TikTok has not only proven itself a great promotional tool for new music over the years but also a powerful mean to introduce younger generations of music lovers to the hits of yesteryear.

And while many acts can attest to the platform’s commercial potency, the most astounding recent example comes courtesy of ‘Sure Thing‘ – the 2011 breakout single of R&B crooner Miguel.

Catapulted to viral status on the app thanks to users incorporating clips of the Happy Perez-produced track on their videos, the awakened exposure has led to impressive sales and streaming gains of the 3x Platinum track.

So much so, ‘Sure’ appeared on the refreshed Hot 100 – leapfrogging over some of the day’s biggest hits from the likes of Taylor Swift, SZA, Drake, and other current-day hitmakers.

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Beyonce made her grand return to the stage tonight (January 21) at the lavish opening of Atlantis The Royal in Dubai.

And while it was a private event, the star-studded spectacle sparked ample excitement on social media (where it trended in earnest) – particularly as it served as Queen Bey’s first full-length showing since 2018.

Viewers of the clips that spilled online (despite the no-filming policy) noted that the superstar’s setlist did not include any tracks from her chart-topping ‘Renaissance’ album.

Instead, the hour-long performance was comprised of classics such as ‘Crazy In Love,’ Pop hits like ‘Beautiful Liar,’ and rare gems ala ‘Flaws & All.’ Songs from ‘The Lion King: The Gift’ also received their first live showing – including ‘Spirit,’ ‘Bigger,’ and ‘Brown Skin Girl’ with daughter Blue Ivy.

This prompted speculation that the upcoming GRAMMY Awards could be the platform for a rousing ‘Renaissance’ showing.

And now a new report suggests that may well be the case.

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SZA is scorching like never before with new album ‘S.O.S,’ which continues to reign on the Billboard 200 more than a month after its release.

One of the key drivers mobilizing its success is the set’s current single ‘Kill Bill.’

Omnipresence on the streaming scene, the smash hit continues to put up a fierce challenge for the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

While that battle rages on, the R&B star has gifted fans a behind-the-scenes look at how the track’s accompanying visual (which draws inspiration from the classic ‘Kill Bill’ movie) was pieced together.

Check out SZA and director Christian Breslauer in action below…

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The Queen is back!

Beyonce glowed in gold at the launch of The Atlantis The Royal resort in Dubai tonight (January 21).

As reported, the megastar scored a mega check to perform at the exclusive event – with sources touting a titan-sized total of $24 million for the one-hour show.

Said performance, her first full-length show in five years, is taking place as we write. It comes as anticipation grows for the visuals for the diva’s chart-topping ‘Renaissance’ album.

Pending more from the epic showing, check out the ‘Break My Soul’ belter blazing the red carpet after the jump…

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Madonna is magnetizing the masses to her newly announced trek, ‘The Celebration Tour.’

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Cop a gander at Jennifer Lopez!

The booked and busy multihyphenate showed up and showed out at the premiere of her latest movie ‘Shotgun Wedding.’

Sparkling on the red carpet, the superstar – who is gearing up for the release of her new album ‘This Is Me…Now’ – appeared alongside her co-stars such as Josh Duhamel, Jennifer Coolidge, and Lenny Kravitz at the glitzy TCL Chinese Theatre event.

An interactive affair, the spectacle boasted a “Just Married” speedboat, a zipline adventure ride that took over Hollywood Boulevard in LA, and more activations inspired by the film.

‘Shotgun Wedding’ – which sees J.Lo and Duhamel appear as a couple who’ve jetted abroad for a drama-drenched destination wedding – premieres on Amazon’s Prime Video on January 27.

Pending then, peep more after from launch night after the jump…

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Just hours after taking to social media to slam Chrisean Rock for having to be forcefully removed from an interview after she displayed erratic behavior, rapper Blueface – her on-and-off-again boyfriend – says the two are “officially done” after he discovered she’s allegedly pregnant with someone else’s child.

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While many harbored dreams of romantic liaisons with B2K back in the group’s heyday, 3LW singer Kiely Williams says hers were a reality.

Speaking during an interview with Carlos King on the Reality With The King podcast, the ‘Spectacular’ performer waxed candid about her interactions with the ‘Bump Bump Bump’ belters.

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Pop force Miley Cyrus is smelling sweet success with her new single ‘Flowers.’

Particularly in the UK where the track has premiered in pole position.

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Beyonce will need to make more room on her mantel, because ‘Break My Soul’ has earned a new plaque in the UK.

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Krept & Konan are back and blazing with their brand new single ‘Dat Way.’

The British Hip-Hop duo team with Abra Cadabra on the fiery track, which ushers in a bold new chapter for the chart-toppers.

For, it serves as the pair’s premiere release on their freshly formed independent imprint Play Dirty.

The track (which was produced by Nav Michael) finds the rappers in fine form, trading verses with a seasoned ferocity and synchronicity that has lost none of its luster.

Check out the Don Pro-directed visual for ‘Dat Way’ after the jump…

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Trina is the latest name to appear on the hit REVOLT series Caresha Please.

The Queen of Miami chopped it up with host Yung Miami of the City Girls for an unforgettable chat.

Waxing candid about various corners of her personal and professional life, the interview was heavy on light-hearted laughs but didn’t shy away from the challenging hardships Trina has faced.

Indeed, beyond diving into her experience as a pioneering female in Hip-Hop, the femcee opened up about ending her engagement, suffering multiple miscarriages, and navigating the high-profile relationships that played out in the public eye.

Unapologetic with their raunchy, Trina and Yung Mimi also didn’t hold back when it came to bedroom talk either.

Check out the compelling episode in full after the jump…
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