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BET Usher is set to be honored with the Lifetime Achievement BET Award at the BET Awards this year. The award is given to “industry pioneers who have powerfully shifted culture and the entertainment industry.” Previous recipients include Whitney Houston, Prince, Queen Latifah, Mary J. Blige and Busta Rhymes.  “The relationship between BET and Usher […]

Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images Salt-N-Pepa have received the action figure treatment. Super7, the San Francisco-based premier pop-culture design house and producer of lifestyle-oriented collectibles, will release a two-pack of Salt-N-Pepa figures, featuring the group dressed as they were in both the “Push It” music video and artwork for “Shake Your Thang.” DJ Spinderella is not included […]

Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Nicki Minaj is showing gratitude to Beenie Man for joining her onstage Tuesday night. The dancehall star made a surprise appearance during the London stop of her Pink Friday 2 World Tour, blessing fans with a medley of his hits, including “Who Am I,” “Dude” and “Rum & Red […]

— Just as teased, the remix to Megan Thee Stallion and GloRilla‘s “Wanna Be” is on the way. Announced during the NY stop of their Hot Girl Summer tour, the track featuring Cardi B will be out on Friday. — Snoop Dogg‘s Arizona Bowl will air on The CW on December 28, featuring teams from […]

Photo by Jerod Harris/WireImage DMX‘s estate is taking measures to ensure his legacy goes on, choosing entertainment management and legacy preservation firm Artist Legacy Group as its sole representative, according to Billboard. A press release notes they’re working on “innovative projects” to help keep his name alive. “A force of nature. That is how I would describe DMX,” ALG […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Sexyy Red briefly walked in the shoes of a wrestler, making her debut on WWE’s NXT show Tuesday night. During her time, she unveiled the new NXT North American Women’s Championship belt, fought against wrestlers Tatum Paxley and Michin, and helped duo Trick Williams and Je’von Evans win their match against Gallus. She also displayed her […]

Johnny Louis/Getty Images Sean Kingston waived his right to fight extradition in a California court Tuesday, The Associated Press reports. He signed papers to skip extradition hearings and was in a Southern California jail Tuesday afternoon. Officials from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department and the Broward County Sheriff’s Office will arrange his transfer to authorities in […]

Cooper Neill/Getty Images Eminem has announced a new single — and a possible end to his rap career. With help from magician David Blaine, he revealed that “Houdini” will come out on Friday. On his Instagram Tuesday, Eminem shared his video call with Blaine, in which he asks for his assistance. “You know you the greatest […]

Paras Griffin/Getty Images Rolling Stone has published an expose claiming Sean “Diddy” Combs has a history of abuse stemming back to his college days. The report was based on interviews with over 50 people in his social and professional circles conducted over a period of six months, detailing a series of incidents from his alleged yearslong use of intimidation […]

Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for Coachella It’s been a decade since Tinashe released “2 On,” her one and only Hot 100 song, but now she has another hit on her hands: “Nasty.” Speaking to Variety, she says she had no expectation for the song and was surprised by its reception. “It’s amazing. I’m just so […]