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Lizzo claims she was “kicked out” of a vacation property three days early. The “Truth Hurts” hitmaker slammed the unnamed landlord for threatening to call police on her and her friends while they soaked up the sun at an unidentified destination. She shared a video of herself twerking on Instagram and wrote: “This is for…

Jennifer Hudson‘s latest film role inspired her to play the piano. The 38-year-old singer portrays Aretha Franklin in the upcoming biographical drama Respect, and Hudson has revealed she’s currently trying to perfect playing the instrument. She said: “I started piano lessons. “Aretha got me back in music school. It’s still a process, but the film has…

Josh Levi is a rising recording artist who grew up acting and then began pursuing a career as a singer. Levi began his acting career at 11 years old on the Emmy-winning series “Friday Night Lights.” A few years later, he hit the stage during season three of “The X Factor,” where he gained a…

Mary J. Blige is joining the growing list of celebrities who have ventured into the wine business. The queen of R&B, who has long provided us with the musical soundtracks to our lives, has launched Sun Goddess Wines. She made the announcement Monday, June 29, 2020, on Instagram. “It’s finally here! @sungoddesswines I’ve been creating…

Gospel recording artist Evvie McKinney’s new single “Bring the Whole Hood” is an inspirational ode to her country roots and upbringing in Memphis, Tennessee, and suggests that a win for one is a win for the entire community. After winning season one of the “The Four: Battle for Stardom,” McKinney was looking forward to realizing her…

Jekalyn Carr broke into gospel music when she was just 15 years old with “Greater is Coming,” which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Gospel Music Top Ten chart. Since then, the now 23-year-old, who is an independent recording artist, has achieved seven Billboard No.1s, two No.1 albums, two No.1 digital singles, and six Top…

Several major record labels have released statements to speak out against racial inequality. However, the recording industry also must be held accountable when it comes to diversity and treatment. Alexandra Burke made a name for herself by becoming the season five winner of “The X-Factor.” But Burke, who is originally from London, England, took to…

En Vogue is recognized as one of the top 5 highest selling American female music groups in history. With hit songs like “Free Your Mind,” and “Never Gonna Get It,” the group has sold over 20 million albums. Following the celebration of the 30th anniversary of its first album, Born To Sing, En Vogue’s Terry…

Prince‘s estate has shared a handwritten note condemning “intolerance” from the late singer. The “Raspberry Beret” hitmaker — who died from an accidental overdose in 2016 — would have turned 62 on Sunday, June 7, 2020, and to mark the occasion, a timely letter was shared, echoing the sentiments of recent protests against racial inequality…

The Chloe x Halle Bailey experiment has quickly risen to fame with their musical talent and the support of Beyoncé. The sister duo announced on Tuesday, June 2, 2o20, that they are delaying the release of the new album, UnGodly Hour, the follow-up to their debut project, The Kids Are Alright. In the video statement…

Lisa and Juan Winans are a singing couple conquering gospel music. He is a member of the legendary Winans family, and she was the lead singer of the Christian music group Out of Eden. Together, under their new label, Dare Records, they recently debuted their single, “It Belongs To Me,” featuring gospel music legend Marvin…

For Black women, hair has always been a form of true expression and for Kelis, this rings true even more. From bold color to sleek cuts and everything in between, the singer-songwriter has always been innovative and expressive with her beauty. Now cutting the international symbol of Black power, a fist, into her hair, the…

Trey Songz has written an emotional new record that speaks to the current climate in Black America. The song, titled “How Many Times,” was debuted on the famous DJ D-Nice’s Wednesday evening Instagram live mix on June 3, 2020, playing the song 14 minutes and 34 seconds into the 50-minute livestream. Songz opens the track…

Beyoncé has urged people to stay “aligned and focused” in their battle for “real justice.” The “Formation” singer has encouraged activists who turned out for anti-racism protests following the death of George Floyd — who passed away when a police officer knelt on his neck for nine minutes — to keep pressing on for their…

The Weeknd is using his platform for good by speaking out about injustices and funding causes and organizations working to alleviate them. After the inhumane treatment George Floyd suffered at the hands of Minneapolis police officers, which ultimately lead to his tragic death, the 39-year-old Canadian singer made a huge donation to several organizations fighting for…

Rihanna has pledged her support to the Blackout Tuesday movement. The 32-year-old star has taken to her Instagram account to announce that her Fenty fashion and beauty brands won’t be doing any business on Tuesday, June 2, 2020, in response to George Floyd‘s death last week. Underneath a black box, Rihanna wrote: “we ain’t…

CeeLo Green is determined to achieve a weighty goal during coronavirus lockdown. The 44-year-old singer says he wants to shed “30 to 40 pounds” while in quarantine. Green is currently staying at home amid the coronavirus pandemic and has said he wants to use his free time to watch what he eats and stick to…

Kelly Rowland has been learning new things during lockdown. The 39-year-old singer — who has Titan, 5, with husband Tim Weatherspoon — has revealed she’s been working on her culinary skills during the pandemic because she has “nothing else to do in quarantine.” She shared: “I’m trying. I mean, I have nothing else to do…

Rising actor Kelvin Harrison Jr. is making a name for himself in Hollywood. Harrison, who recently starred in Stella Meghie’s The Photograph, is now featured in Focus Features’ new musical comedy, The High Note. In the film that follows the life of singer Grace Davis (Tracee Ellis Ross) as she tries to figure out her next…

Megan Thee Stallion has taken the music industry by storm, and her hard work certainly is paying off. The “Houston Hottie,” as she refers to herself, has a lot to celebrate, and she’s been making significant strides in her rap career over the past two years. Her most recent song, a remix of “Savage” that…