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Fans are “impressed” with Nicki’s new album, ‘Pink Friday 2’: “No female rapper touching her”

Mike Coppola/Getty Images for MTV The verdict is in on Nicki Minaj‘s Pink Friday 2, with fans on the internet saying they love the new body of work. After dropping the album on her 41st birthday, December 8, her Barbz fanbase took to social media with their mostly positive opinions on the long-awaited Pink Friday sequel.  “Nicki really solidified her reign…

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New Music Friday: Usher & H.E.R., Tems, French Montana & Lil Baby, Lil Yachty and more

From sad, emotional tracks to movie soundtrack singles and club bangers, check out this week’s New Music Friday for the culture’s latest and greatest in music. HitKidd, Renegade — The Memphis producer released the 17-track album, which houses his breakthrough GloRilla hit, “F.N.F. (Let’s Go),” along with others by Memphis-based rappers Aleza, Gloss Up, K Carbon, Slimeroni & more.  French Montana ft. Lil Baby, “Okay” — French tapped Baby…

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The wait is over: Nicki Minaj’s much-anticipated ’Pink Friday 2’ has arrived

Republic Records Nicki Minaj decided to spin the block on her seminal debut album Pink Friday, with the release of its long-awaited sequel, Pink Friday 2.  The Young Money project, complete with 22 tracks, boasts features from Future, Lil Uzi Vert, J. Cole, gospel singer Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Nicki’s labelmate Drake.  Pink Friday 2 is home to previously dropped tracks “Super Freaky Girl” “Red Ruby Da Sleeze” and the…

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There are all the other lists … and then there’s Essence’s 2023 Power 40

Arturo Holmes/Getty Images for ESSENCE The doers. The disruptors. The dreamers. That’s the way Essence describes the 40 people on its inaugural list of power players.  J. Cole, LeBron James, Winnie Harlow and Maverick Carter are among the 2023 class of Power 40 VIPs, those “who are moving our culture forward, all while making, local, national and even global impact.” James…

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All about the looks from ‘The Color Purple’ premiere

FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Wednesday’s Los Angeles premiere of the upcoming adaptation of The Color Purple brought out many of the film’s stars, who posed for pictures showing off their high-fashion looks. Fantasia Barrino, who was styled by Daniel Hawkins, wore a black-and-white polka-dot custom look from Sergio Hudson. The designer shared a note on Instagram about the star wearing his label, writing, “Some things are more…

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All about the looks from ‘The Color Purple’s premiere

FREDERIC J. BROWN/AFP via Getty Images Wednesday’s Los Angeles premiere of the upcoming adaptation of The Color Purple brought out many of the film’s stars, who posed for pictures showing off their high-fashion looks. Fantasia Barrino, who was styled by Daniel Hawkins, wore a black-and-white polka-dot custom look from Sergio Hudson. The designer shared a note on Instagram about the star wearing his label, writing, “Some things are more…

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‘MTV Unplugged’ to air ‘A Hip Hop 50th Celebration of Jersey’s Finest’ with Queen Latifah, Redman and more

Johnny Nunez/Getty Images for MTV MTV Unplugged will toast to 50 years of hip-hop with a celebration honoring some legendary music artists from New Jersey.  MTV Unplugged Presents: A Hip Hop 50th Celebration of Jersey’s Finest boasts a list of stars from the Garden State, such as Queen Latifah, Wyclef Jean, Redman, Naughty By Nature’s Treach, Poor Righteous Teachers, Heather B and hip-hop pioneers The Sugarhill Gang. The performances make up a TV…

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Donald Glover and Maya Erskine navigate espionage, marriage in teaser trailer to ‘Mr. & Mrs. Smith’ series

Prime Video/David Lee On Thursday, Prime Video released the globe-trotting teaser trailer to its forthcoming Mr. & Mrs. Smith series, based on the hit 2005 film starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. As reported, Donald Glover and Maya Erskine are the titular couple this time around, and in a departure from the movie’s plot, the…

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Beyoncé says she’s “overwhelmed” by the love and support of her #1 Renaissance concert film

Courtesy Fandango Beyoncé coming in at #1 at the box office with her concert movie, Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé, has her thankful and overwhelmed.  She said so in a lengthy Instagram post shared Wednesday, December 6, just days after the three-hour-long film opened in theaters on Friday.  “I am so deeply thankful to AMC and every team member who worked so hard…