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Mary J. Blige is more than ready to «turn that Dre track way up high» when the Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show kicks off next month. Yes, that's a hint at what she's cooking up as far as her performance goes, but the 51-year-old singer's even more ecstatic about the «major» vibes she and her legendary counterparts will send when they soon take the stage.In an interview for s February 2022 issue, the nine-time GRAMMY-winning singer opened up about the significance of joining the likes of Dr.

Meagan Good is opening up about her divorce from her husband, DeVon Franklin. During a Twitter Spaces conversation with and the cast from Amazon Prime Video's , the 40-year-old actress shared how she was handling the divorce process and healing from what she calls the «most painful» experience of her life.«Throughout life, I've always approached relationships as understanding that at some point, they'll get to the place that they're going to, and then they would be over,» she said. «I've always had an attitude of like, 'All right, next chapter.

Vivica A. Fox is sharing an update on her friend and peer, Regina King. On Monday, the host of the Fox Soul series opened up to her fellow hosts after visiting with King over the weekend, where she reconnected with the Oscar-winning actress and witnessed the «outpouring of love» King has received since breaking the news of her son, Ian Alexander Jr.'s, death.“I was with Regina last night and she's OK,” Fox shared, explaining that she visited King after receiving a text telling her King wanted to see her.

Sam Richardson is just as excited to be starring in as fans are to see the highly anticipated sequel! While speaking with ET's Nischelle Turner, the 38-year-old actor shared what it was like being on the set with the witchy Sanderson sisters, portrayed by Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy. follows three young women who accidentally bring back the Sanderson sisters to modern-day Salem, and then have to figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world.«I’m an absolute super fan of the original [],» Richardson admitted, adding of the 1993 film, «I grew up watching that movie.

Chloe Bailey has, once again, set the internet ablaze, and she isn't apologizing for it. On Monday, the singer shared a video of her singing Minnie Riperton's 1974 classic hit, «Lovin' You,» and put her own sultry spin on the wistfully sensual tune. Unsurprisingly, the cover was a hit, with Bailey flawlessly managing to hit Riperton's high note and showcasing her impressive breath control.

Cardi B is reacting to her big win in court. In a statement to ET, the 29-year-old rapper said that coming out victorious in her libel lawsuit against YouTuber Latasha Kebe, who goes by the name of Tasha K, has brought her «great happiness.»According to court docs obtained by ET, Cardi was awarded a total of $1.25 million in damages on Monday, after a federal jury in Atlanta, Georgia, found Kebe liable on the claims of defamation, false light, and emotional distress.«I appreciate Judge Ray for conducting a fair and impartial trial.

Janine (Quinta Brunson) is getting a new student in her class on Tuesday's  episode, and she's feeling rather cocky about it.Titled «Student Transfer,» the episode follows the teachers of Abbott Elementary as they receive teacher reviews. When a surprisingly negative review leaves Janine shaken, the news of a student getting transferred from Melissa's class into hers gives her the confidence boost she sorely needed. But Janine quickly learns that her new student, Courtney, is far from the delightful surprise she expected.In ET's exclusive sneak peek, Ava (Janelle James) delivers the news to Janine that she's getting a transfer student in her class with her usual air of nonchalance.«You know I can't just leave my class unattended like this, right?» the teacher asks the principal. «It's five minutes, it's not like something can go wrong in five minutes,» Ava responds as she pops a wide strip of bubble wrap.

Vanessa Bryant is looking back on some of her late husband's legendary achievements in the NBA.Vanessa took to Instagram Saturday to share a throwback from the moment, Kobe Bryant, scored 81 points in a single game. She posted a photo of her giving Kobe a post-game smooch, as he held onto their then 3-year-old daughter, Natalia, in honor of the major milestone. «81.

The Weeknd has really earned it. The singer has overtaken Justin Bieber as the artist with the most listeners on Spotify.The Weeknd, who also goes by Abel Makkonen Tesfaye, broke the record Saturday after amassing 85.66 million monthly listeners.

LeVar Burton's turning 2022 into the Year of LeVar Burton. He kicked off the New Year as the Rose Parade's Grand Marshal, but that celebratory occasion was only the beginning.

her obituary, she died on Jan. 14 in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

Gabrielle Union and daughter Kaavia are at it again! The 3-year-old is a regular feature on her mother's Instagram page, and their shared antics never fail to delight the  actress' followers.Union's post on Wednesday is no different -- the 49-year-old shared a video that shows Kaavia rocking a long curly wig while her mother sports a fabulous high ponytail. While Kaavia appears distracted by her tablet and playing with her curls, Union puts on an exaggerated accent and proceeds to tell their audience a story.«Let me tell you about the time I was in Belgium...» she tells the camera, before trying to get her daughter's attention.

