Chris Rock has finally let loose about the slap seen around the world.

As seen by millions, if not billions, the comic was left stunned after Will Smith laid the smackdown on him live on the Oscars 2022 telecast in one of the most infamous occurrences in television history.

A joke about Smith’s wife Jada Pinkett is what set off a chain of events (and sayings) that are forever etched into the consciousness of Pop culture (“keep my wife’s name out of your motherf*cking mouth!”)

And now, after a calculated silence (of sorts), Rock turned the volume up on his the entire situation in a first-of-its-kind live-streamed Netflix comedy special.

Christened ‘Selective Outrage,’ the hotly anticipated event saw Rock wax candid about a whole host of topics.

But central to the broadcast was, of course, his remarks about the slap, The Smiths, and everything related.

Head below for word on what was said…

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Kim Burrell fans were spun into a frenzy of worry Saturday night (March 4) after GRAMMY-nominated singer-actor Tyrese took to social media to report the Gospel diva was battling an unexpected health scare.

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Tami Roman may be best known for her reality show ventures over the years (‘The Real World,’ ‘Basketball Wives,’ etc.), but her acting resume is nothing to scoff at.

Having flexed her chops across television shows and films over the last 20 years (‘The Ms. Pat Show,’ ‘Truth Be Told,’ ‘The Parkers,’ etc.), the 52-year-old has built quite the impressive resume in the entertainment format – a list of notable mentions that’s only set to extend in 2023.

The first of the year’s offerings in that stead comes courtesy of Lifetime’s gripping drama ‘Girl in the Closet.’

Based on true events, ‘Closet’ opens the latest chapter of the network’s ‘Girl In’ series and tells the story of a young girl who is accidentally placed in the custody of her killer aunt (portrayed by Roman) after her mother suffers an aneurysm.

Also starring GRAMMY-nominated rapper and reality show personality Remy Ma alongside Brielle Oliver, Daijah Peters, and more, look inside to see the Jaira Thomas-directed flick’s official trailer ahead of its premiere on March 11.

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Start your engines because season 15 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ is here.

Toasting a major milestone, the latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series once again sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’re already glued to screens and loving the array of characters all vying for glory on the hit competition.

With episode 11 set to air on Friday, check out a sneak peek before it hits screens…

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Just two weeks after SZA made history at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) when hits found aboard her blockbuster sophomore album, ‘SOS,’ planted her beside Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey for a record number of Gold-certified songs, the 33-year-old finds herself sharing another headline with the mega-selling divas – this time thanks to Billboard.

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As we reported here, R&B crooner Miguel‘s 2011 smash, ‘Sure Thing,’ is enjoying an unexpected resurgence on the current Billboard Hot 100 thanks to a viral response on social media.

The second single from his 2010 debut album, ‘All I Want Is You,’ ‘Sure’ is widely regarded as the GRAMMY winner’s breakout hit as its original #36 peak made it his first top 40 placement on the hitlist.

Fast forward to 2022, the Happy Perez-produced track exploded on Tik Tok thanks to users incorporating clips of the track on their videos – awakening exposure to a new generation of R&B lovers (and leading to impressive sales and streaming gains in the process).

Look inside to see the new height the song’s reached as a result of its newfound attention.

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LaTocha Scott gives praise to the Almighty with her debut Gospel single ‘Stay With Me.’

Renowned for taking vocal flight as a member of the iconic R&B group Xscape, the singer is flying out on her own with the track – which serves as the first fruit of her freshly inked deal with Motown Gospel.

The release arrives ahead of the debut of ‘SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B.’ (which premieres on Bravo on March 5).

Watch the visual for the soul-stirring ‘Stay With Me’ below…

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Nicki Minaj is getting her mogul on!

For, having climbed to the top of the Rap pack, the trailblazing femcee is looking to ignite the career of a whole new crop of artists with the launch of her very own record label.

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Music royalty is set to take to the throne this week with the debut of ‘SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B.’

The hotly anticipated Bravo show will spotlight the iconic groups as they prepare for an epic joint show comprised of their biggest hits.

However, in the run-up to taking to the stage, the soulful ensembles are tasked with dealing with a myriad of issues within and between their groups – and beyond.

One of the central narratives set to play out is the family drama between Xscape member/sisters LaTocha and Tamika Scott – and it runs deep.

Ahead of the show’s premiere on Sunday night (March 5), check out a sneak peek:

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Nicole Scherzinger is strutting forward solo once again.

The singer/media personality made headlines after reuniting with the Pussycat Dolls and went on to make even more when the short-lived regrouping descended into chaos that resulted in the cancellation of the collective’s comeback tour.

Rather than in-member fighting (this time), the beef seemed to exist primarily between Scherzinger and the group’s founder Robin Antin – who have been locked in legal litigation following the fall-out.

On her freshly unwrapped track ‘Freedom,’ which she premiered at Sydney World Pride 2023, Scherzinger has fans wondering if she was directing jabs at Antin and the situation at large.

Indeed, she appears to audibly sing:

“I’m not that little doll you knew, she paid her dues, now she owns herself, I’ve got a new attitude down inside of me, I’ve got a new pair of shoes step beside me, I’m through walking for you was killing me to compromise, b*tch i just woke up read the fine lines.”

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Chris Brown has been no stranger to criticism over his nearly 20-year career, but the latest set of accusations he’s fielding may be a first.

The GRAMMY-winning singer, currently rocking stages on the European leg of his ‘Under the Influence’ tour, saw unusual movement of his actual legs catch the attention of a noted disability activist who has taken to the Web to assert “outrage” should ensue as a result of Brown’s gestures.

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The Weeknd fans who are still swooning after the GRAMMY winner dropped his HBO concert special ‘The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium’ on February 25 were treated to double the pleasure and fun with the arrival of the film’s companion album of the same name Friday (March 3).

Recorded live at Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium last year during the singer’s hotly-selling ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour,‘ the high-octane, 95-minute set features 31 songs/live performances of some of his top hits like ‘Save Your Tears,’ ‘Blinding Lights,’ and ‘Out of Time’ from his most recent studio albums, ‘After Hours’ and ‘Dawn FM’ (as well as a slew of his other classics like ‘Starboy,’ ‘Can’t Feel My Face,’ ‘The Hills,’ and more).

Stream it in full inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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