Megan Thee Stallion may be the commander-in-chief of Hot Girl Summer, but more than anything the femcee is in a season of healing.

As widely reported, the rapper is navigating the aftermath of the guilty verdict handed down to Tory Lanez – who was convicted of shooting her last December and is currently awaiting sentencing.

In the wake of the harrowing incident, throughout the trial, and indeed in the months that have followed, Megan has been subject to ample scrutiny.

And, as a result, the performer – whose last album ‘Traumazine’ landed last August –  says she needs a moment before rolling out fresh material.

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Cop a gander at Rita Ora and her husband Taika Waititi on the cover of Vogue Australia. 

The feature spread, which arrives ahead of the 32-year-old’s new album ‘You & I,’ celebrates the couple’s union and the genesis of their love beginning Down Under.

As well as stunning in a paired shoot lensed by Robbie Fimmano, Ora opened up about the process of piecing together her LP (due July 14).

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Beyonce and Kendrick Lamar have climbed back into the upper echelon of the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to their remix of Queen Bey’s ‘Renaissance’ favorite ‘America Has a Problem.’

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Brixton-bred singer Santino Le Saint has been riding the wave of momentum after a multitude of critically acclaimed releases.

And rather than rest on his laurels, the Soul-filled singer is keeping the flow of freshness coming.

Indeed, the rising star has poured out potent new single ‘whisky & wine,’ which is housed on his forthcoming (quirkily-titled) EP, ‘new material.’

Produced by Will Brown, the magnetic track unpacks the complex layers of lovers who are so close emotionally yet are navigating being so far away physically.

Ahead of a stacked set of live dates, that include this summer’s Cloud X Festival on a bill that also features JoJo, Le Saint took center stage on That Grape Juice Live.

Showcasing the unique blend of his broad range of influences (which span R&B, Soul, Country, and Rock), Le Saint wowed with a stirring showing of ‘whisky & wine’ as well as a rousing cover of Chris Stapleston‘s ‘Sometimes I Cry.’

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Selena Gomez allegedly had a confrontation with members of Beyonce‘s security during Queen Bey’s concert in Paris.

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Kylie Minogue is looking to rise on the charts, because of her new single ‘Padam Padam.’

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Taylor Swift has a hit on her hands if this week’s chart update has anything to say about it.

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Beyonce continues to pay tribute to her idol Tina Turner. 

As reported, the legendary singer died at 83 on May 24 after a prolonged illness.

After sharing a moving tribute on the day of Turner’s passing, Bey saluted the icon again tonight (May 29) at the first of five sold-out shows at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. 

This time it was in song by way of a powerful rendition of ‘River Deep, Mountain High.’

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Anitta toasts a new chapter on the cover of Harper’s Bazaar‘s freshly unwrapped Freedom Issue.

The stunning cover comes on the heels of the Brazilian bombshell departing Warner Music and inking a seismic new record deal with Republic Records.

Beyond posing it up for the feature, Anitta opened up about what folk can expect from her forthcoming sixth studio album.

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Congratulations are in order for Doja Cat!

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FLO set to the stage blaze at the BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2023. 

Armed with the momentum of their UK and US headlining tours, Renee, Jorja, and Stella thrilled the audience at Moor Park in Preston with a rock-solid set that included a performance of their latest single ‘Fly Girl.’

Together, the trio served up vocals, choreography, and an effortless cohesion that re-affirms why they are one of the most exciting new acts on the ascend.

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While some artists leave the business component of their career to others, Ed Sheeran has made clear that he is very much in the driving seat of his…everything.

From his music to their accompanying campaigns, the British chart-topper has made no secret about how hands-on he likes to be.

Currently in the midst of promotion for his latest album ‘-‘ (Subtract), Sheeran has shared that he has a mapped-out plan for his next five (yes, five) albums.

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