Khloe Kardashian is still recovering from the aftermath of her ex, Tristan Thompson's, recent paternity news. After being named as the subject of a paternity lawsuit with Maralee Nicholls, Tristan later revealed, following a paternity test, that he is the father of Maralee's son, who was born in December 2021.

Will Smith is shedding light on true stories behind his latest miniseries, .ET's Nischelle Turner spoke to Smith at the Palm Springs International Film Awards, where he touched on the importance of the show, which tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son, Emmett Till, following his brutal murder.«There was a time in my life, where I was concerned with being a movie star and that concern has moved on,» Smith, who is serving as an executive producer on the series said of taking projects like  and his most recent film,. «I want to make stories that make me smile, I want to tell stories that make me cry and I want to tell stories about the triumph of the human spirit.»«I want to create things that have some contributing value to the human family,» Smith continued.In addition to boasting an all-star cast, the series also has JAY-Z as an executive producer on the project, with both the Oscar-nominated actor and 23-time GRAMMY-winning rapper signing on via their respective production companies, Overbrook and Roc Nation.ET's Kevin Frazier spoke with the cast at the show's Los Angeles premiere last month, and while they admit that none of them have talked to Smith or JAY-Z, their impact as collaborators was felt throughout.Cedric Joe, who portrays Till-Mobley's son, Emmett, said knowing Smith and JAY-Z were part of the project made it that much more special.«It's definitely exciting, especially growing up and being fans [of them],» Joe said.

Bill Cosby. The comedian and Emmy Award-winning host of CNN's , directed the upcoming docuseries, a four-part series that explores the life, career and impact of Cosby, as well as how his sexual assault allegations forever changed his legacy.Bell serves as the narrator and co-executive producer of the docuseries with Andrew Fried, Dane Lillegard, Jordan Wynn, Sarina Roma, and showrunner Katie A.

Tiffany Haddish is sharing an update on her plans to adopt. The comedian, who has always been candid about her desire to adopt over other methods of having children, told E!'s in a video interview that adoption was still in the cards for her, especially after a recent trip visiting her grandfather’s village, Geza Keren, in Eritrea.«I just went to Africa. I was just in Eritrea, and people were trying to give me their kids,» the 42-year-old actress said in the video released on Wednesday.

Chlöe Bailey is not here for any comparisons to her sister, Halle Bailey. In a conversation with  for its January cover, the 23-year-old opened up about her relationship with her younger sister and shared how having Halle beside her has made striking out on a solo career «empowering.»«It’s been so empowering having my sister next to me,» Chlöe told Elaine Welteroth, adding that there aren't any downsides on the sisters' part to entering the industry together. «But I will tell you what annoys me a lot.

Jeannie Mai and Jeezy named their child Monaco Mai Jenkins. In a video posted on her YouTube channel, during a tour of the baby’s nursery, Jeannie revealed that Baby Monaco’s name pays homage to the first place where she and Jeezy solidified their relationship.

Nick Cannon is opening up about his biggest insecurity in the bedroom. On the latest episode of his eponymous talk show, Cannon spoke about vulnerabilities, insecurities and ultimatums during his «Man Panel» segment Wednesday.The panel, comprised of Dr.

Nickelodeon and are, once again, shining a light on a group of very special kids. On Wednesday, Nickelodeon,  and  announced the top 20 finalists for the second annual «Kid of the Year» honor, which will recognize extraordinary young leaders who have made amazing and admirable contributions to their communities across a range of fields, including social justice, science, education and more. Like the first year, the top five honorees from the list will be featured in a TV special hosted by Trevor Noah, with one kid ultimately being recognized as «Kid of the Year» and featured on a cover of with a companion story in .«Every year, I'm amazed at how many inspirational kids are out there changing their communities for the better.

Kanye West and Julia Fox have been packing on the PDA nearly ever since they met over New Year's Eve weekend in Miami, Florida. Most recently, the 31-year-old  actress posted a photo to her Instagram Story of West embracing and kissing her while she holds a glass of red wine. This is the latest in a string of PDA-filled moments for the pair, who have been photographed out in both Los Angeles and New York City.Last week, Fox opened up about her relationship with the 44-year-old rapper and why it works. «For right now, I'm just living in the moment and I don't have any expectations,» she shared on her Spotify podcast,  «There are no labels. None of that.