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Tyler Perry shares why he titled his new film starring Taraji P. Henson ‘Acrimony’

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Taraji P. Henson as “Melinda” in ACRIMONY.

Tyler Perry’s newest film ‘Acrimony’ hits theatre’s on Friday, March 30th, and the film has everyone wondering what does Acrimony mean? Well according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the word “Acrimony” means bitterness or ill feeling. 

The film tells the story of Melinda (Taraji P. Henson) a faithful wife who becomes enraged when she learns her devious husband (Lyriq Bent) has betrayed her by having an affair with another woman

Tyler Perry shared with Page Six “I was watching CNN and they described our president as ‘acrimonious’ — so I looked it up.” “I wanted it to describe who Melinda [the main character] was, and when I found the word I knew it had to be the title of my movie.”

Lyriq Bent as “Robert” and Taraji P. Henson as “Melinda” in ACRIMONY. Photo by Chip Bergmann.
“This movie is so intense, it’s so wonderful,” Perry said. “You look at the trailer and think it’s about a man cheating on a woman, but the twists and turns take you in a different direction. I love it.”

Check out Tyler’s and Taraji’s interview on The View below.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_3XVNprWCc

Video: Charli XCX Transforms Into Ed Sheeran for “Shape of You” on Lip Sync Battle

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In an exclusive clip for an upcoming episode of Lip Sync Battle, pop singer Charli XCX transforms herself into famed British singer  Ed Sheeran.

Charli rocked a red wig and beard while she sang along to Sheeran’s “Shape Of You”.

Be sure to catch  LIP SYNC BATTLE hosted by Hip Hop legend  LL Cool J and television personality, author, and model, Chrissy Teigen. The show airs at a special time this Thursday at 9:30/8:30c on Paramount Network.

 

Snoop Dogg Performs at the 33rd Stellar Gospel Music Awards

This year’s spectacular show open featured Stellar Awards alum, Erica Campbell, reuniting with her sister Tina Campbell as the hit gospel duo Mary Mary for the first time in more than six years. The show also included an all-star tribute to the late, great Edwin Hawkins, with his sister Lynette Hawkins accepting the Edwin Hawkins Icon Award in his honor. Also, a standout moment featured the multi-platinum award-winning Snoop Dogg performing material from his new gospel album, “Bible of Love.”

performs during/speaks during/attend(s) the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The night included performances by Snoop Dogg, Mary Mary, Kierra Sheard, Tori Kelly, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Anthony Brown, JJ Hairston, Travis Greene, Jonathan McReynolds, Ricky Dillard, Todd Dulaney, Tasha Page Lockhart, KeKe Wyatt, Canton Jones, Deitrick Haddon, Koryn Hawthorne, Le’Andria Johnson and more. Special presenters included Donnie McClurkin, Merle Dandridge, David Mann, Anika Noni Rose and more.

Top winners of the night were JJ Hairston winning six awards; Tasha Cobbs Leonard and Travis Greene each winning four awards, and Anthony Brown winning two awards.

Don Jackson bestowed special honors upon gospel greats who have made significant contributions to the genre. The incomparable Tamela Mann was the 2018 recipient of the James Cleveland Lifetime Achievement Award and the legendary Rev. Milton Biggham received The Ambassador Dr. Bobby Jones Legends Award. Stellar Honors Hall of Fame Inductees includes Kurt Carr, Ben Tankard, and Dr. Marabeth Gentry – President of the National Convention of Gospel Choirs and Choruses.

LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 24: Ricky Dillard & New G perform during the 33rd annual Stellar Gospel Music Awards at the Orleans Arena on March 24, 2018, in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Earl Gibson III/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Ricky Dillard & New G

The Stellar Awards telecast will premiere on TV One on Friday, March 30 at 9 p.m. ET/8 p.m. CT and air in broadcast syndication on 130 stations in more than 110 markets around the country March 31 – May 6, 2018

Eric Bellinger Drops The 2nd Single From His Album “Eazy Call”

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How Does He Make It Look So Eazy?

The R&B sensation, Eric Bellinger, has been riding a wave for some time now. G.O.A.T. 2.0 has over 1.8 Million views on Youtube and over 3.5 million streams on Spotify. Eric recently released the lyric video and Ana Montana made it steamy with her bubble bath scene. ​He also recently jumped off a massive ​dance pop-up ​tour celebrating fan submissions all over the country as a part of his #GOATCHALLENGE.

Now, we have “Ain’t Ya Ex” featuring Mila J and Tink. To say the least, it’s a hit and will be played for months to come.

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‘Cruise Control’ by DJ Luke Nasty is Out Now

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Some may hear the name “DJ Luke Nasty” and think… What could I expect to hear from a rapper named Luke Nasty!? The rapper, producer and DJ is back with his new project, Cruise Control, and you’ll be surprisingly satisfied with what he put together!

