Reclusive crooner Frank Ocean makes a colorful splash in the latest issue of W Magazine. 

It’s been three years since the singer-songwriter released bodies of work – and even still the controversial roll-out of ‘Endless’ and ‘Blonde’ (which arrived a day later) remains an industry hot topic.

For, unbeknownst to most, Ocean used one to fulfil his major label contract and (arguably) seized that buzz to drop his premiere the other. His first independent project.

Hailed as a masterstroke move by some, others wondered if there would be ramifications.

As for Ocean himself? He’s simply swimming on with his career plans – which include the release of new material.

In his accompanying interview feature, he dishes on his upcoming music and reflects on his headspace and rationale for the double-album move…

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Check out Solange!

The soul-filled songstress covers the Fall 2019 issue of L’Officiel Magazine.

Beyond posing for a number of striking shots (lensed by Rafael Rios), the eclectic star opened up about her art in a unique interview conducted by rapper Trina.

Head below, where pics and quotes await…

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Kanye West‘s elusive new album may finally be arriving in a mere matter of hours.

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South London sister duo BLESSED have been drumming up all sorts of buzz thanks to their flavoursome sound – which they showcase in earnest on new single ‘Love Me.’

The track, released via Island Records, is the premiere offering from the pair’s forthcoming EP and functions as much as a bop as it does an empowering self-love anthem.

More on siblings Gigi & Loz below…

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Kandi Burruss‘ personal life is thriving just as much as her professional.

For, it’s been announced that she and husband Todd Tucker are officially expecting another child.

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Fantasia is flying freer than ever and looks set to celebrate her liberation on ‘Sketchbook.’

Due October 11th, the hotly anticipated set serves as her seventh studio album and her first as an independent artist helming her own label (RockSoul). Ahead of its arrival, That Grape Juice caught up with the ‘American Idol’ champion, who spoke candidly on a number hot topics.

She waxed honest about steering her own career while also addressing the much talked about collaboration with Brandy and Jazmine Sullivan. The vocal supernova also revealed she’s eyeing a collaboration with ‘Telephone’ singers Beyonce and Lady Gaga and even addressed Kim Burrell‘s public jab.

All this and more after the jump…

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Kandi Burruss‘ hustle shows no signs of letting up.

For, just as the season 12 trailer of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ was unleashed, the star has been announced as the latest addition to the cast of Showtime’s ‘The Chi.’

More on the entrepreneur’s sweet new gig below…

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Mariah Lopez, the trans woman who has accused Malik Yoba of her molesting her when she was a teen, has given any other celebrities who may be linked to similar activities cause for concern.

For, she claims that Malik is just one of many who used their power, wealth and privilege to take advantage of trans teenagers.

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She’s back!

In a surprise move, Joseline Hernandez will be making splash on ‘Married To Medicine.’

Details and a preview below…

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Khia‘s feud with the rapper Trina has been giving a fresh pair of arms and legs now that she is at war with her cousin…the aspiring celebrity Bobby Lytes.

In a video which is now the highest trending topic on Twitter, the ‘So Excited’ rapper attacked her new nemesis with the cruel suggestion that his body is deteriorating as a result of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) and mocked his attempts to garner publicity for himself by harassing Lil Nas X at this year’s MTV Video Music Awards.

 

Want to see how she responded to Lytes’ disses, jabs and racist slights?

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French Montana is inviting the masses into his world with new album ‘MONTANA.’

The set serves as the rapper’s third studio album and its one he’s aiming to make a statement with. And he drives that home from the onset, after unveiling the LP’s trailer and cover.

Appearing alongside women in hijabs, the Moroccan-born MC (real name Karim Kharbouch) said of the imagery…

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Having made waves on television via the top-rated VH1 reality series, ‘Girls Cruise’ (alongside Lil Kim, TLC‘s Chilli, and more), R&B diva Mya‘s looking to make just as big of a splash on charts with her newest single, ‘Handsfree.’

A Soca-soaked number featuring dancehall star Ding Dong, ‘Handsfree’ – found aboard the Jonny Blaze-produced compilation album ‘Sexting Riddim’ (in stores now) – sees the duo jet to Jamaica to bring the tune’s accompanying visual to life.

Highlighted by Miss Mya flexing her sexiest island accent, look inside to see and hear the latest she’s cooked up:

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