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Toni Braxton Ties For Most No. 1s On Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Snoop Dogg Announces INDOGGO Gin Now Has National Distribution
Toni Braxton expands her recent winning streak on Bill- board’s Adult R&B Airplay chart and ties for the most No. 1s in the chart’s history as her track, “Gotta Move On,” featur- ing H.E.R., ascends from the runner-up spot on the chart dated Feb. 20. The single climbs with a 12% burst in plays in the week at the radio format ending Feb. 14, according to MRC Data, the largest gain among the chart’s 30 songs.
With “Move,” Braxton se- cures an 11th No. 1 and ties Ali- cia Keys for the most champs since the Adult R&B Airplay list began in 1993. Braxton’s re- turn to the winner’s circle is a long time coming: She previ- ously led or shared the rank among all artists for most No. 1s from 1996 until Keys sur-
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passed her in 2008 and re- tained sole possession of the feat until now.
Back in September 2020, BLACK ENTERPRISE re- ported that multi-faceted en- tertainer and hip hop legend Calvin Broadus, better known as Snoop Dogg, had launched his own spirit, IN- DOGGO Gin.
Now after a successful lim- ited launch last fall, the cannabis connoisseur has an- nounced that his INDOGGO Gin is now available across the country. INDOGGO mixes seven premium botanicals in- fused with all-natural straw- berry flavor.
“I am so proud and hum-
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bled by the response IN- DOGGO has received since its introduction,” said Snoop Dogg in a written statement. “I knew that we had created a great tasting, smooth gin, but to see the response on social media, and get the stamp of approval from my friend Martha Stewart—I knew we had a winner!”
INDOGGO is available in 750 ML and 50 ML bottles and has a suggested retail price of $29.99 and $1.99 at major retailers such as Total Wine and More, Walmart, Al- bertson’s, and Kroger.
Jeezy Mourns Loss Of Mother In Emotional Instagram Post
Quavo Joins Robert DeNiro And
Rapper Jeezy is mourning the loss of his mother and took to Instagram to share an emo- tional post in the wake of her death. In the post, the "Put On" rapper shared a photo of him placing his hand on her casket, as well as a clip of her singing. While Jeezy chose to keep the details of his mother's passing private at this time, he did write a heartfelt memorial to her in the post caption.
"You taught me to be a man when I was a boy. Made me man up, be a father when I was a kid. Raised me to be a natu- ral-born leader when I was lost," he wrote. "You lifted me when I was down. Inspired me when I had no inspiration. Al- ways told me I was Bigger than my circumstances." he referred to her as his "Super Hero" who "feared nothing or no one. No obstacle or [setbacks]." Jeezy also stated that his mother was "one of the only people in the world" that he felt he "could trust. When I had nothing or no one, I had you Mamma. You
John Malkovich In Thriller
‘Wash Me In The River'
Migos member Quavo has joined the cast of Randall Emmett’s upcoming film Wash Me In The River, starring alongside Robert DeNiro, John Malkovich and Jack Huston.
The thriller follows a recover- ing opioid addict who seeks re- venge on the dealer responsible for selling the drugs that re- sulted in the death of his fiancé. Quavo is set to play the role of the dealer, known as Coyote, who is billed as “a ruthless and heartless drug lord.”
“I honestly think this movie is going to be one of the great- est to come of this time. The ex- perience was unbelievable for me with Robert Deniro and Jack Huston being so down to earth and making me feel like family. Gonna see me doing some stunts and a lot of what
Jeezy at his mother’s funeral and a photo of his mother.
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you hear from me in my raps!” the GRAMMY nominee said in a statement. “This is one of my biggest debuts I’ve ever had and so proud of what we did and to get to work with Randall who’s such an amazing guy— I can’t wait to do more films with him.”
was hard on me. I thank you for that."
Jeezy went on to say to his late mother, "You gave me con- fidence when I didn’t have any. Made me feel like I can put the world on my back and walk barefoot. You never judged or down talked my dreams. Or my downfalls. You just encour- aged. I thank GOD you got a glimpse of the Man and Woman you raised and all the good we gave to world all be- cause you gave it to us."
The rapper continued, "My faith is strong. I know God has
you now. We let heaven bor- row our Angel. Kiss my brother Michael. Tell em we love him. And to take care of you. You are in a better place. Dancing and singing to your favorite songs. With that beautiful smile on your face... I will con- tinue to make you proud. I LOVE YOU MOMMA. FORVER MY MOMMA’S BABY." Jeezy concluded his post by telling his mother not to "worry" because he'll take care of their "family." He then added, "Rest in Heaven our Queen."
Whoopi Goldberg Leaving The View; Fed Up With ‘Managing Egos’?
Has Whoopi Goldberg fi- nally had enough of The View? A tabloid claims the longtime host is at her wits-end with the daytime show and her co- hosts. Gossip Cop investigates the story.
According to the National Enquirer, “battle-weary” Whoopi Goldberg is raring to “give up” her role as referee
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and ringmaster at the “daily circus” on The View. Insiders tell the paper that Goldberg is ready to trade in her seat at the long-running daytime pro- gram after 14 years and return to acting — and leave behind “battling” panelists: Joy Behar, Meghan McCain, Sunny Hostin, and Sara Haines.
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