It’s been a rocky road for Tamar Braxton, but the songbird appears to have finally nested on new, more positive ground.

And she has music on her mind.

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Things are heating up on the Billboard 200.

For, The Weeknd and Gunna are in a close battle for the #1 album.

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Young Dolph‘s longtime partner, Mia Jaye, has broken her silence about the rapper’s shocking death.

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Harry Styles continues to break records.

This time around it comes from a new certification, which helps his self-titled album reach a major milestone.

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The ‘Queens’ are back for their thrones.

Eagerly anticipated, ABC‘s new music drama is anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

The show tells the tale of a group of friends who have a shot at reclaiming their glory years.

In the 90s, they performed together as part of the female rap collective – the Nasty Girls. Fast forward to the present and their lives are markedly different.

The series follows the quad as they navigate a new normal and the chance at another spell in the spotlight.

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Lifetime’s forthcoming thriller, ‘Single Black Female,’ provides an updated take on the age old adage: “with friends like these who needs enemies?”

Starring Raven Goodwin, Amber Riley, and K. Michelle, the film chronicles the plight of a talk show host (Goodwin) trying to save herself from an obsessive assistant (Riley) who envies her celebrity.

Directed by Shari Carpenter, hop inside to see the movie’s first trailer ahead of its February 5 premiere.

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With GRAMMYs, #1 albums, and millions of records sold worldwide to her credit, India.Arie is one of the most lauded R&B singer-songwriters to emerge from the 2000s.

Yet, behind her highly praised anthems of self-love and empowerment (i.e. ‘Video,’ ‘I Am Not My Hair,’ and others), the now 46-year-old suggests the music industry has left her feeling powerless at times over her 21-year career.

Reflecting on some of those moments in a surprisingly candid rant on Instagram, it’s not clear what spurred the commentary but what’s certain is that the message came through loud and clear.

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As a songwriter, Priscilla Renea has penned memorable tunes for the likes of Madonna, Rihanna, Mariah Carey, Chris Brown, Ariana Grande, and many more over her storied career.

Yet, her swings at bat to recreate that magic for herself were a miss with her first two projects (studio albums ‘Jukebox’ and ‘Coloured’ released in 2009 and 2018 respectively).

Once branded as Muni Long, however, the 33-year-old has been earning long overdue critical acclaim for her efforts under the moniker – a journey that reached a new climax this week as she landed her first top 40 hit.

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“Every day like my birthday, bring the cake in,” Mary J. Blige declares in the lyrics of her latest single, ‘Amazing’ – a nod to self all the more timely considering the Hip Hop Soul royal actually celebrated her 51st this week (January 11).

As ‘Amazing,’ alongside its sister release ‘Good Morning Gorgeous,’ continue to heat up R&B airwaves ahead of Blige’s next album, it appears she’s the one handing out gifts in the form of the former’s official behind the scenes video.

Filmed in Miami, take a peek on the other side of the lens of the blazing Eif Rivera-directed clip.

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After four years of marriage, Jason Momoa and Lisa Bonet sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry Wednesday (January 12) with the announcement of a split.

Taking to Instagram to issue a joint statement, the report comes the estranged lovebirds – once lauded by many as #couplegoals – began dating in 2004, welcomed two children by 2008, and eventually tied in knot in 2017.

Look inside to see what they had to say about the dissolution of their relationship and how Twitter reacted to the surprising news.

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Nicki Minaj is no longer facing legal hardship after a harassment lawsuit was dropped by the accuser.

The rapper’s husband, Kenneth Petty, however, hasn’t been so lucky.

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Coachella 2022‘s line-up appears to have been revealed.

And there’s ample star-power in the mix.

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