Denzil Smith, older brother of R&B star B. Smyth, has confirmed the singer-songwriter is dead at age 28.

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Having risen to fame as part of top-selling girl group Destiny’s Child alongside Beyonce, singer-songwriter Kelly Rowland has fielded years of questions about or inevitable comparisons to the megastar.

Generally, her response to inquiries about the ‘Renaissance‘ diva are pleasant given the two’s nearly lifelong friendship and public displays of mutual admiration and respect.

That changed recently, however, when Rowland had to put an interviewer in check for saying she plays “second fiddle” to Beyonce – a notion that many (including Kelly) felt undermines the groundbreaking achievements she’s made in her own career.

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‘BEL-AIR’ is back!

The popular Peacock series returns for its hotly anticipated season 2 on the streamer.

Serving as a contemporary reboot of ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ the reimagined incarnation of the classic Will Smith sitcom has been revived as a critically-acclaimed dramedy.

Jabari Banks leads as Will and will be rejoined by main castmates Adrian Holmes (Uncle Phil), Cassandra Freeman (Aunt Viv), Olly Sholotan (Carlton Banks), Coco Jones (Hillary Banks), Akira Akbar (Ashley Banks), Jimmy Akingbola (Geoffrey), Jordan L. Jones (Jazz), and Simone Joy Jones (Lisa).

Head below for the first look at ‘BEL-AIR’ season 2 and additional details…

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Brandy is baking a brand-new album.

And it’s shaping up to be her most unexpected yet.

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Another week, another record for Taylor Swift.

This time around, it comes in the form of an album accomplishment.

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The MOBO Awards 2022 is making a beeline for the OVO Arena Wembley on November 30 for a ceremony that promises to be unmissable.

Toasting the achievements of Music of Black Origin in the UK and beyond, this year’s ceremony is especially notable because it serves as the show’s 25th anniversary.

With the nominations unveiled, attention now turns to who will be taking to the stage to perform.

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Beyonce‘s ‘Cuff It’ continues to rise all across the charts.

Case in point, it I making major moves at pop radio.

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It looks like Xscape star LaTocha Scott is looking for a little ‘Understanding’ as the fall-out from the group’s appearance at the Soul Train Awards taping in Las Vegas.

The 2022 ceremony saw the quad honored with the Lady of Soul honor.

And while that (along with their showstopping performance) was the anticipated talking point, drama has drenched the showing after LaTocha showed up on the carpet rocking an entirely different dress and color scheme to her bandmates – Kandi Burruss, Tameka ‘Tiny’ Cottle, and her sister Tamika Scott.

In the days since, the members have traded jabs online and debated the particulars – with LaTocha stressing that the move was not intentional and rather miscommunication between her stylist and the group’s.

And now, she’s speaking up and out the more with a more detailed address.

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Mary J. Blige is here to serve yet another reminder that there is nothing she can’t do.

The award-winning singer-actress, who just wrapped up the final leg of the critically acclaimed ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ tour in support of her multiple GRAMMY-nominated ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ album, is no stranger to topping music charts over her illustrious career.

Now, she’s looking to get a similar response on the New York Times’ Best Sellers list with her first children’s book, ‘Mary Can!’

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Don’t call it a comeback!  After a period of commercial downturn, Sam Smith is back and better than ever!

As if having 2023 GRAMMY gold in sight isn’t enough recent news to celebrate, the chart-topper also learned their Hot 100 #1 hit, ‘Unholy,’ has been blessed with a Platinum plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Tis the season…to crash Christmas parties!

Such is definitely the case if you’re a pair of swindlers looking for your next big break like Tara (Skye Townsend) and Tre (Jaime M. Callica).

The two tricksters eventually decide to work together to carry out their missions for fame and fortune, not knowing they would end up unwrapping something bigger at the end: true love.

Also starring Kajuana S. Marie, look inside to see the trailer for the Sheldon Epps-directed yuletide flick ahead of its November 17 premiere on BET+.

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Kendrick Lamar may have just racked up major nominations at the GRAMMYs 2023, but that hasn’t stopped the Rap titan from continuing with the push for his latest album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.’

Moments ago, K. Dot debuted the video for ‘Rich Spirit.’

Directed by Calmatic, the clip sees the revered MC visually illuminate the fan-favorite track – on which he reflects on how he’s fulfilled by much more than material things.

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