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BET Releases ‘The Bobby Brown Story’ Teaser!😎

BET has released the first teaser promo for “The Bobby Brown Story”

The 2-part miniseries, based on the life and career of the “King of R&B”  is slated to premiere in September and stars Woody McClain as Bobby Brown and Gabrielle Dennis as Whitney Houston. The cast also includes Mekhi Phifer and Lil Rel Howery. 

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Snapshot: Solange by Petra Collins for Glamour December 2017

Here are some pics of Glamour’s Woman of The Year: Solange Knowles!

Nice pics!

#RHoA’s Porsha Williams was Robbed for Her Gun and Louis Vuitton bag!

A member of the Real Housewives of Atlanta cast just suffered a major blow as her vehicle was robbed, with her windows being smashed in. The burglar got away with several luxury items and a handgun.

According to TMZ, Porsha Williams' Range Rover was vandalized after she left it in a garage at her assistant's home in Atlanta's Buckhead neighborhood last week.

An eyewitness reported that the robber, who was wearing a mask, proceeded to smash the back window to get into the vehicle, where he stole the reality star's gun and a few Louis Vuitton handbags.

Police have reportedly noted the burglary and are investigating.

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Porsha was not harmed in the attack and reportedly has a second handgun in her possession.

#EMPIRE: Taraji P. Henson Shows folks How much DC she is by Wearing Sweatpants And Sneakers

We're used to seeing Taraji P. Henson in two looks, real life Taraji, which is usually lady like with a little sexy, or as Ms. Cookie Lyons, overly trendy and bossed up. So when the actress stepped out in this athleisure look, all we could think is who is dat?! 

Taraji posted on her Insta a very trendy athleisure look rocking an oversized $500 Adidas Originals by AW Puffer, which, by the way, hasn’t even dropped yet. She also wore an all-white Adidas hoodie and sweats combo under. The look was topped off with a pair of $980 Gucci Leather Ankle Booties.

The Empire star captured the pic "on THA block" with a "#bihbettahavemyshmoney" hashtag. Again, who is this?

We always see Taraji slaying the red carpet in the latest designer gown or glam look, so this isn't a very typical look for the award-winning actress. However, we are here for it. Whether its Taraji, Cookie or both — we love a gal that can do more than one look!

#NEWMUSIC from Ashanti feat. Ty Dolla $ign – Say Less

Ashanti is back and surprisingly returned with her brand new single “Say Less” featuring Ty Dolla $ign.

“Say Less” is the first single from Ashanti’s forthcoming album, her first since 2014’s BraveHeart.

Over the weekend, Ashanti and Ja Rule launched their latest co-headlining tour, which is set continue through Jan. 13 in Worcester.

Take a listen HERE

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#HIPHOPNEWS: OOOPS The Real Brother Love told Diddy to STOP IT OR ELSE!

After days of causing a social media fire storm with WWE fans, Diddy (Sean Combs), now says he was only joking when he announced he was changing his name to Brother Love, which is also the name of a still popular WWE character.

The real Brother Love, former WWE celebrity Bruce Prichard, had been challenging Diddy’s plan for days, using a vaguely threatening message for Diddy to “Remember North Carolina.”

It’s unclear if Diddy ever remembered what happened in North Carolina – which became the point of multiple media stories – but he announced late Monday that he’s not changing his name.

“I’ve come to the conclusion that you cannot play around with the internet,” Diddy said in a video posted late Monday on Instagram. “Due to overwhelming response from the media out there, and just due to there not wanting to be any confusion, I was only joking. OK, I didn’t change my name. It’s just part of one my alter egos. One of my alter egos is Love...If you still want to call me Love, you can call me Love, Baby.”

On Monday, Prichard carried out a one-man war on the matter, retweeting anyone who agreed that Diddy was infringing on his brand. Among Prichard’s tweets was one on Nov. 4 that some media outlets called “vaguely threatening.”

“Yo. Find a new gimmick. I invented and perfected Brother Love. I am the original and you are not. Remember North Carolina,” said the tweet.

Prichard, 54, later suggested in a video that the two men had met in the early 90s at a North Carolina Holiday Inn, and that Prichard had “awed” Diddy.

The Brother Love character Prichard perfected made its WWE debut in 1988 and was later discontinued. However, it has remained popular among fans.

For those unfamiliar with Prichard, Wrestling Inc. says he was a pro-wrestling aficionado who was everywhere during the late-’80s and early-’90s, including hosting his own weekly show, “The Brother Love Show.” Later, he managed the wrestler star known to fans as The Undertaker. The Brother Love character is described by Wrestling Inc as “a disingenuous preacher who claimed to spread the message of love. The bizarre red-faced character was inspired by controversial televangelists of the time.”

