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By Florence Anthony
Although Mariah Carey
is no longer listed among
the roster of artists on Roc
Nation’s website, the multiple
Grammy award winning
songstress denies reports
that she and Jay-Z departed
ways following an “explosive”
meeting.
Insisting that things are
still good between her and
the business mogul, Carey
posted on Twitter, “The only
explosive situation I’d ever
get into with Hov is a creative
tangent, such as our #1
song Heartbreaker.
To the people who make
up these lies! Say Poof!
Vamoose!”
A source close to the situation
reportedly said, “Mariah’s
relationship with Roc
Nation ended amicably and
Mariah and Jay-Z are on
great terms.”
Taraji P. Henson will be
starring in NBC’s holiday
production of “Annie Live!,”
according to Variety. The
Academy Award-nominated
actress will play the orphanage’s
cruel manager, Miss
Hannigan, who hates all children
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but especially Annie.
“Carol Burnett, who brought
Miss Hannigan to life in the
classic 1982 movie is someone
I have studied and idolized as
far back as I can remember,”
Henson said. “Carol, I hope
to do you proud.”
Hot new couple alert!
Sources say that Mary J.
Blige, who has been divorced
from Kendu Isaacs since June
2018, may be making time
with Griseldo rapper Conway
The Machine.
The duo were spotted
together twice the week of
May 31, 2021.
First, after Mary’s induction
into the Apollo Theater
Walk of Fame, the Buffalo,
New York emcee posted a
photo of he and Blige on
social media with hashtags
that included a Heart Emoji
and the word “Mines.”
Later in the week at an
album release party for the
late DMX’s new record, after
observing a diamond-filled
chain The Machine was wearing,
the Queen of Hip Hop
Soul, reportedly was overheard
telling Swizz Beatz,
“I’ve always wanted a chain
that thick,” which prompted
Conway to give her the
$100,000 chain right off his
neck with no hesitation.
Later that night, photographs
were posted of the
two of them dancing handin
hand to one of his new
songs from his upcoming
solo album.
Crystal Tamar displays her
love for nostalgic, soulful
R&B with the release of the
studio version of “Serenade,”
which was released June 4,
2021.
Produced by Christopher
Duncanson and Michael A.
Gordon, the third single,
from her self-titled EP is a
tribute to the old school,
stripped-down soul classics
that inspired the Houstonbred
songstress.
The music video will be
released on June 17.
Taraji P. Henson seen here
at the 71st Primetime Emmy
Awards, Los Angeles, California,
U.S., Sept. 22, 2019.
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