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Tamela Mann Gives Audience Hope Amid Trying Times in Baltimore: A Concert Review

Tamela Mann is a Billboard chart history-making gospel singer and actor who rose to fame courtesy of her work in Tyler Perry productions. Mann recently performed in Baltimore, where one of Showbiz's reporters attended.

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Naturi Naughton Reacts to ‘Queens’ Cancellation

'Queens' aired on ABC for one season. Naturi Naughton starred alongside Brandy, Eve, and Nadine Velasquez in a series about an all-female rap group that reunites after 20 years.

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Jessica Simpson Shares Memory From ‘Newlyweds’ With Nick Lachey

Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey were married for three years. During their relationship, they filmed the MTV reality series, 'Newlyweds.' The show aired for three seasons.

Music

Analyzing Kendrick Lamar’s Tribute to Nipsey Hussle in Lamar’s Latest Music Video

Nipsey Hussle died in 2019 after being gunned down in front of his LA clothing store. Many of Hussle's musical peers were inspired by his art and work, including Kendrick Lamar. Lamar pays tribute to Hussle in his new video.

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‘RHOP’: Michael Darby is Reportedly Not Filming Season 7 Amid Separation From Ashley Darby

Michael and Ashley Darby's marriage has always been a subject of contention on 'RHOP.' After 8 years of marriage, Ashley opted to separate. Michael is reportedly not filming Season 7.

Music

Tamar Braxton Comes Out of Retirement and Returns to Stage After Sister Traci’s Death

Tamar Braxton previously said that she retired from music in 2017. But amid her sister Traci's death in 2022, Tamar has returned to the stage in the form of a tour and is also recording new music.

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Inside The Restaurant Tupac Shakur Was Planning to Open Before His Death

Tupac Shakur was working on several music, film, and entrepreneurial projects before his death. One of these was an upscale soul food-inspired restaurant he planned to open in California the same year he passed.

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Tupac Shakur’s Mother Listed His Name As Something Different on His Birth Certificate Due to Legal Issues

Tupac Shakur's name has a deep meaning. The late rapper's mother Afeni changed his name once she felt she was no longer being watched by the FBI. Afeni beat a major case a month before Tupac's birth.

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‘RHOA’: Shereé Whitfield Reveals Issues With Kim Zolciak-Biermann

Shereé Whitfield has been a ride or die friend to her former 'RHOA' co-star Kim Zolciak-Biermann. But after not attending a special event of Whitfield's, the two are currently not on speaking terms.

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‘RHOA’: Marlo Hampton Says Kenya Moore Betrayed Cynthia Bailey

Cynthia Bailey and Kenya Moore's fallout during the 'Real Housewives' mashup 'Ultimate Girls Trip' was vicious. Now, Marlo Hampton says Kenya Moore says can't be trusted because of how she treated Bailey.

Music

TLC’s ‘Waterfalls’ Initially Was Not a Hit

TLC's biggest single is "Waterfalls." The song told stories of social issues and was released in 1995. It helped their sophomore album sell over 10 million copies within a few years.

Movies

‘How Stella Got Her Groove Back’: Angela Bassett Initially Didn’t Want Taye Diggs as Her Co-Star

Taye Diggs landed his first film role in the critically acclaimed and box office smash 'How Stella Got Her Groove Back.' His co-star Angela Bassett was not initially impressed with him.

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‘The Breakfast Club’s’ DJ Envy and Gia Casey on Their Book and Improving Their Relationship (Exclusive)

DJ Envy and Gia Casey are sharing the life lessons they've learned in their 20+ year marriage in a new book. The couple spoke with Showbiz Cheat Sheet on the book, their lives together, and hopes for readers.

Music

Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay Renew Vows After Nearly Divorcing

Ne-Yo and Crystal Renay have three children together and have been married since 2016. The couple separated briefly in 2020 and were headed for divorce before reconciling.

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Former Bad Boy Records Rapper Arrested for Sex Trafficking

Chopper is a former member of Bad Boy Records' six-member hip/hop and R&B group, Da Band. The group released one album before being disbanded. He was recently charged with sex trafficking.

Music

First Look For Whitney Houston Biopic is Released

The first authorized biopic about late singer Whitney Houston will be released in December 2021. Naomi Ackie is starring as Houston.

Music

Inside Kim Kardashian and Damon Thomas’ Marriage and Divorce: From Ecstasy to Abuse Claims

Kim Kardashian has not been shy about her three marriages, one of which was to Damon Thomas. The pair were married for four years, with Kardashian alleging she was on ecstasy on their wedding night.

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Ray J Once Said He Knew Kim Kardashian Had ‘Star Quality’

Kim Kardashian and Ray J dated for three years. Their relationship birthed the infamous sex tape and catapulted Kardashian into big fame. Ray says he always knew Kardashian would be a star.

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What Tiffany Haddish is Looking For in a Partner Amid Split From Common

Tiffany Haddish and Common dated for a little over a year. The rapper and 'Girls Trip' star split for differing reasons. Now, Haddish says she's approaching dating differently.

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Why Toni Braxton is Taking a Break From Recording

Toni Braxton is a seven-time Grammy award-winning singer. But nowadays, the singer wants to focus more on film and television roles. Her latest project is a film series for Lifetime.