‘Wicked’ is flying high at the global box office. And while much of the discourse around the blockbuster had been positive, there has been growing chatter around the pay packets of its lead stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande.

Unverified claims began doing the rounds suggesting that Grande made significantly more than Erivo (who is on the cusp of EGOT status).

Now, an official statement has been issued clarifying the truth of the matter.

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Though typically cordial due to the mutual admiration their faves Taylor Swift and Beyonce have for each other, the divas’ fans (affectionately called the #Swifties and #Beyhive respectively) have been locked in social media debates over the last few weeks over who should be crowned Billboard’s ‘Greatest Pop Star of the 21st Century.’

With competition from the likes of Usher, Drake, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, and Adele out of the way due to lower rankings on the tally, it was presumed Swift and Bey would be the finalists duking it out for the top two spots.

On Tuesday afternoon (November 26), Billboard announced a shocker: Taylor tapped in at #2.

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In a developing story, Drake has made a second legal filing against Universal Music Group over Kendrick Lamar‘s diss track ‘Not Like Us.’

And this time he’s alleging defamation.

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Wendy Williams‘ health woes have worsened, according to her legal guardian.

As reported, the famed TV host was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia and aphasia in 2022.

Now, as a legal battle over the Lifetime documentary ‘Where is Wendy Williams?’ intensifies, an update on her condition has been submitted to the court.

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Adele is bidding farewell to her  hit Las Vegas residency, ‘Weekends With Adele.’ But not before gifting fans a special memento – a live album!

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If there was any question of who 2024’s biggest breakout stars were, peruse of the logs of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) would likely yield burgeoning Pop divas Sabrina Carpenter and Chappell Roan as the answers.

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No stranger to dominating the holiday movie landscape, Lifetime is looking to reign over TV ratings once again – this time with the forthcoming festive flick ‘We Three Kings.’

Part of the women’s network’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ Christmas film lineup, ‘Kings’ – produced and starring GRAMMY-winning Gospel icon Bebe Winans – tells the story of a retired musician-turned-record store owner who is hoping the holiday spirit will inspire his three estranged daughters to reunite for the first time after their mother’s untimely death.

Also starring Bebe’s real-life niece/actress Deborah Joy Winans as well as familiar faces like Romeo Miller, Faith Wright, Bethany Brown, and Lisa Berry, the Robert Adetuyi-directed dramedy is set to storm TV screens on November 30.

Ahead of its arrival, see the official trailer inside.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s eighth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

Newcomers Keiarna Stewart and Stacey Rusch have joined the ladies as full-time flute holders and cause an instant splash.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 9 of season 9 below…

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After turning heads with her Jeremih-assisted single ‘No One Else,’ rapper Lola Brooke now has heads bobbing by her lonesome with the sizzling new song ‘Go To Yo Head.’

Released Friday (November 22), ‘Head’ sees the Brooklyn native spit some hard lyrics to the men in her life about what it takes to keep her attention.

“I be talking money, he be throwing racks / He said I’m dramatic, don’t know how to act / N****, if you love me, get my face tatted / Want me to be your lady? Cop me that Mercedes / I be in the latest, BET in Vegas,” she raps on the Romano-produced banger.

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‘Wicked’ is off to a flying start at the worldwide box office.

And the Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande-led production is making history in the process.

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‘Married to Medicine’ is back for its 11th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This installment is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Quad Webb, and Toya Bush-Harris are all back on board.

‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ alum Phaedra Parks also returns as well as Lateasha Lunceford (Sweeet Tea) – the new wife of Dr. Gregory Lunceford, Quad’s ex-husband!

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married to Medicine’ episode 2 / season 11 below…

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Having already soared into the top 20 of the U.S. Afrobeats and R&B charts (#4 and #12 peaks respectively), it’s safe to say Tyla‘s latest single ‘Push 2 Start‘ is off to a great start.

Her bid to drive the Sammy Soso-produced bop onto the Hot 100, however, has come courtesy of a number of promotional efforts including award show performances and dropping its sizzling official video.

After turning heads with the latter, Tyla is now inviting her beloved fans (affectionately called #Tygers) in for a peek at how all the Aerin Moreno-directed magic came to be.

Hop inside to see the official behind the scenes look at the creation of the ‘Push’ visual.

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