Just a day after Flavor Flav‘s U.S. national anthem performance left NBA fans confused and concerned, MLB fans were floored by a stunning rendition of the historic tune rendered by Jordin Sparks.

The ‘American Idol’ alum was one of two GRAMMY nominees tasked with taking on the tune for the 2023 World Series.

Before Country superstar Mickey Guyton rocks Phoenix with her soaring version of the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ at Game 4, Sparks left jaws ajar with her homerun interpretation at Game 3 where the National League Champion Arizona Diamondbacks hosted the American League Champion Texas Rangers in the 119th Fall Classic.

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6 years after rocking venues across North America together with their ‘Total Package Tour,’ 80’s hitmakers New Kids on the Block and Paula Abdul have repackaged their respective greatest hits for the forthcoming ‘Magic Summer Tour.’

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‘Basketball Wives’ is back for season 11 on VH1 and Jackie Christie is at the center of the mix – as ever!

The long-running reality hit has delivered many a slam dunk moment over the years – and it’s latest instalment promises to add that tally in earnest as the group navigate sisterhood, conflict, and boss moves.

Christie is joined on the cast by a returning Evelyn Lozada, Jennifer Williams, and Brooke Bailey.

Also on board are newcomers Brittany Renner, Vanessa Rider, Jac’Eil Duckworth, and Clayanna Warthen.

Executive producer Shaunie O’Neal (Henderson) makes a guest appearance.

That Grape Juice’s Shar Jossell caught up with the candid reality TV veteran Christie, who dished on the hit VH1 series, plotting her own spin-off show, Brittish Williams‘ prison sentence, and more.

Check out the interview above an be sure to let us know what you think.

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‘Basketball Wives’ airs Mondays on VH1 at 9/8c.

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The sudden death of ‘Friends’ star Matthew Perry shocked the world and has brought with it an outpouring of emotion from fans and his peers alike.

As reported, the star – who played Chandler Bing on the game-changing series – was found drowned in the jacuzzi of his Los Angeles home on October 28. He was 54.

Though Perry enjoyed great success across TV and film after ‘Friends,’ the show – which is still a firm fixture on screens worldwide – remains his most celebrated work. A reality that is the case for the entire cast.

That unique bond is one that co-stars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer collectively reflect on in their first statement addressing Perry’s passing.

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Years of calls for a holiday album from Brandy will finally be answered courtesy of the November 10-due LP ‘Christmas with Brandy.’

Launching just a week ahead of her anxiously anticipated Netflix yuletide film, ‘Best. Christmas. Ever.,’ the festive musical delivery will see the R&B veteran render her inimitable takes on seasonal classics like ‘Someday at Christmas,’ ‘Deck the Halls,’ and ‘Jingle Bells’ as well as unveil original offerings.

Among the latter is the new song ‘Christmas Party for Two’ which will serve as the project’s first single.

Ahead of unwrapping the tune in full on November 3, B-Rocka took to social media recently to drum up buzz. Hop inside to get your first taste of what she’s serving up this Christmas.

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City Girls got the ‘RAW’ end of the stick with the sales of their new album.

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Kim Kardashian‘s empire continues to expand in a major way.

For, the entrepreneur’s SKIMS undergarment brand has struck a slam dunk deal with the NBA.

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Madonna continues to reign supreme as one of the best selling artists worldwide thanks to figure updates.

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Rihanna has officially landed another world record thanks to her Super Bowl half-time show.

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Halloween 2023 weekend brought with it even more Hollywood transformations.

A whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over-the-top ensembles.

Join us below to see the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Chloe Bailey, Ice Spice, Keke Palmer, and more show up and show out…

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Flavor Flav (born William Drayton, Jr.) may be a legendary prodigy whose award-winning Rap skills and proficiency in 15 instruments has led him to receive a Lifetime Achievement Award from the GRAMMYs and induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, but – as evidenced Sunday night (October 29) – his musical expertise may not extend to singing.

Invited by the Milwaukee Bucks to perform the U.S. national anthem ahead of their game against the Atlanta Hawks, the 64-year-old left audiences stunned with his winded take on the historic tune – leaving many to rank it among the worst in television history due to his struggle with some of the song’s more challenging parts.

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Janet Jackson stormed the stage as a headliner at the ONE Music Fest 2023 in Atlanta this weekend.

And the Pop queen brought J. Cole, one of Hip-Hop’s most revered heavyweights, to join her.

Together, the pair rocked the house with their #1 Adult R&B hit ‘No Sleeep.’

The revered track served as the lead single of Jackson’s chart-topping album ‘Unbreakable.’

Elsewhere on the set, Ms. Jackson dazzled with electrifying renditions of ‘All For You,’ ‘If,’ ‘So Excited,’ and more.

Watch the dynamic duo in action at Piedmont Park below…

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