New updates have arrived in the case of Mo’Nique and streaming giant Netflix.

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‘The Upshaws’ are back for another round of drama-drenched laughs on Netflix. 

A breakout hit upon its debut last year, the comedy returns on June 29 for its hotly anticipated second season on the streamer.

Anchored by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, the hilarious series chronicles the layered lives of The Upshaw family.

Innovating the sitcom format rulebook, the show features a colorful array of characters and colorful language too. Refreshingly!

And for its sophomore run, ‘The Upshaws’ – which was co-created by Sykes and sees Epps serve as co-producer – promises another roller coaster ride.

Check out the first look trailer for season 2 after the jump…

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After much anticipation, it is finally here.

For, Rina Sawayama has unleashed the video for her song, ‘This Hell.’ The clip is complete with line dancing, protests, a wedding, and so much more.

‘This Hell’ serves as the first single from her upcoming ‘Hold The Girl’ album, which is set to serve as the follow-up to her critically-acclaimed ‘Sawayama’ album.

The project featured notable tracks like ‘Tokyo Love Hotel,’ ‘Bad Friend,’ ‘XS,’ ‘Dynasty,’ and more.

As for ‘Hold The Girl,’ the album is set to be available everywhere on September 2.

In the meantime, watch the stunning video for ‘This Hell’ just below…

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LeToya Luckett has entered the chat.

The Destiny’s Child star turned solo chart-topper has launched her own online talk series in partnership with Kin.

And while many promise candid and unfiltered, Luckett delivers dynamically on both fronts.

Because the premiere episode of ‘Leave It With LeToya’ sees the singer-actress sit down with her ex-boyfriend, Houston rapper Slim Thug. 

The wholly entertaining chat featured the pair, who dated on-and-off for a decade, maturely muse on the highs and lows of their time together as well as what they learned.

Watch the insightful first installment of ‘Leave It With LeToya’ after the jump…

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Megan Thee Stallion brings the flames to Rolling Stone‘s aptly titled Hot Issue.

The rapper and recent graduate blazes the publication in a stunning photoshoot lensed by Ramona Rosales.

As ever with the Hot Girl Coach, though, there’s much more than just pretty aesthetic on offer.

For, in her accompanying interview feature, she opens up in earnest about her forthcoming album – which includes a collaboration with Future and may not be the endless turn-up folk may think – as well as some of the harder times she’s faced.

Of the latter, the most notable is allegedly being shot by Tory Lanez – who is set to go on trial in September.

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Harry Styles and Bad Bunny have a reason to celebrate.

For, Styles’ ‘Harry’s House’ and Bad Bunny‘s ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ albums have reached major milestones.

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Janet Jackson is set to storm the stage as a headliner at the Essence Festival of Culture next month.

Prior to then, the music megastar aptly stuns on the cover of Essence Magazine‘s latest issue.

The spread, which was lensed by Yu Tsai, is accompanied by an interview feature that sees the mom of one open up about the status of her hotly anticipated new album, ‘Black Diamond.’

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Meghan Trainor has been busy cooking up new music.

For, she is now sharing a snippet of a new song that could see its release very soon.

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Giveon is ramping up the push for his first full-length album ‘Give or Take’ (due June 24).

Because the critically-acclaimed R&B crooner has announced a companion tour for the project.

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Cop a gander of Megan Thee Stallion!

The fiery femcee is set to make a special appearance on season 2 of ‘P-Valley’ and STARZ has shared the first look at her character.

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For 14 seasons, The Wendy Williams Show has been been a leader in the daytime talk space. However, as the age-old adage goes, all good things must come to an end. And it’s been confirmed that the popular series will officially wave goodbye this week.

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Beyonce‘s name has been dominating the headlines as buzz for the singer’s long-awaited new album reaches fever pitch.

The superstar ignited excitement in earnest when she removed her profile picture across all of her social media platforms; a move that had many in The BeyHive swarming for clues about her first solo LP in six years.

While the anticipation amplifies for a project fans have codenamed B7, a new report appears to have lifted the lid on Queen Bey’s unique live plans.

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