Prichard says the character was modeled in part after Jim Bakker, who once ran a Christian network and theme park based in Fort Mill, just south of Charlotte.

As for Diddy’s joke, fans didn’t seem to find it funny: “U were drunk,” posted one fan on Instagram. “Now u taking it back because either A: U came to ur senses, B: you saw the  negative response you got or C: U were advised against it.”

#SPORSTNEWS: SADNESS Roy Halladay, two time Cy Young winner, dead at 40!

Two-time Cy Young winner Roy Halladay was killed when his private plane crashed in the Gulf of Mexico Tuesday, the Pasco Sheriff's Office confirmed.

The plane - described by the sheriff's office as an ICON A5 light sport aircraft (two-person, single engine amphibian plane) - went down 10 miles west of St. Petersburg around noon. The sheriff's office marine unit responded to the downed plane and found Halladay's body.

"The worst case scenario happened and it breaks our heart," Pasco Sheriff Chris Nocco said at a press conference Tuesday afternoon.

Nocco said that Halladay had just attended the sheriff's office's Fishing for Families tournament on Friday. The retired big-league star had also donated funds to purchase a K9 for the sheriff's office.

"Roy was the most down to earth person," Nocco said.

The specifics of the crash are still under investigation and the sheriff said work to recover debris from the plane would continue for the next few hours. The NTSB will take over the investigation, according to Nocco.

No mayday calls were made to Tampa Air Traffic Control, per the sheriff's office. It was unclear where Halladay's plane was headed.

Halladay, 40, a first-round draft pick of the Blue Jays in the 1995 Amateur Draft spent 12 seasons in Toronto before capping his career with four seasons with the Phillies.

 “All of us at Baseball are shocked and deeply saddened by the tragic passing of former Toronto Blue Jays and Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Roy Halladay," MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement.

Both teams also issued statements following the announcement of Halladay's death.

"The Toronto Blue Jays organization is overcome by grief with the tragic loss of one of the franchise's greatest and most respected players, but even better human being," the Blue Jays said. "It is impossible to express what he has meant to this franchise, the city and its fans. 

"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends."

"We are numb over the very tragic news about Roy Halladay's untimely death," the Phillies said. "There are no words to describe the sadness that the entire Phillies family is feeling over the loss of one of the most respected human beings to ever play the game. It is with the heaviest of hearts that we pass along our condolences to Brandy, Ryan and Braden."

Halladay, 40, became a pilot after he retired from baseball after the 2013 season. He frequently posted on social media about his love of flying.

"I keep telling my dad flying the Icon A5 low over the water is like flying a fighter jet!" Halladay tweeted on Oct. 31. "His response .... I am flying a fighter jet!!"

The plane Halladay was piloting comes with a controversial past as a leaked purchaser's agreement made public in 2016 detailed contractually required pilot training plus an agreement not to sue the company.

The company said it was "devastated" to learn of Halladay's death in one of its airplanes.

"ICON will do everything it can to support the accident investigation going forward and we will comment further when more information is available," the company said in a statement, via ESPN.

Halladay, an eight-time All-Star, spent 16 years in the major leagues. He was a two-time Cy Young award winner (2003 and 2010), amassing a 203-105 record with a career 3.38 ERA. Halladay was known for being a workhorse, leading the league in innings four times, complete games seven times and shutouts four times during his career.

R.I.P!

Miley Cyrus Responds to Criticism After Comments About Texas Church Shooting

Earlier in the day the singer, 24, posted a message calling for gun control after a gunman killed 26 people, including eight members of one family, and injured more than 20 others during a church service in the small town of Sutherland Springs.

“My dreams have become nightmares & those nightmares , reality … This isn’t fair , this isn’t right , this isn’t just , this isn’t human! This is a TERRORIST act by a WHITE AMERICAN MAN!” the Grammy nominee wrote. “I am heartbroken & embarrassed. Mortified by our country & its s–tty system , lack of control/laws! This does NOT HAVE or NEED to happen! It’s devastatingly disgusting!”

Referencing the lyrics to her song “Bad Mood,” she continued, “I wanted to bring awareness to the fact that everyday we are waking up to more terrifyingly painful information that makes it nearly impossible to feel optimistic that things are going to change! They say it gets worst before it gets better in some cases & I wish on every star that this is the worst of it! I continue to be hopeful that enough is enough and the eyes of the ignorant will open and realize that (gun) VIOLENCE has to stop! This a–holes Facebook profile photo was a f–king riffle ! ‘I don’t know how much more it can take!’ #F–kGuns#F–kViolence My love is with you TX!”

