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Nene Leakes is stirring the pot with more and more drama leading up to "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" reunion.  Over the weeks, she's been very vocal about the other girls "ganging" on her and wanting to replace some of them with her friends like Kim Zolciak and Phaedra Parks. 

After some R&B beef with The Weeknd, not only did Usher kick off #TheClimaxChallenge he's dropped a new single with fans favorite trio of Usher, Lil' Jon and Ludacris. 

Toni Braxton doesn't just have her new single "Do It" to be excited about, but a wedding as well.  Braxton and her longtime boyfriend Birdman have been going back and forth about a wedding date however since things got too big, they're now in the process of figuring out the details. 

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One of the original cast members of “Real Housewives of Atlanta,” Sheree Whitfield asked for prayers in the safe return of her mother Thelma Ferguson. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Ferguson, 77, was last seen by her family on March 23, when she left her home in Sandy Springs to go to the bank. 

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The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air is the epitome of classic Black television. We’ll forever remember the theme song, the clothes, the legendary scenes (“…how come he don’t want me, man?) and under no circumstances will we ever forget how Ms. Tyra Banks came and put Will in his place numerous times over the course of several seasons.

Chef Kirk Boudreaux has the best ideas when thinking of ways to spice up your kitchen while in quarantine.   If you're looking for something new and have a lot of flavors, today's Jamaican curry oxtail stew is for you. Make sure you have your grocery list and time on your hands to cook up this dish for your family.

The Hot Spot today really encourages everyone to practice social distancing. BET announced a COVID-19 relief which will be hosted by Terrance J, Kelly Rowland, and Regina King.  It will have performances and proceeds will be collected in partnership with United Way on April 22. 

Usher always reminds us that he’s not new to this but true to this when he drops new music.  Since the age of 14, the superstar has not let up with his timeless career. With classics like “Nice and Slow”, “U Got It Bad”, and his newest single “Don’t Waste My Time”, he continuously shows […]

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By now we’ve all seen the harsh news surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic and black people. The myth that black people aren’t susceptible to the infectious disease has been debunked and grim new numbers show that we’re actually dying at a disproportionately higher rate than our white counterparts.

Just after paying $21,000 in tips for waitresses at his favorite restaurant, Tyler Perry is continuing to bless people during the COVID-19 pandemic crisis.  On Wednesday, April 8,  he paid for groceries for a number of senior shoppers during "senior hour" at grocery stores in Atlanta and his hometown New Orleans.  

The Weeknd is stirring the pot with Usher claiming that he copied his music style on his hit song "Climax".  In Variety's recent cover story, The Weeknd discussed his career's journey, turning 30, and his new album "After Hours" when he mentioned that he feels that he inspired Usher's "Climax". He says that his 2011 mixtape "House of Balloons" is the pioneer to the new age alternative R&B style.  

Infamously known for her Instagram live rants that have led to big headlines, R&B singer Ari Lennox has a lot of black girl magic to offer.  The Dreamville artist released her glamorous video giving the girls the vibes we need to tackle quarantine.