The promo trail is seeing quite its fair share of Lizzo as the ‘About Damn Time’ hitmaker is blazing a path in support of her sophomore major label release ‘Special.’

Already forecasted to land in the top 10 of next week’s Billboard 200 (as we reported here), Liz is putting in work to push the set to even higher heights on the tally.

In addition to rocking live TV performances, radio interviews, and more, the GRAMMY winner’s also gracing the pages of a number of print outlets – most recently making headlines for a stunning spread in ‘ELLE UK.’

When not shining in the mag’s feature article with talk about body positivity and her impact on the music industry, the singer-songwriter was filmed behind the scenes talking about breaking beauty records and more on the ‘ELLE UK’ video segment ‘Ask Me Anything.’

Look inside to see her surprising response to being quizzed about a fantasy remake of the iconic 2001 rendition of the timeless classic ‘Lady Marmalade.’

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Kim Burrell has issued a fresh apology after catching flack for her initial response to the outcry over her now-viral sermon.

As reported, the Gospel singer shocked the masses when a video of her preaching in a church served up everything but the gospel.

For, in the clip that has now been watched millions of times, she urged parishioners to “choose” their friends wisely – touting the need to probe whether they are “broke”, “living in a trailer,” or “have a light bill in their cousin’s name.”

The 49-year-old also oddly added:

“I haven’t chosen anyone to be ugly yet. God is good. God is great. You all look great. Most of you have on hats covering most of that anyway. Here’s to you.”

Now, after releasing a written apology (that simultaneously threatened legal action for “slander and defamation” of her name and brand), Burrell has released a more personal video apology. One, in which, she admits the first statement was actually written by her legal rep.

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Cop a gander of Lizzo!

The ‘About Damn Time‘ belter stuns on the cover of ELLE UK.

Hot on the promotional trail for her new album ‘Special,‘ the British publication serves as the performer’s latest stop.

As well as posing it up in a number of striking shots lensed by AB+DM, the Houston native opened up to the magazine about her LP, Beyonce‘s impact, body positivity, and more.

Pics and quotes after the jump…

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Megan Thee Stallion is set to unleash new music. And she’s doing so with a little help from none other than Future.

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In news just in, Beyonce has unlocked the tracklist for her eagerly awaited new album, ‘Renaissance.’

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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Diddy is back in music mode and is going all out for his grand return with his new single ‘Gotta Move On.’

The Bryson Tiller collaboration – which serves as the first release from the mogul’s freshly minted label venture Love Records – has been paired with an action-packed video.

Directed by Teyana Taylor (“Spike Tee”), the visual is housed in Club Love – a unique space that fuses fashion, elevated community, apex black excellence, and unabashed and unadulterated sex appeal.

Throughout the scintillating clip, Diddy navigates the complex allure of his love interest – played by Serayah. 

True to form, the video is a star-studded affair and features cameos from the likes of Tiffany Haddish, London on da Track, Joie Chavis, Serayah, KenStarrrz, and Diddy’s sons Quincy Brown, Justin and Christian “King” Combs. 

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John Boyega returns to the big screen in the new Bleecker Street movie ‘Breaking.’

The revered actor stars as embattled Marine Veteran Brian Brown-Easley.

Financially worse for wear after being denied support from Veterans Affairs, Brian desperately takes matters into his own hands by holding a bank and its employees hostage. A tense and layered showdown with police follows.

Based on a true story, the Abi Damaris Corbin-directed film (which also stars the late Michael K. Williams) arrives in theaters on August 26.

Check out the first-look trailer below…

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Lizzo is one of music’s biggest stars, however, she is now comparing herself to another one of music’s biggest stars: Taylor Swift.

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Jay-Z might not be charging for guest spots these days, however, that appears as though it was not always the case.

For, Joe Budden is now claiming that Hov was charging him a good chunk of money to have featured on his song ‘Pump It Up.’

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Harry Styles is headed to college.

For, a university in Texas is now offering a course on the former One Direction member.

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With her long-awaited debut album rising rapstress Flo Milli has one burning question:  ‘You Still Here, Ho?’

A 17-track affair featuring the likes of Rico Nasty, reality TV queen Tiffany “New York” Pollard, Babyface Ray, and more, the new joint serves as the conceptual follow-up to her 2020 breakthrough project. ‘Ho, Why Is You Still Here.’

Highlighted by the previously released “Ice Baby,“ “PBC,” and “Roaring 20’s,” hop inside to hear Milli’s inaugural studio effort courtesy of Spotify and Apple Music.

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Kelly Rowland continues to advocate for two Black children who seemingly suffered racially-motivated mistreatment from a muppet during a parade at Sesame Place Philadelphia last weekend.

As reported here, the two young girls were ignored as they motioned to get the attention of one of the muppets who passed right by them after high-fiving a White child.

Rowland was among the celebs who made headlines for calling out the theme park for the infraction, which promptly led them to issue a number of statements including an apology.

When quizzed about her thoughts on their response to the backlash, Kelly didn’t cut them much slack.  Look inside to see what she said.

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