‘Mean Girls: the Musical’ star Renee Rapp is keeping it all the way real about her friendship with Megan Thee Stallion.

In addition to collaborating on the song ‘Not My Fault‘ for the film’s official soundtrack, the music superstars have developed a mutual admiration that stems beyond professional – a stance that’s been reiterated all week as the two have been hot on the promo trail for the movie’s January 12 premiere.

If there’s ever any doubt how close the two have gotten, however, Rapp made headlines recently when she went all the way there in support of her GRAMMY-winning gal pal.

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Fans and critics agree: Sexyy Red is easily one of the biggest music newcomers of 2023.

Love or hate her, the femcee’s raunchy brand of Rap helped her rise to the top of charts and headlines – even garnering attention from some of the genre’s leaders like Drake and Nicki Minaj.

Beyond preparing to deliver second child this year, a very pregnant Red (born Janae Nierah Wherry) took to Billboard’s digital magazine to talk about what else she plans to deliver musically in 2024, her cultural impact, and disdain for being pigeonholed into “p**sy rap.”

See highlights from the conversation inside.

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Rap Queen Nicki Minaj has tied a major Billboard record of King of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley thanks to her ‘Pink Friday 2‘ smash ‘FTCU.’

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Empress of Soul Gladys Knight and Queen of Disco Donna Summer are among the music royals who will see their indeliable legacies recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the GRAMMYs this year.

Bestowed to artists who “have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to the field of recording,” the iconic divas will join legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald, Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson, The Beatles, James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tina Turner, Nina Simone, and more on the exclusive list of acts who have received the prestigious honor over the years.

Beyond Knight and Summer, look inside to see who else made the cut for the 2024 class.

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With the Christmas onslaught in the rear view, the updated Hot 100 looks a lot more current with appearances from the usual heavy hitters like Taylor Swift, Drake, SZA, and others.

The week’s top Billboard story, however, just may be the ascension of Doja Cat‘s ‘Agora Hills‘ – the second official single from her 2023-released fourth studio album ‘Scarlet‘ – to the all-genre chart’s top 10.

More on that historic rise inside.

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Despite that shocking shut out of ‘Barbie’ and ‘The Color Purple’ (as we reported here) and the even more surprisingly bad hosting skills of comedian Jo Koy, the 2024 Golden Globes was still a ratings winner!

Details inside.

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After last topping charts alongside Drake with the now-double Platinum duet album ‘Her Loss,’ rapper 21 Savage is determined to repeat the feat with the soundtrack to the forthcoming film ‘American Dream: the 21 Savage Story.’

Due on digital shelves January 12, the movie’s companion album features new Savage music that was previewed inside the trailer for the flick itself.

Starring Donald Glover (Childish Gambino), Caleb McLaughlin, Jabari Banks, Druski, and more, the film chronicles the highs and lows of 21’s rise to fame including his 2019 arrest by American immigration authorities.

Ahead of the Stephen Glover, Jamal Olori, Fam Udeorji, and Luis Perez-directed movie’s arrival, hop inside to peep the official trailer.

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The year may have only just begun, but artists Stefflon Don and Jada Kingdom are already knee-deep in a scorching beef.

Online jabs between the ladies – both of whom have been romantically linked to Afrobeats star Burna Boy – has erupted into an all-out war.

Steff fired back first with patois-laced ‘Dat A Dat’ and moments ago Jada let the clip rip with ‘London Bed.’ The latter lyrically draws on Burna’s lines in the ‘Talibans II’ remix – and appears to confirm that a romantic encounter did indeed go down.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen to both below…

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The Michigan Wolverines may have prevailed over the Washington Huskies for the College Football Playoff title on Monday (January 8), but it was Fantasia who may have scored the biggest touchdown with her soaring rendition of the U.S. National Anthem.

Donning a purple ensemble which was undoubtedly a nod to her critically acclaimed performance as “Celie” in 2023’s ‘The Color Purple‘ (in theaters now), the GRAMMY winner took to Houston’s NRG stadium to deliver a colorful take on the historic tune.

Garnering a thunderous applause for her showing, hop inside to see the action if you missed it when it first aired.

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Blonde bombshell Megan Thee Stallion was pretty in plunging purple at the New York City premiere of ‘Mean Girls: the Musical’ on Monday night (January 8) ahead of the film’s theatrical release on January 12.

Walking the AMC Lincoln Square Theater’s carpet alongside the movie’s stars including Renee Rapp (who she also shares the song ‘Not My Fault‘ with on the flick’s official soundtrack), Stallion shared her elation for being included in the adapted version of the 2004 cult classic.

“I love her and I love ‘Mean Girls,'” Megan told the press. “It was only right they had to call the H-Town hottie out here. I been calling myself the Black ‘Regina George’ for, like, ever. And here I am. This is really my dream, so I’m so happy. I’m excited to be a part of this.”

Look inside for more shots of her rocking her shimmery gown inside.

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Katt Williams kicked off 2024 with shots fired at almost every major comedian in the game last week (as we reported here), and now Gospel/R&B hitmaker Kelly Price has her sights set on some of her industry peers with an explosive claim.

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Ariana Grande is wasting no time activating the campaign for her return to the musical spotlight.

Because a day after announcing her new single ‘yes, and?,’ the superstar has lifted the lid on the cover for its housing album – her first in three years.

Full story below…

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