Over 16 years after retiring from TV screens, VH1 is breathing new life into ‘The Surreal Life’ – the infamous ‘Real World’-inspired reality venture that swaps out everyday people for celebrities and showcases the drama that unfolds when they’re forced to live under the same roof for two weeks.

Set to premiere Monday (October 24), the revamped version of the unscripted series will be unleashed with back-to-back episodes.  Branded the “original celebrity social experiment,” the 2022 cast is comprised of basketball legend Dennis Rodman, comedienne-actress Kim Coles, award-winning R&B singer-songwriters Tamar Braxton and August Alsina, Stormy Daniels, actor Frankie Muniz, CJ Perry, and Manny MUA.

With such big names in one house, will tempers flare and vulnerabilities be put to the test? Get a sneak peek at the soon-to-come action via the first look teaser trailer of ‘Surreal Life’ season 7 inside.

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Ayra Starr and Kelly Rowland have unlocked a special performance video for their remix of ‘Bloody Samaritan.’

The flavorsome jam, in its solo form, served as the world’s introduction to the Nigerian-born starlet. And it’s proving to be the gift that keeps giving.

Ayra and Kelly’s collaborative incarnation of ‘Samaritan’ will appear on the incoming deluxe edition of her critically-acclaimed debut album ’19 & Dangerous’ (due October 14).

The 20-year-old said of working with the GRAMMY winner:

“I’ve always been a huge fan of Kelly Rowland and when this came up, I could barely keep in the excitement! While recording this, Kelly made me feel so comfortable and relaxed, something I really appreciate. She was super amazing.”

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It’s Klapback season.

And this time the fireworks are flying between Khloe Kardashian and Kanye West.

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Azealia Banks is all sorts of renowned for sounding off with her opinions about everything – including her peers.

Even while shopping.

Case in point her weigh-in on the seemingly daily feuds erupting between many female rappers of late on social media.

Specifically, on the mind, it appears, was this week’s spar between Cardi B and JT from the City Girls.

As reported, the ladies locked horns and jabs flew like fireworks on the 4th of July.

The shenanigans saw various fan groups roped into the fray and Cardi and foe Nicki Minaj (who appeared to make her opinions known, albeit subtly) engage in clear back-and-forth.

Head below to see what Ms. Banks, who was shopping in Home Depot at the time, had to say…

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Ari Lennox ushers in cuffing season with the video for her aptly titled new single ‘POF.’

Serving as a continuation of sorts from the ‘Hoodie’ visual, Lennox’s latest offering sees her lean into the title of the song (which is an acronym for ‘plenty of fish’) and its lyrical narrative about searching for “the one.”

Rapper Isaiah Rashad makes another appearance in the clip, which showcases the R&B songbird on a string of unsuccessful dates…until a unique encounter sets the wheels in motion for a dramatic twist.

‘POF’ is lifted from Lennox’s critically-acclaimed sophomore album ‘age/sex/location’ – which is also home to the Gold-certified ‘Pressure.’

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Diddy is undeniably one of the most successful and revered figures to emerge from the Hip-Hip scene. However, equally undeniable is the narrative that has trailed said success. A narrative centered around payment – or the lack thereof – of artists he once championed.

Appearing on The Breakfast Club today to promote his many ventures (including a return to music with Love Records and single ‘Gotta Move On’), the mogul seized the moment to (attempt to) set the record straight about what he intimates is misconceptions perpetuated by disgruntled artists he once rocked with.

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GloRilla is riding a major wave of momentum with bops such as ‘FNF (Let’s Go)’ and ‘Tomorrow 2’ with Cardi B – which recently became her first top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.

And she’s wasting no time seizing the moment either. For, she’s announced a brand new project.

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Quavo and Takeoff are getting candid.

The two of them are now spilling on the future of Migos and if they have really split or not.

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George Michael is set to posthumously dominate the charts.

Case in point, his album ‘Older’ is on pace to return to #1 on the UK album chart.

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Michael Jackson‘s iconic and legendary album ‘Thriller’ has cemented itself in the ethos of pop culture.

Now, the curtain is being pulled back and it will receive and official documentary.

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It’s over for Miguel and his wife Nazanin Mandi. Again.

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The BET Hip-Hop Awards 2022 provided many-a-notable moment courtesy of the host of music stars who took to its high-octane stage.

Now, after blazing performances from the likes of Fivio Foreign, Jeezy, Fat Joe and Remy Ma, Lil Kim, GloRilla, and more (click here to watch), look inside to see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies!

The full winner’s list awaits inside:

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