The same week Ciara made headlines for giving birth to her fourth child she was also delivered news her latest hit, ‘How We Roll,’ had rolled to a new height on the Billboard charts.

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Supporters of Jung Kook and Usher‘s ‘Standing Next to You’ remix were buzzing when the sizzling tune first dropped on December 1, however – in a surprise turn of events – the December 15 unveiling of its official music video turned that celebration into competition when the fan groups turned on each other in defense of their favorite performer.

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After inviting her beloved fans (affectionately called #STARZ) to a ‘Christmas Party for Two‘ – the lead single from her long-awaited debut holiday album  – Brandy is rolling out the red carpet for them to take a peek at the other side of the lens of the tune’s official music video.

Directed by William Sikoris III and Frank Gatson, the clip sees the R&B icon walk and talk through the concepts that support the scenes of the romantic black-and-white clip.

Starring actor-singer Shawn Sutton star as her love interest, hop inside to see the moving pieces that came together to create the perfect Christmas party for B-Rocka and co.

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A who’s who of R&B assembled for the official ‘Color Purple’ soundtrack ahead of the film’s December 25 premiere.

Primarily powered by its cast, the companion album boasts stunning vocal showings from the likes of Fantasia, H.E.R., Taraji P. Henson, Halle Bailey, Colman Domingo, and Danielle Brooks.

Beyond the movie’s stars, however, the soundtrack – preceded to Billboard 200 chart battle by Alicia Keys‘ ‘Lifeline‘ as well as the Usher and H.E.R. duet ‘Risk It All‘ – also features appearances from Mary J. Blige, Mary Mary, Keyshia Cole, Jorja Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, Missy Elliott, Timbaland, Jennifer Hudson, The Dream, and more.

Produced by Quincy Jones, Scott Sanders, and Larry Jackson, the 37-track effort boasts 17 timeless classics from the film alongside 16 new songs and 4 remixes.

Stream them all inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Two months after first introducing fans to their latest duet, ‘Hands On Me,’ award-winning Pop singers Jason Derulo and Meghan Trainor unveil its official music video.

Directed by Daniel Russell, the colorful and comical clip sees Derulo and Trainor go back in time to try out for 2000’s reality show ‘The Simple Life’ (which starred Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton). The latter even makes a cameo in the video.

“Baby, put your hands (hands) on me (on me) / Both hands (hands) on me (on me) / Right now (right now), you’re the only (you’re the only) one I need,” the superstar duo sing on the track that heavily samples Ben E. King classic ‘Stand By Me.’

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KeKe Palmer continues to give cuts from her critically acclaimed latest album, ‘Big Boss (Deluxe),’ the video treatment. The latest accompanies fan favorite ‘Assets.’

A 7-minute visual directed by Edgar Esteves, the cinematic clip shows viewers the many sides of the multi-faceted actor-singer through symbols of female empowerment and versatility.

“Shawty got assets / Good shape, silk press, good credit, she cold / Shawty got assets / She a independent stepper, she gon’ step when she want,” she sings atop Kenneth Paige production.

A toast to the independent women out there, hop inside to see ‘Assets’ in full.

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Fans of John Legend woke up Friday morning (December 15) to ‘Don’t Need to Sleep’ – the EGOT winner’s new song featured on the soundtrack of the ‘We Dare to Dream’ documentary.

“I don’t need to sleep to dream, no, I don’t / Bent but not broken / Down but not hopeless / Eyes are wide open, I know it,” he croons on the tune co-written with superstar songwriter/producers Justin Tranter and Oak Felder.

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After Jimmy Fallon and Meghan Trainor watched their joint Christmas single, ‘Wrap Me Up,’ zoom to #2 on the Holiday Digital Song Sales chart, the duo are reaching for even higher Billboard heights by unwrapping its official music video.

“Come on, wrap me up (wrap me up) / In your arms this Christmas / Wrap me up (wrap me up) / You don’t need a wishlist / Wrap me up (wrap me up),” the GRAMMY winners croon in the Chris Tartaro-directed clip.

Unveiled this week on ‘The Tonight Show’ (after ample teasing), hop inside to enjoy the holly jolly visual that boasts choreography direction from famed choreographer Sarah O’Gleby.

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Cardi B has sounded off on her ex Offset – and she’s not holding back.

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Jesy Nelson returned to social media with a festive rendition of ‘Silent Night,’ yet it ignited anything but a silent response from observers.

For, in their many millions, they turned the volume up on their opinions about the former Little Mix starlet.

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Burna Boy continues to scorch the scene with exciting newness. And this time, it’s with the cinematic visual for ‘GIZA.’

A collaboration with Seyi Vibez, the hard-hitting track is lifted from the African giant’s latest studio album ‘I Told Them…,’ which is also home to hits such as ‘City Boys’ with Dave and ‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’ featuring 21 Savage.

The visual also arrives on the heels of Burna Boy’s four nominations at the 2024 GRAMMY Awards – a tally that includes Best Global Music Album (‘I Told Them…’), Best African Music Performance (‘City Boys’), Best Global Music Performance (‘Alone’), and Best Melodic Rap Performance (‘Sittin’ On Top Of The World’).

Watch the video for ‘Giza’ after the jump…

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Jung Kook may have danced his way to the top of charts with the Latto-assisted ‘Seven‘ and the Jack Harlow-assisted ‘3D,’ but now he’s looking to do the same with the Usher-assisted remix to ‘Standing Next To You.’

With its original incarnation found aboard his history-making debut album ‘Golden‘, the former BTS star captured the third top 10 hit of his career (a solo act) when ‘Standing’ premiered and peaked at #5 on the Hot 100.

Eventually pushed off the all-genre chart entirely, the Andrew Watt-penned bop enjoyed a rebound on the most recent edition of the all-genre chart thanks to the December 1-released remix featuring Usher.

Now, the R&B vet has teamed with the K-Pop superstar for the unveiling of the revamped tune’s official music video.

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