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Nicki Minaj questioned the decision to move her song «Super Freaky Girl» out of the rap category to compete in the pop category at the GRAMMYs, she fired at fellow rapper Latto and kicked off a long back-and-forth that quickly got personal.The rapper took to Twitter on Thursday to explain that she feels her song is being unfairly treated, in comparison to how the GRAMMYs have designated other songs in the same categories.«Now, let's say that 'Super Freaky Girl' is a pop song. Let's just say that.

Trevor Noah has big plans for his time after officially ending his reign as host of On Thursday, the 38-year-old expanded on his reasoning for leaving the famed Comedy Central late-night series during an appearance on and shared what lies ahead for him.«I think everybody has gone through a period of looking at their lives — every single person. We were in our apartments for two years, the world changed,» Noah told the host when asked about his decision to leave. «We experienced collective grief.

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Kendrick Lamar is opening up about his children and the unconditional love he's felt since becoming a father. In a new interview with , Lamar got candid about his family and the life lessons he's learned thus far.«A lot of times, we play with the idea and don’t necessarily know if it’s real, until you feel it.

Brandy Norwood is resting after reportedly suffering a health scare on Tuesday. According to , the 43-year-old singer and actress was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after law enforcement got an EMS call to her home around noon.

Comedians Eric André and Clayton English have filed a lawsuit against Clayton County following two separate incidents of alleged racial profiling and coercive searches at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.In the lawsuit filed by their lawyers in a Georgia federal court, the comedians allege that the constitutional rights protecting them against unreasonable searches, seizures and racial discrimination were violated while they were boarding their respective flights last year. The lawsuit names Clayton County, CCPD chief Kevin Roberts, CCDAO investigator Michael Hooks, and multiple CCPD officers.

Brandy Norwood is recovering after possibly suffering a seizure on Tuesday. According to , 43-year-old singer and actress was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital after law enforcement sources got an EMS call to her home around noon. It's believed Brandy suffered a seizure before she was taken to a local hospital.Both the LAPD and the L.A.

 season 19 runner-up, has died at the age of 23. According to local media outlet Douglas Now, which is located in Spence's hometown of Douglas, Georgia, the singer died following an automobile accident.  “DouglasNow has learned that Douglas native and  season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, 23, has passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Tennessee,” the news outlet reported.

 season 19 runner-up, has died at the age of 23. According to local media outlet Douglas Now, which is located in Spence's hometown of Douglas, Georgia, the singer died following an automobile accident.  “DouglasNow has learned that Douglas native and  season 19 runner-up Willie Spence, 23, has passed away due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Tennessee,” the news outlet reported.

star Cynthia Bailey is calling it quits with husband Mike Hill. The 55-year-old reality star and Hill confirmed the split to ET in a statement on Wednesday«LOVE is a beautiful thing. While we both will always have love for one another, we have decided to go our separate ways,» they shared in an exclusive joint statement.

Zendaya and Tom Holland are picture-perfect in Paris! The couple was spotted holding hands while visiting the Louvre Museum in France on Friday. Zendaya and Holland were photographed admiring a statue at the famed museum while someone who appears to be a Louvre employee details the history behind the piece. The pair looked dashing. Zendaya wore a light blue button-down shirt dress with a watch and wire-framed glasses.

Lizzo is not only ready to be loved -- she's fully relishing it! The  singer opened up about her romance with boyfriend Myke Wright in an intimate conversation with declaring that the comedian, actor, musician, and artist is «everything» to her.«I've known him for over six years. We're just in love. And that's it,» she tells the outlet. The 34-year-old was first spotted with Wright on Valentine's Day in February before making their official debut as a couple on the red carpet at a screening for her Emmy-winning reality series, But, much like other areas in her life, Lizzo doesn't believe her relationship needs to follow the traditional rules of romance. In July, the singer revealed that she found monogamy «claustrophobic.» «I think a traditional relationship scares me for 10 years, but love is forever.

