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Emeli Sande searches for the meaning of love with Jay Electronica on her new song ‘Garden.’

Hailing from her sophomore album, ‘Long Live the Angels,’ the song opens with a poem from Áine Zion over a sultry beat, merged in snaps. Sande soulfully coos “Let me love/Let me touch/We can give it up/Let me drink from the fountain.”

Electronica proves he’s still a wordsmith with a carefree verse that calls for a ‘Purple Rain’ love.

Take a listen below…

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The King of Pop continues his reign even beyond the grave.

That’s right, for the fourth straight year Michael Jackson has topped the annual list of “top-earning dead celebrities” – a feat that sees him surpass the earnings of fellow musical icons Elvis Presley, Prince, Whitney Houston, David Bowie, and more.

Ranking revenue generation for the 12 months preceding October 1, the tally sees Jackson make over 20x’s that of his nearest competitor on the list – ‘Peanuts’ creator Charles Schulz (who earned $48 million over the timeframe).

Keen to see how much the ‘Thriller’ icon’s estate made?  Find out below:

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If the chart performance of ‘Perfect Illusion’ is any indication, Lady Gaga‘s fifth album, ‘Joanne,’ has much to worry about.

The song – used to kick off the singer/songwriter’s official fifth era – made a moderate #15 debut, a feat (many argued) was due to the absence of a music video to support it.  Once the video did make its premiere to mixed critical review, it seemed to have the reverse intended effect.  The song dropped out of the top 40 its second week then out of the top 50 its second week.

Now, much to the chagrin of her devoted #LittleMonsters, the tune has plummeted even further down charts…

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It goes without saying that Drake and Beyonce served as the reigning King and Queen of the charts this year

Hence, it’s fitting that the ‘Mine’ collaborators lead the pack of talent in the nominations for the 2016 Soul Train Awards.

Drizzy, much like his AMA placings, stands tallest with 11 honors, while Bey blazes the scene with 8.

Both have achieved gargantuan success with their ‘Views’ and ‘Lemonade’ projects respectively.

The awards are set to be handed out on November 6th at Las Vegas’ Orleans Arena, with the ceremony itself airing on BET on November 27th. 

Peep the full list of nominees after the jump…

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Is Azealia Banks on the comeback trail?

After inking a fresh deal, she very well could be.

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Her epic reach on CNN has left her reaching for wig glue after a certain fan group got wind of her ill-fated comments.

That’s right, just as we reported here, Trump surrogate/economic advisor Betsy McCaughey is undoubtedly in need of some advising of her own after she unsuccessfully attempted to discredit Hillary Clinton by suggesting the former Secretary of State’s love for pop superstar Beyonce is just as bad as Trump’s misogynistic rant from 2005.

Even going as far as quoting NSFW-lyrics from Bey’s 2016 hit ‘Formation’ to support her argument, McCaughey delivered some seriously cringe-worthy TV – a feat that earned her a swarm of Beyhive stings.  Now, just days after the infraction, Betsy’s gone bye bye.

Get updated below if you missed any of this action from earlier this week:

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For over two decades, Brandy has shone like a beacon in the realms of R&B and beyond. Hence, it’s fitting that she’s been named as the recipient of the Lady Of Soul honor at the 2016 Soul Train Awards.

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With the battle for streaming supremacy still raging, Amazon are riding in on their horse with a new service.

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Cop a gander of Janet Jackson!

Exactly one year after her ‘Unbreakable’ album debuted at #1, the 50-year-old officially confirms her pregnancy — and wears it fabulously.

Posing for PEOPLE magazine, the Queen of Pop cradles her large baby bump, which she pairs with her trademark smile.

Her accompanying interview is set for release on Friday, but find out some of what she had to say below…

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Rihanna‘s ‘Love on the Brain’ is making slow but serious moves on Rhythmic radio.

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It’s here!

Maroon 5 and Kendrick Lamar debuted new single ‘Don’t Wanna Know’ moments ago.

The Island kissed cut is lifted from the Pop group’s upcoming sixth album which is due later this year.

Produced by Benny Blanco, the track awaits below…

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As we reported here, Grammy-nominated rapstress Nicki Minaj is showing off an assemblage of her fiercest poses a-front and inside the newest edition of ‘Marie Claire,’ set to hit newsstands October 18th.

While we’ve already given you a peek at the cover for the highly anticipated issue, the mag’s content and quotes are proving themselves to be just as view-worthy as the ‘Va Va Voom’ vixen’s must-see photo spread.  Dishing on her love for Beyonce and Jay Z, the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement and racial inequality, female empowerment, and so much more.

Keen to find out what’s on Onika’s mind?  It awaits below and is accompanied by some kick-ass photos from the shoot:

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