Janet Jackson wasn’t kidding when she kicked off 2026 by teasing a “major treat” was in the works.

Six months after announcing intent to celebrate the 40th anniversary of her breakthrough album ‘Control‘ throughout the year, official reports have surfaced the global music icon is putting the final touches on plans to unveil ‘Janet Jackson: Control 40 — The Airtab Music Movie.’

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In what comes as an unexpected twist, a legal battle over control of a share of The Notorious B.I.G.‘s music catalog has ended with a win for his former manager Wayne Barrow over the rapper’s widow – the GRAMMY-winning R&B diva Faith Evans.

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Trippie Redd may be building the wrong kind of buzz for his new album, ‘NDA,’ ahead of the project’s release on Friday (August 14).

His first studio effort since 2023’s ‘Mansion Musik,’ the forthcoming LP – a stacked 25-song affair – is supported by singles ‘Swagger,’ ‘Paperbag Boy’ with Young Thug, and the newly released ‘Meet the Redds’ featuring fellow Hip-Hop hitmaker Sexyy Red.

And while some Trippie fans were applauding the unique and long-awaited collaboration with Sexyy, others raised eyebrows at some of its socially insensitive lyrics.

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Nearly three decades after Tupac‘s tragic death, the long-awaited murder trial over his killing is officially underway, but Suge Knight wants to stay out of it.

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Tyga’s latest album, ‘$TARFACE,’ has been met with a scathing response from critics, most notably Pitchfork. For, the platform who have issued the lowest score the outlet has given since 2007: 0.0. 

Yes, you read correctly.

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Chris Brown is making sure his past doesn’t affect his current future and bank account.

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Perez Hilton‘s mother is seeking temporary custody of his three children.

Teresita Lavandeira filed the petition following the celebrity blogger’s recent hospitalization.

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Ben Affleck and Kerry Washington are plunged into a nightmare in Netflix’s new political thriller ‘Animals.’

The first teaser has arrived, offering a tense glimpse at the high-stakes drama.

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Ray J has suffered a legal setback in his ongoing battle with Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner.

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has rejected the ‘One Wish’ singer’s bid to have the mother-daughter duo’s defamation and false light lawsuit dismissed, meaning the case can move forward.

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Rihanna is the new face of Dior J’adore Intense. The fragrance, a bolder version of the iconic scent, was created with her as the muse and inspiration.

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Tiffany Haddish has learned her fate in the Georgia DUI case that has followed her for nearly five years.

The actress and comedian has pleaded guilty, bringing the long-running legal matter to a close without any additional jail time.

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FLO are charging forward with their latest chapter and doing so with both pride and perspective.

With sophomore album ‘Therapy At The Club’ now in full effect, Renée Downer, Stella Quaresma, and Jorja Douglas sat down exclusively with That Grape Juice‘s Glory for a candid conversation about the project, how it builds on ‘Access All Areas’, and what life in the music industry actually looks like beyond the glossy exterior.

And while there is much to celebrate, the British R&B trio were refreshingly open about the work, realities, and lessons that have accompanied their journey thus far.

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