With a nearly 40-year career to his credit, Dan Patrick – host of ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ – is revered as a legend among sportscasters.

A respected voice in all-things sports, the former ESPN anchor is probably used to his commentary on sports-related matters being well-received given his tenure in the industry.

That changed recently when the 65-year-old set his sights on Pop diva Rihanna to weigh in on her worthiness to assume the headlining spot at the 2023 Super Bowl.

Look inside to hear what he said that got her beloved fan base, the #Navy, all up-in-arms.

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If there’s one constant with Rita Ora it’s that she’s booked and busy.

The latest showing from the multihyphenate media maven came at the Rugby World Cup in Auckland.

Performing ahead of the Women’s clash between host country New Zealand and neighboring Australia, Ora rocked the Opening Ceremony (which was rescheduled from 2021) with a rousing medley of two of her biggest international hits – ‘Let You Love Me’ and ‘Anywhere.’

The showing comes after reports that the 31-year-old recently wed partner, New Zealand-born director Taika Waititi (who was on hand to cheer her on).

Watch Ora in action after the jump…

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Janet Jackson toasts to 25 years of ‘The Velvet Rope’ with a new deluxe edition of the classic album.

Originally released in 1997, the critically revered LP is home to songs that are etched in the fabric of Pop culture like ‘I Get Lonely’ and ‘Got ‘Til It’s Gone.’ It’s also where fan favorites such as ‘Every Time’, ‘Go Deep,’ and ‘Rope Burn’ reside.

Unwrapped on the very day the album arrived 25 years ago, the celebratory incarnation of the project (which is aptly titled ‘The Velvet Rope: Deluxe Edition’) features 10 new-to-streaming tracks – including the Blackstreet remix of ‘I Get Lonely’ and rarities ‘Accept Me’ and ‘God’s Stepchild.’

Take a listen below…

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Burna Boy‘s heat streak shows no signs of quelling.

Instead, his flavorsome flames are scorching to dizzying new degrees.

The African Giant took center stage on ‘Later with Jools Holland’ and blazed with a powerful performance of his omnipresent smash ‘Last Last.’

Burna’s showing comes on the heels of the announcement that he’s embarking on a stadium tour of Europe next year.

Watch after the jump…

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As the year draws to its close, we can expect many-a-year-in-review list to surface in salute of the people and moments that made 2022 great.

Among the first and most anticipated (on the global front) to roll out is Hola! USA’s Latina Powerhouse Top 100 – an “annual initiative celebrating the most influential, empowering, and inspiring Latinas.”

Toasting the Latina girls who run the world, the list is comprised of women who contribute to Latin culture and communities Stateside and abroad by using their influence in their respective fields to make lasting impacts.

Printed among the big names who made the cut for this year’s list are powerhouse vocalist Christina Aguilera and chart-topping Pop diva Camila Cabello.

Details inside.

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Not even two weeks separate fans of Babyface from the October 21 release of his forthcoming album, ‘Girls’ Night Out,’ but the legendary singer-songwriter is already pounding the promo pavement in its support.

Having already garnered critical acclaimed for its previously released songs ‘Game Over’ with Queen Naija,  ‘Seamless’ with Kehlani, and ‘Keeps on Fallin‘ with Ella Mai (which peaked at #1 on R&B charts), the 11-time Grammy winner is looking to elicit a similar response for another of the set’s housed cuts: ‘Don’t Even Think About It.’

Assisted by rising rapstress Baby Tate, the dynamic duo took the song to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ recently to deliver its live television debut.

Did you miss the action when it first aired? No worries; we’ve got you covered.  See it inside.

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Nearly 25 years after putting a bow on their groundbreaking sitcom ‘Family Matters,’ two of its stars – Kellie Shanygne Williams (“Laura”) and JoMarie Payton (“Harriet”) – unwrap a reunion via the forthcoming film ‘A Family Matters Christmas.’

Directed by LaVern Whitt, the holiday movie – unrelated to the original “Steve Urkel”-famed ‘Family Matters’ (despite sharing a similar title) – tells the tale of siblings who are forced by the ‘Christmas spirit’ to learn grace and experience life in each other’s shoes due to their constant fighting.

“Working with JoMarie again is such a pleasure, and I could not wait to rekindle the spark and warmth that millions have come to love,” Williams shared in a press statement.

Ahead of its November 8 arrival to major streaming platforms in the U.S. and Canada, look inside to watch the official trailer.

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Kanye West has been the week’s hottest topic thanks to ongoing and fiery discussion around his controversial Yeezy custom White Lives Matter tee shirt – a conversation that was only heightened after the 24-time GRAMMY winner took to FOX News to defend the apparel, slam his ex-wife Kim Kardashian, and more.

And while the fire around the topic shows no signs of cooling, Ye’s incessant rants on Instagram over the week landed him in even hotter water with the good folks at Meta who took the liberty of restricting his IG account due to content deemed “anti-Semitic” (as confirmed by a rep from the organization).

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Check out Beyonce!

The ‘Cuff It’ singer shimmered and glimmered this week at the Paris Club Renaissance activation in celebration of her chart-topping album, ‘Renaissance.’

Closing out Fashion Week, the spectacle formed part of Queen Bey’s ongoing partnership with Tiffany & Co.

In newly unwrapped snaps, the superstar stepped out in style with JAY-Z.

Peep more pics after the jump…

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Janet Jackson sprung a seismic surprise on fans at the 25th-anniversary celebration of the diva’s classic album ‘The Velvet Rope’ in London last night (October 7).

That Grape Juice was on-hand at the Shoreditch House event, which saw ‘The Velvet Rope Tour’ showcased in full.

At the climax of the screening, Jackson shocked with a surprise appearance.

Arriving to rapturous applause, the Pop queen reflected on the deeply personal project and the love it continues to receive ’til this day.

Full story below…

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Even though he’s among the most mentioned acts in the history of Billboard, Drake continues to find new ways to break ground and records with the publication.

On the Hot 100 front, his career highlights include having the most #1 debuts among all artists (7), most top 40 entries among all artists (158), most #1 hits among rappers (11), most weeks at #1 among rappers (54), most #2-peaking singles among all artists (7), most top 10 singles among all artists (59), and most appearances on the chart overall (278).

On the Billboard 200 front, he is the only act in history to have six or more albums spend at least 200 weeks on the tally.  But when it really comes to longevity, his 2011-released album ‘Take Care’ has taken the concept the extra mile.

See what we mean inside.

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Despite several swings at bat, three years have separated Sam Smith from a top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Last spotted in the chart territory thanks to the Normani-assisted smash, 2019’s ‘Dancing with a Stranger,’ Smith recently hit a homerun with their latest single – the Kim Petras-enlisted ‘Unholy.’

Released September 22, the song’s dominating presence on Tik Tok helped it soar to #1 on the UK singles charts – a feat it seems poised to repeat Stateside.

Look inside to see how the Ilya and Jimmy Napes-produced bop made history with its blazing premiere on the U.S. Pop charts.

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