The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back and blazing for its 14th season. And despite over a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is continuing to bring the heat.

Already drenched in drama, the latest installment of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Kandi, Kenya, Marlo, Drew, Sheree, and newcomer Sanya Richards-Ross will be serving up on episode 12 / season 14?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out below…

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‘Married To Medicine’ is back for its 9th season and according to the thermometer, the drama is scorching!

The popular Bravo series chronicles the lives of a group of ladies – some of whom work in the medical field and others who are married to those who do.

This edition is already making for addictive viewing.

Dr. Jackie, Dr. Simone, Dr. Heavenly, Dr. Contessa Metcalfe, and newcomer Anila Sajja are all back in the mix. 

Want to know what the ladies are up to?

 Check out the sneak peek preview of ‘Married To Medicine’ episode 4 / season 9 below…

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Nicki Minaj is promising the masses an album they won’t forget.

It’s been four years since the Rap royal released her last LP, ‘Queen,’ and fans have been hot on her heels for news of her next offering.

2022 has seen the femcee follow through with her generous flow of fresh material – such as top 10 hit ‘Do We Have A Problem?’ and ‘Bussin’.

Earlier this week, Onika previewed her newest single ‘Freaky Girl’ – for which she confirmed an August release.

And now she spilling on her incoming album too.

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From The Vault is back this week and salutes a seismic jam from pioneering R&B quartet Jodeci. Today’s pick is 1995’s fiery ‘Freek’n You.’

Lifted from the group’s third studio album, ‘The Show, the After Party, the Hotel,’ the track was serviced as the set’s lead offering and made a mighty splash upon its arrival.

Members K-Ci, JoJo, Mr Dalvin, and DeVante Swing were riding high from the success of their previous LPs ‘Forever My Lady’ and ‘Diary of a Mad Band’ and were poised to further cement their status as music royalty.

And this classic saw them bring said aim to fruition.

Penned and produced by group member DeVante Swing, the song made no apologies for its bedroom agenda. Scintillating, hypnotic, and vocally astute – thanks to dynamic delivery from lead singers K-Ci and JoJo – the track saw Jodeci serenading their love interest with lyrics attesting to how much they wanted to “freek you.”

Its accompanying music video, which was directed by filmmaker Brett Ratner and featured models Beverly Peele, Veronica Webb, and Kara Young – played up the group’s sex symbol status at the time as well as the album’s titular theme.

As 90s R&B slow jams and visuals go, ‘Freek’n You’ remains emblematic of the era ’til this day.

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Echoing the age-old adage: sometimes it’s useful to look back to move forward.

And we feel this is oh so applicable to the state of male R&B in the contemporary climate.

We’d love to see a re-embrace of the serenading brand of the genre amongst this era’s male vocalists.

The convergence with Hip-Hop sonics and culture has brought with it a more hard-hitting strand of R&B delivery.

Though we’re here for it and can point to many an act who have roused us with this more hybrid sound, it’s relegated some of the more core aspects of R&B to the extreme fringes of the adult contemporary. Specifically, melody, narrative-driven lyrics, and potent vocal performance.

Perhaps by borrowing from Jodeci’s masterful handbook, the new class can inject additional heart back into our beloved R&B.

Your thoughts?

Lizzo has been lighting up the charts with her latest single ‘About Damn Time’ and now its housing album ‘Special’ is following in its footsteps.

Released on July 14, the set follows 2019’s breakthrough effort ‘Cuz I Love You’ – home to chart-topper ‘Truth Hurts’ and ‘Good As Hell.’

With ample buzz, a bonafide smash, and a like-titled tour mounted in support of the set, expectations have been high.

Head below to find out how the LP performed.

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Future sprung a surprise on fans during his set at Rolling Loud Miami 2022 and that surprise was none other than Travis Scott. 

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DaBaby serves as quite a polarizing figure for most and that may well continue after he offered a ringing endorsement to another polarizer in the form of former US President, Donald Trump.

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Brace yourselves because ‘Black Panther’ is back!

Moments ago at Comic-Con 2022, the trailer for the eagerly anticipated sequel, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ was unlocked.

Directed by a returning Ryan Coogler, the Marvel production serves as the follow-up to the 2018 first film – which took the world and box office by storm, generating over $1 Billion.

Following the tragic loss of Chadwick Boseman, who died in 2020 of cancer, many have wondered how his harrowing absence would be navigated in the film.

Execs promised that his character T’Challa would not be recast and have honored that promise.

The epic first look preview meets Wakanda and its inhabitants (such as Lupita Nyong’o, Angela Bassett, and Letitia Wright) in mourning. New cast member Michaela Coel also makes her debut.

Musically, the trailer is set to Tems belting an enchanting cover of Bob Marley‘s ‘No Woman No Cry’ which is powerfully interpolated with Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Alright.’

What are you waiting for? Watch the first-look trailer after the jump…

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Beyonce and The-Dream have established a long and fruitful creative partnership that has gifted the world classics such as ‘Single Ladies’ and ‘Run The World (Girls).’

Their latest offering is global smash ‘Break My Soul’ – the lead single from Queen Bey’s upcoming album ‘Renaissance.’

As excited fans await the LP, The-Dream is opening up about the process of recording the track.

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Fresh from seismic wins at the Tony Awards 2022, the cast of ‘MJ the Musical’ have unleashed the official album of the Broadway production.

Led by charismatic Myles Frost (who landed the Best Actor honor for his portrayal of the King of Pop), the collective put their unique spin on Jackson’s career-spanning classics – including jams from his tenure with The Jackson 5.

Indeed, present are interpretations of ‘Billie Jean,’ ‘Thriller,’ ‘I Want You Back,’ ‘Bad’ and much more.

Currently playing to sold-out audiences on a nightly basis, ‘MJ the Musical’ explores the layered world of its megastar protagonist in a unique way.

Helmed by Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Christopher Wheeldon and two-time Pulitzer Prize winner Lynn Nottage, the production is centered around the making of MJ’s 1992 Dangerous World Tour – which is used to journey through various eras of the Pop pioneer’s life.

Take a listen to the cast recording after the jump…

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The countdown is on to the arrival of ‘Black Adam’ on the big screen.

Dwayne Johnson [The Rock] has been tapped to star as the superhero in the Warner Bros action-adventure, which is unleashed this October.

Helmed by director Jaume Collet-Serra, the movie serves as the first to explore the story of the dynamic D.C figure.

Almost 5,000 years after being bestowed with the seismic powers of the ancient gods—and thrown behind bars just as swiftly—Black Adam (Johnson) is freed from his earthly tomb, ready to unleash his unique form of justice on the modern world.

Moments ago at Comic-Con 2022, Johnson was on-hand to unwrap a new extended preview of the flick – which also stars Aldis Hodge and Pierce Brosnan.

Check it out after the jump…

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Saweetie is in music mode.

Fans have been waiting with bated breath for the rapper’s long-awaited album debut, ‘Pretty B*tch Music.’

Instead, they’ve been placated with a seemingly endless stream of singles – several of which became hits such as ‘Tap In’ and ‘Best Friend.’

Still, with the whereabouts of the project a mystery, Saweetie has offered up an insightful update.

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