Kanye West shocked the masses moments ago by announcing that he is running for president of the United States.

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Janelle Monáe has had enough of misogyny in rap music and has unleashed her thoughts in a series of tweets.

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Meek Mill sent tongues a’wagging with a tweet many have interpreted as being about former flame Nicki Minaj.

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Talk a Good Game has taken on a double-meaning once or twice in the life of R&B superstar Kelly Rowland, she revealed in a tell-all recent interview her pastor Erwin McManus.

Answering a series of deeply personal and professional questions during the nearly hourlong chat, the GRAMMY winner spoke candidly about the mutual decision she and husband, Tim Witherspoon, came to cut professional ties and focus solely on their marriage.

As if that wasn’t enough, she also discussed at length money woes she suffered in the past trying to “keep up” a certain look.  Taking to the platform, Rowland said:

“No one would believe this and actually this would be my first time talking about it, but I almost lost everything because I was so busy trying to keep up… Whether it was the look, whether it was the wardrobe, whether it was the car, whether it was the place… all of that silliness!”

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Tina Knowles-Lawson is speaking up and out in support of daughter Beyonce. 

The trailer launch for Queen Bey’s ‘Black Is King’ visual album ignited excitement amongst the majority ahead of its July 31st arrival on Disney Plus.

Yet, a select few took to social media with thesis-like critiques of the project…before it’s even been released.

Indeed, odd claims of “appropriating” African culture were made — despite hundreds of African creatives being employed at every level of the production. From directors, to producers, to stylists, to on-screen talent, Africa is at the front and center what the singer has expressed is a passion project and – more importantly – a celebration of the Motherland.

Now, her own Mom has weighed in and she’s not holding back.

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Will Smith‘s star power is unwavering.

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Ciara is about to become a mother of three!

Ahead of the birth of her second baby boy, the singer celebrates the beauty of pregnancy in the new issue of British Vogue.

Lensed by husband Russell Wilson, the spread also features the couple’s children Future Zahir and Sienna. 

Within the feature, CiCi opens up about overcoming hardships, her humble beginnings, the success of ‘Level Up,’ and the important role Wilson is playing as a man in the life of their kids.

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It’s been over 20 years since Nia Long and Omar Epps shared leading screen time in 1999’s ‘In Too Deep,’ but now the veteran actors reunite for the highly anticipated Netflix film, ‘Fatal Affair.’

Directed by Peter Sullivan (who wrote the flick’s script alongside Rasheeda Garner), the movie is set to premiere on the streaming giant July 16.

According to its official press release, here are the plot details:

“Ellie (Nia Long) tries to mend her marriage with her husband after a brief encounter with an old friend David (Omar Epps) only to find that David is more dangerous and unstable than she’d realized.”

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Circa 2009, YouTube- still in its formative years- saw a wave of charismatic characters glide into its platform and bolster its popularity with engaging original content.

At the forefront? The quick-witted and fast-paced personality Qaadir Howard.

Then in high-school, the entertainer’s YouTube channel saw him share side-splitting tales prised from his everyday life armed with unforgettable one-liners and comedic references to Pop culture.

Many believe his personality was the blueprint for Bretman Rock‘s lucrative social media act.

Now, those who wondered why Howard did not yield fruit from the garden he had a hand in planting have learned that Shane Dawson may be to blame.

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After years of swirling rumors, singer August Alsina – via an interview with Angela Yee – has confirmed he had a love affair with Jada Pinkett Smith.  As if that wasn’t enough to get tongues wagging, the 27-year-old singer says her Academy Award-nominated husband, Will Smith, allegedly gave the relationship his blessing.

In the interview (published June 30), Alsina said:

“I actually sat down with Will [Smith] and had a conversation due to the transformation from their marriage to life partnership … he gave me his blessing.”

Reportedly introduced to Pinkett, 48, in 2015 by her son Jaden, Alsina detailed how he and the actress became so close he fell in love with her.

“I totally gave myself to that relationship for years of my life, and I truly and really, really deeply love and have a ton of love for her. I devoted myself to it, I gave my full self to it — so much so to the point that I can die right now and be okay with knowing that I truly gave myself to somebody.”

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Multi-hyphenate reality star Blac Chyna is looking to beef up her already diversified portfolio by adding “rapstress” to her list of talents.

The 32-year-old, under the direction of Diamond Dawgs Films, has unleashed the music video for her new song, ‘Seen Her.’

A sight to behold for sure, Chyna drops, P-pops, and makes traffic stop all up and over the steamy clip that has had jaws on floors since its unveiling.

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Last week (as we reported here), Beyoncé sprang a surprise on fans when she unleashed new song ‘Black Parade.’

Wasting no time zooming to the top of real-time sales tallies (where it remained for days after its premiere), the Derek Dixie-produced bop came as a musical celebration of Juneteenth – the holiday designated to honor the end of slavery.

Now, her beloved fans – affectionately called the #Beyhive – have even more reason to celebrate as the updated Billboard Hot 100 reveals the tune has made a promising start.  Debuting at #37, the entry not only marks Bey’s 40th trip to that region of the chart since the start of her solo career in 2002 but also her 65th solo Hot 100 entry overall.

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