Hard to believe it’s been two decades since Beyonce reigned over the Billboard 200 with her sophomore album – the September 1, 2006-released ‘BDAY.’

Silencing critics of her solo staying power at the time, the Destiny’s Child alum shined brighter than ever before with an LP chockfull of uptempo cuts that masterfully fused Pop, Rock, Soul, Latin, and more for what would become a delectable melting pot of sounds – a complete steer to the left, to the left of what fans were expecting as a follow-up to its more R&B-driven predecessor ‘Dangerously in Love’ (2003).

Home to hits like ‘Upgrade U,’ ‘Irreplaceable,’ ‘Get Me Bodied,’ and ‘Deja Vu,’ the project’s enduring legacy makes it a standout in Bey’s prized discography – a status toasted to via the official 20th anniversary edition released on Thursday (September 3).

Beyond remastering the original LP’s favorites like ‘Ring the Alarm,’ ‘Green Light,’ ‘Kitty Kat,’ and others, the expanded re-release boasts remixes, newer favorites like ‘Morning Dew (Donk),’ and even surprise collaborations with Tejano music Queen Selena, Maluma, and more.

Stream the 31-track project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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The co-parenting drama between Stevie J and Joseline Hernandez is heating ALL the way up!

After Joseline and their daughter, Bonnie Bella, discussed Stevie’s alleged lack of financial support on her new family show ‘Grandma Is The Baby,’ the music producer wasted no time firing back.

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Lloyd had fans screaming at his recent Detroit concert, but one concertgoer may have been screaming for an entirely different reason.

The R&B crooner found himself at the centre of a hilarious viral moment while performing alongside Keyshia Cole at the Aretha Franklin Amphitheater.

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Serayah is making one thing crystal clear: whatever happens next with Joey Bada$$, their relationship is no longer the business of the public.

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Cardi B is proving that when it comes to Grow-Good Beauty, it’s a family affair!

The rap superstar has tapped daughter Kulture to front the hair care brand’s latest restock campaign, and the youngster is already serving serious CEO-in-training energy.

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All aboard! The Soul Train Awards are officially making a comeback.

Just over a year after BET announced that the beloved celebration of R&B, Soul, and Black music had been suspended indefinitely, the network has reversed course in a major way.

And this time, the ceremony is getting an even bigger platform.

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Fresh from wrapping her ‘Eternal Sunshine Tour’, Ariana Grande is already shining on screens in a fresh look at ‘Focker In-Law.’

The Pop powerhouse joins comedy titans Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller for the latest chapter of the blockbuster ‘Meet the Parents’ franchise.

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Diddy has received another slice of good news behind bars, with his projected prison release date moving up once again.

The latest adjustment comes just weeks after the Bad Boy mogul’s release was pushed back following a much-publicized prison fight.

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David Oyelowo and Nate Parker are taking Mansa Studios‘ commitment to Black storytelling to TikTok.

The actor-producers’ company has teamed up with TikTok Minis to launch three original vertical series, marking Mansa’s first shows on the platform.

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The Black Music Action Coalition is set to celebrate some major names in Black music at its upcoming 2026 Gala.

The sixth annual event will honor Common, Patti LaBelle, and Public Enemy for their lasting contributions to music and culture.

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Less than two weeks ahead of its scheduled September 10 kickoff, Issa Rae and the cast of her groundbreaking HBO comedy ‘Insecure‘ announced the show’s highly anticipated 10th anniversary tour has pumped its brakes.

There’s a twist, however.

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‘What You Need,’ the standout single from Tems‘ 2025-released ‘Love Is a Kingdom‘ EP, continues its reign on multiple charts nearly a year after release.

And while the GuiltyBeatz-produced tune’s domination across various R&B rankings shows no signs of slowing (having already soared to the upper heights of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Mainstream R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Adult R&B Airplay, & Hot R&B Songs lists respectively), its progress on Pop tallies is of particular note.

So much so, ‘Need’ recently marked a career milestone for the Nigerian diva.

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