Rihanna‘s motherhood and multitude of businesses have seen the megastar booked and busy in a non-musical capacity.

So much so that the whereabouts of the singer’s elusive 9th studio album has been a mystery – as fans have grumbled and groaned at the reality that it’s been seven years since RiRi (who was once renowned for her annual releases) dropped her last LP, ‘ANTI.’

According to a new report, though, The Navy needn’t fret.

For, with major plans underway, this period may soon be deemed…the calm before the storm.

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In Peacock TV’s new film ‘Women of the Jury,’ a man is accused of murdering two Black men and a jury comprised of all women are called to serve at his trial. Tensions rise during deliberation as one juror believes in the alleged assailant’s innocence while the others stand firmly opposed.

What unfolds in the gripping story will undoubtedly have audiences on the edge of their seats thanks to stunning performances from the cast lined with names like Drew Sidora, Angela Renee White (Blac Chyna), Trionna Moore, Malan B, Khamilah Gaston, Crystal L. Bass,Miya Golden, Monica Anderson, Erica Pinkett, Alexis “Lexxy” Walker, Alix Kermes, Audrey Farad, Samuel Smith, and Jiton Greene.

Streaming now, hop inside to get your first peek at the Mark K. Buddington-directed flick’s trailer before heading to Peacock TV to watch the courtroom drama in full.

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Beyonce is no stranger to success in the fragrance sphere.

Indeed, the likes of Heat, Rise, and Pulse remain top sellers.

Now, it looks like Queen Bey is upping the ante with the incoming launch of a new Eau de Parfum.

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YG, Saweetie, and Tyga have joined forces for an action-packed tour.

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Angela Bassett is no stranger to collecting nominations for some of the industry’s top honors over her nearly 40-year career, but – much like that ever-elusive Academy Award – longtime fans may be surprised to know the screen diva has never nabbed a BET Award.  This, despite being nominated 12 times since the award show’s inaugural ceremony in 2001.

However, the latter losing streak came to a screeching halt Sunday night (June 25).

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Game 4 of the 2023 NBA Playoffs may have seen the Golden State Warriors defeated by the Los Angeles Lakers, but actress-songstress CoCo Jones had already been deemed a winner ahead of the showdown thanks to her stunning rendition of the U.S. national anthem.

Taking to the Crypto.com Arena to kick off the night’s festivities (May 8), Jones wowed gamegoers with vocal acrobatics and masterful melisma as she navigated her unique take on the historic number.

Did you miss the action when it first aired live? No worries; we’ve got you covered. Hop inside to see CoCo rock the house.

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MJ Rodriguez is making her way to ‘American Horror Story.’

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Angela Bassett not only “did the thing” in her jaw-dropping performance as ‘Queen Ramonda’ in 2022’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ but the 64-year-old screen legend has been “doing the thing” all award season long – capturing trophies at many of the industry’s top events (NAACP Image Awards, Golden Globes, etc.).

Assumed to be a shoo-in for the Best Supporting Actress prize at the OSCARs on Sunday night (March 12), Angela sat front row only to watch Jamie Lee Curtis snag the trophy before the show’s first hour had completed.

Bassett and Marvel fans erupted at the upset (as we reported here) – not only sending her supporters into an uproar but also igniting clap back from Curtis supporters who slammed the ‘Black Panther’ star for what they deemed unsportsmanlike conduct.

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Before 2023, only three Black female artists could boast taking home an Academy Award for Best Original Song: Irene Cara (1984) and H.E.R. with Tiara Thomas (2021).

At the Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 12), the historic club was set to welcome Pop diva Rihanna and Nigerian superstar Tems as its newest entrants when an upset blocked the path.

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30 years after landing her first Academy Award nomination for bringing the life story of Rock Queen Tina Turner to the big screen in ‘What’s Love Got To Do With It?,’ legendary film and television actress Angela Bassett was expected to finally capture her first OSCAR at the event’s 95th annual ceremony Sunday (March 12).

Much to the surprise of viewers at home, she went home empty-handed.

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The 65th annual Grammy Awards provided many notable moments courtesy of the host of music stars who took to the stage Sunday night (February 5).

In addition to show-stopping performances from Harry Styles, Lizzo, Mary J. Blige, JAY-Z, and more at the ceremony’s main show, see who walked away with the show’s biggest star – its coveted trophies.

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Hailed as one of the greatest actresses of the 21st century, Viola Davis is no stranger to garnering critical acclaim for her groundbreaking roles on stage, film, and television over the last 35 years.

That acclaim has yielded the 57-year-old no shortage of industry accolades over the years as well, triumphs highlighted by her becoming the first Black actress to obtain the highly coveted Triple Crown of Acting (OSCAR, EMMY, and TONY in competitive categories).

Thanks to securing a GRAMMY nomination at the award show’s 2023 edition, however, Davis also stands a chance to make history by joining an exclusive club of EGOT winners.

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