Janelle Monae continues to make a splash with her latest studio album ‘The Age of Pleasure.’

For, today (July 7), the music maven premiered the video for ‘Water Slide.’

Monae took the directorial helm of the playful visual alongside Alan Ferguson.

Serving summer, skin, and bountiful helpings of body positivity, the latest offering from Ms. Monae adds to the exciting visual output from the LP thus far – following the similarly-themed clip for ‘Lipstick Lover.’

Watch the visual after the jump…

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Britney Spears has been a firm fixture in the headlines this week after the superstar was shockingly slapped in the face by the security of San Antonio Spurs player  Victor Wembanyama in Las Vegas.

As reported, the performer was attempting to interact with the NBA star when his protective officer struck her.

In the time since, Spears has spoken up – as has Wembanyama – and there were noticeable differences in their accounts of what transpired.

Now, a video of the incident has surfaced which sheds more light on what went down.

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If folk feel season 15 of the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ is delivering the drama, then buckle up for a whole lot more.

A titillating new mid-season trailer has been released and points to an array of twists and turn-ups that promise to bring the action to boiling point.

Per the sneak peek below, the spotlight is turned all the way up on the lead up to the implosion of Drew and Ralph’s marriage, while Kenya’s split from Marc could possibly take an unexpected turn. Elsewherec Marlo’s romance and trademark messiness overflow in earnest, Sanya’s family looks to be expanding, and Sheee’s new love turns sour.

 All this and a whole lot more.

What are you waiting for? Watch after the jump…

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‘A Black Lady Sketch Show’ has officially been canceled after four seasons on HBO. 

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Ice Spice is keen to give Nicki Minaj her flowers.

The rising rapper has achieved success solo but has arguably leveled up most by way of her collaborations with the veteran femcee.

Indeed, just this week the pair earned another top 10 together with ‘Barbie World’ – which itself follows top 5 smash ‘Princess Diana.’

Currently in the UK for the Wireless Festival 2023, Ice Spice stopped by Capital XTRA Breakfast with Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie.

During the visit, the 23-year-old opened up about working with Nicki, her regality, and learning from her.

Her words below…

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Soulful songbird Lizzie Berchie has hatched her brand new single ‘Flaws & All.’

A flavorsome blend of R&B with Gospel influences, the stirring track sonically draws on the rising star’s wide range of influences – from Aretha Franklin to Al Green to the homegrown Joss Stone.

Lyrically, ‘Flaws & All’ toasts the power of love in the face of imperfection and makes no apologies for its celebration of establishing a qualitative connection.

Speaking on the track’s inspiration, the Newham native said…

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SexyyRed drove her viral single, ‘Pound Town,‘ right into personal milestone territory earlier this year when it became her inaugural Billboard-charting single thanks to a remix featuring Rap Queen Nicki Minaj.

Now, the St. Louis beauty is looking to hit even higher Hot 100 heights by joining forces with DaBaby for a revamp of his comeback smash, ‘Shake Sumn.’

Its original incarnation, released in June as part of his latest project ‘Call Da Fireman,’ has peaked at #69 on the Pop charts so far and is easily the embattled emcee’s best performing song since becoming embroiled in controversy for comments deemed homophobic.

With the drama behind him, the SexyyRed tag-team may give ‘Shake’ just the facelift needed to lift it to the Hot 100’s topmost quadrant.

Hear it inside.

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After helping Latto and GloRilla score megahits with ‘Put It on Da Floor Again‘ and ‘Tomorrow 2‘ respectively, Cardi B is using her award-winning pen and flow to do the same for yet another femcee: FendiDa Rappa.

Hailing from Chicago, the Windy City beauty earned quite the buzz in 2022 when she dropped the sizzling ‘Point Me to the Sluts’ – a bop that had many pointing to her as one of female Rap’s new girls to watch.

The sentiment is likely to amplify once music lovers take a listen to the Cardi-assisted remix titled ‘Point Me 2‘ – which saw its Friday (July 7) arrival accompanied by an official music video.

Hop inside to see the Michelle Parker-directed action.

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Britney Spears has issued a statement confirming reports that she was slapped in the face in Las Vegas.

As reported, the Pop superstar was struck in the face by the security of San Antonio Spurs player  Victor Wembanyama after attempting to interact with the NBA star.

Now, Spears is breaking her silence on the incident.

Her words await below…

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Britney Spears is no stranger to headlines – nor are the masses, who’ve followed the superstar’s story. But the latest drama involving the singer will no doubt leave many jaws ajar.

For, per a new report, the Pop star was slapped in the face after an encounter gone wrong in Las Vegas last night (July 5).

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Cop a gander at Olivia Rodrigo!

After a meteoric rise and brief hiatus, the Pop starlet is back in the spotlight to launch her sophomore album ‘Guts’ (due September 8).

The LP is led by single ‘Vampire,’ which is currently challenging for a #1 debut on the Billboard Hot 100 – fuelled by seismic streams, strong performance with physical units, and impressive radio resonance.

In the here and now, peep more from her Vogue shoot below…

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Olivia Rodrigo is lighting up the pop airplay chart thanks to her latest single, ‘Vampire.’ 

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