True to industry analyst predictions, Pop princess Ariana Grande reigns over the Hot 100 yet again thanks to the warm reception of her comeback single ‘Yes, And?’

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Megan Thee Stallion is gearing up to make a whole lot of noise.

Because the chart-topping femcee has announced her brand new single ‘Hiss.’

And it’s coming sooner than you may think!

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Jason Derulo is dancing past the controversy surrounding his new album ‘Nu King.’

As reported, the Billboard chart-topper announced his first LP in almost a decade and was met with immediate backlash from some fans about the religious overtones of the project’s artwork – on which he rocks a crown of thorns. A concept some deemed a “mockery” of Jesus’s crucifixion in the Bible.

Shifting the narrative, Derulo has lifted the lid on the star-studded list of collaborators joining him on the set – including his ‘Swalla’ collaborator Nicki Minaj.

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Justin Timberlake is pressing ahead full steam with his new album campaign.

For, fresh from announcing his incoming LP ‘Everything I Thought I Was,’ JT has lifted the lid on the release date for its lead single ‘Selfish.’

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From his on-and-off-again war with openly gay rapper-singer Lil Nas X to slamming ‘The Color Purple‘ for its same-sex romantic themes, saying the media is using cartoons to “turn kids gay,” and more, ‘Zoom‘ hitmaker Boosie Badazz is no stranger to zooming to the top of headlines over the years for his disparaging remarks about the LGBTQ+ community.

And if recent commentary the 41-year-old rendered on social media is indication, his stance on the topic won’t be changing any time soon.

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Deborah Elizabeth Sawyer – mother of music superstar Doja Cat – sent shockwaves through the industry recently when court documents surfaced indicating she had filed for a temporary restraining order against her 30-year-old son, Raman Dalithando Dlamini, due to claims he had been physically and verbally abusive to them both (including knocking the rapper-singer’s teeth out).

After the ‘Say So’ hitmaker’s fans – affectionately called #Kittens – took to his social media handles in droves to say a few things on their fave’s behalf, he openly denied the shocking allegations.

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With the GRAMMY Awards 2024 rapidly approaching, a trio of titan-sized names have been added to the performer lineup.

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Chloe Bailey celebrated her big win at the Urban One Honors with her fans on TikTok Live.

As reported, the multi-hyphenate star was presented with the Generation Next salute at the 6th annual award show in Atlanta, which spotlights “individuals whose remarkable achievements and significant contributions have left an indelible mark on the arts, media, music, and the community.” 

Following the ceremony, Bailey took requests from fans online about which song to close out her interactive Q&A – and the pick was Beyonce‘s ‘Halo.’

The Queen Bey connection has long been a part of the songbird’s narrative; indeed she and her sister Halle Bailey signed to the superstar’s Parkwood Entertainment and have seen their careers climb to soaring heights in the time since.

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Chloe X Halle have new music on the way!

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Megan Thee Stallion made a surprise appearance on Saturday Night Live alongside Reneé Rapp. 

The fiery femcee joined forces with the singer/actress to perform their collaboration ‘Not My Fault.’

As reported, the track serves as the centerpiece of the soundtrack for Paramount Pictures‘Mean Girls.’

Beyond the pair’s rousing rendition of the catchy cut, Rapp also took to the SNL stage to perform ‘Snow Angel.’

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With the Super Bowl Bowl Halftime Show 2024 around the corner, anticipation for Usher‘s headlining performance is reaching a fever pitch.

Amid the buzz is excitement around the icon’s ninth studio album ‘Coming Home.’

Set for release on February 9, the project serves as the superstar’s first full-length solo set since 2016’s ‘Hard II Love.’

Having already given fans a taste of LP by way of the hit single ‘Good Good’ with Summer Walker and 21 Savage and Jung Kook collaboration ‘Standing Next to You,’ fresh details have emerged about what’s coming next.

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Yola is gifting fans in earnest.

Because the Soul-filled songbird has announced a brand new EP and hatched US tour dates too.

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