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What’s Hot, and what’s Not? Pete Davidson provokes Kanye West, Gabrielle Union launches new line, Shenseea’s album has arrived, and who is ready to Netflix and chill?
BY JANIECE CAMPBELL
Shenseea’s debut album ALPHA has arrived and is already breaking records!
Jamaican breakout star Shenseea finally dropped her long-anticipated debut album, Alpha. The compilation of 14 tracks includes collaborations from heavy hitters such as Sean Paul, Beenie Man, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyga, 21 Savage and Offset. The final song’s writing credits even features Shenseea’s five-year-old son Rajeiro Lee, where in an audio clip, he adorably instructs his mother on how to deliver the lyrics in the song.
The album experiments with sounds beyond the realm of dancehall and reggae, showcasing Shenseea’s wide spectrum of talent as she crosses over into genres such as pop, hip-hop, and R&B fusion.
“There are so many different producers… so many talents,” says Romeich Major, Shenseea’s manager, to The Gleaner. “I’m in love with all the songs, so it’s hard for me to choose one. Each song stands on its own. If you want carnival vibes, it’s there; if yuh believe inna God, if you want raunchy dancehall, Afrobeats, it is all there. Remember, Shenseea is a versatile artiste. She sings, raps and deejays, and the album has all the elements.”
The title ‘Alpha’ is symbolically fitting, as the album debuted at #1 on the iTunes Top 100 Reggae Albums chart, as well as she is the first female dancehall artist to grace the Billboard Hot 100 in 17 years.
Pete Davidson provokes Kanye West to reignite online custody wars with Kim Kardashian
The latest installment to the online cyber war between Kanye West and soon-to-be ex-wife Kim Kardashian comes from Kim’s new beau, Pete Davidson. After weeks of refraining to speak on the publicized threats he’s been receiving from Kanye, he is refusing to continue biting his tongue. Screen shots of an early morning text message exchange between Pete and Kanye show Pete bragging about being in bed with Kim while condescendingly telling him to seek mental help and that both parties need to speak man to man privately.
“I’ve decided I’m not going to let you treat us this way anymore and I’m done being quiet,” he wrote. “Grow the f— up.”
This comes days after Kim was declared legally single amid her pending divorce as well as her posting pictures with Pete on her social media accounts for the first time.
Around the same time, Kanye went on another rant video tirade, highlighting how Canadian-Caribbean rapper Tory Lanez gave him solid life advice and how Kim is continuing to keep their four children away from him. He insinuated that her efforts to free wrongfully imprisoned inmates are a part of a bigger conspiracies.
“Kim gets Black people out of prison — you know who puts Black people in prison? The person that the boyfriend has a tattoo of: Hilary [Clinton]! You understand the setup right here?”
The development of this story is ongoing.
Gabrielle Union collabs to launch a new size-inclusive collection, just in time for spring!
Successful actress and businesswoman Gabrielle Union has just dropped her latest project. In collaboration with plus-sized specialists Fashion to Figure, she has launched a size-inclusive spring collection.
The collection was originally offered in straight sizes by New York & Company, and later extended the range to fit sizes 12 to 28 through Fashion to Figure. The release is filled with “a variety of daytime, dressy and special occasion pieces, creating with unique fabrics, standout silhouettes and patterns.” The collection is on sale now and prices range from $50 to $150.
“What’s really exciting about this is that the Fashion to Figure team was able to translate these designs into the plus fit, rather than simply grading up from New York & Company’s size range,” explained Gabrielle Union. “This ensures that we’ll be able to serve both communities as one, which is the ultimate end goal of fashion inclusivity and equality.”
Defining what it means to be a girlboss, this is the third fashion venture she has pursued as of late. In addition to Fashion to Figure and New York & Company, she joined forces with husband Dwyane Wade and daughter Kaavia to launch a collaboration with children’s retailer Janie & Jack in February. She also has a haircare line, Flawless by Gabrielle Union, as well as several bestselling books, a production company, and her acting roles.
What’s on TV? Upcoming Netflix shows that you should watch!
Feeling like you’ve watched everything on TV? Well, there are quite a few shows coming soon to your big screen that you should tap into!
- Lee Daniel’s The Butler (premieres on March 17th) is a 2013 American historical drama film. The story follows Cecil Gaines, a Black man who served eight presidents as a White House butler for 34 years and was a firsthand witness to many pollical and social events throughout the 20th It features a star-studded cast including Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, Mariah Carry, Cuba Gooding Jr., Terrance Howard and many more,
- Top Boy Season 2 (premieres on March 18th) is a British crime drama that explores the interlocking stories of drug gangs in London with ties to Jamaica. Originally dropped in 2014, Torontonian rapper Drake revived the series and brought back a few of the original characters to reprise their roles.
- Young, Famous and African (premieres on March 18th) is an unscripted reality series that follows a group of affluent young media stars from across the continent of Africa as they build careers, search for love and rekindle old flames in Johannesburg, South Africa.
- Bridgerton (premieres on March 25th) is a British period drama set in the Regency Era of 1813. The series revolves around two wealthy families during “the season,” an annual period where elites would host formal events to introduce their children to high society and find them a suitable marriage. Duty, lust, and scandal soon ensue. Executively produced by Shonda Rhimes, it has been nominated for 12 Emmys.