Kelly Rowland fans, affectionately called #RowlandStones, have been seeing the GRAMMY-winning diva rolling on the promo trail this week in support of her hotly-anticipated new EP, ‘K’ (available February 19).

With its tracklist lined with the likes of 2020 singles ‘Hitman,’ ‘Crazy,’ and more, the effort’s most recent gem – ‘Black Magic’ – is dazzling critics and fans as it lights up a growing number Spotify and Apple Music playlists since its February 12 release.

To bring even more attention to the project, Rowland’s hit the likes of ‘Extra,’ ‘Entertainment Tonight,’ ‘Access Hollywood,’ and more over the last few days.  When not dishing on her forthcoming body of work, she beamed about motherhood to sons, Titan and newborn Noah, when the latter met her Destiny’s Child bandmates Beyoncé and Michelle Williams, remembering the late Supremes diva Mary Wilson, and more.

See what she said about these topics and more inside:

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Singer FKA Twigs is speaking up and out about the allegations of abuse she’s leveled against her ex Shia LaBeouf.

As reported, the British star filed a lawsuit against the actor – claiming sexual battery and assault, as well as alleging that he gave her an STD.

Today, she sat down with Gayle King on CBS This Morning to open up about her roller-coaster relationship with LaBeouf; a relationship she says “it’s a miracle I came out (of) alive.”

Head to below to watch Twigs (real name Tahliah Debrett Barnett) articulate how LaBeouf allegedly used “calculated, systematic, tricky, and mazelike” methods to control her as part of broader ill-treatment.

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A peek at the refreshed charts will undoubtedly give Megan Thee Stallion detractors a reason to cry thanks to the ongoing success of her latest single, ‘Cry Baby.’

10 weeks after its #71 debut on the Hot 100, the DaBaby-assisted bop – the latest from Stallion’s official debut album ‘Good News’ – has ushered in good news for Meg and co. Given a boost in streams and digital downloads courtesy of its ‘Toy Story’-inspired, Colin Tilley-directed music video (which helped spur a Tik Tok dance challenge), ‘Cry’ cruised into the Hot 100’s top 40 for the first time after a 15-spot jump saw it dock at #28.

Its arrival marks the 10th time the GRAMMY nominee has visited the chart territory, a full circle moment as her first top 40 hit came courtesy of 2019 smash ‘Cash Sh*t‘ (featuring DaBaby).  For him, on the other hand, it’s the 16th time he’s landed in the top 40.

Look inside to see who joins them on this week’s TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100.

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Alicia Keys‘ story is heading to YouTube.

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Demi Lovato is set to get all sorts of candid in her brand new YouTube Originals documentary ‘Dancing with the Devil.’

Premiering March 23, the four-part special will see the ‘Sorry Not Sorry’ singer open up in earnest about the drug addiction that led to her widely reported overdose.

Billed as a raw and unvarnished look into the life of the starlet, the documentary is comprised of detailed accounts from Lovato, her family, friends, and music industry supporters such as Christina Aguilera and Elton John.  

Watch the first look trailer after the jump…

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All roads lead to this Friday (February 19) for Ariana Grande!

On the said day, the songbird will hatch the deluxe edition of her sixth studio album ‘Positions.’

Beyond its chart-topping title track, the LP will be beefed up with four all-new songs.

As with most Ari roll-outs, she’s activated the hype machine and the latest component of the push has seen her unleash snippets of the fresh additions – which include songs such as ‘Main Thing’ and ‘Worst Behavior.’

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Mariah Carey continues to serve as the gift that keeps on giving.

As reported, the diva supreme unwrapped a stunning new live rendition of her 16th #1 smash ‘We Belong Together’ last week.

Christened “Mimi’s Late Night Valentine’s Mix,” she revealed at the time of its release that what we heard was actually condensed and a mammoth 7-minute version was recorded. And she teased gifting it to her loyal Lambs.

Well, just a few days later, Carey held true to her promise.

For, moments ago, she officially released the extended take across all platforms.

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From delivering inescapable bops to birthing boldly brilliant music videos, Dua Lipa‘s dominance in Pop is difficult to deny.

Fittingly then, TIME Magazine has honored her as such.

For, the publication has not only named the singer on their The Next 100 Most Influential People tally, but she’s also been bestowed a cover feature.

Lipa cuts a striking figure in a potent shade of pink on the front of the mag and sits down for an accompanying digital interview too.

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Nigerian superstar Davido is glowing a shiny shade of Gold today because the performer has just nabbed a number of plaques from the RIAA.

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The power of 3 has proven itself potent yet again – especially when the award-winning trio is comprised of two powerhouse vocalists, Jessie J and Ariana Grande, as well as Rap Queen Nicki Minaj.

Their 2014 collaboration ‘Bang Bang’ – found aboard J’s third album ‘Sweet Talker’ and Grande’s second album ‘My Everything’ – was a Hot 100 history-making megahit at the height of its popularity, penciled in Billboard records for becoming the third highest-peaking song to feature three or more female acts (bested only by 2001’s ‘Lady Marmalade’ and a two-way tie between 1998’s ‘Heartbreak Hotel’ and now 2021’s ’34+35′ remix).

Despite its established list of boasted achievements, the latest refresh of Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) logs reveals the song’s commercial acclaim is enduring nearly 7 years after its release.

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With nearly 15 years of Rap hits to his credit, Rick Ross has always been a prime candidate to headline an episode of NPR’s wildly popular ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ series.

Finally gracing the platform, the 45-year-old joined NPR’s celebration of Black History Month armed with a bevy of bangers including his tunes “Super High”, “B.M.F. (Blowin’ Money Fast)”, “Aston Martin Music”, “I’m Not A Star”, “Tears of Joy,” and many more.

Accompanied by singer-songwriter Elijah Blake and others, Ross joined the list of high profile acts to showcase their music on the NPR stage that includes the likes of Taylor Swift, Alicia Keys, John Legend, Erykah Badu, Lizzo, Megan Thee Stallion, and many more.

Now filmed virtually due to the global health crisis, look inside to see Ricky Rozay crank out the hits from the comfort of his home:

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‘Miseducation of Lauryn Hill’ is already penciled in history books for many feats including being the first female album to sell over 400,000 copies its first week, owning the first female Hip Hop song to debut at #1 on the Hot 100 (1998’s ‘Doo Wop’), owning the first debut song of any genre to premiere at #1 on the Hot 100 (‘Doo Wop’), first and only female Hip Hop album inducted into the Library of Congress, garnering Hill the most GRAMMY nominations of any female artist in one night (10), and making her the first female act to win at least 5 awards in one night including ‘Album of the Year’ (the first Hip Hop album ever to do so).

As if those historic accomplishments weren’t enough, the list of record-setting triumphs seems to have no end in sight as the Recording Industry Association of America revealed Monday (February 16).

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