Lizzo regularly faces criticism targeting her body, sense of style and everything else under the sun, but the perception that disturbs her «the most» is that she makes music for a white audience. In a new cover story for, the «About Damn Time» singer addressed the oft-repeated judgment that her music is somehow geared toward white listeners, noting that it's «such a critical conversation when it comes to Black artists.»«When Black people see a lot of white people in the audience, they think, 'Well this isn't for me, this is for them.' The thing is, when a Black artist reaches a certain level of popularity, it's going to be a predominantly white crowd,» she explains. «I was so startled when I watched [YouTube clips of gospel great] Sister Rosetta Tharpe, who was an innovator of rock and roll.

Tia Mowry is entering a new era! On Monday, the 44-year-old shared a picture and a message of thanks to everyone who supported her following the news of her divorce. “Every book starts with a dedication page, and this one’s dedicated to you: my friends, family, and community,” the star wrote.  “The outpouring of love I received from you over the last week has been so encouraging and humbling.

Jada Pinkett Smith is taking her turn at the writers' table. On Thursday, it was announced that the  host is publishing her yet-to-be-titled memoir with Dey Street Books, an imprint of the William MorrowGroup at HarperCollins Publishers, in fall 2023.According to a press release, the memoir will detail Jada's «difficult but riveting» life journey and the lessons learned along the way.

Taylour Paige rang in her 32nd birthday in the sweetest way -- tying the knot! The Zola star and designer Rivington Starchild got married on Wednesday, which the latter shared with his Instagram followers in a short slide of photos.The wedding comes two weeks after the actress publicly revealed her engagement by posting a romantic photo of herself with a «mystery man» and rocking a gorgeous diamond ring.«Out of nowhere!!! You appeared and showed me that the way that I love, was always the way because it’s your way too,» Paige captioned the Sept. 19 photo.

Karen Huger isn't giving up her «Grande Dame» title anytime soon, even if a challenger approaches on season 7 of  in the form of a blast from the past, OG champagne flute-holder Charrisse Jackson-Jordan.«Who?» Karen cracks to ET when Charrisse's name comes up. «When you bring old dust bunnies around, recycling old dust bunny news, you're going to get news, you know?»Charrisse was a full-time Housewife on seasons 1 and 2 of , transitioning into a «friend of» role in season 3, a role she's reclaimed for the new batch of episodes after an extended hiatus from the show.

Nick Cannon is getting some much-needed rest with his baby girl by his side. In a new Instagram post Wednesday, Cannon shared a black-and-white shot of him and his newborn daughter, Onyx, taking a nap. In the sweet pic, Onyx is curled up on dad's chest, while Cannon, wearing a t-shirt and headband, cradles the little one close as they catch up on sleep.

Kanye «Ye» West's controversial YZY SZN 9 runway show. In a statement to, Cooper-James expressed her «extreme disappointment» for West's «White Lives Matter» stunt.«As a result of his display 'White Lives Matter' started trending in the U.S., which would directly support and legitimize extremist behavior, [much] like the behavior that took the life of her son,» Cooper-James said per her attorney, Lee Merritt. «That is the thing that Wanda and families like hers continue to fight against.»«This mockery of the Black Lives Matter movement and his now denunciation of the movement as some sort of hoax flies directly in the face [of what he's said,]» the statement added.

2022 BET Hip Hop Awards!The network honored the 47-year-old rapper with the «I Am Hip Hop» award for her 20 years in the music industry that includes chart-topping hits, six studio albums, 10 BET Award nominations, two ASCAP Awards, two BMI Awards, one Billboard Music Award, one EME Award and one All Star Music Award. A staple in the hip-hop music world, the rapper has been described as «the most consistent female rapper of all time» in 2012 by XXL and was honored by  as one of their «31 Female Rappers Who Changed Hip-Hop» in 2014. When ET spoke with the rapper on the red carpet, she shared how grateful she was for the honor after decades of hard work.«I’m astonished, I’m excited [and] I’m happy. I’m just grateful.

Whoopi Goldberg said when ET's Kevin Frazier asked about her experience as a producer and cast member of the upcoming biopic  «We tried to fund it ourselves, we've tried to do a lot to get this story out there because… this should be the 10th of the stories on this subject [and] about this family. There should be hundreds of stories that tell this: for little kids, for [all ages]. This is the first feature film, ever.