Ari Lennox lit up the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live today with a rousing rendition of her R&B hit, ‘Pressure.’

The track, which has been making seismic strides on radio, received a fresh flare courtesy of the soulful songbird and her bouncy band.

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Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts are blazing quite the trail.

Because the lovebirds have made history by becoming the first-ever same-sex couple to grace the cover of ESSENCE magazine.

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In breaking news, three former Minneapolis police officers have been found guilty of violating the civil rights of George Floyd.

As reported, the unarmed Black man died after his neck was knelt on by officer Derek Chauvin – who was convicted of murdering him.

Now, his co-workers and accomplices have been handed their fate.

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NLE Choppa has been making waves on a global scale with his fiery flow and unwavering work ethic.

Aged just 19, the star has been shining since blazing onto the scene in 2018.

Keeping the flames coming, the MC – who was born Bryson Lashun Potts – has been earning rave reviews for his latest release, ‘Me vs. Me.’

The mixtape, which is home to hits such as ‘Final Warning’ and ‘Stompin,’ adds to a fervent flow of music emanating from the Memphis native.

That Grape Juice‘s Jay McGregor sat down with the rapper, who discussed the release, making major changes to his lifestyle, fatherhood, and much more.

Check out the interview above and be sure to let us know what you think.

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Saweetie is ready for her time to shine.

Case in point, the ‘Tap In’ rapper recently appeared in Billboard‘s Women in Music issue, where she dished on her upcoming debut album, ‘Pretty B*tch Music.’

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A music industry veteran of over 25 years, Tank – for his own hits as well as those he’s penned for others – is easily one of the most revered male R&B vocalists of his generation.

With that reverence and experience, the singer-songwriter (born Durrell Babbs) has not shied away from voicing his displeasure over the changes he’s seen in the business over the years – chiefly as it applies to the commercial reception (or lack thereof) of R&B and the ease in which up-and-coming acts are so quickly deemed leaders of the genre.

His stance on those honorific titles landed him in hot water with rising rapper Yung Bleu earlier this week, sending both acts’ fans into a frenzy over their heated exchange.

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Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kris, Kendall, and Kylie are back.

For, Hulu has debuted a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series aptly-titled ‘The Kardashians.’

The new trailer offers a glimpse into Kourtney’s engagement to Blink-182 member Travis Barker and Kim joking about her own marriages in the process.

‘The Kardashians’ promises an “all-access pass” into their lives and to “reveal the truth behind the headlines.”

Previously, the Kardashian-Jenner family starred in the E! series ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ before inking a deal with Hulu for their new show.

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Jesy Nelson may have another collaboration on the way.

This time around, it appears as though she is bringing producer and Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am along for the ride.

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Olivia Rodrigo may have had one of the most successful debut eras in recent years when she released ‘Sour’ last year. However, it appears as though the follow-up is already in the works.

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BTS is headed to Sin City.

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Having conquered the music world with multiple GRAMMY wins, numerous Billboard top 10 hits, and several Platinum-certified records, Megan Thee Stallion is ready to trot to the film and TV side of the Hollywood yard to expand her success.

Just days after it was announced the 27-year-old is readying her feature film debut in the forthcoming musical comedy ‘F*cking Identicial Twins’ (as we reported here), she’s revealed the venture is only her first of many forays onto the big and small screen.

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In the realm of R&B, Mary J. Blige‘s 30-year career is nearly unrivaled – a status underscored by the Billboard welcome of her latest studio album, ‘Good Morning Gorgeous.’

The 13-track affair, which features guest appearances from Usher, DJ Khaled, Anderson. Paak, and more, was quickly hailed a critical touchdown upon its release on February 11 (just two days before her historic Super Bowl Halftime Show).

In addition to the buzz she drummed up in promotion of the big game, Blige embarked on an extensive campaign in the LP’s support – touching ‘Good Morning America,’ ‘The View,’ ‘The Breakfast Club,’ and a number of other high profile spots in the process.

Those efforts, according to industry analysts, would lead the project to be the diva’s 14th top 20 debut on the Billboard 200.  Now that the tracking week is behind her, look inside to see just where ‘Gorgeous’ landed.

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