While several fans commented positively on her post (and it attracted more than half a million likes), others took issue with her pointing out that a white American male was responsible for the attack.

But the “Malibu” singer didn’t back down and returned to Instagram with another post defending her comments

“I am aghast by the reaction of my latest post,” Cyrus wrote. “It is completely amazing to me how defensive and in denial this country really is! You are not focused on the horrific  tragedy I addressed but more angered that I am putting a BIG bright spotlight on the fact it was a ‘WHITE AMERICAN MALE’ terrorist that walked in & killed 26 people (including children) leaving 20 severely injured!”

“Since this tragedy has occurred (coming off the cusp of Vegas, another terroristic act by a white American male) DONT START to be all innocent! Gender , race , & religion HAS and continues to matter for all the wrong reasons & that’s only the beginning of how backwards this country is!” she continued. “All of you are so focused on protecting yourself, you’ve completely forgotten that you’re not the only one that has to live in this country or on this planet! Aren’t you exhausted? Because to be honest I am f–king sick and tired of starting everyday with tears and in mourning! Let’s unite! Trump never needed to build a wall for us , we’ve done it ourselves! Love!”

The post has more than 300,000 likes and Cyrus followed it up by posting pictures of some of her favorite white American males, including her father, Billy Ray Cyrus, and her brothers, Braison and Trace. “I do NOT & refuse to generalize or stereotype!” she captioned the pics. “You are all correct to believe every human deserves the same respect …. but please keep that in mind when you’re judging others. NOT just with the race , religion , gender , or sexuality which YOU identify with. Deal?”

BET Preps ‘The Bobby Brown Story’ For Fall 2018

Woody McClain to return to his role as Bobby. After movies about Whitney Houston and Bobbi Kristina, Bobby Brown is going to be the center of his own TV biopic.

If BET learned anything from their miniseries about New Edition, it’s that Bobby makes for good TV. Naturally, the network is hoping to repeat that success with another project.

Deadline.com reports that BET will be airing a followup in the form of The Bobby Brown Story, and Woody McClain is returning to his role as Bobby! The two-part TV event will pick where The New Edition Story left off. The Bobby Brown Story is set to follow his career from the moment he went solo through his success as a solo act.

The Bobby Brown will also touch on more personal aspects of Bobby’s life including his marriage to Houston and his alleged relationship with Janet Jackson. BET won’t be shying away from Bobby’s low points in life, but the network believes this will ultimately be a story about redemption.

There’s no set premiere date at this time, but The Bobby Brown Story is slated to air sometime next fall.

DEVELOPING NOW! JILL SCOTT FILES FOR DIVORCE AND SHE HAS A PRENUP!

The couple got married back in June 2016. According to reports, Jill Scott has filed for divorce after 15 months of marriage citing irreconcilable differences and inappropriate marital conduct that such further cohabitation would be unsafe and improper.

The “Golden” singer lists the date of separation as Sept. 5th, and says in court papers that they are now living in separate houses.

Scott admitted that she bought real estate and other assets during their marriage, but said she has a prenup with the unemployed Dobson, and asked the court to enforce it.

Dobson had not responded to Scott’s petition, court documents show.

This is Jill’s second marriage. Jill and Mike have no children together.

Girl just keep making music and leave the marriages alone!

#FROMTHEDIDYOUKNOWFILES  Mariah Carey Had Gastric Sleeve Surgery, After Being Criticized For Weight Gain

Rumor has it, Mariah Carey has gone under the knife. According to reports, the 47-year-old singer had weight-loss surgery. Reportedly, last month she underwent gastric sleeve  surgery, a surgical weight-loss procedure in which the stomach is reduced to about 15% of its original size, by surgical removal of a large portion of the stomach along the greater curvature. The result is a sleeve or tube like structure. The procedure permanently reduces the size of the stomach, although there could be some dilatation of the stomach later on in life. The procedure is generally performed laparoscopically and is irreversible.

The procedure is said to have been done by a top surgeon in Beverly Hills, after her weight reportedly skyrocketed. We hear that she had the surgery after being body shamed by some critics online. Reportedly, Carey began noticing that it was harder for her to dance during her live concerts. That coupled with some of the negativity she noticed online, ultimately led her to have the procedure done.

No word on how much weight Carey has lost.

Did you know that Nov. 6 is Xscape Proclamation Day in Atlanta

Monday, November 6 was proclaimed Xscape Day in Atlanta. Kandi Burruss, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, Tamika Scott and Toscha Scott were honored for their long history of excellence in R&B music.

