BTS continues its reign over the charts.

For, their new album – ‘Proof’ – has launched atop the coveted Billboard 200 chart.

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Justin Timberlake returned to the stage tonight as a special guest at Pharrell Williams’ Something In The Water Festival in Washington, D.C.

And while some lapped up JT’s showing, others weren’t as endorsing.

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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 8 / season 14?

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Janet Jackson sent fans into a frenzy this week with her stunning new shoot for Essence Magazine. 

Aptly timed, the spread – which was lensed by Yu Tsai – arrives as the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer gears up to rock the 2022 Essence Festival of Culture in New Orleans next month.

Before then, Ms. Jackson is taking the masses behind the scenes of her striking feature.

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Muni Long has been unveiled as the MTV Push artist for June.

To commemorate the honor, the singer-songwriter delivered a dynamic medley of new her new single ‘Baby Boo’ and  breakout bop ‘Hrs & Hrs.’

Arriving on the heels of her freshly minted joint venture deal with Def Jam, the showing saw Muni – who all at once is a major songwriter and rising artist in her own right – put a unique spin on both tracks.

Backed by a collective of instrumentalists, she showed up and showed out.

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Ari Lennox has pulled the plug on an array of live dates.

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Mo’Nique surprised fans at her latest show by delivering an on-stage apology to D.L. Hughley. 

As widely reported, the pair locked horns after the comedienne verbally lambasted ‘The Kings of Comedy’ star over a contract dispute in Detroit.

What ensued was a theater of traded insults on social media – with the most recent instance seeing 54-year-old Mo’ draw on the sexual abuse Hughley’s daughter suffered as a way of demeaning her nemesis.

That particular action led to Hughley’s eldest offspring laying into the ‘Precious’ star. 

The latter appears to have resonated. Because Mo’Nique has apologized.

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Cardi B has re-upped with Facebook for another season of her show ‘Cardi Tries _____.’

The Messenger series (which is executive produced by the star alongside Jesse Collins) sees her trying her hand at new skills outside of her Hip-Hop rooting. From lacing up to become a ballerina, firefighter, car racer, teacher, and more.

She won’t be alone, as notable names and faces pop up to help her achieve her goals.

The latest episode of season 2 is here and sees Cardi learn how to make chocolate with the help of Teyana Taylor.

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Drake sprung a surprise on fans yesterday (June 17) with the release of his seventh studio album, ‘Honestly, Nevermind.’

Perhaps most surprising, however, was the fact that the unexpected LP saw the Canada-born titan delve deep into Dance music.

With the response thus far being potently polarizing, what are LP’s commercial prospects looking like?

The first-week sales predictions are in and bring with them the answer.

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With over two decades in the spotlight, Ciara is no stranger to the peaks and politics of the music industry.

And, in a new interview, she opens up about experiencing the latter in more recent times.

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FLO have new music on the way!

The new group (comprised of Renée, Jorja, and Stella) have been enjoying viral success with their breakout bop ‘Cardboard Box’ and now they are looking to follow up the MNEK-penned jam with another vocally-driven jam.

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VERZUZ is back and this time it’s an R&B showdown.

Because Omarion and Mario will be doing battle!

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