Three weeks ago, SZA sprung a surprise on fans with the unannounced release of new song ‘Hit Different’ – the kick off from her long-awaited sophomore album.

Featuring Ty Dolla $ign, the slow-burning tune boasts production from The Neptunes and saw its arrival accompanied with its official music video (directed by GRAMMY-nominated songstress herself).

Greeted with fanfare, ‘Hit’ – as we reported here – seemed to be an out-of-the-box hit as it scored SZA her highest Hot 100 premiere (as a lead act) ever.  Yet, its time in the tally’s top 40 was short-lived as peruse of the refreshed chart shows the cut has made a nearly 50-spot drop from its #29 debut.

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Hot on the promo run for new album ‘ALICIA,’ Alicia Keys has unwrapped a new video for single ‘Love Looks Better.’

In the visual, the 15-time Grammy winner takes to the city streets with her piano, and brings ‘love’ to the city’s people while honouring the Black Lives Matter movement.

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At writing, Justin Bieber‘s new song – ‘Holy’ – sits in the top 10 of iTunes U.S. real-time sales chart where it has been a mainstay since its September 18 release.

The kick off to new era (which will accompany his yet-titled sixth studio album), the Chance the Rapper-assisted ‘Holy’ saw its arrival trumpeted by a Colin Tilley-directed music video which featured the likes of TV stars Wilmer Valderrama and Ryan Destiny.

Ahead of its Billboard Hot 100 premiere next week, Bieber’s padding his streaming figures with multiple versions of the video and now a behind the scenes look at its creation.

Curious to see just how all the magic came to life? Look inside:

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Ciara has teamed with Weight Watchers for her post birth snapback.

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Mariah Carey will be inviting the masses to learn her unfiltered story on September 29, when she releases her long-awaited memoir.

Christened ‘The Meaning Of Mariah Carey,’ the book sees Mimi share the rawest take on her personal and professional narrative yet.

Ahead of its release, the diva supreme sat down with Oprah Winfrey to discuss her story and what readers can expect.

Set to premiere on Apple TV+ tomorrow (September 24) a preview has been released and sees Carey lift the lid on feeling “captive in that relationship,” as well as being taken into the back of a police car. She also notably is seen saying “I wouldn’t have gone here if I wasn’t treated like an ATM machine with a wig on.”

Peep the powerful teaser…

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Zayn is back and ‘Better.’

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Normani has new music a’coming.

And she’s teamed with one of music’s most notable hitmakers to assist her cause.

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

The Pop supernova covers the Fall / Winter issue of L’Officiel Italia Magazine.

Xtina’s stunning spread comes on the heels her musical contribution to Disney‘s live action reincarnation of ‘Mulan.’

The diva delivered a fresh rendition of ‘Reflection’ (which she originally sung in the 1998 original) and brand new song ‘Loyal Brave True.’

Yet to hear the soaring anthems? Worry not, because both await after the jump…

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After years of thrilling audiences from stage to television, GRAMMY-nominated singer-actress Amber Riley finally lifted the lid on news surrounding her long-awaited debut studio album, ‘RILEY.’

Set to unleash the project October 2 via an independent imprint, Amber’s giving fans a foretaste of what it has to offer via the LP’s lead single, ‘BGE’ – an acronym for big girl energy.

Produced by Sons of Sonix, the tune’s arrival was accompanied by a Child-directed music video that features a star-studded list of cameos from the likes of Gabourey Sidibe, Jordin Sparks, and more.

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In an attempt to drive her long-awaited seventh studio album, ‘ALICIA,’ to the top of next week’s Billboard 200, Alicia Keys is going into overdrive on the promotional trail.

Making pit stops at the likes of ‘Graham Norton Show,’ ‘Good Morning America,’ ‘iHeartRadio Music Festival 2020,’ and more (as we’ve reported here), the 15-time GRAMMY winner is leaving few stones unturned along the way.

The latest promo effort comes courtesy of a visit to COLORS SHOW – ‘a unique aesthetic music platform showcasing exceptional talent from all around the globe, focused on promoting the most distinctive new artists and original sounds.’  While there, Keys joined forces with TDE crooner SiR to crank out a live rendition of new album cut, ‘3 Hour Drive.’

While the LP version of the song features Sampha, look inside to see how SiR and Alicia handled it in his absence.

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2019 may have seen Megan Thee Stallion win with ‘Hot Girl Summer,’ but she’s turned 2020 into a ‘Hot Girl Year’ – racking up awards, hit singles, and acclaim along the way.

All ahead of her debut album, the 25-year-old – just a year after making TIME magazine’s ‘Next List’ (as reported here) – is now the covergirl for its 2020 ‘100 Most Influential People’ tally.

With a feature accompanied by an op-ed penned by Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson, look inside to see more of Meg in the prestigious listing.

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As we reported here, World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 (September 10) brought with it ‘OK Not to be OK’ – the uplifting new single from Demi Lovato and Marshmello.

“It’s okay not to be okay/ It’s okay not to be okay/ When you’re down and you feel ashamed/ It’s okay not to be okay,” Lovato sings on the tune’s inspiring chorus.

Designed to build awareness for Hope For The Day (HFTD) – a non-profit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education – the song comes as Lovato’s latest effort to bring special attention to mental health-related matters.

The day of its release she took to Instagram to say:

“Since a young age I’ve dealt with suicidal thoughts and depression. I’ve been very vocal in raising the awareness of mental health because it is possible to see the light when you start the work on yourself. I’m living proof that you never have to give into those thoughts. I’ve had many days where I’ve struggled but please let this song be an anthem to anyone who needs it right now.”

Her heartfelt message apparently resonated with many as peruse of the refreshed Hot 100 reveals the tune made a promising premiere in the top 40.

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