In attendance were Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed, R&B group Silk, rapper/actor Shad “Bow Wow” Moss, reality TV star Toya Johnson, and radio personality Porsha Foxx.

How cute remember Xscape is on tour get your tix!

Over 20,000 People Want Kevin James to Replace Kevin Spacey on 'House of Cards'

"I think Kevin James can elevate 'House of Cards' to a globally adored franchise like 'Game of Thrones,'" the petition reads.

Netflix is done with Kevin Spacey in wake of sexual harassment and assault allegations piling up against the "House of Cards" star, and over 20,000 people think they've found a solution for the streaming giant to keep the political drama going: cast Kevin James.

A Change.org petition making the case for James to play President Frank Underwood has garnered 20,450 signatures and counting

"Losing a great show is hard, no matter the circumstances. However with hardship come[s] the opportunity for a great show to become one of the greatest television shows of all time," the petition's founder Robbie Pyma wrote. "I think Kevin James can elevate 'House of Cards' to a globally adored franchise like 'Game of Thrones' and make the entire world focus on one of the most important Netflix Original series there is."

James is best known for sitcoms "King of Queens" and "Kevin Can Wait," the latter of which is currently in its second season on CBS. He's also starred in a number of comedies from Adam Sandler's production company Happy Madison, including "Grown Ups" and "Paul Blart: Mall Cop."

Spacey, a two-time Oscar winner, is facing a career crisis that started when Anthony Rapp publicly accused the actor and producer of making a sexual advance on him decades ago when the "Star Trek: Discovery" actor was just 14. Since then, more men have come forward with disturbing allegations of harassment and groping. One man, who remained anonymous, even claimed Spacey tried to rape him as a teen.

When the first allegations came out, Netflix suspended production on the sixth season of "House of Cards," only to cut ties with Spacey completely after eight men working on the show alleged that Spacey had touched them inappropriately. One production assistant even said the actor once reached into the man's pants during a car ride.

Netflix hasn’t commented on the petition, because I’m confident no amount of digital signatures could ever make this casting decision happen.

Instagram Model Explains Why She Exposed Alleged DMs From LeBron James

Over the years, Cleveland Cavs star LeBron James has been accused of sliding into a few young ladies’ DM’s, or at least liking “perfect booty” posts during his “zero dark 23” social media blackout during the NBA playoffs.

Over the weekend, a young lady named Heidi Hoback – no jokes please – posted a DM she allegedly received from LeBron James. The conversation started over King James’ desire to have the red head teach him how to hunt. Heidi’s Instagram is full of hunting photos.

After the story broke and people accused Heidi of being a snitch and more for sharing the DMs, she decided to make a video explaining why she put the DMs on blast. Heidi claims she isn’t a “LeBron fan” so she didn’t know she was causing drama by exposing his DM. While the conversation doesn’t say anything explicit, some are questioning why a married LeBron would be sliding any where.

Seems like LeBron might have heard about the story, it broke earlier in the day prior to him dropping 57 points on the Washington Wizards.

At this point, its a crap shoot. I wonder how many ladies just engage in conversation instead of taking the DM to social media.

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Solange Is The Cover Star For ELLE’s New Issue

The A Seat at the Table singer discussed her most recent album and growing up with Destiny’s Child in the new cover story.

Solange graces the cover of ELLE Magazine's upcoming issue, which will be on newsstands February 21. In a preview of the upcoming cover story, Solange discussed growing up with Destiny's Child and the making of her A Seat at the Table album.

"My sister and Kelly [Rowland] were the same age, which is like a built-in best friend in the house; they were extremely close," Solange remembered of her childhood. "Writing felt like this insular thing that I could go back in my room and express all that I would observe, all the emotions that would arise. It felt like mine, my little thing."

"I did want to create this juxtaposition, politically, of having these very hard, messy conversations but having them stylistically in a way that you can really hear me, and not the yelling, the rage," Solange said of her groundbreaking album. "I wanted to project in my delivery what I was not achieving at all: peace and having a certain lightness and airiness that could maybe help me get closer to having more light and airiness in my life."

Read the full preview of Solange's ELLE cover story here. 

#RhoA: Kandi Burruss ‘Not Mad at’ Kim Zolciak’s ‘RHOA’ Return, Teases Upcoming Porsha Williams Blowout

We all know about Kim Zolciak Biermann returning to RhoA popping up in a future season nine episode at Sheree Whitfield’s housewarming party, where she gets into a shouting match with Kenya Moore.

“B**ch, you wanna be me!” Kim screams. “You can't.”

For Grammy Weekend Kandi Burruss, was at OK Magazine’s Pre-GRAMMY Party in Los Angeles, where she dished on Kim’s return, and the possibility that she and NeNe Leakes may return to the Bravo hit full-time in season 10.

