Not many can boast the illustrious strides Ashanti has made over her 20-year career, but – let the ‘Chapter 2’ singer tell it – there are still a few more chapters to be penned in her story.

Sitting down with “CBS Mornings” co-host Nate Burleson Monday (August 15), the GRAMMY winner dished on the ups-and-downs of her journey to becoming one of the 2000s most successful R&B acts.

Even revisiting the halls of Glen Cove High School in Long Island, Ashanti talked about passing on track scholarships to Ivy League schools, failed record deals, and more before launching a career with Murder Inc.  A career, she says, that was amazing at its height but certainly impacted by the imprint’s legal drama and more.

Refusing to let her story end with its downfall, the 41-year-old spoke optimistically about her future – which includes re-recording her debut album, acting gigs, and a long-awaited LP of new music (her first since 2014’s ‘BraveHeart’).

Watch the interview in full inside.

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Adele turns heads with not one but two cover spreads for ELLE. But that’s not all, because the superstar songstress has sat down with the publication for a special feature dissecting the lyrics of her hit songs.

In the latest Life In Lyrics segment, the British belter delves into the stories and circumstances that facilitated the creation of some of her most revered releases such as ‘Hello’ and ‘Easy On Me.’

Watch after the jump. It may well change how you interpret some of Adele’s songs moving forward…

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With less than two weeks before its August 28 premiere live from New Jersey’s Prudential Center in Newark, it’s (almost) about damn time for the 2022 MTV VMAs!

And if viewers weren’t already excited at news Nicki Minaj, Khalid, and Marshmello would be taking the stage to perform at this year’s edition of the annual affair, the latest additions to the performance roster will send that excitement into overdrive.

Hop inside to see the list of names announced Monday (August 15).

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Lizzo is back and better than ever.

Case in point, she has just unleashed the video for her song ‘2 Be Loved.’ Serving as co-director, the clip picks up where the video for her song ‘Truth Hurts’ left off.

The video features her as a runaway bride before she cruises into the desert for a solo drive of self-love.

‘2 Be Loved’ serves as the second single from her acclaimed ‘Special’ album, which was released last month. The song also follows the breakout success of her ‘About Damn Time’ song, which landed her a #1 single on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Watch all the action from the ‘2 Be Loved’ video just below…

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Taylor Swift is receiving yet another award.

This time around, it comes courtesy of the Nashville Songwriter Awards.

More details below…

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Beyonce made history last week when ‘Break My Soul’ – the first single from her seventh chart-topping solo album ‘Renaissance’ – blasted to #1 on the Hot 100 (as we reported here).

This week the refreshed edition of the tally reveals her reign has been extended.

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Megan Thee Stallion is wasting no time lighting a match under her brand new album ‘Traumazine.’

For, the femcee has unleashed the official music video for one of the LP’s most instantly-loved songs – ‘Her.’

The sassy self-love anthem is proving all sorts of addictive thanks to its infectious production, hard-hitting lyrics, and universal appeal.

Now, it’s Colin Tilley-directed visual looks to elevate the release to higher heights.

Super slick and choreography-heavy, this may be one of our favorite Megan videos yet.

Find out why below…

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Adele is back and graces not one but two editions of ELLE Magazine. 

The British belter covers the US’ September issue and the UK’s October installment.

Arriving in grand style, the feature spreads come on the heels of the superstar announcing the rescheduled dates of her headline-grabbing Las Vegas residency, Weekends with Adele.

As widely reported, the concert special hit an iceberg when it was sensationally postponed just one day before its intended launch in January.

A mixed blend of disappointment, scrutiny, and intense critique whipped up ample uncertainty – not just around the residency but the singer’s ’30’ album campaign more broadly.

Now, with the drama seemingly in the rearview, Adele is opening up about weathering the storm and looking forward – both professionally and personally. The latter includes her relationship with mega sports agent Rich Paul – with who she says she’s “obsessed” and madly in love.

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Megan Thee Stallion has unleashed ‘Traumazine’ – her sophomore studio album.

Led by the Dua Lipa-assisted ‘Sweetest Pie,’ the set sees Meg tackle themes of grief and female empowerment among others.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘Traumazine.’

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Britney Spears‘ ex-husband has found himself in some hot water.

Case in point, he has now been convicted on charges of battery and trespassing.

More details below…

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Lizzo is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, she is now teasing her upcoming music video for her song ‘2 B Loved.’ 

Full story below…

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Chloe Bailey is keeping the flow of new music coming.

Over the last year, the R&B belle has been heating up the scene with hits such as ‘Have Mercy,’ ‘Treat Me,’ and most recently ‘Surprise.’

Now, she’s sharing what may well be next up.

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