Despite being sentenced to 30 years in prison in June for sex trafficking and racketeering crimes as well as bracing for another trial for similar crimes (as we reported here), R. Kelly defenders continue to maintain his innocence – some even pointing fingers at the reported victims.

The embattled singer is answering to reports he sexually abusing women, girls and boys for decades, but his sisters – Cassandra, Lisa, and Theresa – are making headlines for suggesting otherwise.

Look inside to hear their recent statements that rocked headlines.

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If ever one needed reminding that “hell hath no fury like a woman scorned,” Ella Mai serves it in earnest in the cinematic music video for her latest single ‘How.’

Lifted from her sophomore album, the May-released ‘Heart on My Sleeve,‘ the Roddy Ricch-assisted tune is already a fan favorite from the set (as evidenced by its climb up R&B charts ahead of the release of its accompanying music video).

Now, with Colin Tilley at the helm, the ‘Boo’d Up’ beauty flexes her acting skills in a clip that shows prospective boos that crossing her could have deadly results.

Hop inside to see what we mean.

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With just two days to go before Beyonce unleashes her new album ‘Renaissance,’ the superstar songstress has lifted the lid on not one but four covers for the LP;

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Shawn Mendes has pulled the plug on his latest tour.

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Patience is said to be a virtue for Normani fans.

For, as supporters of the songstress excitedly await her new single ‘Candy Paint,’ the 26-year-old has teamed up with Vogue to pour out content ahead of her musical premiere.

The ‘Wild Side’ singer shares her skincare and ’90s-inspired makeup routine with the fashion bible, while also musing on the beauty lessons she’s learned from her family.

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After much anticipation, it is finally here.

For, Rina Sawayama has unleashed her most recent song, ‘Hold The Girl.’ The song serves as the third single from her upcoming ‘Hold The Girl’ album – she previously shared the lead single, ‘This Hell’ as well as her song ‘Catch Me In The Air.’

Previously, Sawayama revealed that the song is all about connecting with her inner child and the healing process she had to go through.

‘Hold The Girl’ is set to serve as the follow-up to her critically-acclaimed ‘Sawayama’ album.

The project featured notable tracks like ‘Tokyo Love Hotel,’ ‘Bad Friend,’ ‘XS,’ ‘Dynasty,’ and more.

As for ‘Hold The Girl,’ the album is set to be available everywhere on September 16.

In the meantime, listen to her ‘Hold The Girl’ song below…

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Megan Thee Stallion is not slowing down.

After releasing a string of singles over the last year, she has now announced that a full body of work is on the way.

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DJ Khaled has been busy cooking up new music.

This time around, it appears as though he is having Drake and Lil Baby help him with it.

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After leaving fans of the ‘Power’-verse on the edge of their seats with its season 1 cliffhanger, the countdown is on for the August 14 premiere of season 2 of STARZ’ series ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan.’

Reuniting series regulars MeKai Curtis, Patina Miller, Omar Epps, London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, Shanley Caswell, and more, the show’s sophomore run will invite viewers in to “Raq’s next move” as she continues her endeavors to shield her son Kanan from the dangers of the streets while also teaching him the lay of the drug game.

Ready to get your first taste of what season 2 is serving up?  The official trailer awaits inside:

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Over two years after releasing his sophomore studio album ‘Mantic,’ R&B singer-songwriter Ro James is still showcasing content from the critically acclaimed LP.

The latest lift from the set for your listening pleasure is ‘Too Much,’ which boasts a feature from GRAMMY-winning singer Miguel.

“Is it too much? / Wonder, how much more of this can I take? / Is it too much? / Time to treat love like it’s real estate / Girl, let’s build this up and make our great escape,” the crooners relay on the touching tune.

Tapping famed director Daps to helm the song’s official music video, hop inside to see James and Miguel take to the desert to show off some fancy whips and more.

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Ne-Yo may have collected criticaly acclaim aplenty for his latest album, the July 15-released ‘Self Explanatory,’ but the LP hasn’t been able to boast that same success commercially.

Entering the Billboard 200 at #184 this week, the project marks his first studio effort to debut outside of the top 40 on the tally.

Undeterred by the slow start, the singer-songwriter (born Shaffer Smith) is pressing forward with showcasing more of the tunes found aboard ‘Self Explanatory.’  Having already won over R&B lovers with the set’s housed cuts ‘You Got the Body,’ ‘U 2 Luv,’ ‘Don’t Love Me,’ and ‘Stay Down,’ the GRAMMY winner is following those gems with a visual for the new song ‘Handle Me Gently.’

Look inside to see the clip, which acts as a behind-the-scenes glimpse of sorts showing how the 42-year-old makes musical magic in the studio.

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Barack Obama‘s time as US President may have come to an end, but his popularity as a Pop culture figure is ever-enduring.

During his time in office, he managed to magnetize the masses by reminding them that he’s just like them. Case in point his music taste.

And it’s a practice that’s continuing.

For, America’s 44th president has unwrapped his top Summer Playlist 2022.

Check ’em out below…

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