“We don’t know,” Kandi says. “I wouldn't be mad at it, to be honest with you. We had a really, really great cast when all of us were a part of it at the same time. And I think, you know, it would be some interesting things happening if all of us were there at the same time. It would be too much, too much sauce, as they say.”

Well, there are interesting things happening with Kandi in the second half of the current season. A new trailer previews a massive blowout between Kandi and Porsha Williams, with Kandi screaming, “It took everything in me not to f**king choke the s**t out of this b**ch!”

“Oh my gosh, yes!” Kandi says. “Yes, yes, yes. This one's gonna get really bad. Really bad. And I know it looks bad in the trailer, but I promise you, when you see -- when it comes on -- you'll understand why I was so angry, when you see it. They didn't put everything in there, but you will see why I was so furious.”

“Honestly, I am not looking forward to [this season’s] reunion,” she adds. “I feel like I was a part of every single drama that happened this year … Every single thing, some way, I was in the middle, and I'm not used to that. You know, I'm not really used to being a part of the drama all the time.”

The Real Housewives of Atlanta airs Sunday nights on Bravo at 8 p.m

Tarajii P Henson was a BIG WINNER at The NAACP Image Awards!

Taraji P. Henson took home two NAACP Image Awards on Saturday night. One was for her role in "Hidden Figures," which was named best movie.

Henson won for her vivacious role as Cookie on TV's "Empire" and as Katherine G. Johnson in "Hidden Figures."

The Oscar-nominated film tells the story of the mathematical contributions of African-American women to NASA's space program.

New Music: John Legend – One Woman Man

John Legend gets to the heart of deep love on his brand new song “One Woman Man,” off the soundtrack to Fifty Shades Darker.

Over a simple piano track, Legend belts out with his signature tone to the woman of his dreams, who stole his heart and helped him find the feelings for having a monogamous relationship.

“You made me believe that love was forever / And love could sustain us through every fight / I’ll let go of all of the other pretenders / They were wasting my time,” he sings.

Earlier this week, John announced his upcoming “Darkness and Light Tour” will launch May 12 in Miami and travel to 29 cities before wrapping up in New Orleans at the ESSENCE Festival in July.

Take a listen to John’s new track HERE

New Hip Hop from Fat Joe & Remy Ma Feat. The-Dream – ‘Heartbreak’

Before releasing their new album Plata O Plomo, Fat Joe and Remy Ma are bringing on the “Heartbreak” on their island-flavored collaboration with The-Dream and Vindata.

“Lately I can’t help but to notice,” sings Joey Crack. “That he don’t acknowledge you / Nah, he don’t be out with you / I get it, I get it / Where I’m from, we on that bullshit / I can’t even lie to you.”

Following The-Dream’s heartbreaking chorus, Remy gets worldly. “Let’s go to Tokyo,” she sings. “Let’s go to Paris / Let’s go to Rome / I’m so all into you / I can’t contain it now.”

Don Cartagena explained why The-Dream was the perfect collaborator. “The song has a beautiful vibe,” he told Billboard. “I called Dream because he’s one of the greatest and I’ve always wanted to work with him.”

Terius Nash delivers. “Now I can’t prove my loving,” he sings. “Heartbreak 101 / At least stay here in my arms when the song’s done.”

Due Feb. 17, Remy and Joe’s Plata O Plomo is set to feature their Cool & Dre-produced anthem “All the Way Up,” plus appearances from Sevyn Streeter, Ty Dolla $ign, and Kent Jones.

This Sunday, Remy and Joe will be at the Grammys where “All the Way Up” is nominated for Best Rap Performance and Best Rap Song.

Listen to “Heartbreak HERE

The 59TH Grammy Awards THE WINNERS!

The Grammys 2017
Here's the complete list of winners:

Record of the Year

“Hello” — Adele

Album of the Year

“25” — Adele (read our review)

Song of the Year

“Hello” — Adele Adkins & Greg Kurstin, songwriters (Adele)

New Artist

Chance the Rapper

Pop Solo Performance

“Hello” — Adele

Pop Duo/Group Performance:

“Stressed Out” — Twenty One Pilots

Traditional Pop Vocal Album

“Summertime: Willie Nelson Sings Gershwin” — Willie Nelson

Pop Vocal Album

“25” — Adele

Dance Recording

“Don’t Let Me Down” — The Chainsmokers Featuring Daya

Dance/Electronic Album

“Skin” — Flume

Contemporary Instrumental Album

“Culcha Vulcha” — Snarky Puppy

Rock Performance

“Blackstar” — David Bowie

Metal Performance

“Dystopia” — Megadeth

Rock Song

“Blackstar” — David Bowie, songwriter (David Bowie)

