In breaking news, disgraced singer R. Kelly has been found guilty on several charges of child pornography at his trial in Chicago.

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Wendy Williams has checked into a wellness facility, it has been confirmed.

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With Halloween fast approaching, Netflix brings the fright and the funny with new movie ‘The Curse of Bridge Hollow.’

Anchored by Marlon Wayans and co-starring Kelly Rowland, the film follows the story of a father (Wayans) and his teenage daughter (played by Priah Ferguson).

An array of unforeseen events (which bring the term “close to home” a whole new meaning) see them forced to team up and save their town after an ancient and meddling spirit causes chaos.

Jeff Wadlow takes the directorial helm of the movie, which also stars Rob Riggle, John Michael Higgins, Nia Vardalos, Lauren Lapkus, Holly J. Barrett, Myles Vincent Perez, Abi Monterey, and Helen Slayton-Hughes.

Prior to its October 14 premiere on the streamer, check out the first-look trailer after the jump…

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FLO are living up to their group name by continuing to pour out new music at a refreshingly rapid rate.

For, having warmed up the masses with the summer EP ‘The Lead,’ the rising R&B trio have announced their brand new single ‘Not My Job.’

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Ciara is continuing to prove that she is an unstoppable force and she celebrates aid status on the cover of Ebony Magazine’s September/October issue.

Introduced to the world as a potent performer, the 36-year-old has expanded her empire and is making major moves as a businesswoman.

Indeed, she’s launched fashion line LITA, released fragrances, penned a children’s book, and recently unveiled a new skincare line – OAM (On A Mission).

Still, CiCi has music firmly on her mind. Namely her upcoming eighth studio album.

Fans were treated to a taste of the LP with lead single ‘Jump’ and, within her interview feature, the superstar reveals that there’s more tempo on the way.

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With a career as illustrious as Mariah Carey‘s, major milestones are many.

This week brings with it the 25th anniversary of the legend’s ‘Butterfly’ album – a project many helm as the diva’s magnum opus.

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John Legend celebrates his ‘Wonder Woman,’ wife Chrissy Teigen, in the video for his brand new single.

Lifted from the crooner’s eighth studio album ‘Legend,’ the song and its family-focussed visual are billed as a tribute to the power and grace of women.

The clip, which was shot in Tuscany, Italy, arrives on the couple’s 9th wedding anniversary.

Poetically, Nabil Elderkin – who introduced the pair in 2006 and directed ‘All of Me’ (Legend’s 2013 ode to Teigen) – is once again at the directorial helm of this video.

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Nicki Minaj may still be basking in her reign at #1 with ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ but that hasn’t halted the femcee from pouring out fresh material.

As reported, Onika has teamed up with Yung Bleu for new track ‘Love In The Way.’

Set for release this Friday (September 17), the pair are whetting appetites with a titillating preview.

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Wizkid has unleashed his blazing new single ‘Bad To Me.’

Produced by P2J, the track arrives on the back of global smash ‘Essence’ and its companion album ‘Made In Lagos’ (which recently became the first African album to be certified Gold by the RIAA).

After the mellower sounds of ‘Lagos,’ Wiz takes it to the dancefloor with the delicious flavor-filled jam.

‘Bad To Me’ lands on the heels of Starboy’s appearance in Chris Brown’s ‘Call Me Everyday.’

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For three decades, SWV have been rousing the masses with resonating R&B that has served as the soundtrack to the lives of many.

And the trio – comprised of Coko, Lelee, and Taj – are rightfully continuing to rack up accolades.

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Singer Jesse Powell, famed for his hit ‘You,’ has sadly died.

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Cardi B is giving back in a way.

For, she has just given her former school a major chunk of change.

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