With John Legend as her opponent during a Juneteenth-inspired battle, Alicia Keys already showcased her brigade of hits last year on the wildly popular virtual platform, ‘VERZUZ’ (which counts her rapper-producer husband Swizz Beatz as one of its curators).

But, if Keys has her way, she not only wants to pay the musical battleground another visit but she already has her sights set on a list of big-named female competitors to take on.

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From ‘Trap Queen’ to ‘Throat Goat,’ late First Lady Nancy Reagan has had her past scrutinized heavily in the years following her 2016 death.

And while some of those criticisms had seemingly quelled, others were recently reawakened thanks to a random post from Abby Shapiro – the sister of conservative political commentator Ben Shapiro.

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It’s yet another good day to be ‘Good Days’ diva SZA.

Nearly a year after watching that tune become her first solo Hot 100 top 10 hit (as we reported here), the GRAMMY nominee has one-upped herself by nabbing her first solo top 10 debut courtesy of her latest single, ‘I Hate U.’

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The nominations for the 2022 Golden Globe Awards have been announced – and it’s good news for the likes of Lady Gaga, Beyonce, Will Smith, Jennifer Hudson, Issa Rae, and Aunjanue Ellis.

As some of Hollywood’s most notable names, they have racked up noms for their efforts in titles including ‘House of Gucci,’ ‘King Richard,’ Respect’, ‘Pose’ and ‘Insecure.’ 

The announcement comes at a unique time for The Globes, which won’t be airing its annual ceremony on NBC amidst drama surrounding the diversity of the HPFA.

President Helen Hoehne deemed 2021 “a year of change and reflection” for the Globes and added:

“For the past eight months we have worked tirelessly as an organization to be better We also have 21 new members. The largest and most diverse in our 79-year-old history. Not only have they brought in a fresh perspective but ideas that will help us continue to evolve.”

Find out below who’s up for what at the 79th annual spectacle, which airs live on January 9, 2022.

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The nominations for the 79th annual Golden Globes are being announced realtime and the list brings with it a coveted nomination for music’s reigning Queen, Beyonce.

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Lil Nas X has been pulled out of his latest gig.

The ‘Old Town Road’ rapper and Coldplay have both been removed from the UK’s Jingle Bell Ball after members of their teams have tested positive for COVID-19.

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Doja Cat has tested positive for COVID-19.

Because of that, she is now pulling out of previous engagements such as the Jingle Ball Tour.

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Megan Thee Stallion has added another honor to her name.

For, the Houston native was honored by Houston Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee with the 18th congressional district of Texas hero award.

During the ceremony on December 12, Lee revealed that the award is not presented often and that it only goes to those who “exhibit humanity” and have “helped without asking.”

In her acceptance speech, the ‘Hot Girl Summer’ rapper shared that she feels a responsibility to “take care of the city that took care of me” and honored her grandmother who passed.

The award comes mere days after she graduated college (as we reported here).

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‘In Da Club’ hitmaker 50 Cent hasn’t been in da good graces of Queen of Pop Madonna lately thanks to a viral post he lifted to Instagram ridiculing the 63-year-old diva.

Once she clapped back to his commentary, he quickly took to Twitter to lend an apology many – including the Material Girl herself – felt was insincere.

In response, the ‘Papa Don’t Preach’ performer went to Facebook to address his sarcasm via a sermon on the etiquette of apologizing.

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Adele continues to prove she is the queen of sales.

For, her latest album has now dominated the Billboard 200 for a third week.

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Chris Brown could be expanding his family.

A new report claims that the ‘No Guidance’ singer is expecting his third child.

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Big Boi is getting candid.

The OutKast member is now teasing a potential documentary from the group.

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