Rock Album

“Tell Me I’m Pretty” — Cage the Elephant

Alternative Music Album

“Blackstar” — David Bowie

R&B Performance

“Cranes in the Sky” — Solange

Traditional R&B Performance

“Angel” — Lalah Hathaway

R&B Song

“Lake By the Ocean” — Hod David & Musze, songwriters (Maxwell)

Urban Contemporary Album

“Lemonade” — Beyoncé

R&B Album

“Lalah Hathaway Live” — Lalah Hathaway

Rap Performance

“No Problem” — Chance the Rapper Featuring Lil Wayne & 2 Chainz

Rap/Sung Performance

“Hotline Bling” — Drake

Rap Song

“Hotline Bling” — Aubrey Graham & Paul Jefferies, songwriters (Drake)

Rap Album

“Coloring Book” — Chance the Rapper

Country Solo Performance

“My Church” — Maren Morris

Country Duo/Group Performance

“Jolene” — Pentatonix featuring Dolly Parton

Country Song

“Humble and Kind” — Lori McKenna, songwriter (Tim McGraw)

Country Album

“A Sailor’s Guide to Earth” — Sturgill Simpson (read our interview)

New Age Album

“White Sun II” — White Sun

Improvised Jazz Solo

“I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry” — John Scofield, soloist

Jazz Vocal Album

“Take Me to the Alley” — Gregory Porter

Jazz Instrumental Album

“Country for Old Men” — John Scofield

Large Jazz Ensemble Album

“Presidential Suite: Eight Variations on Freedom” — Ted Nash Big Band

Latin Jazz Album

“Tribute to Irakere: Live in Marciac” — Chucho Valdés

Gospel Performance/Song

“God Provides” — Tamela Mann; Kirk Franklin, songwriter

Contemporary Christian Music Performance/Song

“Thy Will” — Hillary Scott & the Scott Family; Bernie Herms, Hillary Scott & Emily Weisband, songwriters

Gospel Album

“Losing My Religion” — Kirk Franklin

Contemporary Christian Music Album

“Love Remains” — Hillary Scott & the Scott Family

Roots Gospel Album

“Hymns” — Joey + Rory

Latin Pop Album

“Un Besito Mas” — Jesse & Joy

Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album

“iLevitable” — iLe

Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)

“Un Azteca En El Azteca, Vol. 1 (En Vivo)” — Vicente Fernández

Tropical Latin Album

“Donde Están?” — Jose Lugo & Guasábara Combo

American Roots Performance

“House of Mercy” — Sarah Jarosz

American Roots Song

“Kid Sister” — Vince Gill, songwriter (The Time Jumpers

Americana Album

“This Is Where I Live” — William Bell

Bluegrass Album

“Coming Home” — O’Connor Band With Mark O’Connor

Traditional Blues Album

“Porcupine Meat” — Bobby Rush

Contemporary Blues Album

“The Last Days of Oakland” — Fantastic Negrito.

Folk Album

“Undercurrent” — Sarah Jarosz

Regional Roots Music Album

“E Walea” — Kalani Pe’a

Reggae Album

“Ziggy Marley” — Ziggy Marley.

World Music Album

“Sing Me Home” — Yo-Yo Ma & The Silk Road Ensemble

Children’s Album

“Infinity Plus One” — Secret Agent 23 Skidoo

Spoken Word Album

“In Such Good Company: Eleven Years of Laughter, Mayhem, and Fun in the Sandbox” — Carol Burnett

Comedy Album

“Talking for Clapping” — Patton Oswalt

Musical Theater Album

“The Color Purple”

Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media

“Miles Ahead” (Miles Davis & Various Artists)

Score Soundtrack for Visual Media

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” — John Williams, composer

Song Written for Visual Media

“Can’t Stop The Feeling!” — Max Martin, Shellback & Justin Timberlake, songwriters (Justin Timberlake, Anna Kendrick, Gwen Stefani, James Corden, Zooey Deschanel, Walt Dohrn, Ron Funches, Caroline Hjelt, Aino Jawo, Christopher Mintz-Plasse & Kunal Nayyar), Track from: “Trolls”

Instrumental Composition

“Spoken at Midnight” — Ted Nash, compose

Arrangement, Instrumental or A Cappella

“You And I” — Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier)

Arrangement, Instruments and Vocals

“Flintstones” — Jacob Collier, arranger (Jacob Collier)

Recording Package

“Blackstar” — Jonathan Barnbrook, art director (David Bowie)

