Last week, ‘Say So’ hitmaker Doja Cat sent fans into a frenzy of sympathy when she revealed she’d contracted COVID-19 (as we reported here).

Suggesting she came in contact with coronavirus from a ‘Postmates order,’ the 24-year-old spoke candidly about her symptoms but was quick to assure her followers she was fine now.

Her reassurance didn’t stop them from quizzing her about any long-term effects of having the disease.  Look inside for her PSA about the pandemic:

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In sad news, it’s been announced that Malik B, one of the founding members of The Roots, has died aged 47.

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First thrilling Tinashe fans with a remix to her ‘Songs For You’ tune ‘Hopscotch’ (click here to hear it), R&B duo THEY. followed that with a reunion with the stage-blazing diva for their song, ‘Play Fight.’

Now, two weeks after first acquainting listeners with the retro R&B-inspired number (as we reported here), the Los Angeles-based beaus have lifted its official music video.

With typography reminiscent of that found aboard the early editions of the popular video game ‘Street Fighter,’ the clip sees THEY. (comprised of Dante Jones and Andrew “Drew Love” Neely) and Tinashe aptly hit up the arcade to play fight via some friendly competitions.

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To say Sam Smith‘s third era has been a rollercoaster would be an understatement.

Despite kicking it off with one of 2019’s biggest songs, the Normani-assisted ‘Dancing with a Stranger,’ the GRAMMY-winner followed in 2020 with a string of moderately successful Hot 100 hits to precede the previously June 5-slated LP ‘To Die For’ – then  temporarily shelved it all together (as we reported here).

Now, it appears the 28-year-old is recharged and ready to serve hungry fans news on the revamped era.

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While Jennifer Lopez fans, affectionately called #JLovers, were none-too-pleased after the Academy Awards snubbed the singer-actress earlier this year (click here to read more), but redemption may come via their TV alternative – the EMMYs.

Tuesday (July 28), the Television Academy announced its highly anticipated Primetime EMMY nominations for its 72nd annual ceremony (as we reported here).  Easily its most diverse crew of nominees to date, the list made history for being the most inclusive of acts of color in the event’s history.

Among celebrated nominees were Lopez and Shakira for their historic Super Bowl Halftime Show that rocked Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in February.

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Lewis Hamilton has finally confirmed a report that he and the mysterious musician XNDA are one and the same.

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Beyonce is the latest star to shower Megan Thee Stallion with support in the wake of her shooting (allegedly at the hands of Tory Lanez).

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Jaden Smith has long marched to the beat of his own drum. Whether it’s by way of music, movies, or his celebrated style.

Still, as the son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett-Smith, he’s always been tied to his lineage.

In recent times, he’s ditched the surname and has gone solely by Jaden.

Now, in a new interview with Zane Lowe, he unpacks why.

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Spotify‘s subscriber count has reached a new high.

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50 Cent has apologised to the beloved and amiable rapper Megan Thee Stallion after he mocked her for being shot by the singer Tory Lanez.

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Megan Thee Stallion is being showered with the support from fans and contemporaries after allegedly being shot by Tory Lanez.

The latest to star to show love to the femcee is Rihanna. 

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Taylor Swift is set to make a titan-sized splash on the Billboard 200 with new album ‘Folklore.’

As reported, the singer’s eighth studio effort was on-course to premiere with the year’s biggest sales launch.

But now it looks like it’ll open with a more seismic sum than first thought.

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