Sam Smith may be out…but Paula Abdul is in.

Billboard Music Awards news below…

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As reported, Normani‘s planned performance with Sam Smith at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards was unfortunately pulled after the British singer injured his vocal chords while touring abroad.

While gutted that the pair wouldn’t be rocking the stage together, many were hopeful 22-year-old Normani would press on and rep their duet ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ herself.

Supporters of the singer even took to Change.org to create a petition demanding it; a petition that, as at writing, has been signed over 2000 times.

It remains to be seen if producers for the May 1st ceremony will take heed to the fan requests. But, as it stands, the official word is that the Fifth Harmony star won’t be performing.

Moments ago, she took to social media to issue a statement on the matter:

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This week brought with it news of the delightful and devastating variety for Normani and Sam Smith.

For, while their collaboration ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ blazed its way into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100, their planned performance of the song at the BBMAs has been cancelled.

As reported, Brit singer Smith was forced to pull out of the May 1st ceremony after straining his vocal chords while on tour.

Some wondered whether rising solo star Normani would go on to rep the pair alone. However, it sadly turns out that won’t be happening.

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MTV rolled out the red carpet for Pop matriarch Madonna last night.

The regal singer teamed with the network for the global launch of the video for ‘Medellin’ – the lead release from her fourteenth studio album ‘Madame X’ (due June 14th).

Anchored by the UK’s Trevor Nelson, the special was legitimately a worldwide affair with Sway officiating New York’s participation and Maluma satellite-ing in from Miami. Fans from San Paulo and Milan were also on-hand.

During the 30-minute sit-down, Madge opened up about how her upcoming record came to fruition, the ‘Medellin’ visual, and much more.

Watch the full special below…

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Ciara‘s efforts to push her brand new jam ‘Thinkin Bout You‘ reached new highs this week following the unveiling of a very special video set to give fans a fly-on-the-wall look into its conception.

The track has been streamed over 2 million times on Spotify alone and appears on her brand new studio set ‘Beauty Marks.’

Ready to press play?

Watch below…

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It’s here! Madonna has premiered the music video for new single ‘Medellin.’

Debuted during a global event on MTV, the Maluma assisted visual hit the net shortly after.

In trademark form, the clip (the first from new album ‘Madame X’) skews cinematic and seems to set a seismic foundation for what’s to come from the project (due June 14th).

What are you waiting for? New Madonna awaits after the jump…

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Sam Smith has been forced to pull out of the Billboard Music Awards because he is suffering from an illness.

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The masses clearly have an appetite for Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade.’

After three years of Tidal exclusivity, Queen Bey’s sixth studio album was poured onto the leading streaming services this week and is having an immediate impact.

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Mathew Knowles is ready to tell his version of the Destiny’s Child story by way of a live show.

His plans below…

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Since news hit that Britney Spears had entered a mental facility, a fan-led #FreeBritney Movement has been gathered international steam.

See, many of the star’s supporters begun digging into the conservatorship Spears is under; a conservatorship said to be in place to protect her brand, assets, and well-being following her well-documented breakdown in 2007.

With the singer’s dad Jamie in charge, yet reportedly in ailing health, all seems to be unravelling.

First there was the scrapping of Spears’ ‘Domination’ residency in Las Vegas (just weeks before its debut), then individuals in her legal team allegedly begun to resign, the singer checked into rehab, and then the #FreeBritney campaign went global with claims of imprisonment and improper treatment.

Unable to avoid the growing volume attached to the latter, the 37-year-old has spoken up and out.

Her words below…

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‘Juice’ singer Lizzo is serving up a helping of exciting news to fans disheartened by reports the first leg of her ‘Cuz I Love You’ tour sold out quickly.

Taking to social media recently, the Detroit diva – who is celebrating the recent release of her major label debut ‘Cuz I Love You’ (in stores now) – sent her followers into a frenzy when she announced the second leg of the jaunt.  Kicking off July 18 in Oregon, the North American venture will see the 30-year-old touch down in major cities like New York, Philadelphia, Las Vegas, Toronto, and Minneapolis before wrapping up in San Francisco on October 27.

Curious if she’ll be dripping her ‘Juice’ on a stage near you? Look inside for dates:

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Mary J. Blige may have been dubbed the Queen of Hip Hop Soul very early in her career, but her artistry has never been limited to the Urban spectrum.  Having experimented with sounds related to Gospel, Pop, and even Rock-related offerings, the Grammy-winner’s discography boasts an array of sounds – a point underscored by her most recent endeavor, ‘Stay With Me.’

Not to be confused with her award-winning remix of Sam Smith‘s 2014 hit, ‘Stay With Me,’ her latest release is a remake of the anthemic rock cut by the Rod Stewart band Faces.  Originally released in 1971, the R&B diva’s stirring revamp of the tune comes as her contribution to the deluxe soundtrack for season 1 of the hit Netflix original series, ‘The Umbrella Academy’ (of which she also stars).

Hear it inside:

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