Fans of ‘Best Friend’ co-stars Saweetie and Doja Cat originally had their calendars marked for the June 25 arrival of both femcees’ new albums – ‘Pretty B*tch Music’ and ‘Planet Her’ – respectively.

New reports reveal, however, those who have been impatiently waiting to tap, tap, tap in to the former’s serially delayed debut LP will have to watch the clock just a little while longer.

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Justin Timberlake has broken the silence on the bombshell statement Britney Spears gave at her conservatorship hearing today.

As reported, the performer unleashed her unfiltered feelings about the legal agreement that has controlled all aspects of her personal and professional life since 2008.

With ample emotion, Spears told a judge “I’m not here to be anyone’s slave.”

Now, JT is weighing in on the words of his ex-girlfriend.

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Britney Spears has shattered her silence about the conservatorship that has controlled much of her life for the last 13 years at a highly anticipated court hearing today.

And she did not hold back.

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After just a few weeks on air, ‘BET Presents The Encore’ has proven to be appointment television.

Indeed, the show – which sees familiar faces from 90s and 00s bands form a supergroup – is already serving up addictive drama in earnest. 

Two of the names viewers have been showering with love are Shamari DeVoe (Blaque) and Nivea, the latter of whom is uniquely the only soloist in the mix.

Speaking with That Grape Juice‘s Shar Jossell, the singers spill about their motivations for taking part and spotlight 3LW’s Kiely Williams as having the “biggest ego.”

Watch above and be sure to let us know what you think.

Watch above and be sure to tune into ‘BET Presents The Encore’ Wednesdays at 10/9c on BET.

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It’s official! A new Pop Smoke project is on the way – and sooner than you may think.

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Iggy Azalea is hitting the road this summer.

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Rita Ora is keeping the new music coming!

For, fresh from her dalliance with Dance on the ‘BANG’ EP, the chart-topper has teamed with Sigala for brand new single ‘You For Me.’

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Ed Sheeran is putting the promotional pieces in place for the launch of his brand new single ‘Bad Habits.’

With the hotly anticipated track set for release this Friday (June 25), the Pop force will be lighting a match under the cut by way of a unique partnership with fellow Brit James Corden and his platform ‘The Late Late Show.’

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Only two days separate fans of Doja Cat from her third studio album, ‘Planet Her,’ but buzz over the June 25th project is set to boil over.

Sending fans into a frenzy two weeks ago with the unveiling of the effort’s 14-song tracklist (which features appearances from GRAMMY winners Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, and more), Doja’s now got tongues wagging with the recently revealed promotional shots designed to support the era.

Under the creative direction of Brett Alan Nelson and lens of iconic photographer David LaChapelle, the 25-year-old drop jaws with the out-of-this-world snaps – many of which are available inside for your vieweing pleasure.

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Though Jazmine Sullivan is busy enjoying the ongoing critical acclaim afforded to her latest body of work, ‘Heaux Tales,’ and Ciara is hard-at-work on her yet-titled 8th studio album, both R&B superstars are temporarily pressing pause on their musical endeavors for a good cause.

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At writing, Wale and Chris Brown sit in the top 10 of real-time Rap iTunes tally with their latest joint single, ‘Angles’ (released June 18).

In an effort to ensure the OG Parker-produced bop (which features a prominent sample of Diddy and Usher‘s 2001 hit ‘I Need A Girl’) replicates such placement on Billboard charts, the duo have unveiled its official accompanying music video.

Directed by Daniel CZ, the clip shows the hitmaking twosome having fun in the sun poolside while admiring some female forms from every angle.

The latest taste of music from Wale’s forthcoming ‘Folarin 2′ album, look inside to see the ‘Angles’ music video.

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Megan Thee Stallion trots to yet another impressive entry on the Hot 100, this time courtesy of her latest hit ‘Thot Sh*t.’

The Lil Ju-produced cut, which premiered June 18, raced to the top of YouTube and Twitter’s trending tallies thanks to chatter around its political, Aube Perrie-directed music video.  Streaming on the video platform, when coupled with radio airplay, digital download, and other calculated streaming figures, spelled for a handsome #16 debut on this week’s Hot 100.

Here are the figures that powered it to its premiere position:

• Streaming: ≈18 million U.S. streams
• Radio Airplay: ≈ 2 million audience impressions
• Digital Downloads: ≈ 9,000 sold

Marking the 7th top 20 hit of her career, the arrival of ‘Thot’ places her just two rungs under her 6th top 20 hit – Maroon 5‘s ‘Beautiful Mistakes’ – which is found at #14 this week.

Look inside to see what other songs join Meg’s two hits on this week’s TGJ Chart Check.

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