It’s almost time for the Grammy Awards, which means it’s that time of year when murmurs about submissions gain volume.

As widely known, the ceremony is hailed as the apex of the music industry and is renown for transforming careers.

The 2020 instalment takes place on January 26th and looks set to be one of the most fiercely contended Grammys yet.

For, with some of the industry’s’s heaviest hitters dropping music within the eligibility window, it’s clear there’ll be big wins and controversial losses.

As the show draws near, insiders have shared a look at who submitted what for some of the most coveted categories.

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New Lil Kim is incoming. And sooner than you may think!

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Celine Dion is sharing her ‘Imperfections’ in the video for her stunning new single.

The track is lifted from her hotly anticipated album ‘Courage,’ her first English language effort in six years.

For its accompanying visual, Dion teams with director Gabriel Coutu-Dumont and together they share a compelling take on embracing one’s imperfections — because they ultimately make us who we are.

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Thanks to the ongoing success of his sophomore single, ‘Panini,’ rapper/singer Lil Nas X continues to disappoint critics who’d written him off as a “one hit wonder.”

The follow-up to the colossal hit, ‘Old Town Road’ (which shattered Billboard records for longest reigning #1 single), ‘Panini’ – much like its predecessor – is enjoying a run in Billboard’s upper rankings thanks to multiple music videos, a number of remixes, and performances on top tier outlets and award shows in its support.  Being armed with a futuristic, Mike Diva-directed music video hasn’t hurt either as the most refreshed charts reveal the tune’s bounced right into the Hot 100’s top 10.

As if that’s not enough, the new peak is accompanied by news the song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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As a way to soothe disappointed fans, Nicki Minaj is presenting a pre-retirement gift of sorts in the form of a guest appearance on PnB Rock‘s latest cut, ‘Fendi.’

Undoubtedly tied in to her Fendi collection (which debuts next month), the song’s debut comes shortly after the Rap Queen’s feature in ‘Elle’ magazine where she spoke about her ‘fierce’ new – and presumably last – album.

Before we get our first tastes of that, look inside to see what she cooked up with PnB Rock and Murda Beatz:

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The BRIT Awards is to do away with “best gender” categories to accommodate the needs of artists like Sam Smith.

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This week saw French Montana announce his new album ‘Montana’ and he’s quickly proving that he’s playing no games with the project.

For, he’s just revealed that the set’s first single features two of music’s biggest chart titans – Cardi B and Post Malone. 

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Brandy is on her way!

All week, the Vocal Bible has been teasing…something. And now she’s confirmed that it’s her new single ‘Freedom Rings.’

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‘If I Could Change Your Mind.’

‘Summer Girl.’

‘Want You Back.’

Fans of the group Haim know that the titles above stand as just three of the tunes it has released since its launch in 2007.

Now watch what happens when the ladies celebrate tunes released by Nirvana and Lil Nas X.

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September 27 marks the long-awaited premiere of ‘Judy,’ the Renée Zellweger–led biographical drama depicting the life of one of music history’s most beloved, yet troubled characters:  Judy Garland.

Alongside the high anticipation for the acting performances that line the film are equally high expectations for its musical contributions and remakes of Great American standards on which Garland rose to fame.  To whet appetites ahead of the movie’s arrival in theaters, the latest taste of its soundtrack offerings comes courtesy the Sam Smith-assisted, ‘Get Happy.’

Hear their undeniable chemistry on the jazzy, horn-filled tune inside:

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Grammy-winning songstress Michelle Williams (born Tenitra M. Williams) has had enough!

The Destiny’s Child diva has been on the receiving end of vicious criticism since the 71st Primetime Emmys aired Sunday night (September 22) for an impassioned speech delivered about gender and race equality in the entertainment industry.  The problem?  She didn’t even attend the ceremony!

Instead, it was acclaimed actress Michelle Williams who – despite being a television and film veteran of 20+ years – was on hand to receive her very first Emmy.  Her plea for better wages for actresses may have garnered applause from most, but there were certainly a sect who disagreed and took to Twitter in droves to share their disapproval.

The only problem was they continuously tagged the wrong Williams so many times she took to the platform to clap back.  Hear her response below:

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Don’t call it a flop!

After weeks of ample teasing, September 13 saw ‘Don’t Call Me Angel’ – the lead single from the Ariana Grande-curated soundtrack of the 2019 ‘Charlie’s Angels’ reboot – take flight on digital and streaming platforms.  Aided by a high octane, Hannah Lux Davis-directed music video, the song soared to the top of iTunes sales charts just hours after its premiere (a success that was mirrored on Spotify charts as well).

By the end of its inaugural tracking week, Billboard reported:

“The song starts at No. 2 on the Digital Song Sales chart, with 26,000 downloads sold, and No. 11 on Streaming Songs, with 26.3 million U.S. streams, in the week ending Sept. 19, according to Nielsen Music. It also drew 7.5 million airplay audience impressions in the week ending Sept. 22…”

The handsome combo of streaming, digital downloads, and radio airplay helped lift the tune to a #13 debut.  A promising start, look inside to see who joins the trio in the top 25 on this week’s edition of the TGJ Chart Check:
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