Less than a week after Jussie Smollett was sentenced to 150 days in jail for a hoax hate crime against himself, the embattled singer-actor has already seen his short stay behind bar riddled with controversy.

First, his brother – Jocqui Smollett – took to social media to reveal the former ‘Empire’ star was placed under psychiatric care from fear of ‘self-harm’ despite the 39-year-old’s court outburst to assert the contrary.

Next, the #FreeJussie movement took flight and saw names like Academy & EMMY Award nominee Taraji P. Henson among the notable names on board.

Now, the initiative’s charging full steam ahead with Jussie’s defense team mounting a list of reasons why he needs to be freed immediately.

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Mike Mora, husband of singer/TV personality Kelis, has died after a battle with stage 4 stomach cancer.

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Just days after making headlines for taking to the studio to address his ongoing feud with Megan Thee Stallion and her rapper-songwriter boyfriend Pardison Fontaine (as we reported here), Tory Lanez is taking things a step further by bringing the tune to life via a self-edited music video.

From the courtroom to the butcher shop, a hospital, and more, the menacing, Justice-directed clip is chockfull of innuendos that certainly can’t go unnoticed.

Less than a month before Lanez is to appear at a pre-trial hearing over his alleged shooting assault of Stallion (April 5), look inside to hear his latest thoughts on the Rap beauty.

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Kandi Burruss has long been about her businesses. And the star’s latest show sees her spotlight exactly that.

Already a constant trend on social media, ‘Kandi & The Gang’ sees the multi-hyphenate force spotlight her Old Lady Gang restaurant.

Viewers of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ watched with excitement as the business began as a mere idea and eventually morphed into one of ATL’s most popping hot spots.

With this latest RHOA spin-off show, Kandi draws the curtain back on what goes into running OLG and the colorful characters who mobilize its operation.

That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan sat down with prolific multitasker, who dished on ‘Kandi & The Gang,’ season 14 of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta,’ clashing with Marlo Hampton, her future goals, and more.

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All roads lead to this Friday (March 18) for Normani.

For, the R&B chanteuse will unleash her latest single ‘Fair.’

The Harv-produced track, which is the follow-up to ‘Wild Side,’ is already feverishly anticipated by fans who’ve been thirsty for new material from the 25-year-old.

When she quenches, she’ll be doing so with her most personal release yet.

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Tory Lanez has been condemned by reps for another major artist over his sample-heavy music.

And this time it’s from the Estate of George Michael.

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Nicki Minaj and Coi Leray have new music incoming!

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Normani is dancing her way to the release of her brand new single, ‘Fair.’

And she’s drumming up all sorts of excitement in the process.

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Will Smith is getting candid.

For, he is now revealing new details about his marriage to Jada Pinkett-Smith.

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Could Beyonce go country?

Well, if it were up to Dolly Parton, the answer would be yes, even if it is for one song.

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Adele is saying hello to another world record.

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It appears as though the dawn has just begun.

Case in point, The Weeknd is teasing another video from his acclaimed ‘Dawn FM’ album.

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