Oscar on the brain? Newbie actress Rihanna would “love to get there one day”

STX FilmsWhile Rihanna’s movie career hasn’t been that extensive to date, she does have two big films coming up: this summer’s Valerian and the City of a Thousand Planets, and the caper film Ocean’s 8, due next
“Purple Rain” soundtrack back on the charts

Warner Bros.Purple Rain is back on the charts. Prince and the Revolution’s soundtrack to the hit 1984 film has re-entered the Billboard 200 album chart at number four, thanks to the deluxe, re-mastered reissue released on June 23. The reissue sold
Back together again? Sir the Baptist and Brandy seen hanging out in New Orleans

Kat MorganIt looks like Brandy and Sir the Baptist are raising eyebrows once again. Both artists were recently spotted at the Essence Festival in New Orleans this past weekend with Sir in tow. She performed at the House of Blues this past weekend’s
Beyoncé heads to Twitter for first time in over a year, tweets about #BEYGOOD4BURUNDI

Shaquana Golding/Parkwood Entertainment/BeyGood4BurundiBeyoncé continues to be full of surprises. While it’s still unconfirmed whether or not the icon is a new mother of twins, she’s making sure to stand up for mothers in the African country of
Chaka Khan releases empowering “I Love Myself” video

Jerry Ringuette / Askari Ali Chaka Khan is heading into Independence Day with an empowering video for her latest track, “I Love Myself.” The clip, featuring guest artist B. Slade, shows the iconic entertainer singing words of self-love and encouragement to herself
Diana Ross, Mary J. Blige and Chance the Rapper ignite the 2017 Essence Music Fest

Mary J Blige performs at the Essence Music Festival; Erika Goldring/Getty ImagesThe 2017 Essence Festival wrapped up on Sunday night rounding out a stellar three-night concert full of legends, reunions, and fan favorites. No mountain was too high for
Then and now: TLC's Chilli says “Unpretty” and new track “Perfect Girls” “are the same…and then some”

L-R: Chilli, T-Boz; ABC RadioTLC‘s fifth and final album, TLC, has arrived, and one of the standout tracks from the album, “Perfect Girls,” delivers the same message of self-love and empowerment as the group’s 1999 classic, “Unpretty.” Reflecting