Boxed or Special Limited Edition Package

“Edith Piaf 1915-2015” — Gérard Lo Monaco, art director (Edith Piaf)

Album Notes

“Sissle and Blake Sing Shuffle Along” — Ken Bloom & Richard Carlin, album notes writers (Eubie Blake & Noble Sissle)

Historical Album

“The Cutting Edge 1965-1966: The Bootleg Series, Vol.12” (Collector’s Edition), Steve Berkowitz & Jeff Rosen, compilation producers; Mark Wilder, mastering engineer (Bob Dylan

Engineered Album, Non-Classical

“Blackstar” — David Bowie, Tom Elmhirst, Kevin Killen & Tony Visconti, engineers; Joe LaPorta, mastering engineer (David Bowie)

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical

Greg Kurstin

Remixed Recording

“Tearing Me Up” (RAC Remix) — André Allen Anjos, remixer (Bob Moses)

Surround Sound Album

“Dutilleux: Sur Le Même Accord; Les Citations; Mystère De L’instant & Timbres, Espace, Mouvement” — Alexander Lipay & Dmitriy Lipay, surround mix engineers; Dmitriy Lipay, surround mastering engineer; Dmitriy Lipay, surround producer (Ludovic Morlot & Seattle Symphony)

Engineered Album, Classical

“Corigliano: The Ghosts of Versailles” — Mark Donahue & Fred Vogler, engineers (James Conlon, Guanqun Yu, Joshua Guerrero, Patricia Racette, Christopher Maltman, Lucy Schaufer, Lucas Meachem, LA Opera Chorus & Orchestra)

Producer of the Year, Classical

David Frost

Orchestral Performance

“Shostakovich: Under Stalin’s Shadow - Symphonies Nos. 5, 8 & 9” — Andris Nelsons, conductor (Boston Symphony Orchestra)

Opera Recording

“Corigliano: The Ghosts of Versailles” — James Conlon, conductor; Joshua Guerrero, Christopher Maltman, Lucas Meachem, Patricia Racette, Lucy Schaufer & Guanqun Yu; Blanton Alspaugh, producer (LA Opera Orchestra; LA Opera Chorus)

Choral Performance

“Penderecki Conducts Penderecki, Volume 1” — Krzysztof Penderecki, conductor; Henryk Wojnarowski, choir director (Nikolay Didenko, Agnieszka Rehlis & Johanna Rusanen; Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra; Warsaw Philharmonic Choir)

Chamber Music/Small Ensemble Performance

“Steve Reich” — Third Coast Percussion

Classical Instrumental Solo

“Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway” — Zuill Bailey; Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor (Nashville Symphony)

Classical Solo Vocal Album

TIE: “Schumann & Berg” — Dorothea Röschmann; Mitsuko Uchida, accompanist;and “Shakespeare Songs” —

Ian Bostridge; Antonio Pappano, accompanist

(Michael Collins, Elizabeth Kenny, Lawrence Power & Adam Walker)

Classical Compendium

“Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway; American Gothic; Once Upon A Castle” — Giancarlo Guerrero, conductor; Tim Handley, producer

Contemporary Classical Composition

“Daugherty: Tales of Hemingway” — Michael Daugherty, composer (Zuill Bailey, Giancarlo Guerrero & Nashville Symphony)

Music Video

“Formation” — Beyoncé

Music Film

“The Beatles: Eight Days a Week the Touring Years” — Ron Howard, video director; Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Scott Pascucci & Nigel Sinclair, video producers

Congrats to all the winners!

Michelle Obama To Guest Star On ‘Masterchef Junior’

It has only been a few weeks since the Obama’s have left the White House and left us missing them deeply. However, you all may want to get your DVR’s ready, because we will get to see our former first lady Michelle Obama on our television screens very soon.

The Los Angeles Times reports that Michelle Obama will appear as a guest star on the fifth season of “MasterChef Junior,” with Chef Gordon Ramsay. The new season premiered this past Thursday.

We all know during her time as first lady, Michelle Obama has used her platform to promote healthy eating, and an overall healthy lifestyle. She has held numerous events both inside and outside of the White House to get our youth on the right path.

This will not be the first cooking show that Mrs. O has appeared on, in the past she has guest starred on “Iron Chef America,” “Rachel Ray,” “The Chew,” and a host of others.

Other guests to star as judges on the popular show also include, Martha Stewart and the Muppets.

The last month the Obama’s have been spotted enjoying their down time, first in Palm Springs and most recently living it up on Richard Branson’s private Caribbean island.

It will be so great to see our former first lady, as the Obama’s are deeply missed inside of the White House.

