Joe Budden appears to have made a revelation about his sexual preference.

For, while speaking on the latest edition of his podcast, the rapper-turned-media-maestro declared that he is bisexual.

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With the holiday season around the corner, Rihanna is in a giving mood.

And while she’s not quite ready to unwrap her long-awaited 9th studio album, the singer-turned-mogul has announced the arrival of her existing catalog on…vinyl.

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Much of Adele‘s appeal has long been the juxtaposition between her heartwrenching power ballads and her hilarious laugh-out-loud personality.

The latter is spotlighted in earnest in a freshly released blooper video from the set of the star’s ‘Easy On Me’ visual.

Unwrapped moments ago, the fun-filled clip showcases many a funny moment during the shoot for the chart-topping anthem.

It arrives ahead of the November 19 release of Adele’s ’30’ album – which serves as her first studio effort in six years.

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Anitta took center stage on The Late Late Show with James Corden as she commenced with the promotional push for her new single ‘Faking Love.’

Joined by Saweetie (who features on the track), the Brazillian bombshell aimed to blaze alongside a bevy of dynamic dancers.

Prior to the performance, the Warner Bros. Records stars chopped it up with host Corden; with each lady dishing on their  encounters with Mariah Carey and Cher respectively, Saweetie’s incoming album ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ and the surprising inspiration behind ‘Faking Love.’

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Cop a gander of Jesy Nelson!

The former Little Mix member makes for a striking sight in her new shoot for Noctis Magazine.

Lensed by Luke Nugent, the spread arrives as the 30-year-old ramps up the promotional push for her debut solo single ‘Boyz (ft. Nicki Minaj).’

The release, which has been the subject of much discourse, has thus far reached #4 in the UK and has been supported by a high-profile performance on The Graham Norton Show.

Time will tell if higher heights await.

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Tems brought her majestic ‘Essence’ to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series.

Backed by a full band, the Nigerian star shone with a spirited set comprised of jams from her increasingly revered catalog.

Armed with the momentum of her magnetic presence on Wizkid’s ‘Essence’ and her appearance on Drake‘s ‘Certified Lover Boy,’ the soulful songbird took vocal flight with songs ‘Found,’ ‘Free Mind,’ ‘Looku Looku,’ ‘Replay,’ and ‘Damages.’

The performance arrives on the heels of Tems’ recently released EP ‘If Orange Was A Place.’

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Nearly 20 years after topping the Billboard Hot 100, fans of Nelly and Kelly Rowland‘s ‘Dilemma’ may get treated to a live rendition of the tune as both GRAMMY winners are slated to perform at this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

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Latto‘s landed herself a winner with her latest single, ‘Big Energy.’

Officially released in late September after a live debut at the 2021 MTV VMAs, ‘Energy’ – which prominently samples the Tom Tom Club‘s 80’s hit ‘Genius of Love’ (most famously found aboard Mariah Carey‘s 1995 #1 hit, ‘Fantasy’) – has been garnering buzz across streaming and radio platforms since.

That buzz finally turned to a boil this week when the hot song finally cracked the Hot 100.  Look inside to see where it premiered:

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As international music sensation WizKid continues to enjoy the massive success of his latest single, ‘Essence’ (currently enjoying its 8th week atop the Billboard R&B chart), the tune – which also serves as the Nigerian hitmaker’s first top 10 hit (as a lead act) in America – is seeing its success mirrored at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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With the controversy of that homophobic scandal in his rear view, DaBaby is revving up his engine to hit the road again!

Coming to a city near you via the North American-bound ‘Live Show Killa Tour,’ the 22-date jaunt – presented by Rolling Loud – will launch in the Windy City (Chicago) on November 26 before breezing through other major U.S. cities like Nashville, Philadelphia, Denver, Atlanta, Boston, Phoenix, and more before wrapping up in Los Angeles on February 6.

Announced Tuesday (November 2), look inside to see if he’ll be bringing his brigade of hits to a stage in your town.

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Normani’s ‘Wild Side’ has been burning up the airwaves since its release this summer and now the Cardi B-assisted jam has crossed a major milestone.

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Lauren Jauregui continues to share new music.

This time around, the former Fifth Harmony member has teamed up with 6lack for their collaboration, ‘On Guard.’ 

The song is primarily a piano ballad, with Jauregui singing the lyrics:

“Feel it with the instinct, cosmic intuition I know the truth before it’s given, I can read it in your feelings / Take some patience and persistence, timing the precision / My trust is not easily given, you gotta wait on my permission.“

The song is set to appear on her upcoming EP called ‘Prelude’ which is due out November 5. The project also contains the previously released tunes ‘Colors’ and ‘Scattered.’

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