In breaking news, a new independent autopsy carried out on George Floyd has found that that the unarmed Black man died from “asphyxiation from sustained pressure.” 

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After Lana Del Rey called out Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, Nicki Minaj, Kehlani Doja Cat, and more for ‘wearing no clothes’ and ‘singing about f*cking’ in an open letter to address double standards she faces, she managed to piss off almost every major stan base in music simultaneously (click here to read more).

Needless to say, she endured a merciless dragging as a result – namely from the fan bases of Minaj (#Barbz) and Bey (#Beyhive) who asserted Del Rey’s comments were race-driven due to the dearth of White Pop divas listed in her rant.

As the hoopla continued to dominate headlines, the ‘Born to Die’ diva is looking to dead it by slamming accusations of racism.

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The shocking killing Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black man, has gripped the globe.

Now, scrutiny of the case looks set to intensify after the man who filmed the 25-year-old’s demise has himself been arrested on a murder charge.

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As reported, 59-year-old music executive Andre Harrell died at his Los Angeles home earlier this month after what some reports assert was a heart attack.

The passing of the Uptown Records pioneer – who launched the careers of Diddy, Mary J. Blige, and many more – incited an outpouring of condolences from some of the entertainment industry’s biggest names (as we reported here).

Now, some of those very celebrities are joining forces to salute Harrell in an all-star tribute helmed by BET.

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Netflix is preparing season two of its hit series ‘The Politician.’

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King of Pop Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, and Beyoncé are just a few of the multi-Platinum selling artists who have soared to the top of charts on the wings of production from Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.

With hits spanning over two decades, the GRAMMY-winning producer boasts a collection of RIAA certification plaques that knows few rivals.

Yet, despite having amassed accolades and peer recognition beyond measure over his storied career, the 42-year-old operates with a hunger and tenacity akin to that of an industry newcomer – a trait he recently told That Grape Juice is among the many that keep him humble.

In addition to dishing exclusively about his new single ‘Come Together’ – an amalgamation of some of Gospel music’s biggest names (i.e. Fred Hammond, Karen Clark Sheard, Kirk Franklin, Lecrae, Marvin Sapp, and more) – Jerkins waxed honest on his love for longtime collaborator Brandy, the VERZUZ battle franchise, and so much more.

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With her hits ‘No Pain, No Gain,’ ‘Clean Up Woman,’ ‘Pain,’ and ‘Tonight is the Night,’ GRAMMY-wining songstress Betty Wright rose to fame as one of R&B’s most prized voices to emerge from the 70’s.

Her unforgettable numbers touched millions over the course of her 40+ year career, as evidenced by the outpouring of grief in response to recent news of her death at age 66 (click here to read more).

In addition to the fans and admirers who have help blast her greatest hits to the top of real-time digital sales tallies in the wake of the report, celebrities like John Legend, Snoop Dogg, and more have taken to social media to reminisce on her impact.

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‘Dave,’ the Lil Dicky-led FXX comedy, has proven itself to be the FX network’s breakout series.

Loosely based on the rapper/comedian’s life, the show’s first season – which featured high profile guest appearances from the likes of Justin Bieber, Young Thug, Trippie Redd, Kourtney Kardashian, and more – has racked up millions of views since its March 4 premiere. So much so, it’s surpassed the average episode views of its parent network’s former flagship comedy, ‘Atlanta.’ 

Now, execs at FX have announced fans can expect new chapters in ‘Dave’s story as it’s been renewed for a sophomore season.

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Little Richard‘s illustrious life came to an end this week, when the 87-year-old died after a short illness.

News of the Rock N’ Roll originator’s passing has caused for an outpouring of tributes from fans worldwide – a list that includes many celebrities, who acknowledge his oft-underrated status as the genesis of the genre…

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As reported, music executive Andre Harrell tragically died at his Los Angeles home after what some reports assert was a heart attack.

He was 59.

The passing of the Uptown Records pioneer – who launched the careers of Diddy, Mary J. Blige and many more – received an outpouring of emotion from many. Several of whom are struggling to make sense of the news.

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New legal documents filed this week reveal that R. Kelly hopes to use Aaliyah‘s death to get out of prison.

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Roy Horn has become the latest high-profile name to lose their life to the coronavirus.

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