Beyonce‘s latest album ‘Renaissance’ may have seen its historic ascent to #1 on the Billboard 200 accompanied by massive critical acclaim, but that doesn’t mean it didn’t still field its fair share of controversy and criticism for its content.

Beyond claims from fellow singer Kelis that her music was included on the set without permission (as we reported here), Bey was also on the receiving end of jeers from a number of listeners who disapproved of the interpolation of the Clark Sisters‘ 1981 gospel tune ‘Center of Thy Will’ as the base for the housed cut ‘Church Girl.’

Produced by The Dream and No I.D., ‘Girl’ features the looped vocals of legendary group member Dorinda Clark-Cole singing about being in the center of God’s will when Bey chimes in with less-than-holy lyrics about ‘dropping it like a thotty’ in the center of a dance floor.

Just weeks after lead Clark Sister Twinkie Clark, who wrote ‘Will,’ gave the sample a thumbs up, Clark-Cole took to the pulpit to echo her big sister’s sentiment. Look inside to see what she said.

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Megan Thee Stallion is gearing up to unlock her brand new album.

And she’s doing so in cinematic style.

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Ja Rule may have remained quiet during Irv Gotti‘s rant about Ashanti on their recent appearance on Drink Champs. But now he’s turning the volume all the way up in the wake of critique from fellow rapper Fat Joe.

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Although her latest single, ‘Break My Soul,’ and its parent album, ‘Renaissance,’ are currently reigning atop the Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 respectively, Beyonce is far from resting on her laurels.

Just days after teaming with Queen of Pop Madonna for the “Queens Remix” of ‘Soul’ (in which she toasted the likes of Whitney Houston, Anita Baker, Aretha Franklin, Sade, Janet Jackson, and other music legends), Bey is saluting another music royal – this time putting a 2022 twist on the 1975 classic, ‘Make Me Say It Again Girl.’

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Serena Williams has blazed a trail that saw her not only become one of the greatest tennis players of all time but one of the greatest sporting icons of all time.

However, as the age-old adage goes, all good things come to an end.

And this time, it’s Williams calling time on her career.

For, moments ago in a brand new cover feature for Vogue’s September issue, the 40-year-old announced her plans to retire from tennis in the next few weeks.

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Mariah Carey is the latest major name to pay emotional tribute to Olivia Newton-John. 

As reported, the ‘Grease’ star died after a multi-decade battle with breast cancer.

Head below to read Mimi’s address:

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As Rae Sremmurd fans impatiently await the landing of the Rap group’s fourth studio album ‘Sremm4Life,’ the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Sr3mm,’ the brothers drop yet another single from the forthcoming – ‘Community D*ck.’

Enlisting rising rapstress Flo Milli to assist, the track’s arrival was accompanied by a comedic, Bryan Barber-directed video that sees its main stars provide some community service by way of anatomical delivery.

“Bust it open for me, ma’am / Do that trick on a d*ck, yeah, you know what to do / Go ‘head, get that tip, girl (Tip, girl) / D*ckin’ these hoes back to back / I’ma text you off my iPad (Yeah),”  Swae raps on the new bop.

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While we’re pretty sure any week is a good week to be Beyonce, this week is proving itself a particularly good time to be the Queen.

As if earning a historic seventh run atop the Billboard 200 with her latest album ‘Renaissance’ wasn’t enough reason to ‘drop it like a thotty,’ the 40-year-old diva later learned the set’s lead single – ‘Break My Soul’ – broke records when it landed at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 (not long after doing the same in the U.K.).

To add to all of that, the good folks at Parkwood/Columbia have finally answered the prayer of many-an-impatient #Beyhive member and updated the sales of her iconic catalog.

With that, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced a slew of certification upgrades – so many the songstress has now blasted past Katy Perry to be listed as the third best-selling female artist of the digital era.

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Nicki Minaj may be Rap’s reigning Queen, but she’s never been afraid to bow down to salute the Rap Royals who paved the way for her.

Her latest trek down that track came just moments after Monday’s announcement (August 8) she will be the recipient of the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at the 2022 MTV VMAs later this month.

Among the many sending their congratulations over the news was Missy Elliott, who made history in 2019 when she became the first female rapper to nab the honor.

Look inside to see how Minaj responded to the shout out from Miss.

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A judge is saying “playa pleathe” to music superstar Taylor Swift over claims her 2014 smash single ‘Shake It Off’ didn’t borrow elements of 3LW‘s moderate 2001 hit, ‘Playas Gon’ Play.’

Swift may have thought she shook the judgment after the original copyright infringement claim was dismissed in 2018, but an appeals court said the decision was ‘too close to call’ in December 2021 and is deferring to a jury.

In light of a new motion submitted by the GRAMMY winner’s legal team Monday (August 8), look inside to read her lengthy statement on the matter.

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Tributes continue to pour in after shocking news Monday (August 8) that global superstar Olivia Newton-John, 73, died after a lengthy battle with breast cancer.

According to the ‘Physical’ singer’s family she passed away “peacefully” at her home in Southern California.

In honor of her memory, fans and celebrity peers rushed to social media to say farewell to the GRAMMY-winning legend.

Look inside to see salutes from her iconic ‘Grease’ co-star John Travolta, Gabrielle Union, Viola Davis, Oprah, Kylie Minogue, Kathy Griffin, and so many others.

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Beyonce is tasting sweet success with her latest studio album ‘Renaissance’ and its lead single ‘Break My Soul.’

For, as reported, both the LP and its launching track have topped the Billboard 200 and Billboard Hot 100 respectively.

Taking to social media, Queen Bey has shared a message of thanks to her ever-loyal BeyHive.

Check out her words after the jump…

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