In 2016, the Justin Timberlake-produced ‘Trolls’ soundtrack – the official companion album of the animated box office blockbuster of the same name – peaked at #3 on the Billboard 200 thanks in great part to the massive popularity of its chart-topping lead single, ‘Can’t Stop the Feeling’ (performed by Timberlake).

Yet despite assembling a star-studded list of contributors including the likes of Mary J. Blige, Kelly Clarkson, Anderson. Paak, SZA, and more for its follow-up, ‘Trolls World Tour,’ the new effort – also produced by the former *NSYNC frontman – looks like it won’t be able to boast the success of its double Platinum predecessor.

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JoJo has put a hold on her upcoming world tour.

And, unsurprisingly, it’s as a result of the current coronavirus pandemic.

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As we reported here and here, Vanessa Hudgens, Jaime King, and Queen of Pop Madonna are among the big names in Hollywood being royally dragged for making statements many deem ‘insensitive’ in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.

While the heat around Hudgens has cooled, Madge and King’s backlash endures as critics considered their COVID-19 commentary ‘tone deaf’ due to seemingly disregarding the needs of the working class.  Their messages suggested the disease outbreak, despite infecting over 450,000 globally as of time reported, ultimately serves a purpose of good as it’s forced people to unite and cherish what matters most – a sentiment recently echoed by Grammy nominee Keyshia Cole.

Taking to Instagram, the ‘Heaven Sent’ hitmaker referenced a quote that asserted the pandemic was not only sent to be ‘an ally in our evolution,’ but that it’s also helpful as it’s allowed the world to reduce travel (thereby reducing pollution) and reconnect with loved ones.

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“I was building my life around this image of perfection, and it was really oppressive,” says Alicia Keys in her forthcoming semi-biographical book, ‘More Myself:  A Journey.’

Though putting musical endeavors on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic (namely rescheduling the release of her self-titled seventh studio album), the 39-year-old’s literary efforts are moving full steam ahead as evidenced by the round of press hitting TV and Web in its support.

Due on shelves March 31, ‘Myself’ sees Keys take fans behind the veneer of her picture perfect lifestyle to share issues from her childhood (i.e. self-esteem, racial identity, emptiness, etc.) that haunted her most of her adult life.  Making some jaw-dropping revelations across the 272-page memoir, look inside to see shocking excerpts:

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Houston rapper Slim Thug is the latest celebrity to announce coronavirus-positive test results.

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Netflix continues to anchor itself in the music space.

Because, the streaming giant has just renewed ‘Rhythm + Flow’ – its popular talent search – for a second season.

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Netflix are re-upping on ‘Love Is Blind’ in a major way.

For, the streamer has ordered not one, but two new seasons of the hit reality show/dating experiment.

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Lady Gaga is the latest star to have their plans rocked by the present pandemic.

Mother Monster was on-course to release sixth album ‘Chromatica’ on April 10th.

However, with much of the music and entertainment industries at large on lockdown, she’s made the decision to delay the hotly anticipated project.

Her full statement below…

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Artists of every genre are gifting their fans live virtual concerts in the wake of imposed social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic.  The R&B realm has been particularly treated as some of its most respected vocalists of the day (Erykah Badu, John Legend, Anthony Hamilton, H.E.R., and more) have taken to their respective social media platforms to crank out hits and even take requests.

And while those sounds have been a source of comfort for homebound music enthusiasts, so has comedy.  Recently, a Facebook user earned laughs when she took to the outlet to say:

Apparently, someone took the notion to heart.  See what we mean inside:

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March 21 marked the 23rd anniversary of the release of ‘Selena’ – the Jennifer Lopez-led biographical motion picture of late music star Selena Quintanilla.

Released in 1997, almost exactly two years after the 23-year-old singer was slain by her own fan, Yolanda Saldívar, the critically acclaimed film not only raked in $60 million at the box office but is also credited as Lopez’s breakthrough and signature role.

To commemorate the profound impact the Gregory Nava-directed movie had on her life and career, the ‘I’m Real’ singer took to social media to offer a heartfelt salute to Quintanilla.

Did you miss it?  Look inside:

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‘Say a Little Prayer’ singer Dionne Warwick had a little more to say about the Pat Houston-launched hologram tour of the music legend’s late, iconic cousin Whitney Houston.

First making headlines for referring to the other-worldly concert experience as ‘stupid’ (click here to read), she’s now taken to ‘The Guardian’ to call the event a ‘waste of time.’

That’s not all she said.

Fresh from her elimination from the wildly popular ‘Masked Singer’ reality talent competition series, look inside to see Warwick’s tongue-wagging quotes about President Donald Trump, her denunciated 1980’s run with the ‘Psychic Friends Network,’ and so much more.

Highlights from the revealing interview await below:

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Supporters of the politician Andrew Gillum have expressed feelings of sadness and disappointment as more details on his alleged involvement with drugs and gay escorts surfaces online.

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