CMT assembled some of today’s most powerful voices to tribute the groundbreaking women in music who paved the way for them via its ‘Smashing Glass’ celebration.

The “genre-defying musical salute,” which gave a nod to women who broke records and smashed stereotypes, was recorded in Nashville at the Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in October before airing on Wednesday (November 15).

Honoring trailblazers Patti LaBelle, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Tanya Tucker, and Sinead O’Connor, big names like Ledisi, Amber Riley, Mickey Guyton, The War and Treaty, Clint Black, Chris Janson, and more assembled to deliver their takes on some of the legend’s most iconic hits.

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As Queen Naija fans impatiently await her official sophomore album, the follow-up to 2020’s ‘Missunderstood,’ the rising R&B diva is tiding them over with a 10-track EP until the LP is done baking.

Delivered via Capitol Records on Friday (November 17), the new effort is titled ‘After the Butterflies’ and not only features previously released songs ‘Words of Affirmation‘ and the YoungBoy Never Broke Again-assisted ‘No Fake Love‘ but also shines with guest appearances from GRAMMY winners Monica and Ella Mai, GRAMMY nominee Eric Bellinger, and more.

Her first new body of work since 2021’s deluxe edition of ‘Missunderstood,’ hop inside to stream ‘After the Butterflies’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Usher was one of many notable names on hands to pay their final respects to the late great Aaron Spears. 

The beloved drummer performed with the who’s who of the music industry over the course of his illustrious career, which in turn saw shockwaves felt across the business when his death was announced on October 30.

Laid to rest in Maryland last week, footage from the emotional funeral has surfaced and shows Usher paying heartfelt tribute.

Breaking down in tears at the celebration of life, which took place at the First Baptist Church of Glenarden Worship Center, the GRAMMY winner honored Spears as an “amazing force.”

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Nick Cannon is looking for ‘Future Superstars’!

The media mogul has long had a penchant for championing new talent and has teamed with VH1 to discover and amplify the voices of tomorrow.

Aptly christened ‘Nick Cannon Presents: Future Superstars,’ the docuseries chronicles the coast-to-coast journey of the ‘Future Superstars Tour 2023’ – which spotlights the gravitas of nine rising artists: Big Boss Vette, DW Flame, Hitman Holla, JD McCrary, Jilly, Klondike Blonde, Pop Money, Symba and Trae Two Three. Each episode will dial into the acts’ individual journeys.

That Grape Juice‘s Chet Kincaid caught up with Cannon, who dished on the show, the Hip-Hop scene at large, Nicki Minaj, Cardi B, JAY-Z, and more.

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‘Nick Cannon Presents: Future Superstars’ premieres with back-to-back episodes on VH1 on November 21 starting at 9 PM ET/PT.

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Billie Eilish is getting candid and opening up about her work on her third album.

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Leigh-Anne Pinnock continues to soar on a solo journey and her latest stop was Brazil.

The Little Mix star took to the stage at Afropunk Bahia 2023, where she joined singer IZA.

Together, the pair performed a collaborative take of Pinnock’s latest single ‘My Love’ and also teamed up to perform IZA’s hit, ‘Meu Talismã.’

The showing comes just a day after the 31-year-old dazzled with her infectious jam at Children in Need 2023 – which served as the first televised showing of the song.

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Drake‘s time on the road will be extended, as he has added multiple dates to his ‘It’s All A Blur Tour – Big As The What?’ tour.

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Kelly Rowland is currently Down Under thrilling fans on the RNB Fridayz Live 2023 tour with an array of revered names.

And the singer’s stunning set appears to be the key attraction on the trek.

Backed by a cadre of charismatic dancers, Rowland blazed and amazed with her potent performance that included classics such as ‘Dilemma’ and ‘Like This,’ and newer numbers such as ‘Coffee’ – which stirred the crowd into an excited frenzy.

Perhaps most rousing, though, was the diva’s dazzling showing of ‘Motivation.’

Laced with killer choreography, flames, and a delicious interpolation of Janet Jackson‘s ‘Anytime, Anyplace,’ the showing was a must-see.

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Shakira is officially putting her legal drama in rearview.

Because, in a surprise twist, the superstar singer has settled the Spanish tax fraud case that has trailed her for several years.

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Lana Del Rey and Post Malone have lined up their next gig, a tribute to the king of Rock and Roll.

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Already listed in Billboard Music Awards’ history books for being the most-decorated female act of all time, Taylor Swift entered the 2023 ceremony with a chance to extend that record thanks to a whopping 20 nominations.

By the night’s end, she not only collected 10 new trophies (including Top Artist, Top Female Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, and Top Hot 100 Songwriter), but she also came just one step closer to becoming the show’s overall most-awarded.

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As if 2023 hasn’t already sent Beyonce‘s crowded trophy case into overflow thanks to being the most-decorated singer in the history of the GRAMMYs, MTV VMAs, BET Awards, Soul Train Awards, and NAACP Image Awards respectively, now – courtesy of historic wins at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAs) – the ‘Renaissance‘ diva is well on the way to claiming the same at that award show as well.

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