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Ellise Shafer Two years ago, songwriting and producing duo Nova Wav first chatted with Beyoncé over pizza about what would become her seventh full-length album: “Renaissance.”Released on Friday, the 16-track record is filled to the brim with infectious, danceable tracks, and Nova Wav — made up of Brittany “Chi” Coney and Denisia “Blu June” Andrews — are honored to have a hand in eight of the songs. The duo, who has produced and written for Jay-Z, Rihanna, Ariana Grande, Kehlani, DJ Khaled, H.E.R., Jazmine Sullivan and more, first met Beyoncé in 2014.

William Earl Beyoncé’s new album “Renaissance” is a fast-paced soundtrack for the dance floor, filled with brilliant lyrics which can be funny, sexy, emotional and empowering — sometimes all in the same song.There are many layers and cultural touchstones woven throughout “Renaissance,” including revisiting and expanding upon her 2013 self-titled record, which pushed the love and marriage themes of “4” forward by embracing the sexiness of being a devoted wife. While 2016’s “Lemonade” took a detour into her examination of pain due to infidelity, it’s clear that her marriage to Jay-Z is strong.

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter made her on-screen debut. Holmes, 43, stars in the newly released movie "Alone Together," and her daughter Suri Cruise, 16, joined her on the big screen.   "I always want the highest level of talent," Holmes said in an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment.

"Kardashians" star Kris Jenner, 66, is having a good day. Kim Kardashian shared a video of her mother using her "SKNN BY KIM" products that shows the Momager of six stripped down to a makeup-free look before bedtime.  Jenner received overwhelmingly positive compliments, including one that says she looks 40 years old.

Amy Grant is back home and recovering from her biking accident on Wednesday, but the artist has decided to postpone her August concert dates. Grant, 61, was taken to Vanderbilt University Medical Center on Wednesday, where she was treated for abrasions and cuts after she fell on her bike while riding with a friend. A spokesperson for the "Baby Baby" singer told Fox News Digital that Grant was wearing a helmet at the time of the accident and hit a pothole.

David Harbour is getting real about his original thoughts about Stranger Things.

Iggy Azalea is officially on tour with Pitbull and the first show looked amazing!

JoJo Siwa is speaking out about the phone call she had with Candace Cameron Bure and how the Fuller House actress “didn’t share all the details.”

Joni Mitchell boxset featuring her ‘Asylum Albums’ work is being released.It’s the latest instalment in her archive series and will see ‘The Asylum Albums 1972-1975 released. Mitchell joined Asylum Records in 1972 after working with Reprise Records and  this collection marks her works with the label.The collection features versions of ‘For The Roses’ (1972), ‘Court And Spark’ (1974), as well as the double live album ‘Miles Of Aisles’ (1974) and ‘The Hissing Of Summer Lawns’ (1975).The new collection is the third installment of the Mitchell archival series, following ‘Vol.

Leonard Cohen is on the way later this year.Blue Note Records will release ‘Here It Is: A Tribute To Leonard Cohen’ on October 14. It will feature covers from the likes of Norah Jones, James Taylor, Nathaniel Rateliff, Peter Gabriel, Iggy Pop, Mavis Staples and more. It’s been produced by Larry Klein.The album will feature 12 tracks from across his career – including ones from his 1967 debut ‘Songs Of Leonard Cohen’, and ones from his last album, ‘You Want It Darker’, which was released in 2016.Today, Taylor’s take on ‘Coming Back To You’ from Cohen’s ‘Various Positions’ (1984) was shared – listen to it below.‘Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen’ Track List:1.

R Kelly’s sisters have spoken out in defence of their brother following his recent prison sentence.In June, Kelly was sentenced to 30 years in prison, following his conviction last year on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.The R&B singer (real name Robert Sylvester Kelly) stood trial last summer for racketeering, bribery and violating the Mann Act, which criminalises the transportation of any woman or girl across state lines for “immoral” purposes, such as illegal sexual activity. He was found guilty on nine accounts.Now, the sisters of the musician, Cassandra, Theresa and Lisa Kelly, have spoken out in his defence on Good Morning Britain and alleged that race played a part in his conviction.“African Americans have always been treated unfairly,” Cassandra told the programme.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeThat includes a nod in the directing for a comedy series category, for the freshman series “The Ms. Pat Show,” and choreography for scripted programming via the period drama “The Porter.” It’s the first time BET has received any major scripted series nominations; the company’s previous three nods were for music direction, actress in a short-form series and exceptional merit in nonfiction filmmaking.

