With just a mere matter of hours to go before the release of The Weeknd‘s new album ‘Dawn FM,’ many of the superstar’s fans are buzzing with excitement.

Some, however, are expressing concern about the commercial performance of the LP – which was announced just a few days before its arrival.

Find out why below, where Abel’s response also awaits…

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Denzel Washington is no stranger to seismic roles, so it’s fitting that the legendary actor is set to hit screens as Macbeth.

The Oscar winner takes center stage as the titular character in ‘The Tragedy of Macbeth.’ 

Joel Coen’s striking adaptation of the William Shakespeare classic puts a contemporary twist on a narrative of murder, madness, ambition, and wrathful cunning.

Set to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on January 14, the film also stars Frances McDormand, Bertie Carvel, Alex Hassell, Corey Hawkins, Harry Melling, and Brendan Gleeson. 

Check out the trailer below…

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Lip service took on a literal meaning Thursday (January 6) when Rap veteran Jim Jones took to the Angela Yee platform to talk about his storied career at large.

Yet, while highlighting the markers of his music industry tenures like greatest hits, greatest beefs, reality TV (‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’), and even more, the standout portion of the interview came when the conversation shifted to his sex life – namely its beginning stages.

Look inside to see how Jones shocked the panel of interviewers when he discussed how “hands on” his mother was during his evolution into dating and more.

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Adele is strutting on full steam with the push for her mega-selling album ’30.’

For, the British belter has officially announced ‘Oh My God’ as the follow-up to blockbuster chart-topper ‘Easy On Me.’

And she’s wasting no time drumming up the buzz machine.

Because the 33-year-old has unveiled the first look at the track’s accompanying music video.

Check it out below…

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Cop a gander at Angela Bassett.

The legendary actress is the latest superstar to cover InStyle Magazine. Cloaked in several chic looks, she is photographed by Anthony Maule.

In the spread, she gives a compelling interview, where she reflects on working with the late Whitney Houston, her legacy, and much more.

Peep more pics and quotes from her interview below…

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Paris Jackson is getting candid.

For, the multi-talented entertainer has just revealed that she is open to a collaboration with her aunt, Janet Jackson.

More details below…

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Nearly a year after his racial slur went public, country singer Morgan Wallen is now receiving more support.

This time around, it comes from rapper Lil Durk.

More details below…

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Chloe Bailey has been making waves with her solo offerings, but she’s also making a mark with eclectic collaborations.

For, fresh from a sneak peek of her incoming team-up with 6LACK, it’s been revealed that she’s also linked up with Gunna.

Full story below…

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It’s finally time to wave goodbye to ‘This Is Us.’ 

Anchored by a stellar cast, which includes the likes of Sterling K. Brown, Milo Ventimiglia, Mandy Moore, Susan Kelechi Watson, the NBC drama follows the lives – past, present, and future – of The Pearson family.

And during its six years on air, it’s pieced its way into the hearts of the millions worldwide.

Blended, complex, and layered, the relatives and their narrative remain as compelling as ever heading into the eagerly anticipated season 6.

With its swansong season already proving, check out a sneak peek of episode 2 below…

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Ari Lennox is regularly mentioned when conversations about this generation’s best R&B acts are ignited, but fans of the burgeoning diva may be surprised to learn her acclaimed catalog of Gold and Platinum hits did not include any solo Hot 100 entries – until this week.

Details inside:

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As has become its annual tradition, Urban One Honors – presented by TV One and Radio One – is gearing up to salute the accomplishments of Black excellence achieved by individuals who boast extraordinary contributions in entertainment, education, and the community-at-large.

This year’s extravaganza, subtitled ‘The Soundtrack of Black America’ and set to air Martin Luther King Jr. Day (January 17), is hosted by GRAMMY Award-winning singer-songwriter Ne-Yo and has no shortage of big names on its list of honorees.

Hop inside to see who will be joining the ceremony’s list of prestigious award recipients.

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Less than two weeks before Christmas, FKA twigs surprised fans with the unwrapping of ‘Tears in the Club’ featuring The Weeknd.

The Arca, Cirkut, and El Guincho-produced cut’s arrival, which was accompanied by a sci-fi-inspired music video, is expected to be on twigs’ forthcoming mixtape (reportedly titled ‘Capri Sun’).

As fans of both artists continue to get acquainted with the new tune, the eccentric diva’s lifted a behind the scenes look at its Amber Grace Johnson-directed music video.

Look inside to see the action that didn’t make the final cut.

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