Just weeks after news hit that Nick Cannon would be hanging up his talk show mic, the multi-hyphenate star is returning attention to his first love: music.

In what comes as his first musical body of work since 2020’s ‘The Miseducation of the Negro You Love to Hate,’ ‘Raw & B: The Explicit Tape’ – Cannon’s latest effort (released May 20) – collects a who’s who of R&B and Hip-Hop stars for its 14 tracks (nine of which contain features).

Calling on the likes of Brandy, Rick Ross, Chris Brown, K. Michelle, Jacquees, and more to assist, the project lives up to its title as it contains a number of tunes that leave little to the imagination.  However, it’s also balanced by cuts that speak of Cannon’s personal life – namely as it pertains to personal and professional growth, fatherhood, and more.

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Kendrick Lamar launched atop of the Billboard 200 with his new album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers’ and its almighty splash (with the year’s top sales) are having a reverberating effect on the singles charts too.

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The story of Elvis Pressley is set to shine anew. And this time on the big screen.

Baz Luhrmann directs the electrifying retelling of the music legend’s life and career.

With Austin Butler taking on the lead role, the Warner Bros. film – which also stars Tom Hanks – promises to deliver raw and unvarnished looks into the peaks and troughs of one of the most recognizable legends of all time.

Moments ago an extended trailer was unlocked and relays the influence of the Black church on Pressley’s signature sound and performance style.

Folk will also receive insight into the icon’s relationships – from the familial to the romantic to the industrial.

Check out the newly unwrapped extended trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s ‘Elvis’ below…

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Mark those calendars because ‘Vengeance’ is heading to theaters this July.

Serving as the directorial debut from writer and star B.J. Novak,  the high-octane film is a dark comic thriller centered on Ben Manalowitz, a podcaster, and journalist who journeys from New York to Texas to investigate the death of a girl he was…seeing.

What he uncovers takes him on a ride he’ll never forget.

The hotly anticipated movie features an ensemble that includes Novak, Issa Rae, Ashton Kutcher, Boyd Holbrook, J. Smith-Cameron, and Dove Cameron.

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Harry Styles has unleashed ‘Harry’s House’ – his third studio album.

Led by the indie-pop stylings of ‘As It Was,’ the set sees Styles exploring themes of romance, heartbreak, and acceptance.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Harry’s House.’

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All hail the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul!

TIME Magazine is aptly saluting Mary J. Blige as one of The World’s Most Influential People. 

Arriving in tandem with the unveiling of the TIME 100 Most Influential list, MJB makes for a regal sight on her very own cover of the publication.

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While not much has been revealed about ‘Blank Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ Letitia Wright is now giving new insight into the project. In particular, how it will pay respects to the late Chadwick Boseman.

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Halsey is speaking out.

The ‘Without Me’ singer has now opened up in further detail over their drama with their record label.

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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 5 / season 14?

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Halsey is lamenting the predicament her new music finds itself in.

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Wizkid has new music on the way and his latest update has sent fans into a feverish frenzy.

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Kendrick Lamar reigns atop of the Billboard 200 with his fifth studio album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.’

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