Paul the Octopus has a lot to answer for.Ever since the tentacular creature correctly predicted the result of eight matches at the 2010 World Cup, football has seen an explosion of animal oracles.From parakeets to pigs and cats to elephants, there’s now a mystical menagerie of animals great and small who their owners claim can see into the future.READ MORE: Mystic meerkats who predicted England's Euros success say Lionesses will go all the wayThe latest to emerge are a group of meerkats who are backing England's Lionesses to go all the way in the Women's Euros.They've joined the following clairvoyant creatures who turned their hands, paws, tentacles and claws to predicting football results.Mystic meerkats at Drusillas Park in Sussex have been correctly predicting the Lionesses route to the Women's Euros final having backed them to beat Spain in the quarter-finals and Sweden in the semis.They've been offered two buckets of treats with the teams' flags on and the one surrounded by the most meerkats is the predicted winner. Ahead of the Wembley showdown against Germany, they've once again backed Sarina Wiegman's side to bring football home.

Uber Eats rider with her car and sped away.Amy DeGise, a member of the Jersey City council, reportedly slammed into Andrew Black with her vehicle in the video that was captured around 8am on July 19.The impact caused 29-year-old bloke to go flying over the car bonnet before falling to the ground as she drove away from the intersection of Martin Luther King Drive and Forrest Street in a Nissan Rogue.READ MORE: Nine-year-old girl stabbed to death in 'utter tragedy' named by policeThankfully, the cyclist didn't sustain any major injuries but has spoken to the media about his disgust at the council woman who failed to handle the incident properly.Mr Black said: "I look left, suddenly I just hear ‘Ba[m].’ I get hit. I roll over and I’m in such pain.“Someone of prestige [who is] demanding to uphold and clean our streets or whatever they’re calling it… can’t even do it themselves.

exploding into a fireball, as it tried in vain to reach stranded paragliders. An emergency team consisting of medics and rescue workers were on board the aircraft as it attempted to help two people who were trapped on the cliff face. READ MORE: Spiders are being brought back from the dead and turned into 'necrobots' for science The crash occurred in Gudauri, a popular ski resort which becomes a hot spot for hang gliding and paragliding in the summer.APA reported there were five people on board, two pilots and three rescue workers at the time of the crash.

MMA star took intimidation to new heights by ripping out his tooth during a face-off.Jeremy Williams yanked out one of his teeth and proceeded to stamp on it ahead of his third professional fight. The 27-year-old was gearing up for his bout with rival Bryan Arocho at the Caribe Royale Resort in Orlando when he did the unthinkable.And he shocked MMA fans with the unprecedented move, leaving supporters who were there firsthand and those at home completely stunned.

Arizona this week enacted the Arizona Motion Picture Production Program, an annual film and TV tax incentive that will offer qualified productions up to $75 million a year in 2023, $100,000 in 2024, and $125,000 in 2025 and thereafter.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterArizona has adopted a new tax credit for film and TV production, as the state aims to attract productions that have gone to New Mexico and other states in recent years.Gov. Doug Ducey, a Republican, allowed the legislation, HB 2156, to become law without his signature on Wednesday. Ducey’s office declined to comment on the unusual maneuver.The program will provide a refundable credit worth 15% to 20% of qualified production costs, plus additional bonuses for meeting certain criteria.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterTeri Hendrich Cusumano went into contract negotiations with the major studios with the goal of making major gains for animation color designers. Such workers choose the color palette for animated films and TV shows, and traditionally they have tended to be women.They have also been paid about $300 per week less than the designers who do characters, backgrounds and props.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media WriterThe owners of the Cinerama Dome have obtained a liquor license, moving one step closer to reopening the theater and the adjoining 14-screen multiplex in Hollywood.The Decurion Corp., the family business that has owned the Dome since it was built in 1963, has kept quiet about its plans ever since shuttering the 17 locations in its Pacific Theatres and ArcLight chains and filing for bankruptcy last year. In the bankruptcy, Decurion held onto to its most prized location — the ArcLight Hollywood and the Dome — and there have been widespread rumors and reporting that the company planned to reopen the theater at some point.On June 3, the state Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control granted a liquor license, allowing Decurion to operate a restaurant and two bars on the premises.

Halsey took a stand against the recent decision to overturn Roe v. Wade during their concert on Saturday, but some fans were pissed that things got political!