In an industry as fickle as the music business, longevity can be an elusive concept.  For the lucky (but often deserving) batch who manage to see their respective impacts survive changing musical trends and tides, a particularly fortunate class – even among that small group – vaunt relevance.

Granted, the ageist industry sees less women than men score the latter, but the list of female acts who have remained competitive far beyond their commercial peaks – especially on Billboard – is nothing to dismiss.

Look inside to see who made the ultra-exclusive list.  Don’t be surprised if your fave is absent…

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While rumors swirl Future is expecting his ninth child (first with girlfriend Lori Harvey), what we know for sure will soon be delivered his is eighth studio album, ‘Life is Good.’

Titled after its first single, the multi-Platinum Drake-assisted hit, the project would be his first official LP since ‘The WIZRD,’ which topped the Billboard 200 in January 2019.

Taking to ‘XXL’ magazine’s Spring 2020 issue to dish, look inside to see what nuggets the hit rapper (born Nayvadius Wilburn) shared about his forthcoming opus:

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The Weeknd tends to be a man of few words, letting his music do the talking – which it does in earnest, especially on the charts.

His latest release ‘After Hours’ arrived during the global health crisis, yet went on to deliver career-best first week sales. And, as at writing, remains #1 on the Billboard 200.

Still, he’s not resting on his laurels. Instead, he’s stepped into the promotional spotlight a-front of Variety Magazine – which we shared with you earlier.

Beyond the snazzy snaps, however, lay an interest quote from the singer about his impact on the musical landscape – as well as his (perceived) impact on his more seasoned contemporaries. Namely Usher. 

Full story below…

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From ‘Blinding Lights’ to flashing lights, photographer Pari Dukovic had music superstar The Weeknd striking his best poses for the latest issue of ‘Variety.’

On hand to discuss his latest blockbuster album, ‘After Hours,’ the Grammy winner waxed honest about fears the impact of the coronavirus pandemic would have on the long-awaited project, its accompanying tour, and more.

This side of history may see him the victor of battling those odds as the LP topped the Billboard 200 with gargantuan streaming figures (as we reported here), but behind the unfazed persona the singer (born Abel Tesfaye) wasn’t exactly confident it would.

Look inside to see Tesfaye get personal on this matter, reflect on the darkest days of his life, his Ethiopian heritage, and so much more:

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Justin Timberlake isn’t letting a global health crisis keep him from the promo trail in support of the forthcoming film ‘Trolls World Tour,’ the sequel to the 2016 box office smash, ‘Trolls.’

Taking to ‘The Tonight Show: Home Edition’ Tuesday (April 7), the Pop superstar joined Jimmy Fallon – his longtime friend – via video chat to dish on the new movie, his latest single ‘Don’t Slack’ (click here to hear), and so much more.

As if the interview wasn’t enough, the duo joined forces to create a music video (shot from their respective homes) called “Quarantine Remix.”

See all this and more inside:

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Check out Lady Gaga!

The Pop titan stuns on the double cover of InStyle Magazine, which also dubs as its Beauty Issue.

Posing it for a variety of striking shots (lensed by Nathaniel Goldberg), the feature also sees the singer open up about forthcoming album ‘Chromatica,’ battling back from depression, and her strong desire to start a family.

Pics and quotes below…

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All roads lead to May 1st for songbird JoJo. 

For that day will see her hatch her fourth studio album ‘Good To Know.’

Anticipated in earnest by the singer’s legion of loyal fans, the set is the star’s first since 2016’s ‘Mad Love’ and her first under her own label Clover Music – a joint label venture with Warner Bros. 

Having given fans a taste of what to expect with lead single ‘Man,’ JoJo is sharing a behind the scenes look at the making of the LP.

Check out episode 1 below…

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Remy Ma says that she now understands why Nicki Minaj may have had reservations about forming personal relationships with other female rappers.

The years following their bitter war of words has seen Ma use her platforms on social media and television (see ‘Revolt’) to praise her former foe and explain that she relates to a number of the issues she faces as a lady lyricist in an arena dominated by men.

This week she explained why her own issues with disingenuous peers have given her a better understanding and appreciation of Minaj’s decision to keep her distance from them…and their cash hungry handlers.

Watch below…

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‘Underdog’ is proving itself a winner for Alicia Keys.

The latest single from her delayed seventh album, ‘ALICIA,’ the Johnny McDaid-produced tune was released in January and only made a brief appearance in the Hot 100 at that time before slipping out of the tally for weeks.

However, after a lifeline came in the form of an Amazon-sponsored push (click here to read more), ‘Underdog’ became an anthem for essential workers in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.  Re-engagement from the public, alongside an aggressive promo campaign that’s seen her perform the song on a number of televised platforms in recent weeks, has spelled well for its renewed performance on the Hot 100.

See what we mean inside:

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Justin Bieber may be undergoing some serious changes with his touring schedule due to the global health crisis (as we reported here), but – much to fan delight – his promotion of the jaunt nor the chart-topping project it was named after have been impacted.

Keeping his promise of dropping a new visual each week in support of one of the LP’s cuts, the Grammy winner recently unveiled looks at clips for the songs ‘At Least for Now’ and its album’s title track, ‘Changes.’

While the former tune’s video showcases the fancy footwork of dancer/choreographer Sean Lew, the latter’s sees JB become one with nature like never before.

Watch both inside:

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As Rihanna fans, affectionately called #TheNavy, impatiently wait for new music from the diva, they’re eating up anything she’s attached to in the process.  Case in point? Her feature on PartyNextDoor‘s ‘Believe It.’

The song, which serves as the latest single from his third studio album, ‘PARTYMOBILE’ (released March 27), is the first original material released by Rih since her guest spot on N.E.R.D‘s moderate 2017 hit, ‘Lemon.’

Making an impressive #23 debut on this week’s Hot 100, ‘Believe’s arrival’ marks the end of her longest break ever from the chart as she’s had a top 40 hit in every year since her 2005 debut up to 2017.  Of course, leave it to the Grammy winner-turned-fashion-icon to return in major fashion.

Look inside to see what historic achievement ‘Believe’ brings with it:

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Lady Gaga was the Queen of Late Night Monday (April 6) as she hit not one, not two, but three outlets to dish on her fight against the spread of coronavirus.

Coming on the heels of the announcement she’s curated a benefit concert alongside Global Citizen and the World Health Organization to raise awareness and funds for COVID-19 research (click here to read more), Gaga took to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,’ ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!,’ and ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert’ to explain how the collaboration came to be and what fans can expect from the event upon its April 18 launch.

Did you miss any of the action? See it inside:

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