K. Michelle gets all sorts of candid on new single ‘Just Like Jay.’

Lifted from forthcoming album ‘All Monsters Are Human’ (due Friday), the track sees the R&B songstress wax honest about the critique levelled her way and asks frankly “maybe I should fade to black…just like Jay.”

Directed by Zachary Greaton, the clip follows the visual for ‘The Rain’ – which has racked up 11 million views and performed well on the Urban Adult Contemporary format.

Could this be K’s next touchdown?

Watch after the jump and let us know…

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As the world grieves Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gigi, singer Beyonce is the latest name to pay tribute to the late NBA legend in the wake of the fatal helicopter crash that claimed their lives and that of seven others.

Her words below…

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‘Music to be Murdered By’ has proven itself an apt title for Eminem‘s latest effort, released January 17th.

In addition to killing the competition on the Billboard 200 with a history-making open at #1 (as we reported here), some of the content housed on the project are making dents on the Hot 100.  Placing 12 of the LP’s 20 tracks on this week’s updated version of the chart, the most notable entry comes courtesy of album cut ‘Godzilla’ (which features late Rap star Juice WRLD).

Billboard reports:

“Eminem’s “Godzilla,” featuring Juice WRLD, soars in at No. 3 on the Hot 100. The collaboration also arrives at No. 3 on both Streaming Songs (41.1 million U.S. streams) and Digital Song Sales (24,000 sold).

Eminem earns his 22nd Hot 100 top 10, marking the 16th-highest total in the chart’s archives and the eighth-highest among solo males.”

As we extend our congrats to the Grammy winner, look inside to see who joins him in the top 25 on this week’s edition of ‘TGJ Chart Check.’

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Fans of ‘Blink’ singer Meghan Trainor probably did just that and missed reports of the multiple singles (official and buzz) the Grammy winner’s released in the last few months in support of her forthcoming album, ‘Treat Myself’ (due January 31), as only one of them has charted on the Hot 100 (as of time of this report).

In a bid to ensure the next offering from the project doesn’t suffer the same fate, Trainor’s tapped serial hitmaker Nicki Minaj to assist.  Minaj – who announced her retirement in late 2019 (click here to read more) – is one of many guest stars slated to line the ‘All About That Bass’ singer’s new LP and joins the likes of Pussycat Dolls, AJ Mitchell, Sasha Sloan, and many more.

Ahead of the release of the Harajuku Barbie-enlisted single, the 26-year-old took to Instagram to announce the union by teasing a snippet.

Get (somewhat) acquainted with their new song ‘Nice to Meet Ya’ inside:

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It’s all systems go for Dua Lipa!

Armed with the momentum of multiple Grammy wins last year, the British singer is driving towards the release of sophomore album ‘Future Nostalgia.’

Led by ‘Don’t Start Now’ and incoming single ‘Physical,’ the LP’s cover and release date have been unveiled.

Details after the jump…

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Billie Eilish is Oscars bound.

Full story below…

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June’s Diary are the latest names to show their vocal gravitas on Elle’s Song Association. 

Ever ready, the quintet blazed through songs from the likes of Beyonce, En Vogue, and Katy Perry.

The appearance comes ahead of the video premiere for the ladies’ single ‘I Ain’t With It’ – which is lifted from the group’s ‘Take Your Time’ project.

See and hear JD in action after the jump…

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Missy Elliott and H.E.R have joined forces for a fierce new Pepsi commercial.

Unleashed moments ago, the TV spot sees the eclectic pair promote the drinks giant’s latest repackage of its sugar-free line (Pepsi Zero Sugar).

Beyond uniting their respective brands, the ladies seize the moment to put a spin on The Rolling Stones’ ‘Paint It, Black’ for the ad (which will air at the Super Bowl this weekend).

Watch the colorful action unfold after the jump…

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Eminem made fans drop jaws and open wallets when he sprung his surprise LP, ‘Music to be Murdered By,’ on the masses January 17th.

Coming as his 11th studio album, the 20-track set followed 2018’s ‘Kamikaze’ and was quickly showered with praise from fans and critics alike.  Going to chart battle with Pop sensation Halsey, late rapper Mac Miller, and a number of other highly anticipated releases, industry analysts predicted ‘Music’ would not only sell over 300,000 its first week but would also easily outpace the competition in the race to the top of the Billboard 200 (as we reported here).

Now with its inaugural tracking week in its rear view, it’s been unveiled just how many units Em’s effort shifted. Look inside to see:

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H.E.R. fans may still be crying foul because the 22-year-old walked away empty-handed after this Sunday’s Grammy Awards (January 26), but she’s pressing forward with new music.

Using the televised platform to unveil her new song ‘Sometimes’ via live performance (click here to watch), she quickly followed with an upload of the tune’s studio version to her official Youtube handle.

“Sometimes shit don’t go your way / And sometimes you gon’ have those days / And sometimes you’ll feel out of place / You can’t promise me it’ll be the same / ‘Cause sometimes change,” she sings on the inspirational track.

Hear it in full inside:

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It appears not even the combined forces of Ariana Grande, Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Camila Cabello would be enough to save this year’s Grammys from failing to attract viewers.

Indeed, after preliminary ratings reports indicated a low tune-in for the Alicia Keys-hosted affair, today’s official and final figures confirm the previously suspected:  folks were simply not here for Grammys 2020.

Garnering its lowest total viewership figure ever, tuck in below to see exactly how many tuned in:

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Nearly 4 years since controversial rapper/singer M.I.A. dropped her “fifth and final” album ‘AIM’ (click here to listen), the 44-year-old – born Mathangi Arulpragasam – is coming out of retirement, much to the surprise of fans.

Taking to Instagram to make the announcement (January 28), Arulpragasam not only let fans know she was hard-at-work on new music after the death of her father last month, but also that they’d be getting a taste of it a lot sooner than they expected.

See when inside:

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