Alicia Keys is toasting the 20th anniversary of ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ in fine form.

Serving as the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s sophomore album, the revered multi-platinum LP is home to hits such as ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘You Don’t Know My Name.’

In celebration of its milestone anniversary, Keys has unlocked a previously unreleased vault track – ‘Golden Child’ – alongside news of a special commemorative show on home soil in New York City.

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Dinah Jane took center stage at the MLB World Series and did not disappoint.

The former Fifth Harmony singer dazzled with the US National Anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ at Game 5 of the sports extravaganza.

Flexing the power of her pipes, the 26-year-old took vocal flight with a wholly impressive rendition of the patriotic staple at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Britney Spears‘ memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is doing big business a retailers.

As reported, the bombshell book chronicles the highs and lows of the superstar’s life – including her humble beginnings, her stratospheric ascend to music megastardom, her roller-coaster romance with Justin Timberlake, and the controversial conservatorship that led to the “Free Britney” movement that would eventually facilitate her freedom.

With the title a trending topic before, during, and after its release, it’s become clear that the buzz has translated into sales.

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Lucky Daye is back and aiming to blaze with his new single ‘That’s You.’

Produced and co-penned by Bruno Mars, the butter-smooth bop serves as the first taste of the GRAMMY-winner’s next project following his delicious sophomore set – 2022’s ‘Candydrip.’

Wasting no time lighting a match under the track, the R&B belter unlocked the song’s accompanying music video.

Directed by Nick Walker and conceptualized by Lucky, the visual – which was lensed on home soil in New Orleans – follows the performer as he encounters women whom he takes home as a sacrifice for the nucleus love interest who controls his heart.

Speaking on the release, Lucky said:

“I sang my heart out on ‘That’s You.’ I felt like I was on the moon. I want people to think about that one person they just can’t be without when they listen. Hopefully, that person is a good person.”

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Olivia Rodrigo is heating things up on late night.

The pop star stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ to perform one of the fan-favorite tracks from her sophomore album ‘Guts.’ Blazing the stage with ‘Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl,’ she offered tons of charisma and energy.

The song first drew controversy before the album was released when it was revealed that some of the lyrics to the song were “Everythin’ I do is tragic / Every guy I like is gay.” 

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In ‘Heart for the Holidays,’ a high-powered businesswoman is forced to travel to a small town for a life-saving organ transplant only to find she’s getting a new heart in more ways than one.

Starring Erica Peeples and Kyle Lowder, the festive film is one of 12 highly anticipated original movies BET+ unveiled as part of its 2023 holiday slate.

Lined with a cast that features familiar faces like Chuck Inglish, Lanelle Cooper, Starletta DuPois, Leila Weisberg, Asia Harmony, and more, the romantic Christmas flick was directed by David M. Parks.

Streaming on BET+ starting November 2, hop inside for your first peek at ‘Heart.’

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In just one week Spotify has had its record books rocked by the likes of Taylor Swift as well as Jung Kook and Latto.

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As previously reported, harsh criticism over the City Girls‘ ill-fated latest album, ‘RAW,’ turned into an all-out war between Yung Miami and Web personality DJ Akademiks.

And while the two are no strangers to having online beef with each other, the latest incident took a dark turn when Miami’s bestie – fellow rapper Saucy Santana – entered the chat in her defense.

Sparking a slew of homophobic remarks from Akademiks (born Livingston Allen) including threats of physical violence and dismemberment, those comments were not met with the vitriol of Santana’s who reacted to the DJ’s intimidation tactics with threats to sexually assault him.

The ‘Booty‘ hitmaker’s commentary left Allen butthurt, so much so he later took to social media in tears.

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Jasmine Burke and Iroko Anyogu lead a cast of familiar faces aboard the original ALLBLK film ‘Christmas Holidate.’

Telling the story of how a glitch in her company’s unreleased dating app causes a single businesswoman to accidentally sign up for more than she bargained for, the heartwarming holiday flick – directed by and starring Gregory Alan Williams – also stars Erica Page, Deanna Yarborough, and others.

Before it makes its way to TV screens on November 2, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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GloRilla talks big sh-t in the music video for her latest single, ‘Pop It.’

Featuring CMG The Label and Mike WiLL Made-It (who also serves as the cut’s producer), ‘Pop’ is one of many warmly received tunes found aboard the label’s latest compilation album, ‘Gangsta Art 2’ (which features Glo’s rostermates Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, Est Gee, and more).

“Ain’t no falling off, ho, I’ll be damned I let them catch me slipping / And your music whack as f-ck, it come on in the car, I skip it,” she spits in the Diesel Filmz-directed clip.

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After winning over audiences with the hilarious ‘A Wesley Christmas’ in 2022, BET+ reassembled veteran TV actors Dorien Wilson and Jasmine Guy (as well as the rest of their dysfunctional ‘Wesley’ family) for a glorious holiday marriage and mayhem in ‘A Wesley Christmas Wedding.’

Also starring Terrence “TC” Carson, Loren Lott, Terayle Hill, Valerie Pettiford, Judi Johnson, and more, the Patricia Cuffie-Jones-directed flick’s official plotline says the family “must overcome the shenanigans of a Momzilla, a few crazed exes and new family additions — some wanted, and others tolerated — before the betrothed couple says, ‘I do.'”

Ahead of its premiere on November 2, see the trailer inside.

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The Halloween 2023 celebrity transformations continue to pour in.

As reported, a wide array of names took part in this year’s festivities – serving up many a memorable look.

And while the day may be in rearview, the likes of Diddy, Chloe Bailey, Don Lemon, and Little Mix’s Jade Thirwall have taken a better late-than-not approach to their big reveals.

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