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.

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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.

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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.

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It looks like Kanye West may be set to make his grand return to Coachella as a headliner.

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Start your engines because season 14 of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ drives onto screens this Friday (January 7).

The premiere episode of the Emmy Award-winning series sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the latest search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Set to strut onto screens via VH1 at 8/7c, a 10-minute+ sneak peek of the launch has been unleashed.

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‘The Way’ singer Jill Scott saw her Twitter mentions blow all the way up earlier this week once rumors began swirling about a leaked sex tape.

Sending Scott’s name to trending status on the platform, thousands of tweets surfaced in response to the unconfirmed news – with comments ranging from expressions of disappointment to curiosity and excitement.  And while such alleged video has yet to surface, that certainly hasn’t stopped people from talking about it.

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After much ado, it’s official – the GRAMMY Awards 2022 has been postponed.

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With just two days remaining until the release of The Weeknd’s new album ‘Dawn FM,’ the hitmaker is revving up the hype machine with drip-drop reveals.

The latest unveiling is the LP’s official tracklist.

True to form, it was unwrapped via a cinematic trailer.

As reported, the set – which follows 2020’s mega-selling ‘After Hours’ album, features an eclectic list of contributors such as Quincy Jones and Jim Carrey.

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New updates have arrived in Nicki Minaj‘s harassment case.

The ‘Super Bass’ rapper is now denying claims that she offered any money for a statement.

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Just days after her tragic passing, the final words of legendary actress Betty White have been revealed.

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2 Chainz has been busy cooking up new music.

For, his next project is arriving very soon.

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Cardi B is not mincing her words.

This time, she is calling out those who stand against the LGBTQ+ community.

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