Before the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs battle for the year’s most prestigious title in football at Sunday’s Super Bowl (February 11), the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was rocked by Andra Day.

The GRAMMY and Golden Globe-winning songstress was on hand to deliver a rendition of the Black national anthem “Lift Every Voice and Sing” – and deliver she did!

Arranged by EMMY Award-winning musical director and producer Adam Blackstone, look inside to see how Day fared.

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It’s Super Bowl Sunday! So, what better time than the present to journey back to one of the most mesmerizing musical performances in the history of the Big Game?

This week’s From The Vault pick is Beyonce‘s soaring rendition of the US National Anthem at the 38^th Super Bowl in 2004.

A then 22-year-old Bey took center stage to deliver a colossally captivating performance of ‘The Star Spangled Banner’ in her hometown of Houston.

She enjoys the Queen title now, yet at the time the superstar was earning her stripes while on a quest to prove herself on every platform she graced.

By the climax of her seismic showing, there was no doubt that Bey had successfully elevated in earnest.

20 years (!) on, this remains a highlight in a career defined by highlights.

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Best New Artist nominee Ice Spice may not have walked away with a trophy from the GRAMMYs last Sunday (February 4), but she’s definitely still a winner if Billboard is any indicator.

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Barely a month after learning she had zoomed past the top 20 record of King of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley has Rap Queen Nicki Minaj found out she’s extended another history-making feat in the Hot 100.

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Usher is ready for the Super Bowl Halftime Show 2024. 

Billed as a performance “30 years in the making,” this year’s headliner promises to deliver a show like no other.

And he’ll be doing so with renewed purpose.

For, during the Apple Music Press Conference promoting the seismic spectacle, he reflected on the significance of him rocking Halftime at this stage of his career. He also ruminated on his first time on the platform, as a guest of the Black Eyed Eyed Peas in 2011.

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Of the 129 albums that can boast at least a Diamond certification in the 71-year history of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), only six of them were delivered by solo Black male vocalists – Lionel Richie‘s ‘Can’t Slow Down,’ Prince’s ‘Purple Rain,’ Stevie Wonder’s ‘Songs in the Key of Life,’ Usher‘s ‘Confessions,’ and King of Pop Michael Jackson‘s ‘Bad’ and ‘Thriller.’

And while the latter made history in 2022 for becoming the first singer overall in history to own multiple singles and albums certified as high, he also became the only male performer of color to own one Diamond plaque of each project type.

That changed Friday (February 9) thanks to a slew of certification upgrades afforded to the ‘Confessions‘ singer’s most popular titles.

Ahead of the Super Bowl halftime show he’s already promised will be a nod to Jackson’s legacy on February 11, Ush (born Usher Raymond) has joined his idol in a unique RIAA club.

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Lady Gaga is cooking up fresh material and she’s whipping up excitement amongst her fans in the process.

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Taylor Swift isn’t just reigning atop the Pop pack, she’s making it rain too.

For, according to a new report, the music titan has been cut a colossal check for the streaming release of her box office blockbuster, ‘The Eras Tour’ film.

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Much like with Katt Williams‘ interview before it, Mo’Nique‘s time on the Shannon Sharpe-hosted ‘Club Shay Shay‘ caused a firestorm of controversy for how explicitly she detailed her gripes with some of Hollywood’s biggest players.

From D.L. Hughley and Kevin Hart to Tiffany Haddish, Al Sharpton, Tyler Perry, Oprah Winfrey, and more, the brazen comedienne didn’t spare much criticism and detail about her estranged relationship with the aforementioned.

Because her delivery on ‘Club’ was met with mixed reception, the Academy Award winner – who has fittingly joined Katt aboard his ‘Dark Matter Tour‘ – took time on stage recently to address the people who say she owes some of the celebrities she dissed an apology.

Hop inside to see how she responded to the request.

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Despite dividing two of Hip-Hop’s biggest fan bases (the #Barbz and #Hotties), the headline-grabbing beef between Megan Thee Stallion and Nicki Minaj did do something good as it underscored the commercial viability of female Rap.

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“Better late than never” as the age-old adage goes.

After serial delay, ‘Vultures 1‘ – the highly anticipated joint project from Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign – finally hit digital shelves on Saturday (February 10).

Featuring a who’s who of Hip-Hop stars including Lil Durk, Lil Baby, Future, Playboi Carti, Freddie Gibbs, and more, the 16-track effort housesthe previously released title track as well as the recently unveiled ‘Talking/Once Again.’ 

Reportedly one of a three-installment musical effort, ‘Vultures 1’ is West and $ign’s first duet album following a decade of notable song collaborations including “Ego Death” (2020), “Everything We Need” (2019), “Real Friends” (2016), and “Only One” (2014).

Stream the LP in full inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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While fans of Mariah Carey, Cher, Mary J. Blige, and Sade are overjoyed at news their favorite divas are getting their overdue shot of joining Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and more in the hallowed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, some supporters of music history’s biggest divas can’t exactly share their elation.

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