Two decades after watching her sophomore album, 2003’s ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys,’ top the Billboard 200 with one of the highest first-week sales for an R&B album ever, Alicia Keys is undoubtedly hoping to repeat the feat with the LP’s 20th anniversary edition.

Announced Thursday (November 2), the commemorative project will feature all of the original’s tracks as well as some live versions of said tunes alongside previously unheard songs from the era. Among the latter is ‘Golden Child.’

“Girl, you can’t be scared / Gotta stand up strong / Let ’em see what shines in you / Push aside the part,” she sings on the touching, piano-laden song. “Laying in your heart / Like an ocean is deep, dark, and blue.”

Before the the re-release hits shelves on December 1, get a taste of its first offering – ‘Golden’ – inside:

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The battle between female rappers Khia and Sexyy Red rages on.

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It’s almost Christmas, which means that the Queen of the season Mariah Carey is living up to her billing by spreading festive cheer across a multitude of mediums.

Indeed, after officially declaring “It’s time,” it’s been announced that Mimi is the official face of Victoria Secret‘s new holiday range.

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Madonna is continuing to set records 40 years into her career, and her latest one remains unmatched.

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Alicia Keys is toasting the 20th anniversary of ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ in fine form.

Serving as the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s sophomore album, the revered multi-platinum LP is home to hits such as ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘You Don’t Know My Name.’

In celebration of its milestone anniversary, Keys has unlocked a previously unreleased vault track – ‘Golden Child’ – alongside news of a special commemorative show on home soil in New York City.

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Dinah Jane took center stage at the MLB World Series and did not disappoint.

The former Fifth Harmony singer dazzled with the US National Anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ at Game 5 of the sports extravaganza.

Flexing the power of her pipes, the 26-year-old took vocal flight with a wholly impressive rendition of the patriotic staple at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Britney Spears‘ memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is doing big business a retailers.

As reported, the bombshell book chronicles the highs and lows of the superstar’s life – including her humble beginnings, her stratospheric ascend to music megastardom, her roller-coaster romance with Justin Timberlake, and the controversial conservatorship that led to the “Free Britney” movement that would eventually facilitate her freedom.

With the title a trending topic before, during, and after its release, it’s become clear that the buzz has translated into sales.

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Lucky Daye is back and aiming to blaze with his new single ‘That’s You.’

Produced and co-penned by Bruno Mars, the butter-smooth bop serves as the first taste of the GRAMMY-winner’s next project following his delicious sophomore set – 2022’s ‘Candydrip.’

Wasting no time lighting a match under the track, the R&B belter unlocked the song’s accompanying music video.

Directed by Nick Walker and conceptualized by Lucky, the visual – which was lensed on home soil in New Orleans – follows the performer as he encounters women whom he takes home as a sacrifice for the nucleus love interest who controls his heart.

Speaking on the release, Lucky said:

“I sang my heart out on ‘That’s You.’ I felt like I was on the moon. I want people to think about that one person they just can’t be without when they listen. Hopefully, that person is a good person.”

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Olivia Rodrigo is heating things up on late night.

The pop star stopped by ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live,’ to perform one of the fan-favorite tracks from her sophomore album ‘Guts.’ Blazing the stage with ‘Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl,’ she offered tons of charisma and energy.

The song first drew controversy before the album was released when it was revealed that some of the lyrics to the song were “Everythin’ I do is tragic / Every guy I like is gay.” 

Check out Olivia performing ‘Ballad of a Homeschooled Girl’ below:

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In just one week Spotify has had its record books rocked by the likes of Taylor Swift as well as Jung Kook and Latto.

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As previously reported, harsh criticism over the City Girls‘ ill-fated latest album, ‘RAW,’ turned into an all-out war between Yung Miami and Web personality DJ Akademiks.

And while the two are no strangers to having online beef with each other, the latest incident took a dark turn when Miami’s bestie – fellow rapper Saucy Santana – entered the chat in her defense.

Sparking a slew of homophobic remarks from Akademiks (born Livingston Allen) including threats of physical violence and dismemberment, those comments were not met with the vitriol of Santana’s who reacted to the DJ’s intimidation tactics with threats to sexually assault him.

The ‘Booty‘ hitmaker’s commentary left Allen butthurt, so much so he later took to social media in tears.

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GloRilla talks big sh-t in the music video for her latest single, ‘Pop It.’

Featuring CMG The Label and Mike WiLL Made-It (who also serves as the cut’s producer), ‘Pop’ is one of many warmly received tunes found aboard the label’s latest compilation album, ‘Gangsta Art 2’ (which features Glo’s rostermates Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, Est Gee, and more).

“Ain’t no falling off, ho, I’ll be damned I let them catch me slipping / And your music whack as f-ck, it come on in the car, I skip it,” she spits in the Diesel Filmz-directed clip.

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