Justin Bieber inches closer to becoming the first male vocalist in music history to sell 100 million digital records in America.

Look inside to find out how his latest chart-topping single, ‘Peaches,’ is set to help him take a bite out of the unprecedented feat.

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Billie Eilish is getting candid.

Days after she released her song ‘Your Power,’ the singer is now revealing what the song is about and its relation to her past in a new interview with British Vogue.

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Only DJ Khaled could bring together Nas and Jay-Z.

The pair have joined forces for the first time in over a decade on Khaled’s new album, ‘Khaled Khaled,’ for a track called ‘Sorry Not Sorry.’ Following the album’s release on April 30, the producer shared rare footage of a call between Jay and Nas.

In the clip, the ‘If I Ruled The World’ rapper is in the studio with Khaled while speaking with Hova over FaceTime.

After hearing Jay’s verse, Nas said:

“Oh no, no no. I’m just here tweaking lines and sh*t. I’m in here like rewriting four bars.”

Jay-Z laughed and then Nas went on to praise Beyoncé’s backing vocals too. In the end, neither rewrote their lyrics.

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Tori Kelly has shown off her incredible vocal abilities once more.

For, the GRAMMY winner graced the Kentucky Derby with her rendition of ‘The Star-Spangled Banner.’

 Prior to performing the song, she told USA Today:

“I’m stoked because I’ve always wanted to go to the Kentucky Derby. It’s such an iconic event and historic event. It’s all really exciting.”

Kelly previously performed ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ at the 2020 Super Bowl.

Watch Kelly deliver her stunning performance at the Kentucky Derby below…

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Thanks to a number of female contributors (i.e. Doja Cat on ‘In Your Eyes,’ Rosalia on ‘Blinding Lights,’ etc.), The Weeknd has given hits from his blockbuster fourth studio album, ‘After Hours,’ extended lifelines on the Hot 100 with remixes.

Giving his latest single, ‘Save Your Tears,’ the same treatment courtesy of a revamp featuring Ariana Grande, the GRAMMY winners’ reunion – nearly 7 years after their first duet ‘Love Me Harder’ –  has proven to be just what the doctor ordered as it’s secured their latest chart-topper.

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The Weeknd has revealed that he will continue not submitting his music to the GRAMMY Awards, despite the major changes implemented by the Recording Academy.

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The Carters stepped out as a collective and melted hearts in the process.

Beyonce and JAY-Z make for a rare sighting, but even rarer are snaps of the super-private family together.

That changed today, though.

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Justin Bieber has embraced new musical styles since setting sail on his career and it’s seen his aesthetic evolve too.

His latest shape-shift has come in the form of dreadlocks.

First unveiled earlier this week, JB has been showcasing his hair in its new formation every chance he gets.

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This week brings with it the 20th anniversary of Destiny’s Child‘s ‘Survivor.’

And while two decades may have passed, the project has lost none of its sheen, shine, or seismic impact.

Today’s From The Vault salutes one of its most resonating offerings – ‘Bootlycious.’

Issued as its parent-LP’s second single, the bouncy bop was penned by Beyonce, Rob Fusari, and Falonte Moore.

An ode to the embrace of one’s curves, the song not only embodied the changing tide of the times (see: female agency in the mediasphere), it would go on to have a cultural impact that directly helped shape the times to come. No longer were curves presented for being for the male gaze. Instead, the song served as a vehicle of self-appreciation, ownership, and celebration of one’s own curvature. Crucially, it potently pushed back at the patriarchy-shaped ideals that had been imposed on women for decades prior.

Its vivacious video stood as a visual exclamation mark of this too.

Directed by Matthew Rolston, the colorful clip saw DC3 dazzle in setups that ranged from playful to fierce. Throughout, their message of empowerment was potently palpable,

The masses agreed. Because they catapulted the track to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and lifted it to top 10 peaks across the globe. This included a #2 placement in the UK and #4 in both Australia and Canada.

Twenty years on, ‘Bootylicious’ is more than a song. It’s a movement, a mindset, and a mantra. It’s also an official word after being added to the Oxford English Dictionary.

Much like the women who sing it, ‘Bootlycious’ has carved out a legendary place in history that cannot be erased.

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Moneybagg Yo‘s new album may be titled ‘A Gangsta’s Pain,’ but today he’s tasting the joys of chart success.

For, the LP has officially launched in pole position on the Billboard 200.

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Tory Lanez may be embroiled in drama aplenty, but he’s still pressing on with his music. And it looks like he’s doing so in partnership with fellow R&B performer Chris Brown.

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Billie Eilish electrifies in the June issue of British Vogue.

The performer serves blonde bombshell in the shoot, which arrives during the week she announced her hotly anticipated sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever.’

Due July 30, the set is preceded by single ‘Your Power’ – which was unleashed this week. 

Since blazing onto the scene, the 19-year-old has eschewed expected aesthetic conventions and marched to the beat of her own drum on all fronts.

Proving that she defines unpredictable, check out Billie blazing like never before after the jump…

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