY award winning music superstar nearly a decade into his career – may be experiencing his best year yet thanks to the megahit, ‘Blinding Lights,’ and its blockbuster parent album, ‘After Hours.’

In addition to earning his own cover of TIME for his domination of the music realm, the 30-year-old also showcased tunes from the top-selling LP by rendering live renditions of ‘Lights’ and ‘In Your Eyes’ for the mag’s accompanying ABC TV special.

Did you miss the action when it aired Tuesday (September 22)? See it inside:

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It appears as though Ariana Grande‘s sixth studio album is coming sooner than we think.

In a new interview with Insider, Grande’s frequent collaborator Tayla Parx revealed new details about the effort.

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Justin Bieber has many fans, but we’re not sure there’s any as vocal about their support as Chance The Rapper. 

The pair are currently promoting new single ‘Holy,’ which is the first single lifted from the singer’s upcoming new album. A project that’ll be arriving just months after latest LP ‘Changes.’

And while some have wondered whether the rush to release new material is due to the lack of resonance of the ‘Yummy’ led album, Chance seems to be chalking it to fate. For, he has given a ringing endorsement to the incoming record.

So much so that he’s drawn eye-brow raising comparisons to Michael Jackson. 

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Wednesday afternoon (September 23), a grand jury indicted former Louisville police Detective Brett Hankison on 3 charges of ‘wanton endangerment’ for firing into a neighboring apartment the night Kentucky EMT and aspiring nurse Breonna Taylor was killed by cops (as we reported here).

The decision was handed down after six months of pressure from civil rights activists, celebrities, protestors, and more to arrest to the three officers responsible for killing.  The other two officers remain uncharged for the incident – meaning no one is being held directly responsible for Taylor’s death.

As protests erupt around the country in response, celebrities like Alicia Keys, John Legend, Oprah, Cardi B, George Clooney, Viola Davis, Kerry Washington, and more have taken to social media to express their outrage.

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Three weeks ago, SZA sprung a surprise on fans with the unannounced release of new song ‘Hit Different’ – the kick off from her long-awaited sophomore album.

Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, the slow-burning tune boasts production from The Neptunes and saw its arrival accompanied with its official music video (directed by GRAMMY-nominated songstress herself).

Greeted with fanfare, ‘Hit’ – as we reported here – seemed to be an out-of-the-box hit as it scored SZA her highest Hot 100 premiere (as a lead act) ever.  Yet, its time in the tally’s top 40 was short-lived as peruse of the refreshed chart shows the cut has made a nearly 50-spot drop from its #29 debut.

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At writing, Justin Bieber‘s new song – ‘Holy’ – sits in the top 10 of iTunes U.S. real-time sales chart where it has been a mainstay since its September 18 release.

The kick off to new era (which will accompany his yet-titled sixth studio album), the Chance the Rapper-assisted ‘Holy’ saw its arrival trumpeted by a Colin Tilley-directed music video which featured the likes of TV stars Wilmer Valderrama and Ryan Destiny.

Ahead of its Billboard Hot 100 premiere next week, Bieber’s padding his streaming figures with multiple versions of the video and now a behind the scenes look at its creation.

Curious to see just how all the magic came to life? Look inside:

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Tamar Braxton found herself at the center of many a headline earlier this month after ex-boyfriend David Adefeso filed a domestic violence restraining order against her.

In the time since, the former couple have gone back and forth by way of the media – with sources close to Braxton asserting that the Nigerian entrepreneur threatened to kill her, while Adefeso claimed the ‘Love & War’ singer punched him in the neck as he drove.

Compounding the chaos was the fact that the incident occurred just weeks after 42-year-old Braxton allegedly attempted to commit suicide. A move allegedly was spurred by a meltdown she had about the negative portrayal of her relationship with Adefeso on her new reality show; a show which, after ample off-camera drama, saw Braxton and WE tv sever ties.

Now, following a notable silence, the songbird is speaking up and out.

Her words below…

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Dr. Dre‘s divorce continues to get messier and messier.

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As reported by the staggering list of nominees, the Television Academy had already set a record with the 2020 EMMY Awards as the ceremony – its 72nd annual – nominated its most Black acts ever with over 34% of the nominations.

It should not come as no surprise then that the actual event, which aired Sunday (September 20), saw the most trophies handed out to Black performers – especially in major categories.

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With his third studio album, ‘Serenity,’ due in the coming weeks, expect to hear much from Trap soul hitmaker Bryson Tiller.

Having recently thrilled fans with new music in the form of ‘Inhale’ and ‘Slept on You’ (click here to listen), the GRAMMY nominee is back with new tune, ‘Always Forever.’

“You know I tried, I really tried / Now you’re right back on my mind / I feel the time just, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, passin’ by / Thought this was always forever, so I’m actin’ wild / Would you lie to me, babe?/ Know that ain’t right to me, baby / You know I was here to stay / Ain’t really got much left to say,” he coos on the slow burning track.

Look inside for the latest taste from Tiller’s forthcoming LP:

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