2022 is set to mark a historical year.

For, this year marks 20 years since many a landmark album has dropped. Whether they be pop, R&B, hip-hop, or a mix, these albums marked a culture shift, one that set the tone for years to come.

So, as the new year begins, join us below to see what albums turn 20 in 2022…

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The 2022 GRAMMY Awards could be moving to the springtime.

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Trey Songz made is clapping back at claims that he raped former basketball star Dylan Gonzalez.

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Lil Nas X‘s ‘Call Me By Your Name’ and ‘Industry Baby’ may have been two of 2021’s biggest hits, but – as evidenced by recent news from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) – their respective reigns are set to extend into 2022.

The same week the latter bounced back into the Hot 100’s top 10 (nearly six months after its release), the Jack Harlow-assisted cut has been greeted with word it’s crossed the RIAA’s threshold for triple Platinum status – meaning it’s sold the equivalence of 3 million copies in the United States alone.

That’s not the only good report the GRAMMY winner got this week, however.

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Thanks to over 300 million records sold worldwide (a feat supported by seven #1 albums on the Billboard 200 and nine #1 hits on the Hot 100), Elton John is already penciled in history books as one of the top 10 most successful musical acts of all-time.

But,  if the success of his latest Pop single ‘Cold Heart’ is any indicator, he has his sights set on extending that placement.

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Basketball star Dylan Gonzalez has accused singer Trey Songz of raping her at a Las Vegas hotel.

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Adele is set to unwrap the music video for ‘Oh My God‘ tomorrow (January 12).

Excitement is already at fever pitch for the latest ’30’ visual and the British belter has poured fuel on the fiery buzz with a new extended trailer.

In the past, the superstar has been more renowned for the emotional lyrics and vocal theatrics of her songs.

Now, it looks like upping the ante visually too.

Check out the latest look at the ‘Oh My God’ video after the jump…

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The Weeknd is continuing to pour out visuals from his recently released album ‘Dawn FM.’

And ‘Gasoline’ in the latest.

Following on the heels of the clips for ‘Take My Breath’ and ‘Sacrifice,’ the video further expands on the cinematic soundscape the performer has established with the project.

It arrives as Abel dukes it out with rapper Gunna for the top spot on the Billboard 200 chart.

Check out the video for ‘Gasoline’ after the jump…

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It’s a new year and Normani is showing new sides to her artistry.

For, the former Fifth Harmony member appeared on ‘That’s My Jam,’ where she teamed up with ‘Empire’ star Taraji P. Henson to sing a bevy of tunes.

One such tune the pair performed was ‘Waiting For Tonight’ by Jennifer Lopez. Since their competitors (Rita Ora and Taika Waititi) did well with ‘Dancing Queen,’ Normani and Henson were sprayed with water.

Later on in the episode, Normani took to the stage to dazzle with a twangy version of TLC‘s classic ‘Creep.’

Watch all of the action from the episode just below…

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Janet Jackson covers the February issue of Allure magazine in regal style.

The legendary Pop queen lives up to her billing in the striking shoot, which arrives in support of her upcoming two-night documentary event.

And while the self-titled Lifetime special will see the superstar open up like never before, she did share insights into her perspective on everything from her journey, the aftermath of the Super Bowl, body positivity, and more.

Ahead of the doc’s January 28 premiere, head below for pics and quotes from Ms. Jackson’s stunning Allure spread…

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Katy Perry has hit the field once more.

For, she has just debuted the music video for her song ‘When I’m Gone’ during the College Football Playoff National Championship. 

The song is a collaboration with EDM superstar Alesso and was teased just before its release on December 29.

As for the video, it includes several futuristic images such as an empty industrial park, where Perry and some friends engage in some dancing.

As of reporting, the song has reached #4 on Billboard‘s Dance/Electronic Digital Sales chart and #17 on the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart.

What are you waiting for? Watch the stunning video for ‘When I’m Gone’ below…

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Kanye West is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the GRAMMY-winner has unleashed his latest video. This time around, his song ‘Heaven And Hell’ is getting the music video treatment.

The video features people in hooded sweaters and masks as they engaged in a battle at the very end of the clip.

West’s latest video comes on the heels of him sharing the trailer for his upcoming ‘jeen-yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy.‘

‘Heaven And Hell’ is lifted from his Billboard 200 chart-topper, ‘Donda,’ which is nominated for Album of the Year at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards.

Watch the video for ‘Heaven And Hell’ below…

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