RAYE continues to blaze a trail – and on her own terms.

Armed with the momentum of her global breakthrough ‘Escapism’ and housing album ‘My 21st Century Blues,’ the songbird is seeing her song ‘Oscar Winning Tears’ go all sorts of viral.

Lighting a fresh match underneath the stirring cut, the BRIT Award winner and GRAMMY nominee took center stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live to deliver a rousing performance of the track.

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Mariah Carey continues to unwrap fresh wins her classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

Particularly on Spotify.

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FLO may have made UK chart history with the #3 launch of their debut album ‘Access All Areas,’ but they aren’t resting on their laurels.

The R&B trio took center stage on The Graham Norton Show to perform ‘AAA’ – the abbreviated title track of the LP.

Vocalling ascending to heavenly heights, Stella, Jorja, and Renée roused with the harmonious performance.

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Billie Eilish is renowned for scoring hits rather than being on the receiving of them.

Yet, while performing at a recent show, the ‘Birds of a Feather’ chart-topper was struck in the face with a flying object.

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The accuser alleging that Jay-Z sexually assaulted her has stepped forward for an interview – and it’s left many an eyebrow raised.

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Jay-Z has issued a fresh statement after the woman who accused him of sexual assault has admitted that there are inconsistencies in her account of the alleged incident.

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Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre have reunited for ‘Missionary’ – their first full-fledged collaborative venture since 1993’s ‘Doggystyle.’

Functioning as Snoop’s latest studio LP, the project is produced by his Death Row comrade – who joins his fellow MC to trade bars on select tracks.

The legendary duo is joined by a lengthy list of guests on the project including 50 Cent, Eminem, Jhene Aiko, and BJ the Chicago Kid.

Snoop and Dre’s seismic set has been paired with an equally epic short film.

Also titled ‘Missionary,’ the action-packed flick is directed by Dave Meyers. 

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‘Mufasa: The Lion King’ roars into theaters worldwide on December 20.

Before then, though, the Original Motion Picture Soundtrack for the Disney blockbuster has been unlocked and brings with it a flavorful array of new anthems.

Produced by Lin-Manuel Miranda, the collection features creative contributions from ‘The Lion King’s music legend Lebo M, as well as stars such as lead Aaron Pierre, Kelvin Harrison Jr., Folake Olowofoyeku, and Anika Noni Rose.

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GloRilla and Kehlani have teamed up to spread festive cheer with their brand-new single ‘Xmas Time.’

Unwrapped fresh from the femcee being named the Hottest Female Rapper of 2024 by Billboard, the holiday anthem sees the stars trade verses about celebrating Christmas. And naturally, there’s trademark flavor sprinkled into the mix.

Indeed, Memphis-reared Glo raps:

“Happy Holidays to you and all your relations / and happy holidays to all our folks who couldn’t make it / I went to the North Pole to cop these bracelets / I got ice for ages, may your Christmas be amazing,” 

Directed by Maxx and Madison, the video for ‘Xmas Time’ awaits after the jump…

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Mariah Carey may be spreading Christmas cheer far and wide with her Christmas Time Tour, but this year that won’t include Newark or Belmont.

For, Mimi has been forced to cancel shows in both cities.

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The Millennium Tour 2025 is officially coming to London!

Heeding years-long calls for the trek to venture internationally, the multi-act extravaganza is venturing to UK sures and bringing a number of notable names with it.

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Tyla brought the South African heat to the Billboard Music Awards 2024.

The stage blazer ignited the BBMAs with a fiery showing of her latest single ‘Push 2 Start’ and dancefloor anthem ‘Shake Ah.’

Both cuts are lifted from ‘Tyla+’ – the deluxe edition of her self-titled album debut.

The offering comes on the same night the 22-year-old took home the awards for Top Afrobeats Artist and Top Afrobeats Song.

Watch Tyla turn up the heat with the scorching performance after the jump…

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