Godmother of Soul Patti LaBelle is no stranger to being listed atop music charts over her six-decade career thanks to a treasure chest of classic hits, but now the R&B icon is looking to do the same on TV ratings via her latest acting gig – Lifetime’s ‘New Orleans Noel.’

Starring alongside Brad James, ‘The Cosby Show’ alum Keshia Knight Pulliam, ‘Sister Sister’ alum Tim Reid, and other familiar faces, the festive flick sees LaBelle Portray “Loretta Brown” – a New Orleans praline icon who has contracted architects (played by James and Pulliam’s characters) to redesign her NOLA home.  The two butt heads at first, but could the magic of the holidays turn their relationship in an unexpected direction?

Ahead of the film’s December 3 premiere on Lifetime, look inside to get a sneak peek at the action set to unfold.

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The stars aligned virtually tonight for the MOBO Awards 2022.

For more than two decades, the ceremony has served as the top beacon of honor for music of black origin in the UK.

Celebrating its 25th anniversary on home soil at the OVO Arena Wembley, this year’s edition of the world-renown show saluted the names and releases that have made the last twelve months so action-packed.

The evening, which was hosted by Chunkz & Yung Filly, brought with it seismic performances from the likes of FLO, Fireboy DML, and Kojey Radical.

With the credits rolling, head below to find out who won big…

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It’s officially sophomore season for SZA!

For, fresh from announcing her long-awaited album ‘S.O.S,’ the songbird has hatched its official artwork.

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Chloe Bailey keeps the pedal to the metal with a brand new performance of her current single ‘For The Night’ for VEVO Live.

The Latto-assisted track is stripped back to acoustic form for the showing – placing the singer’s powerful vocals front and center.

Bailey’s blazing live offering comes on the heels of the premiere of the song’s video and a high-profile campaign for Pepsi. It also follows an action-packed year for the rising solo star, who has also thrilled with singles such as ‘Treat Me’ and ‘Surprise.’

Peep the performance after the jump…

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Coi Leray fuses the new and nostalgic on her freshly unwrapped single ‘Players.’

Built around a sample of Grandmaster Flash & Furious Five’s pulsating classic ‘The Message,’ the femcee swags out on the track and serves sass unapologetically “‘cause girls is players too.” 

First teased on TikTok, the snippet has already been played over 5 million times.

Does the track deliver? After impacting the top 40 with the Nicki Minaj-assisted ‘Blick Blick,’ has Miss Leray nabbed her next hit? Listen below and let us know…

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‘The Best Man’ franchise returns in a mere matter of weeks for an action-packed swansong.

Streamer Peacock will house the aptly titled limited series ‘The Best Man: Final Chapters.’

The 8-episode goodbye reunites original cast members Morris Chestnut, Taye Diggs, Regina Hall, Terrence Howard, Sanaa Lathan, Nia Long, Melissa De Sousa, and Harold Perrineau.

Malcolm D. Lee, who helmed the first two films, is back on board to write and executive produce alongside Dayna Lynne North (who exec-produced HBO’s ‘Insecure’).

Ahead of its hotly anticipated premiere on December 22, check out the extended trailer below…

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Aubrey O’Day has kept a low profile for over a year. However, the Danity Kane darling is back with a new single and a story to tell.

Dropping by the Tamron Hall Show, the singer/reality star plugged her freshly released track ‘Couple Goals’ – which she’s paired with a nude video (available via OnlyFans).

Before unlocking the racy offering (which lyrically reflects on her toxic relationship with ‘Jersey Shore’ star Pauly D), O’Day says she had to jet to Bali to deal with an array of issues – ranging from self-love, image, and addition to prescription drug Ambien.

The 38-year-old also seized the moment to hit back at a TikTok star who went viral revealing that the performer had Photoshopped herself into vacation pictures. Rather than deny the practice, O’Day defended it.

Head below to see what she had to say…

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GloRilla has been on quite the roll.

Since blazing her way onto the scene with ‘F.N.F. (Let’s Go!)’ earlier this year, the Memphis native hasn’t looked back.

Amassing fans on a global scale, the femcee (born Gloria Hallelujah) recently nabbed her first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 following the success of Cardi B collaboration ‘Tomorrow 2.’

Stopping by The Breakfast Club, the rapper opened up about her ascend, the roller coaster of dating, EP ‘Anyways, Life’s Great,’ her hotly anticipated full-length album debut, and how she’s been treated by her fellow femcees.

Watch the fun-filled, yet insightful interview below…

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Afrobeats star Asake has been whipping the masses into a fervent frenzy with his magnetic music. And he continues to pour out more with the premiere of the video for his viral smash ‘Organise.’

Armed with global buzz, the performer’s new visual arrives ahead of three-consecutive London shows – that sold out in minutes.

Following on the heels of the videos for ‘Joha’ and ‘Loaded (with Tiwa Savage),’ ‘Organise is lifted from his critically-acclaimed album ‘Mr. Money With The Vibe.’ 

Watch after the jump…

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Jennifer Lopez is getting candid.

Case in point, she is the latest star to appear in Vogue‘s 73 Questions series.

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It appears as though Kim Kardashian and Kanye West‘s marriage is officially over.

Case in point, they have just reached a settlement in the matter.

Full story below…

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After becoming one of the most prolific bands in recent years, fans will not get a look at BTS like they have never seen them before.

For, the K-Pop group is officially getting their own documentary.

More details below…

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