When it comes to award show tributes, few can boast as many jaw-dropping performances as Patti LaBelle.

Having delivered some of the format’s most memorable honors to the likes of Aretha Franklin, Destiny’s Child, Mariah Carey, and more over the years, the Godmother of Soul has often been considered a “go-to” for a “bringing down the house”-style nod to some of music’s biggest names.

As such, it was no surprise the 79-year-old was called on to deliver the highly anticipated tribute to Tina Turner at the BET Awards on Sunday night (June 25).

By showtime, however, LaBelle’s ‘awkward’ rendition of Turner’s classic ‘The Best’ had viewers wondering if she was the best choice for the job.

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Boasting a whopping 76 nominations over her career and more than 30 wins, Beyonce is the undisputed Queen of the BET Awards.

On Sunday night (June 25), that reign was only extended thanks to even more wins across some of the annual ceremony’s top categories.

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Offset and Quavo have officially squashed their long-running beef to pay tribute to their fellow Migos member Takeoff.

In a surprise moment at the BET Awards 2023 moments ago, the pair took to the stage to perform a medley of the group’s hits.

The epic showing comes after a lengthy spell of estrangement between the stars – which predates Takeoff’s tragic death at just 28 on October 31, 2022.

Watch the moving moment below…

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The stars shine for the Culture’s Biggest Night – the BET Awards 2023!

This year’s show airs live tonight from Los Angeles’ Microsoft Theater.

See and sound off on the fashion hits and misses of the industry’s biggest stars as they arrive at the scene.

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It looks – and sounds – like Calvin Harris and Sam Smith are reteaming for more musical magic.

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Ciara has new music on the way!

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FLO are proving to be the gift that keeps giving.

The rising R&B trio continues to showcase their polished gravitas across a multitude of platforms – with the MTV Push stage being the latest.

Highlighted as one of the movement’s one-to-watch acts, the Bred-bred group wowed with a powerful performance of their ballad ‘Losing You.’

The rousing rendition of the soaring single arrives on the heels of Stella, Jorja, and Renee’s performance at Glastonbury and as they await the outcome of their three nominations at the BET Awards 2023.

Watch their vocal masterclass below…

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After shining a biographical spotlight on some of the music industry’s most prized figures via its top-rated series ‘Superstar‘ (i.e. Whitney Houston, George Michael, Reba McEntire, and more), ABC added late R&B princess Aaliyah to the ranks during the show’s sophomore season.

Aired last Wednesday (just two months before the 22nd anniversary of the singer’s untimely passing), the one-hour TV special chronicled her life and enduring legacy with never-before-seen videos, photos, and more.

From exploring her relationship with embattled R&B legend R. Kelly to her meteoric rise to fame, the circumstances around the plane crash that caused her death in August 2001, and so much more, ‘Superstar: Aaliyah’ also featured exclusive interviews with those who knew her best including Barry Hankerson (her uncle, manager, and label head) and former fiance Damon Dash (music executive) as well as music hitmakers will.i.am, Justine Skye, and Sevyn Streeter.

Look inside to see how ‘Superstar’ fared in the night’s ratings battle.

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Five years after Billboard typed her name in the #6 slot for 2018’s ‘Dirty Computer,’ singer-actress Janelle Monae sought to repeat the feat with the unveiling of her critically acclaimed fourth studio effort ‘Age of Pleasure.’

Released Friday (June 9), the 14-track affair boasted singles ‘Float‘ and ‘Lipstick Lover‘ to its credit and features appearances from big names like Amaarae, Grace Jones, Doechii, CKay, and others.

Charging to chart battle against the likes of modern-day titans Morgan Wallen, SZA, and Taylor Swift as well as new titles from Niall Horan and others, look inside to see how ‘Pleasure’ performed against the week’s other top sellers.

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Just a week after Kiana Ledé brought her long-awaited sophomore album, ‘Grudges,’ to Billboard chart battle courtesy of The Heavy Group/Republic Records, the project will see some of its critically acclaimed content performed live for the first time aboard her forthcoming ‘Grudges Tour.’

The headlining effort is set to kick off in Denver on September 5 before trekking across North America to major markets like Baltimore, Toronto, Boston, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Vancouver, and Nashville ahead of wrapping up in Chicago on October 12.

Look inside to see if she’ll be delivering live renditions of her fan favorites on a stage near you.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ season 15 has been bringing the drama from much of the cast at large.

This incoming episode will see the spotlight turn to the marriage woes between Drew Sidora and her husband Ralph Pittman.

As reported, the singer/actress/reality star filed for divorce from her tech entrepreneur hubby after 8 years of marriage.

And the undoing of their union will play out on RHOA.

In a newly unwrapped sneak peek of this Sunday’s episode, Sidora reveals that Pittman had banned her sister (and former manager) Allison from their marital home for years after a series of clashes. Now, in a bid to mend fences, she’s back.

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Burna Boy adds a fresh dimension to his latest single ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ by way of a new remix featuring 21 Savage. 

The rapper joins the African giant on the track, which prominently samples Brandy‘s 1998 ‘Never Say Never’ classic ‘Top of the World.’

Speaking on the release of the remix, Burna beamed:

“[It’s] the gift that keeps giving!” 

The 21 Savage-assisted edition of ‘Sittin On Top Of The World’ arrives on the heels of two major moments for Burna: his history-making headline show at the London Stadium and UEFA Champions League Final performance alongside Anitta.

Take a listen below…

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