The ten-track project has features from Rotimi, DaBaby, G. Yamazawa and Boss Bundles. On top of the features, the project was mostly produced by the man himself! Yes, he really put his all into it. The leading single off of the project is titled, “Last Night,” featuring Rotimi and it has a really sexy vibe to it. The video follows suit and features some really sensual scenes between Luke Nasty and the leading lady. You can hear Luke Nasty rapping, “I got hoes all on my line (my line)/Like a DUI/When I hit it from the back (ay)/I put my hands all on her spine (spine).”

Catch the rest of that song on YouTube or Cruise Control BUT why not also hear Luke Nasty perform it live? Along with the album release, Luke Nasty is currently touring and will be making stops at all major cities.

Purchase DJ Luke Nasty’s Cruise Control on Apple NOW! And make sure to check out the video for “Last Night” featuring Rotimi on YouTube.

New Music Alert: Jahni Denver – “Flavors”

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Hollywood residing and Denver, Colorado bred rapper Jahni Denver is back with his new project Coffee N’ Blunts. This time your favorite stoner rapper is back with a cannabis laden project to awaken your morning senses proving the best part of waking up is Coffee N’ Blunts.

From tracks like “Flavors” which was recently posted on DirtyGloveBastard, HipHopSince1987 and Earmilk to “Something Good” the Say Treees team is off and running 2018.

Along with the release of the project, Jahni Denver is dropping a video for “Flavors” that appears to be an IG story with full animation. The video is a ground breaking visual in this new social media age as no video has ever been shot completely through IG story.

“This one is straight for the stoners, it’s only a 15 min EP and its a great way to wake up and start off your day. Wake up in the morning vibe out, drink your coffee, smoke your blunts and get about your day,” Jahni Denver explained. “It’s a 5 track EP for the stoners, just straight positivity. I’m only putting out good vibrations and stoner music and I’m really happy about this project, Coffee N’ Blunts.

Jahni’s highly entertaining new project Coffee N’ Blunts is chock-full of stoner adventures and moments so in anticipation of the release, Jahni will be reviewing the best of the best strains across the country via his new video series on his Instagram and YouTube pages called, The Jahni D Guarantee.

“I test different strains of marijuana and I go in shops across the nation and meet with breeders and growers and really get to the root of the industry and culture. I really feel like I am a pioneer in the industry, growing up in Denver and being part of the medical and recreational wave in the cannabis industry,” Jahni Denver explained. “I’ve toured with a lot of the weed rappers, and I’ve worked with MerryJane.com on a few projects so everything has been rolling in that direction. I’ve always been a connoisseur that people look to for a little bit of direction for cannabis and it’s a good step outside of music into the weed culture which I am very passionate about and so it’s dope.”

Not only does Jahni Denver have his Jahni D Guarantee and the Coffee N’ Blunts project but he also recently launched a lifestyle brand called Say Treees, which encompasses everything Jahni and his business partner Matt.B have built in the cannabis industry including shops, grows and eventually even their own brand of cannabis.

“I’ve come up in the cannabis industry on all levels in multiple states and I’ve always been the go to guy with respect to cannabis knowledge in the industry and now it’s culminating with this Coffee N’ Blunts project and our Say Treees movement” Jahni Denver said. “Make sure to check out our site Saytreees.com for gear and to tune in with the culture!”

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Papi D feat. De’on “Friend Zone”

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Papi D released his new single “Friend Zone.” He teams up with vocalist De’on from his hometown to create a track that helps him express his feelings. The track was produced by Heavy Keyzz.

Julian Pope, better known by his rap name Papi D, hails from the city of Camden, NJ. Growing up in a rough part of the community helped motivate him to develop his rap talents to make a better life for his family. At a young age, he was inspired by 50 Cent and Dipset. Growing up in a single parent household, his mother reminded him of the importance of loyalty, dignity, and pride daily. With these principals at the forefront of his life, Papi set out to chase his dreams and become a household name in the industry.

Papi’s knowledge of the history of hip-hop music, his vocal delivery, and relatable lyrics are not the only things that separate him from the rest. He writes his own music and directs all his music videos. This distinguishes him from other artists in his genre of music. Papi has performed in over 100 shows in cities such as Atlanta, Bronx, Philly, and Austin and opened up for artists like Pedi Crack and PNB Rock. His biggest show to date was Chilatlanta at SXSW.

His latest single “Friend Zone” featuring De’on was just released on all digital music streaming and purchasing platforms. This single will be on his upcoming project “Welcome to Centerville.” The new project doesn’t have a release date but 2018 promises to be a big year for him.

