Days after scolding BET for “sabotaging” his performance on this year’s BET Awards (as we reported here), Giveon fared a lot better when he took his talents to ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.’

Hot on the promo trail in support of his debut album ‘Give or Take’ (click here to stream), the 27-year-old dropped by late nite talk show’s Tuesday night episode (June 28) to showcase another soaring rendition of the set’s housed single ‘Lie Again.’

Giving fans a taste of what they can expect before he hits the road on his 2022 headlining tour (which kicks off mid-August), hop inside to hear Giveon give his all on ‘The Tonight Show.’

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Ciara is looking to make the masses ‘Jump’ with her new single of the same name.

Having announced her freshly inked label deal with Republic Records / Uptown, the stage blazer is dancing her way to the release of her incoming jam.

Due July 8, CiCi unlocked the song’s official cover moments ago.

In the process, she shared a preview of the studio version of the cut – which she had been teasing previously on social media.

What are you waiting for? Get a taste of new Ciara after the jump…

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Nearly 10 months after a jury found R. Kelly guilty on one charge of racketeering and eight counts of violations of the Mann Act (a sex trafficking law), the embattled R&B legend has learned he’ll have to face 30 years behind bars for the crimes.

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Future is keeping the flow of freshness coming from his latest studio album ‘I Never Liked You.’

Case in point today’s premiere of the video for ‘Holy Ghost.’

The visual sees the MC navigate a Cuban neighborhood in Miami gliding between eyeing a romantic interest, posing it up with onlookers, and being watched by a family with ankle monitors on. Never a dull day with Nayvadius.

Never one to rest on his laurels, the rapper’s latest offering comes as his chart-topping single ‘Wait For U’ with Drake and Tems hit #1 on Rhythmic radio.

Check out the video for ‘Holy Ghost’ after the jump…

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Ciara‘s musical independence has been elevated anew. For, the GRAMMY-winning superstar has inked a seismic recording deal – bringing her Beauty Marks Entertainment label into partnership with a major juggernaut.

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Megan Thee Stallion stung with her hard-hitting new single ‘Plan B’ and now she’s taking fans behind the scenes of its slick video.

As reported, the fierce clip is a collaboration with Mugler. 

Directed by the fashion house’s creative director Casey Cadwallader along with John Miserendino, ‘Plan B’s vid been hailed as a visual feast.

Join us after the jump to see how the stylish vid was pieced together…

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The City Girls and Usher are taking the masses to the skating rink this Friday (July 1) with the release of the video for their brand new collaboration, ‘Good Loves.’

And the collective is set to unlock the visual alongside the track.

To whet appetites, JT, Yung Miami, and Ush have shared a titillating preview of the Daps-directed visual – which in turn offers up a snippet listen of the song too.

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera, who blazes the cover of Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam. 

Arriving on the heels of Xtina’s latest Spanish-language EP ‘La Tormenta,’ the striking Tom Kerr-lensed spread has been unwrapped ahead of an action-packed set of live dates the diva will be playing this Summer.

The issue serves as the 11th anniversary special of the publication.

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The man who is being accused of allegedly murdering rapper Nipsey Hussle has reportedly been assaulted in jail.

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Ariana Grande‘s longtime stalker has reportedly been arrested after breaking into the singer’s home.

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Multiplatinum singer, actress, and Written Entertainment CEO Ashanti is writing the next chapter of her career and – if she has her way – it will look better than it ever has.

Heavy in the process of re-recording her eponymous debut album (which celebrated its 20th anniversary in April), the 41-year-old continues to celebrate owning the masters to the LP which will likely see its release preceded by new music.

Taking to Billboard recently, Ashanti outlined her plans for the rest of the year and, much to the delight of her dedicated fans, she’ll be booked and busy with projects in and outside of the music realm.

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Don’t call it a comeback!

Thanks to the assembly of nearly 4 hours of star power from the likes of Mariah Carey, Brandy, Latto, Jack Harlow, Diddy, Mary J. Blige, Lil Kim, and more, “Culture’s Biggest Night” saw a big uptick in viewership from last year’s BET Awards.

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