‘Pound Town’ hitmaker Sexyy Red has driven straight to her overall Hot 100 peak thanks to a guest appearance on the popular Drake cut ‘Rich Baby Daddy.’

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Over 50 years after making its debut the Glastonbury Festival is still finding ways to tread new territory.

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Chrisean Rock may see her name atop headlines more for her personal drama than professional endeavors, but that changed (a little) this week when the 23-year-old found her hit song ‘Mr. Take Ya B*tch’ listed at #1 on multiple Billboard charts.

Details inside.

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Seven nominations and over two decades after her first year of eligibility, Queen of Funk Chaka Khan finally received a royal welcome into the coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center on Friday (November 3).

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There are 379 icons in the coveted Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and, as of 2023, only one of them is a female rapper: Missy Elliott.

Six months after making headlines for being included in the class of prospective inductees that also included legends like George Michael, Chaka Khan, Sheryl Crow, Willie Nelson, and others, the GRAMMY-winning rapper-singer-producer (born Melissa Elliott) took to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center in New York City on Friday (November 3) to officially accept the honor.

Look inside to see photos and video clips from her touching acceptance speech.

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Although ‘Bongos,’ the 2023 reunion single from Rap hitmakers Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, isn’t resonating with music lovers the way its history-making predecessor ‘WAP‘ did that doesn’t mean the song isn’t a force in its own right.

Debuting in the Hot 100’s topmost quadrant with the week’s biggest sales upon its September premiere, the DJ SwanQo-produced song sits at #53 on the updated hitlist – 14 weeks after opening at #14.

In a bid to push the racy cut back into the top 20, B and Stallion have lifted the lid on yet another behind the scenes peek at the creation of its accompanying Tanu Muino-directed video.

Supercharged with jaw-dropping choreography helmed by Sean Bankhead, look inside to see more about how the ‘Bongos’ visual magic came to be.

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Before moving forward with his recently announced retirement plans, self-proclaimed King of the South T.I. is ready to claim the Billboard 200’s throne one last time with his forthcoming double album ‘Kill the King’ and ‘Kiss the Ring.’

In a bid to build even more buzz for his final musical era, the 43-year-old has tapped South African hitmaker Kamo Mphela to assist on the new song ‘Vacay.’

“She said she like it rough, I told her ten pour / Said she already bust, I told her ten more,” he raps on the Champuru Makhenzo-produced song.

Arriving on the wings of its official music video featuring his wife/Xscape star Tiny, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Vacay.’

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After rising to fame as musical director to superstars like Rihanna, Janet Jackson, Justin Timberlake and Nicki Minaj, EMMY award-winning and GRAMMY-nominated  songwriter and producer Adam Blackstone has become a force to be reckoned with himself thanks to his 2022 debut album, ‘Legacy.’

In keeping up with the momentum of that critically acclaimed effort, Blackstone has announced his debut holiday LP, ‘A Legacy Christmas,’ and is bringing along some serious star power to make the season brighter.

Case in point? Award-winning singer-actress KeKe Palmer aboard the project’s first single ‘Christmas Kisses.’

“Ooh, Santa baby, baby, baby, please grant my wishes / Got plenty on my list but only one thing I’m missing / Now you know, you know I like diamonds and gold / But I hope you’re listening / Don’t forget about my kisses on this Christmas,” she sings on the tune’s festive chorus.

Hear it in full inside.

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Nearly 30 years after warming hearts with his debut holiday effort, the Platinum-certified ‘This is Christmas’ (1995), late R&B legend Luther Vandross will undoubtedly repeat the feat with the new project ‘Luther Vandross Classic Christmas.’

Released Friday (November 3), the three-song EP – lined with tunes ‘May Christmas Bring You Happiness,’ ‘At Christmas Time,’ and ‘At Christmas Time’ (a capella mix) –  arrived as a joint venture between Primary Wave Music and The Luther Vandross Estate.

“This is more than just a Christmas album, it’s a convergence of history, emotion, and the ever-present spirit of the holidays that Luther Vandross encapsulated in his music,” said Sean Lewis, Marketing Manager of Digital Strategy at Primary Wave Music. “In this specially curated EP, we invite listeners to become a part of a cherished journey, where rhythms and lyrics foster a renewed sense of connection and joy in this festive season. It’s a token of remembrance and a tribute to Luther’s everlasting impact.”

Stream the project inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Kylie Minogue made her grand debut in Sin City last night at the launch of her eagerly anticipated concert series, ‘More Than Just a Residency.’

Housed at the brand new Voltaire venue at The Venetian, the Pop legend lit up the stage with a slick show that spotlighted her biggest hits, as well as newer numbers from her chart-topping album ‘Tension’ such as ‘Padam Padam,’ the LP’s title track, and the aptly titled ‘Vegas High.’

As reported, ‘More Than Just a Residency’ is set to play through to May 2024.

Peep pics and the full setlist below…

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It’s been weeks since ‘Girl on Fire’ hitmaker Alicia Keys felt some serious heat following what many deemed an insensitive social media post during the current Israel-Hamas conflict, but some are still calling for the 15x GRAMMY winner to face stiff consequences for her actions.

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Doesn’t it feel like Christmas?

With Halloween behind us, the countdown to unwrapping presents ramps up and so does the onslaught of seasonal music with it.

Among the most warmly welcomed are those found aboard Apple Music’s annual exclusive holiday playlist.

This year’s includes a rocking rendition of Destiny’s Child‘s modern yuletide classic ‘8 Days of Christmas,’ the title track to the group’s Platinum-certified 2001 holiday album, delivered by rising R&B songstress Coco Jones.

Does she do the fan favorite justice? Hop inside to hear and tell us.

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