Like millions around the world, ‘Big Day’ beau Chance the Rapper has another big day in his sights: Christmas.

Just in time for the most wonderful time of the year, the GRAMMY winner’s unveiling ‘Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama:  The Gift That Keeps on Giving‘ – a joint holiday album with Jeremih that features a collection of tracks from their previous efforts ‘Merry Christmas Lil’ Mama’ (2016) and  ‘Re-Wrapped’ (2017).

“They told me it’s the thought that counts but really it’s the count that matters / Accountant hacker / Bank amount countin backwards / A thousand smackers / Its the return of Chris Kringle that piss singles / That sh*t tingles / Sending checks twice cause the names on the list wrinkled,” he sings on the yuletide bop.

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While the music industry (and the world) buckled under the pressures of the global health crisis, women took charge, made their voices heard, and made their presences felt in ways like never before in 2020.

Their collective efforts gave the annual Billboard Women in Music event that much more significance – a measure reiterated throughout the December 10th livestream by hostess Teyana Taylor as well as presenters Miley Cyrus, Beyonce, Bernie Sanders, Maluma, and more who took to the ceremony to tribute the night’s honorees: Cardi B (click here to watch), Dolly Parton, Jessie Reyez, Chloe x Halle (click here to watch), Dua Lipa, and Jennifer Lopez.

Lipa and Lopez – on hand to receive the ‘Powerhouse’ and ‘Icon’ awards respectively – gave two of the night’s most moving acceptance speeches.

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Cardi B – no stranger to making Billboard history – did so again Thursday night (December 10) when she accepted the ‘Woman of the Year’ Award at the 15th annual Billboard Women in Music event.

The first rapper to ever do so, look inside to hear her impassioned acceptance speech after her yearlong efforts in music, fashion, and politics was recognized.

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2020 has been an amazing year for R&B breakout stars Chloe X Halle.

The year not only saw the sister act hit their Hot 100 career high with single ‘Do It,’ but also followed it by placing at their Billboard 200 peak with its parent album, ‘Ungodly Hour.’

For these feats and more, Billboard named the twosome its Rising Star at the 15th annual Billboard Women in Music event.

Look inside to see their mentor, music superstar Beyonce, present them with the honor:

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It’s Teyana Taylor‘s 30th birthday today and she just received a gift – in the form of encouragement – from her idol Janet Jackson.

As reported, the rising star announced her retirement after sharing that she felt unappreciated and opening up about issues with her record label.

Looking to lift Taylor’s spirit, Ms. Jackson relayed a powerful word.

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Almost a year to the day that Cassie gave birth to her first child, she has announced that she is expecting her second with husband Alex Fine.

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Congratulations are in order for Christina Milian.

For, the singer/media personality has announced she is pregnant with her third child.

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Summer Walker is pregnant with her first child and in the process birthing a new business venture. 

For, the rising R&B star has officially announced the launch of her very own record label.

Its name? Ghetto Earth Records. 

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Ariana Grande has unwrapped the official trailer for her forthcoming Netflix special ‘Excuse Me, I Love You.’

Set to premiere December 21, the production chronicles the London stop of her ‘Sweetener World Tour.’

It will also share a behind-the-scenes look at the songbird’s life in rehearsal and on the road.

Already hotly anticipated, the venture sees Grande become the latest major musician to join forces for the streamer – following the likes of Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Justin Timberlake.

What are you waiting for? Check out the trailer…

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Trey Songz has found himself in some trouble.

The ‘Bottoms Up’ singer held a show of more than 500 people over the weekend, which forced a Columbus, Ohio nightclub to temporarily close, according to CNN.

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Taylor Swift just sprung a surprise on fans moments ago with the announcement of her ninth studio album, ‘Evermore.’

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K. Michelle has found herself in some hot water.

On December 9, the ‘Can’t Raise A Man’ singer took to Twitter to reveal that she wished R. Kelly was free to help her with her career.

Her words bellow…

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