Cop a gander of Lil Nas X!

The performer’s promotional push for new single ‘Holiday’ has led him to the cover of Paper Magazine. 

An all out affair, the Charlotte Rutherford lensed shoot was paired with an insightful interview with the 21-year-old.

Looking to make an artistic mark outside of breakout smash ‘Old Town Road,’ Nas opened up about his forthcoming album, his goals as a musician, and his desire to outdo the impact of his peers.

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The chart tug-of-war between Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj continues – even down to the last full week of the year.

Minaj – the first woman in music history to amass at 100 appearances on the tally – held the title for ‘most Hot 100 hits among women’ for two years before it was broken by the entries of tunes found aboard Swift’s surprise 2020 set, ‘Folklore’ (click here to read more).

While Nicki eventually snatched the honor back in November when her hit, ‘What that Speed About?,’ zoomed into the top 40 (click here to read more), her renewed ownership of the record only lasted a month before Taylor took it again.

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Megan Thee Stallion and Miley Cyrus will really put the rockin’ in ‘Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year’s Eve.’

For, the music superstars have been added to the list of performers for the show.

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Teyana Taylor could be heading to the small screen.

For, the singer has expressed an interest in playing Dionne Warwick in a potential Netflix biopic series about the soul music  legend.

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Katy Perry may be on maternity leave, but that hasn’t stopped her visual output.

The singer has enlisted actress Zooey Deschanel to star in the video for new single ‘Not The End Of The World.’
Lifted from Perry’s recently released album ‘Smile,’ the clip sees extraterrestrials having trouble telling the ladies apart. A tale of mistaken identity, the visual gives a nods to Sci-Fi films and Perry’s own ‘California Gurls.’
Answering instructions to abduct the singer, two aliens accidentally beam up Zooey instead. From there the fun unfolds.
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Ed Sheeran is finally back.

The music superstar has returned with his new song ‘Afterglow,’ which is the first offering from the 29-year-old’s fifth studio album.

Additionally, the track serves as the first new music Sheeran has released since his ‘No. 6 Collaborations Project’ in 2019, which featured the likes of Cardi B, Bruno Mars, and more.

Sheeran first teased the song on Instagram December 21, where he captioned the post:

“A Christmas present.”

It turns out the present was a song and it has arrived just in time for the holidays.

What are you waiting for? New Ed Sheeran is just below…

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December 19 brought with it the 2020 Global Citizen Prize Awards, a ceremony designed to honor “those making extraordinary efforts to lift up the world’s most vulnerable, inspire others to stand up and take action, help end extreme poverty and make the world a better place.”

Hosted by John Legend, the star-studded event featured performances from Alessia Cara, Carrie Underwood, Common, Gwen Stefani, John Legend, and the premiere televised performance of JoJo and Tori Kelly‘s stunning remake of Aretha Franklin classic, ‘(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.’

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Taylor Swift continues to prove herself a formidable force on the Billboard 200.

For, surprise album ‘Evermore’ has premiered atop of the coveted count and has left a pronounced footprint on a global scale too.

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While most acts avoid the holidays for new releases, Ed Sheeran is looking to melt the Christmas freeze with a surprise new single.

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Today, From The Vault salutes a classic from a premium R&B diva. Ashanti’s ‘Happy’ is this week’s pick.

Issued as the second single from her 2002 eponymous debut, ‘Happy’ was produced by Irv Gotti and Chink Santana, and written by the artist herself.

It was built around a sample of ‘Outstanding’ by The Gap Band.

After the 10-week stay at #1 of debut single ‘Foolish,’ the pressure was high for the then-newcomer to deliver a successful follow-up. And ‘Happy’ didn’t disappoint.

Peaking at #8 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #6 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop in the US, it was also a Top 20 in Great Britain, reaching the 13th position on the Official UK Singles Charts.

The tune’s visual was also directed by Irv Gotti.

The belle can be seen jamming with her friend around the city, as they get ready for a block party honoring her and her recent success. Partner in crime Ja Rule also makes a cameo.

With ‘Shanti and Keyshia Cole ready to battle it out on #Verzuz, it’s the perfect moment to reflect on the ladies’ back catalogue.

One look is enough to see just how much Ms. Douglas ruled the early 00´s, with tracks that remain omnipresent. A testament to how pivotal Ashanti’s presence has been for the culture.

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Ariana Grande is heading down the aisle.

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There hasn’t been a US president like Barack Obama. So, it’s little wonder why his popularity endures four years after he left office.

Continuing his trend of embracing pop culture, #44 has shared his list of Favorite Music of 2020.

He said:

“Here are some of my favorite songs of the year. As usual, I had some valuable consultation from our family music guru, Sasha, to put this together. I hope you find a new song or two to listen to.”

The assortment of tracks blend bops from the likes of Beyonce and Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Wizkid, and J Hus, 

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