As unexpected pairings go, few can rival the randomness of Ashanti and Lady Gaga‘s live link-up last night.

Fresh from rocking the stage at her ‘Enigma’ residency in Las Vegas, Mother Monster was on-hand for a performance the R&B singer gave at a nearby venue.

During Ashanti’s showing, a playful sing-off ensued.

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Cynthia Erivo takes vocal flight on ‘Stand Up ‘ – a spirited original song from upcoming movie ‘Harriet.’

The Grammy, Emmy, and Tony winner takes on the lead role of activist Harriet Tubman in the Focus Features film, which arrives on November 1st. 

‘Stand’ – which was co-penned by Erivo alongside Joshuah Brian Campbell – has been unwrapped ahead of the release of the film and its soundtrack (which drops on the same day).

Already tipped for Oscar success (which, if it achieves, will see Cynthia become an EGOT), take a listen to the cut below…

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Love or loathe her, it’s hard to deny Ariana Grande is one of the hardest working women in music.

In September 2018 (amid promotion of her chart-topping album ‘Sweetener’), the Grammy-winner took to press to announce time off from music to “heal” after the highly publicized death of ex-boyfriend Mac Miller (click here to read).  That break was short-lived as the ‘Break Free’ singer followed up with the unveiling of new single, ‘thank u, next,’ and its like-titled album just months later.

Now, after spending most of 2019 promoting the project, its singles, the ‘Sweetener’ world tour, and curating the official ‘Charlie’s Angels’ soundtrack (in stores November 1), the 26-year-old believes she’s due for a break…for real this time.

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Kanye West unleashed his ninth album ‘Jesus Is King’ this week and did so in conjunction with a like-titled short film in IMAX theaters.

With the music defying the odds on the sales front, it looks as though the movie is also proving an early success too.

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Before Destiny’s Child saw their name penciled in history books as one of the world’s best-selling female group, the first incarnation of the group was the six-member ensemble, Girl’s Tyme.

Formed in 1990, the sextet featured Beyonce, Kelly Rowland, and Latavia Roberson and would rise to national attention thanks to a failed appearance on the then-wildly popular televised talent show, ‘Star Search.’  Later managed by Mathew Knowles (who advised a few member and group name changes before settling on “Destiny’s Child”), the teen troop would later go on to world domination with most of their previous work under the Girl’s Tyme moniker “locked in a vault”…until now.

Mathew, who recently made headlines himself for revealing a battle with breast cancer (click here to read more), is well on recovery’s road and back to work.  His latest effort?  A “new” album of unreleased Girl’s Tyme music.  More inside:

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As of time reported, Tank‘s latest album – ‘Elevation’ (released October 25) – is sitting high atop the R&B sales charts.

And, while most of the current conversation around the singer is centered on controversial comments he made about homosexuality just days leading to the LP’s release (click here to see), he’s continued to shift focus back to the project – most recently by premiering the music video to its latest single, ‘I Don’t Think You’re Ready.’

A sizzling bedroom number that sees the crooner show off his oft-praise falsetto, the cut’s music video features cameos from famed rapper/Internet personality B. Simone and more.

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Azealia Banks is no stranger to controversial comments and, over the years, has sparred with many a major name.

Yet, it seems her various wars haven’t impacted her ability to enjoy the music of the very folk she’s dissed.

Moments ago, the femcee took to social media to share her Top 25 Songs By Women this decade (2010-2020). And interestingly, it featured the likes of Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, Rihanna, Lil Kim, Rihanna, and Beyonce. All ladies she’s either sparred with or been highly critical of.

In any case, check out her tally below…

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Saweetie hit quite the sweet spot with single ‘My Type,’ which is proving to be the gift that keeps giving.

Having birthed many a remix, the track has spawned another – this time featuring Afrobeats royal Tiwa Savage, Wale, and French Montana.

The quad’s flavorsome take on the cut has many buzzing.

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Chance The Rapper staged quite the takeover on Saturday Night Live.

For, not only did he host the long-running NBC show, he also served as the evening’s musical guest.

A huge promotional look for his debut album ‘The Big Day,’ the appearance saw the MC participate in a number skits as well as performing two tracks – including ‘Handsome’ with Megan Thee Stallion.

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After a myriad of setbacks, Kanye West finally unleashed his ninth studio album ‘Jesus Is King’ yesterday (October 25th).

The rapper has long marched to the beat of his own drum, as such the Gospel-flavored set wasn’t preceded by a slew of music videos or a pronounced press run. Instead, it was paired with a short film screened exclusively in IMAX theaters worldwide.

Still, for all the excitement, a cloud of uncertainty hung over the LP’s commercial viability – given how at odds West’s behaviour, utterances, and political affiliations seem to be with his arguable core audience.

Well, it looks as though any doubt has been dispelled. Because the first week sales predictions are here and deliver an emphatic answer.

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Lil Kim is doing the media rounds for new album ‘9’ – her first full length studio offering in 14 years.

And, in a bid to make a Billboard debut with the project (which missed the Top 200 in its opening week), one of her stops was Billboard’s offices where she sat down for a fish bowl interview of “random” questions.

One of them quizzed her on her favorite female rappers of today’s new crop of names.

Who did the Queen Bee list? Find out below…
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The Secret Service interviewed Eminem after concerns it had about his remarks on Donald J. Trump.

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