Sy’Rai Smith, daughter of R&B icon Brandy, is forging her own musical path by unveiling her long-awaited debut EP ‘Cold War.’

The now-24-year-old – who’s released her fair share of standalone singles over the decade – has finally packaged the offerings into her first official body of work.

Home to warmly received releases ‘Late Night‘ and ‘Bullseye,’ the eight-song project was delivered to streaming platforms on Friday (August 28).

Hear it in full inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Ciara isn’t done toasting to her 10th anniversary with footballer husband Russell Wilson.

Over a month after surprising her diehard fans (affectionately called the #CSquad) with the new song ‘Yes‘ lifted in commemoration of the milestone occasion, she has finally unveiled the official music video for the Akeem Ali-assisted cut.

“I be like Y-E-S when you touch on my body / Y-E-S when you say that you want me / Y-E-S when you push, push up on me / Y-E-S, screamin’ out, ‘yes, yes, yes,'” she sings over Aton Ben-Horin and Thom Bridges production.

Released Thursday (August 27), the Maya Table-directed action awaits inside.

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Zara Larsson is making one thing crystal clear: she may be experiencing a major career breakthrough but she does not self-define as a “new artist.”

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Amid a slew of concerning concert videos of Gladys Knight seeming dazed and confused while performing land on the net (some even reaching viral status), the legendary Empress of Soul has taken to social media to announce she is heeding fan calls to scale back on touring.

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Anthony Mackie and Jamie Dornan are teaming up for a high-stakes new heist series.

Apple TV has unveiled the first look at the eight-episode drama ‘12 12 12,’ which premieres globally in November.

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Tyler Perry is opening another door for emerging filmmakers.

The entertainment mogul has launched Maxscene, a new specialty division of Tyler Perry Studios focused on creating more theatrical opportunities for filmmakers.

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We’ve finally got our Tupac Shakur.

Camron Jones has been tapped to portray the late Rap icon in the upcoming ‘Snoop’ biopic.

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Kanye West’s planned concerts in Russia have been thrown into major uncertainty.

Saint Petersburg’s Gazprom Arena says the October 10 and 11 shows cannot take place at the venue because no rental agreement was ever signed. However, the concert promoter is pushing back and insists the dates are still on.

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Kehlani has been forced to cancel two dates on ‘The Kehlani World Tour’ after a sudden hospital visit.

The singer confirmed the news Wednesday, revealing that severe pain and difficulty swallowing had left her unable to perform.

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Samuel Monroe Jr., a veteran actor whose career spanned over three decades, died at age 52 on Wednesday (August 26).

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Dolly Parton fans are rallying behind a major tribute to the late Country icon.

A petition calling for Nashville International Airport to be renamed in her honor has surged past 117,000 signatures following her death at age 80.

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Cardi B commands the cover of Vogue Arabia and, true to form, she has plenty to say.

Beyond serving high fashion for the September 2026 issue, the Rap titan opens up about the success of her blockbuster tour, building her burgeoning beauty empire, navigating fame, and the inspiration behind new single ‘AH HA.’

Perhaps most excitingly, Cardi confirms that she is already working on her next album, making clear that there’s more music on the way following last year’s chart-topping ‘Am I The Drama?’

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