Tyla‘s takeover with ‘Water’ started on TikTok and now it’s seeing her swim to new success on charts on many shores.

The UK has been especially receiving of the flavorsome jam, which has proven a breakthrough smash for the rising South African starlet.

For, the track has hit a major milestone in the region.

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Drake is heading for another #1 album with his latest effort ‘For All The Dogs.’

However, the Hip-Hop hitmaker made time to clap back at Joe Budden. 

The rapper-turned-culture commentator waxed candid about his disapproval of Drizzy’s new project on his podcast, branding the set “rapping for the children.”

Suffice it to say, it didn’t take long before Drizzy hopped online to clap back. Thunderously.

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Doja Cat has once again sparked controversy. And this time it’s her attire that has irked her fans.

For, the star has been slammed in earnest for arguably affiliating with alt-right comedian Sam Hyde.

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Drake drops are often an event and the release of the superstar’s newest album ‘For All The Dogs’ is no different.

Uncaged on October 6 (two weeks after it was initially set to arrive), the hotly anticipated LP brought with it collaborations with the likes of SZA, J. Cole, and Sexyy Red.

Clocking in at 23 tracks, the project has also been magnetizing headlines thanks to lyrics folk are attaching to many – including the rapper’s former flame Rihanna.

All, it would appear, has helped facilitate a seismic swirl of buzz around the album.

Now, after a day on sale, the first-week sales forecast is here.

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Usher scored a titan-sized touchdown in Paris ahead of his Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Taking residence at La Seine Musicale in Paris, the R&B icon promised a seismic show the limited 8-night engagement.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the extravaganza – christened ‘Rendez-Vous Á Paris’ – and we’re still catching our breath.

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Much like with his last effort, 2022’s 21 Savage-assisted ‘Her Loss,’ rapper Drake is not only making headlines for dropping a new album but also the perceived disses that line its content.

As October 6 brought with it his highly anticipated ‘For All the Dogs‘ project, Drizzy has found himself in the doghouse of the fan bases of a few prominent artists for eyebrow-raising lyrics – namely NBA YoungBoy and Rihanna.

For the latter, the ‘Dogs’ song ‘Fear of Heights‘ is believed to come as yet another chapter in their storied history as they’ve lifted multiple hits – ‘What’s My Name,’ ‘Work,’ Take Care,’ and ‘Too Good’ – to impressive heights on the Hot 100 over the last 15 years.

Having failed to lift their romance to similar altitude, however, lines relayed on ‘Heights’ suggest the Canadian hitmaker is still salty about not bagging the Bajan beauty.

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Just 3 years after bursting onto the scene with her now-Gold certified debut album, ‘Queen of Da Souf,‘ rapstress Latto (born Alyssa Stephens) has amassed an endorsement portfolio that’s easily the envy of artists who have many times her tenure.

In addition to counting big names like Sprite, Burger King, and Wingstop among the brands she’s represented, the GRAMMY nominee most recently made headlines for partnering with HALLS for their ‘Rapper Wrote This Wrapper’ campaign.

Highlighted by limited edition packaging with wrappers featuring ‘pep talks’ written by Stephens that were inspired by some of her biggest hits, the Latto x HALLS Honey Lemon Share Jar (250 ct) launched this week just in time for cold and flu season.

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‘Break Free‘ hitmaker Ariana Grande may have gotten her wish granted to do just that when she filed for divorce from Dalton Gomez less than two years after tying the knot with the real estate agent.

Now, she’s finding out there’s a hefty price to pay for the move.

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Only a week separates fans of Offset from the arrival of his long-awaited solo sophomore album, ‘Set It Off.’

Announce just mid-September, the LP comes as the follow-up to 2019’s warmly received ‘Father of 4‘ which saw its tracklist lined with big names like Cardi B, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, J. Cole, Gucci Mane, and more.

As revealed this week, the former Migos star (born Kiari Kendrell Cephus) not only reassembles some of those same A-listers for ‘Set’ but also secured features from a slew of other big names in the Urban music space to assist with the project’s list of tracks.

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Drake‘s work rate is undeniable and he’s spent the lion’s share of his tenure on top releasing music at a prolific rate. And breaking a barrage of records in the process.

However, it looks the Hip-Hop titan is looking to slow things down imminently.

For, moments after releasing his latest studio album ‘For All The Dogs,’ the MC has revealed that he’s taking a break from making music for health purposes.

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Nicki Minaj promised her fans that every Friday will bring with it an unveiling. And she’s kept to her word.

For, with just weeks to go until the November 17 release of her new album ‘Pink Friday 2,’ the femcee has unveiled a new cover for the hotly anticipated project.

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Having added yet another chart-topping album (‘Subtract‘) to his lengthy list of hits in May and following the win with the final dates of his massive, globe-trotting ‘Mathematics Tour,’ singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran doesn’t exactly have time to launch as large of a promo campaign for his new LP, ‘Autumn Variations.’

His first independent effort, ‘Autumn’ launched with little fanfare on September 29 but is still managing to rack up some handsome first-week sales as predicted by top industry analysts.

Yet, while his beloved fans (affectionately called #Sheerios), were on the hunt for the era’s official music videos, Sheeran took to press to confirm no such clips will surface.

To tide them over, however, he’s lifted the lid on a bonus album.

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