Drake has spoken up and out about the tragedy that occurred at Travis Scott‘s Astroworld Festival. 

As widely reported, eight people died and hundreds more were injured after the mass stampede at the event – which took place at Houston’s NRG Park.

With the youngest person to pass being just 14-years-old and a 9-year-old currently in a coma, the fallout has been immense. Case in point the mounting lawsuits.

Now, Drake – who performed as Scott’s guest – has issued a statement.

His words await below…

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Summer Walker brought the heat to Monday’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ with a scorching live performance of ‘Still Over It’ cut ‘Unloyal.’

And while the recorded version of ‘Unloyal’ features fellow R&B diva Ari Lennox, Walker rendered a virtual showing by her lonesome.

Hop inside to see how she fared.

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James Earl Hardy‘s 1994 best-selling book, ‘B-Boy Blues,’ gets a film adaptation courtesy of former ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett.

Serving as his feature film directorial debut, ‘Blues,’ also produced by Smollett, chronicles the clash of class and culture when an unlikely pairing – a middle class magazine editor and a rough-neck, Harlem hoodlum – fall in love.

Speaking on the forthcoming flick, Jussie said:

“Like so many same-gender-loving, black men… B-Boy Blues was and continues to be a story that hits home for me in ways that not many people truly understand. With that said… it’s truly a universal story about Black on black love.”

Starring names like Ledisi, Timothy Richardson, Thomas Mackie, Broderick Hunter, Landon G. Woodson, Michael Jackson, Jr., Marquise Vilson, and Brandee Evans, look inside to view its official trailer ahead of its premiere.

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Rihanna may have briefly been dethroned by Taylor Swift as “Queen of Digital Music” (as we reported here), but since reclaiming the title the Bajan beauty has not only extended her reign among female acts but is now edging closer to surpassing the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) most certified digital act to date – Drake.

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Missy Elliott has received many honors in her time, but today brought with it one of the most prestigious.

For, the rap pioneer and visual trailblazer is the latest name to be immortalized with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

The feat, which follows Elliott’s induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, adds yet another jewel to the tapestry of the femcee’s legendary career.

Ciara, Lizzo, and Elliott’s longtime manager Mona Scott-Young were some of the names on-hand cheering her on.

Check out key moments below…

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Travis Scott is caught in quite the firestorm following the death of eight revelers at his Astroworld Festival in Houston last Friday.

As reported, the tragedy was the result of a mass stampede at the concert and claimed the life of a fan as young as 14.

The blowback has been intense and some of the flames are being directed Scott’s way – given that he continued with the show.

In the time since the rapper has expressed “devastation” and claimed that he didn’t know the extent of the chaos that was in motion as he performed.

Now, he’s taking an extra step to assist those affected.

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Travis Scott and Drake have found themselves in hot water.

For, the ‘Sicko Mode’ collaborators are now being sued.

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Lady Gaga has served many things over the course of her epic career and “looks” are unquestionably at the top of the list.

A visual force and an aesthetic boundary breaker, Mother Monster has long been as committed to her visual presentation as she has her incredible musical output.

Having covered both British Vogue and Vogue Italia, Gaga has now sat down with the video arm of Vogue to discuss her many iconic looks over the years. And yes, that includes the meat dress.

The feature arrives ahead of ‘House of Gucci’ – in which the Oscar winner stars as the complicated Patrizia Reggiani.

Check it out below…

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Adele is keeping her crown.

For, the queen of the Billboard Hot 100 continues to rule for a third week.

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More news has just come in regarding Travis Scott.

For, the ‘Sicko Mode’ rapper has announced that he is canceling an appearance and giving out refunds.

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In a unique turn of events, the current season of The Wendy Williams Show is proceeding without…Wendy Williams. 

As reported, the media maven has taken a leave of absence from the hit talk show – citing health issues.

And while the extent of her condition isn’t known, reports claim the star was admitted to the hospital for a psychiatric evaluation too.

In any case, Williams’ show has pressed on with guest hosts and even increased its ratings.

Now, the 57-year-old has offered fans an update and an expression of thanks.

Her words await below…

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Cop a gander at Lauren Jauregui.

The former Fifth Harmony member stuns for the latest issue of Narcisse Magazine.

In the spread, she wears several looks. The first of which, is a blue bodysuit. In the second look, she wears a two-piece black ensemble.

Jauregui’s cover of the magazine comes after she recently released her EP, ‘Prelude.’ The project serves as the first taste of new music from her since ‘Not Prepared For You’ from Diane Warren‘s debut album earlier this year.

‘Prelude’ contained collaborations with the likes of Vic Mensa and 6lack.

Peep more from Jauregui’s stunning shoot just below…

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