On the 41st anniversary of the death of King of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley, August 16th claimed yet another musical monarch:  Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin.

The 76-year-old music icon succumbed to pancreatic cancer today after a longstanding bout with the disease and the announcement has left her legion of fans, admirers, and the immeasurable league of musicians she’s influenced devastated in its wake.

Some of the latter took to social media to express their grief and gratitude to the R&B potentate.  With top names like fellow legendary divas Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Diana Ross, Gladys Knight, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion to today’s female R&B and soul  leaders Fantasia, Ariana Grande, Jennifer Hudson, Brandy, Monica, Adele and more sending their condolences, see their words inside:

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With Nicki Minaj declaring her ‘Queen’-dom on her new album, it’s naturally sparked debate and discussion surrounding the other ladies populating the female rap landscape.

Specifically Cardi B and Remy Ma – two names Onika has clashed with in recent times.

During the latest instalment of Queen Radio on Apple Music, co-host Ebro quizzed her on the matter.

He said:

“I never saw you and Remy heading in this path. I never saw that. I never saw you and Cardi headed in this path. I never saw that,” he said during the broadcast. “And do you believe these things are fixable? Because women in rap are having a time right now…”

Her response awaits below…

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Fifth Harmony may be on hiatus, but its members are each heating up the solo scene – the latest being Dinah Jane. 

Dive below for details…

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Only hours separate members of Janet Jackson‘s beloved fan base, affectionately called #Janfam, and new music from the pop potentate.

As if anticipation wasn’t already at a feverish pitch, the Grammy-winning icon took to Instagram to shift that excitement into overdrive by teasing the official video for her new single, the Daddy Yankee-assisted ‘Made For Now.’

Having already given fans a behind the scenes glimpse at the making of the Dave Meyers-directed clip (click here to see), now we’ve been served a taste of the finished product.  See it below:

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The Queen reigns again.

Following this morning’s announcement of the passing of Aretha Franklin (click here to read), the outpouring of grief has seen fans open their hearts and wallets – a move that sees the music monarch’s biggest hits dominate the current iTunes sales charts.

Pushing the likes of Drake‘s megahit ‘In My Feelings,’ Cardi B‘s ‘I Like It,’ and more of the day’s top hits aside, Franklin’s most memorable numbers – ‘Respect,’ ‘(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman,’ and ‘Chain of Fools’ are just a few of the titles that are topping the tally (as of time reported).

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Jesse Williams‘ filmography is to add a new horror movie to its mix!

Good news below…

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In news that will undoubtedly leave the music world reeling, Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has passed away.

Details inside:

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British rapper Stormzy has broken records with his music and is now breaking down barriers with an incredible new academic scheme.

Realising the enormity and impact of his platform, the 25-year-old has today officially launched ‘The Stormzy Scholarship’ in partnership with Cambridge University – one of the top academic institutions in the world.

More on the BRIT Award winner’s incredible initiative below…

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Camila Cabello cemented her solo potential with break-out smash ‘Havana’ and has spent the year after its release plugging her self titled album debut.

The latest track from the LP to receive the single treatment is ‘Real Friends,’ which in its new form features refreshed production and a guest appearance from Rae Sremmurd star Swae Lee.

Following the recent success of ‘Never Be The Same,’ can Camila nab another hit?

Take a listen to ‘Real Friends’ below and let us know…

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  Nicki Minaj’s promo run for her ‘Queen’ campaign has reached the shores of ‘Vogue Arabia’!                                                                Still riding high on the positive response the hitless Hip-Hop set has pulled since its release, the chart-blazing Rap titan unveiled the look she sported for the magazine’s cover hours before she learns where the album has soared highest across the globe.                                                                                    What do you make of the dramatic cover?

Ariana Grande is set to sprinkle a hearty dose of ‘Sweetener’ on the charts this week with the arrival of new studio album.

Presently one of Pop’s most anticipated projects of the year, the set is being propped up by a major promotional campaign – the latest component of which was a stint on Carpool Karaoke with James Corden.

Buckling up alongside the Brit, Ari belted out hits such as ‘No Tears Left To Cry’ and ‘Side To Side,’ as well as latest single ‘God Is A Woman.’

As ever with ‘Carpool,’ there were random stops along the way – including Starbucks.

Watch the fun-filled segment after the jump…

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Miguel is back in action with a brand spanking new track.

Ready to hear his new track ‘Vote’ which appears on the ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ soundtrack?

Listen below…

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