NEW VIDEO: SZA – “Drew Barrymore”

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SZA let’s down her hair as she releases the new video for her latest single “Drew Barrymore.”  The video was directed by Dave Meyers, and Drew Barrymore actually makes an appearance. Check out the clip as SZA roams NYC, indulges in pizza and gets naked in a laundromat.

JAY Z Inducted in Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, Thanks All Who Inspired Him

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JAY Z made history tonight when he became the first rapper ever to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

However, Jay was not in attendance at the taping of the event but took to Twitter to thank a few folks who has inspired him including Biggie, Tupac, RUN DMC and his wife Beyonce to name a few. Check out a few of his tweets.

Check out a clip below of Barack Obama congratulating JAY:

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New ‘Insecure’ Trailer

HBO‘s ‘Insecure’ returns for its second season on July 23rd. 

The HBO runaway hit show details the friendship of Issa and Molly (played Yvonne Orji) as they attempt to make sense of their professional, personal, and love lives in Los Angeles. Derived from Rae’s “Awkard Black Girl,” “Insecure,” seems to be garnering a lot of buzz and critical acclaim.  Get glimpse of a first peak below:

 

Bill Cosby Jury Deadlocked

The jury for Bill Cosby’s sexual assault trial has been unable to reach a verdict.

The jurors notified the judge today they were hopelessly deadlocked after nearly 32 hours of deliberations over the past four days.

The jury, consisting of seven men and five women, were ordered back into deliberations by the judge.

Cosby is charged with three counts of aggravated indecent assault and faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted.

Karrueche Tran Granted Permanent Restraining Order


Karrueche Tran was granted a temporary restraining order against Chris Brown after she accused him of stalking, domestic violence and issuing terroristic threats.

Brown sent her threatening texts. “I’m not being nice to you no more,” he allegedly said in one message. “If I see you out in public again and I’m there I will make you hate me even more, don’t be anywhere I’m out in public, I’m going to ban you from all events.”

Other threats were reported, including, “Bitch I will beat the s**t out of you,” and “I promise you I will make your life hell.”

A permanent restraining order has just been granted.

According to reports, Karrueche Tran was granted a five-year restraining order against Chris Brown today after she testified before a judge in court.

Kae told the judge after they broke up Chris demanded she return money and gifts he had given her and when she refused he became aggressive.

Chris was not in court today.

Bryson Tiller is Back! Prepares Sophomore Release

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Bryson Tiller has announced the follow up to his successful debut Trapsoul.  His sophomore release is titled  True to Self,  and he has revealed three new songs.

One of those tracks, “Honey,” was released first with the other two arriving shortly after his pre-order link went out.

The new album is due June 23rd.

Check out “Get Mine,” below:

Celebrities Come Out for Dior Show

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Only the elites of the elite’s can secure an invitation to the annual Dior Fashion show which was held at the Upper Las Virgenes Canyon Open Space Preserve  in the hills of Calabasas in Los Angeles, CA.

Among those elite celebrities were Rihanna, Jhené Aiko, Big Sean, Nick Jonas, and Kelly Rowland to name a few. Other Hollywood stars like Charlize Theron, Laura Dern, Freida Pinto, Demi Moore also enjoyed the festivities. Dior ambassador Rihanna was front and center as she watched the show.

Solange entertained the crowd with her eclectic showstopping set with songs from A Seat at the Table.  The show was dubbed Diorchella for its festival-like ambiance, and the event used nature as its backdrop. Check out some flicks below:

 

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JAY Z’s Lucrative $200 Million Live Nation Deal

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Jay Z and Live Nation have extended their touring contract while turning the focus away from recorded music.
According to reports Jay Z’s ten year touring contract with Live Nation is worth a whopping $200 million, ensuring that he will be on the road at least til he’s 57 years old.

Jay Z has already signed on for three music festivals this summer including his own Made in America, Labor Day weekend.