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Jay Z Announces his Investment in a New Anti-Incarceration Program

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Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z has announced that his company Roc Nation will be investing an anti-incarceration program called Promise. Promise is an app-based program with new technology that will provide a community supervision service that aims to reduce the U.S.  prison populations. The program is available today, by creators Phaedra Lamkins and Diana Frappier.

According to its press release, the Promise app is designed to help government agencies “support those who would otherwise be in custody” or are on probation or parole, the app will provide an “intelligent calendar” that allows users to keep track of court appearances, drug testing, and other important dates.

The Promise App will also offer a “comprehensive intake procedure” through a number of services. One service that the app will provide is helping clients with financial assistance with bail costs. A major contributing factor to overcrowded prisons throughout the U.S. comes from individuals not being able to afford bail.

“We are increasingly alarmed by the injustice in our criminal justice system,” Shawn ‘JAY-Z’ Carter said in a statement. “Money, time and lives are wasted with the current policies. It’s time for an innovative and progressive technology that offers sustainable solutions to tough problems. Promise’s team, led by Phaedra, is building an app that can help provide ‘liberty and justice for all’ to millions.”

In recent years, Jay-Z has donated a lot of time and resources to address the criminal justice system; he recently produced a docu-series based on the lives of Trayvon Martin and Kalief Browder and penned an op-ed for Time speaking out on the “exploitative bail industry.”

New Album: DJ 6Pac – No Grind No Shine 3 (@iamdj6pac)

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DJ 6Pac has been called “the next DJ Khaled” by several media publications on the East Coast. His ⭐️New Album “No Grind No Shine 3”⭐️, released through Empire, has quickly done 100k streams with 👊Exclusive Guest Feats👊 from 🎤 Rick Ross, Jeremih, French Montana, & LIL Flip, Boogz, Zoey Dollaz, K-Camp, Bankroll Fresh, Maino, Chinx, New Boyz, Bun B and more. Stream it below to hear all the hit collabs:

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Apple Music / ITunes:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/no-grind-no-shine-3/1355904317
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Queen Latifah’s Mother Rita Owens Passes Away

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Hip Hop Icon Queen Latifah is mourning the death of her mother Rita Owens. Queen made a statement to E! News on Wednesday of her mother’s passing.

“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news my mother, Rita Owens passed away today. Anyone that has ever met her knows what a bright light she was on this earth.”

“She was gentle, but strong, sweet, but sassy, worldy but pragmatic, a woman of great faith and certainly the love of my life,” Latifah continued. “She had struggled with a heart condition for many years and her battle is now over. I am heart broken but know she is at peace. Thank you for your kindness, support and respect for our privacy at this time.”

Rita had been fighting Heart Failure for 14 years. She and Queen Latifah appeared on a PSA called “rising above” heart failure during the film break  Queen shared with People magazine her role as her mother’s caregiver.

“I’ve just learned how much you can love a person and just how strong my mother is. I’ve come to respect her in ways you can’t even imagine.”

“As a caregiver,” the Girls Trip star reflected, “it’s just like being a parent, like some things really don’t matter. All the kind of frivolous things sort of fall to the side because there’s something way more important than all that. And when we go through these things together as a family, I realize, these are the important things, these are the important moments.”

Our prayers go out to the Queen and her family during this difficult time.

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New Music Alert: Dios Moreno – “Note To Self”

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Most known for laying the hook on Uncle Murda & Young M.A.’s promiscuous girl anthem “Thot,” in addition to appearing on a handful of collaborations with fellow BK native Maino, Dios Moreno returns in the introspective new visual for “Note To Self.” Personifying internal struggles faced while transitioning from the streets to the charts, the video showcases Moreno’s witty delivery and underappreciated rap skills.

Watch the HD-clip after the break and purchase his “Beso” single via iTunes here. stu-Dios is on the way!

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New Video Alert: BigMoneyHatcha – “Dirty”

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BigMoneyHatcha drops the music video for his song “Dirty.” The video is directed by @ShotByTruly and is a truly lit visual with all types of tripped out effects to make ur eyes go crazy. Weed smoke, the homies and dope rhmes make this super worthy post.

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New Video Alert: Bornmoney Gunn – “Iguana”

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Tampa, Florida rapper Bornmoney Gunn drops his new video for his song “Iguana” is set to be featured on his yet to be titled project and will be followed up by his Global Films directed visual.

“You don’t want to miss my video of my song Iguana directed by Global Films, it’s a real movie especially coming from an independent artist with no help.
You won’t be disappointed!,” Bornmoney Gunn said.

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New Music Alert: 42 Dugg & Tremaine – “Came From Nothing”

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42 Entertainment artist 42 Dugg teams up with Tremaine for his latest visual “Came From Nothing,” directed by Charlie P. Watch below via YouTube.
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