Nick Cannon Celebrates Baby Boy At Baby Shower 

Nick Cannon joined his son’s mother Brittney Bell for an intimate baby shower yesterday. The “America’s Got Talent” star was all smiles as he rubbed Brittney’s growing baby in front of the lavish decorations to celebrate their new baby boy.

Although they aren’t a couple, Brittany gushed about her love for Nick and their new baby saying, “I love the both of them beyond words. So many reasons to be joyful!! But last night was one of my favorite. Our little light was showered with love.. and lots of dancing.”

Nick said he has no plans to get married again, or even get into another relationship again, but these two seem committed to successfully co-parenting their new baby. Baby Cannon will join big brother Moroccan and big sister Monroe, whom he shares with ex-wife Mariah Carey.

Queen Latifah Reveals Her Toughest Career Move Was Playing Gay ‘Set It Off’.

In a recent interview with Instyle, Queen reveals her toughest role in her movie career. She names Cleo from ‘Set It Off’.

Queen Latifah on one of her toughest career decisions: “When I got the role of amateur bank robber Cleo Sims in Set It Off, I sat down with my younger siblings and told them, ‘Listen, I’m playing a gay character. Your classmates might tease you or say negative things about it. But I’m doing it because I believe I can bring positive attention to the gay African-American community, and I believe that I can do a great job as an actor.’”

Queen Latifah on the key to living a magical life: “I used to get caught up in comparing myself, especially in terms of body type, but I realized that often the people I envied were missing important things that I had in abundance…It’s great to have plans and a vision for your life, but it’s more important to be open to the unexpected.

Demetria McKinney To Star As Whitney Houston In Bobbi Kristina Biopic

In case you haven’t heard, a Bobbi Kristina Brown biopic is in the works at TV One.

Demetria McKinney (“The Quad” “Saints and Sinners“) is set to star as the late legendary singer Whitney Houston.

Rising actress Joy Rovaris Sharma (“The New Edition Story“) will play the lead role of Bobbi Kristina, who passed away on July 26, 2015, six months after being found unresponsive in a bathtub at her Georgia residence.

According to reports, Vivica Fox has also joined the project at Nippy’s sister-in-law, Pat Houston.

In a post on her Instagram page, Demetria wrote:

Stay tuned for more details on this project!

Keyshia Cole & Boobie Gibson Join ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’

Keyshia Cole and her ex, Boobie Gibson, have joined the cast of “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood.”

According to The Jasmine Brand, the west coast franchise wanted to bring some A-list talent to the show.

A source said, “Producers wanted to bring some real A-list, music talent this season. Plus Keyshia has a huge fan base and the public’s intrigued by her life.”

Keyshia hasn’t begun filming just yet, but the show plans to focus on her balancing her music career and co-parenting with Boobie, who also has rap dreams of his own.

I’m sure the fact that Keyshia’s bestie, Remy Ma, stars on the New York franchise of “Love & Hip Hop” impacted her decision to join reality TV.

This isn’t Keyshia Cole’s first rodeo on reality TV. She had her own reality series, “The Way It Is,” in 2006, and a show with her ex, “Keyshia & Daniel: Family First,” in 2012.

Are you here for Keyshia and Boobie joining “Love & Hip Hop Hollywood?”

Wiz Khalifa & Amber Rose Couple Up at Pre-Grammy Party After Her Break Up with Val Chmerkovskiy

What’s going on between Wiz Khalifa and Amber Rose?!

The former couple held hands as they arrived at the Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Party at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Saturday (February 11) in Los Angeles.

The day before, it was announced that Amber and her boyfriend Val Chmerkovskiy broke up after several months of dating.

While they posed for pictures together, the two even locked lips for the camera!

Amber and Wiz married back in 2013 before divorcing a year later and have one son, Sebastian, 3, together.

Hidden Figures' Octavia Spencer Will Make 'SNL' Hosting Debut in March

Hidden Figures' Octavia Spencer Will Make 'SNL' Hosting Debut in March

Octavia Spencer was announced tonight as an upcoming host of Saturday Night Live!

The 46-year-old Hidden Figures actress will be featured on the sketch comedy series in the episode airing on March 4.

No musical guest has been announced yet.

“So this is happening,” Octavia wrote on Instagram along with the photo below. “Hope to see you there. #snl #3/4.”

“I.. CAN’T.. WAIT,” she added on Twitter.

Neither can we!

Britney Spears Sparkles in Sheer at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy Party

Britney Spears turned heads in a shiny sheer dress at Clive Davis’ Pre-Grammy Party tonight!

The event was held at The Beverly Hilton on Saturday (February 11) in Los Angeles.

Cute dress, right?

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HAVE A GREAT WEEK AHEAD ALL!

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