The emergence of multiple lawsuits since her catapult to the top of charts is showing Cardi B there are many prices to fame.

Just a week after the world learned her former manager, Klenord Raphael, sued her for $10 million (click here to read more on that), news is indicating a previous headline-grabbing lawsuit – filed to the tune of $5 million – will be moving forward despite the rapstress’s legal teams attempt to stop it.

In this case, the plaintiff – Kevin Brophy Jr – claims Cardi used his likeness without his permission and, in the process, put him in a “submissive and embarrassing position.”  Details inside:

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NSYNC are basking in the after-glow of their Hollywood Walk Of Fame ceremony last night and stopped by the Ellen show to celebrate.

Justin Timberlake, JC Chesez, Joey Fatone, Lance Bass, and Chris Kirkpatrick came together once again to discuss receiving a star, the glory days, and so much more.

The Pop quintet, who defined domination in the late 90s/early 00s, also played a hilarious game of ‘Never Have I Ever.’

Head below where all awaits, including a solo sit-down with Justin who’s still plugging new album ‘Man Of The Woods.’

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Recognized as a “live-wire prodigy” by New York Times Pop critic Jon Caramanica, 19 year old multi-faceted millennial recording artist and viral teen sensation, Kelontae Gavin (who launched his career with a performance in his high-school cafeteria singing “I Won’t Complain” in a now-viral video), has released his debut project THE HIGHER EXPERIENCE (MBE/Tyscot Records).

The highly anticipated set debuted at #1 on AmazonMusic Christian Praise & Worship Digital Albums chart.  More details inside:

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Cardi B‘s domination of the Billboard charts is nothing short of historic.

The “Trap Selena,” who dominated headlines over the weekend for her show-stopping P-popping (while pregnant) at Coachella (click here for more on that), also saw her name float atop headlines for the chart-performance of her debut album – the highly anticipated ‘Invasion of Privacy.’ Wreaking havoc on both Hot 100 and Billboard 200 charts respectively, the set’s entrance brought with it some seriously record breaking feats – namely those previously set by Coachella’s biggest story:  Beyonce.

According to reports, ‘Privacy’:

• Entered charts with the largest on-demand audio streaming week ever for an album by a woman (202.6 million streams)
  • Defeating Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade,’ which launched at 115.2 million streams
• Logged the biggest streaming week for a debut studio album
  • Trumping Lil Uzi Vert’s ‘Luv Is Rage 2’ (150.6 million streams)
• Saw most of its tracks chart, helping give Cardi 13 simultaneous Hot 100 placements overall
  • Besting Bey’s 12 tracks found on ‘Lemonade’ (the ‘Formation’-led album remains the first project by a woman to simultaneously chart all its songs).

Congratulations are certainly due to the ‘Love & Hip Hop’ alum!  Look inside to see who joined her in the top 25 on both charts:

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Ariana Grande has trumpeted her return.

The vocal wonder has confirmed the murmurs: she is indeed releasing a single this week.

Details below…

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Despite years of grinding, Cardi B‘s ascend to the upper echelon of the music industry has been all sorts of rapid.

Turbo-charged by 2017’s ‘Bodak Yellow’ and a string of smash hit collaborations, the 25-year-old rocketed into the hearts, ears, and minds of the masses at lightening speed.

But it hasn’t been without its drawbacks.

In a stunning feature spread for GQ‘s May issue, Cardi opens up about how her life has changed, the drawbacks of success, and the risky measures she took to enhance her look.

She also revealed that she gets shy when meeting other stars – namely Beyonce, who she says almost made her “sh*t on herself”. And yes, those are her exact words.

More from the name on everyone’s lips below…

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BET’s ratings giant – ‘The New Edition Story’ miniseries – is certainly a tough act to follow, but that doesn’t mean the network won’t pull out all the stops trying.  As previously announced, the follow-up to the showing will come in the form of group member Bobby Brown‘s solo biopic.

Reportedly filling in the blanks and picking up where ‘New Edition’ left off, the ‘Bobby Brown Story’ will also detail the singer’s battle with alcohol and drug addiction, numerous jail stints, and, of course, his infamously tumultuous marriage to late pop icon Whitney Houston.

Set for a fall 2018 premiere, the film will see ‘New Edition Story’ star Woody McClain reprise his role as Bobby Brown and ‘The Game’ star Gabrielle Dennis portray Houston (as we reported here).  Filled out by an all-star cast that also features the likes of Mekhi Phifer, Laz Alonso, Lance Gross, and many more, anticipation for the forthcoming feature – already at a feverish pitch – will certainly go into overdrive once fans cop a gander at recently released photos from the set.

Look inside for your first look at “Bobby & Whitney” as portrayed by McClain and Dennis (courtesy of BET)…

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April 6th 2018 will bring with it the unveiling of Cardi B‘s hotly anticipated debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

Set to make magic for the star as far as streaming is concerned, the set is powered by its smash hit launch single ‘Bodak Yellow‘ and its follow-up ‘Bartier Cardi‘ which- despite soaring on Spotify- has struggled to retain a spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

Fortunately, the same is unlikely to be the case for her latest effort ‘Be Careful‘ which has already claimed the top spot on iTunes!

Alas, trouble for the jam and Cardi’s credibility as a rapper for is brewing. At the heart of the storm?

The investigative journalists that are Nicki Minaj fans.

Full story below…

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Katy Perry‘s latest album, ‘Witness,’ may have been universally panned on the critical and commercial front but that certainly hasn’t stopped the pop diva from looking to turn that tide.

Yes, she is keeping busy promoting ‘American Idol’ in the U.S., but while the show’s currently airing its pre-taped episodes Perry hopped across the pond to Japan to give them a live version of ‘Witness’ bonus cut, ‘Act My Age.’ Fans familiar with the tune remember it is featured on the Target-only/international/deluxe edition of the LP.

The performance came just minutes before the Grammy-nominee participated in a game where she forced several chicken nuggets in her mouth.  The feat, one of the more awkward televised moments of the 33-year-old’s career, almost induced vomit – undoubtedly giving the singer a glimpse into the feels some of her ‘Witness’ era content imposed on listeners.

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The word unstoppable comes to mind when assessing Cardi B’s ascent to fame.

Gliding to glory as an Instagram star, the performer now enjoys a career as a Hip-Hop staple filling the clubs, playlists and radio airwaves alike with singles launched to support her debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

Today, the rapper is to learn that her fans’ support of her latest jam ‘Bartier Cardi‘ has turned it into one of the fastest-moving numbers on Spotify.

Awesome news below…

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Teyana Taylor‘s spotlight is shining brighter than ever.

And its intensity looks set to increase as she gears up for the premiere of her new reality series and long-awaited sophomore album.

Today, the 27-year-old stopped by the Wendy Williams Show to spill on both.

Sporting a chic blonde pixie cut, the singer-actress opened up about her relationship with baller bae Iman Shumpert before expanding on Kanye West‘s role on her upcoming LP.

Watch below…

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Miley Cyrus just can’t catch a break it seems.

The ‘Wrecking Ball’ beauty, just days after reports indicated she was being sued for a whopping $300 million for her multiplatinum 2013 hit ‘We Can’t Stop,’ now Hip Hop fans are slamming the songstress for allegedly trying to “weasel her way back in” the good graces of the genre’s diedhard listeners after publicly distancing herself last year.

Details on everything below:

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