Netflix has been inundated with praise and adulation following the release of its gripping documentary ‘The Two Killings of Sam Cooke’ and its exploration into the possibility that he was murdered by figures who were threatened by his rising power.

Netflix doc ‘The Two Killings of Sam Cooke’ is rivetting. His core role in civil rights activism was unknown to me til now.

Just happenstance that Sam, MLK, Malcolm X, etc (not to mention RFK) were all shot to death within a calendar year.

— Steve Lloyd (@SteveLloyd001) February 16, 2019

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@netflix remastered the two killings of Sam Cooke is really good… I didnt realized his story was so powerful. ✊?

— Greeting Earthling (@ATLienDIVA) February 17, 2019

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Iyanla Vanzant offered a message of love and support when she was asked to reflect upon her intense encounter with Tamar Braxton during her time with the singer’s family last year.

Vanzant, a respected life coach, was asked to reunite with the family as they faced a bond-breaking feud and set out to heal their wounds during a televised therapy session.

Alas, things went downhill when Tamar blasted Vanzant’s methods in an explosive manner.

How the ‘Fix My Life’ star feels about it today?

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Ja Rule‘s approval ratings may have taken a hit because of his part in the fraudulent Fyre Festival affair, but that’s done little to deter him from launching what he hopes will be a better version of the doomed and damned event.

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PJ Morton and JoJo team up to unwrap a Valentine’s Day gift to fans in the form of new duet ‘Say So.’

The soulful duo’s voices melt over the stunning production, which has particular resonance given today’s occasion. For they sing…

“I can’t play these games with you no more. So, if you love me…just say so. I need to know from you before I go.”

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Katy Perry is back and this time it’s in partnership with Zedd.

The duo join forces for the new collaboration ‘365,’ the video for which arrived moments ago.

Directed by Warren Fu and conceptualized by Katy, the clip poses the question: could an AI learn to love? The visual tells the poignant tale of an android Katy Perry, who longs to be human, as she attempts to make a genuine connection with Zedd.

Speaking on the collab, Perry said:

“I was really excited for Zedd to join my Witness Tour last year, and in our down time, we started vibing on music, which led to this special song. Happy to collaborate with such a talented and down-to-earth human being.”

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Octavia Spencer has joined Kenya Barris and Anne Hathaway in the forthcoming ‘Witches’ remake.

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Days after thrilling audiences with her high octane tribute to Motown at the 61st annual Grammy Awards, Jennifer Lopez announced she’s set to hit the road this summer in celebration of her 50th birthday (as we reported here).

The jaunt, titled ‘It’s My Party:  the Live Celebration’ tour, will give fans who missed the singer during her nearly 3-year long, ‘All I Have’ residency in Las Vegas the chance to see live renditions of her greatest hits over a 24-city trek scheduled to touch down in every corner of the United States.

Kicking off June 7th in Phoenix, the outing comes as the singer’s first in 6 years and will visit Los Angeles, Detroit, Houston, New York, and more before wrapping up on July 26 in Miami.

Curious to see if she’ll be dropping by a stage near you?  Look below to see:

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After 15 years on air, The X Factor is being given the chop by its creator Simon Cowell — according to new reports.

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Sunday night saw newcomer H.E.R cement herself as a storm that cannot be ignored, after taking home two Grammy Awards.

The first for Best R&B Performance and the second for Best R&B Album for her self-titled EP.

With her name now on the minds of the masses, she’s seizing the momentum and took to the Ellen stage to show and prove why she has the industry so excited.

Backed by a full band, the singer – real name Gabi Wilson – performed ‘As I Am.’

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As if nabbing two awards for ‘Best Song Written for Visual Media’ and ‘Best Pop Duo/Group Performance’ wasn’t enough for ‘Shallow,’ the hit single found aboard 2018’s ‘Star is Born’ soundtrack, now the song’s back atop the sales charts.

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Jennifer Lopez‘ decision to tribute the Motown empire at last night’s Grammy awards was met by praise from some and confusion from others.

Now, the hours following the electrifying performance have seen viewers use some social media to celebrate the performance as others point and laugh at it.

Which side of the fence do you fall on?

I was really curious what #Motown would look like on @JLo — she pulled it off! It was exciting, elegant and sexy. I want her sparkly knee-high boots, too.

— DanielDiNicola.com (@DanielDiNicola) February 11, 2019

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Disney seeks to ease worries that the ever-talented Will Smith won’t be able to live up to the incomparably big shoes of late funnyman Robin Williams by unveiling the first look at the former as ‘Genie’ in the forthcoming live action remake of ‘Aladdin.’

The first look earned jeers from viewers as it showed the rapper/actor in human form and not blue as the character is depicted in the animated version.  Now, we get our first real peek at the finished product!

With Mena Massoud as ‘Aladdin,’ Naomi Scott as ‘Jasmin,’ Marwan Kenzari as ‘Jafar,’ Navid Negahban as ‘Sultan,’ and many more, look inside for the newest trailer for the film ahead of its May 24th premiere.

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