Rejoice Doja Cat #Kittens!

In news sure to drop jaws, the GRAMMY nominee has staged a stunning upset in the previously reported tight three-way race for next week’s Billboard 200 championship.

Thanks to an unexpected, mid-week surge in sales and streams, the ‘Kiss Me More’ hitmaker is puckering up to kiss the top of next week’s album charts!

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While the shock (and success) of Lil Nas X‘s March-released single, ‘Call Me By Your Name,’ has yet to wear off, the 22-year-old followed up with another whammy – the Jack Harlow-assisted ‘Industry Baby.’

As both songs continue to enjoy time in the Hot 100’s top 10 (as we reported here), the latter has – according to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) –  earned a new accolade for its ongoing chart triumphs.

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Saweetie‘s spent her entire career unashamedly reppin for the Bay Area, a stance she’s doubling down on with the assistance of fellow Bay beauty Kendra Jae on their joint single, ‘Seesaw.’

Following ‘Baby Mama Coochie,‘ ‘Talkin’ Bout,’and ‘Risky,’ ‘Seeaw’ comes latest lift from Saweetie’s ‘Pretty Summer Playlist, Vol. 1’ compilation EP – a project that sees the rapstress shine a spotlight on some of Urban music’s brightest rising talents.

Speaking on the venture, Jae said:

“Collaborating with Saweetie on ‘Seesaw’ came as a complete surprise, one that I will never forget! I created something that came from my real life experiences. Something that I was extremely passionate about that I felt needed to be shared with the world because I knew that there were such relatable emotions that women could connect with.”

Now accompanied by a Slater-directed music video, see and hear the sizzling ‘Seesaw’ inside:

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As the highly publicized R. Kelly trial for sex trafficking and racketeering rages on, more and more shocking details emerge from the courtroom.

Just a day after key witnesses alleged the GRAMMY winner impregnated and procured fake documents to marry late R&B singer Aaliyah before her 16th birthday (when he was nearly 30-years-old), the ‘I Believe I Can Fly’ singer’s physician of 25 years testified under oath he has been coping with genital herpes since before 2007.

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After launching one of Reebok’s most popular celebrity-endorsed campaigns to date, the sportswear brand’s love affair with ‘I Like It’ hitmaker Cardi B continues courtesy of a new announced collection that features clothing and footwear.

The new capsule, titled “Let Me Be…In My World,” is set for takeoff August 27 and boasts a variety of sneakers, athleisure-style pieces, and more.  With sizes ranging from 2XS to 4X and sneakers in both kids and women’s sizes, the new collection was inspired by B’s hometown of New York City.

Ahead of the apparel’s arrival on shelves, Cardi took her beloved fans – affectionately called #BardiGang – behind the scenes of its accompanying promotional photo shoot.

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R. Kelly‘s racketeering and sex trafficking trial has been underway for just one day and the bombshells are already dropping.

For, the singer’s former tour manager has testified that the singer allegedly impregnated Aaliyah when she was a minor.

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Check out Jesy Nelson!

The former Little Mix star glows on the cover of The Guardian‘s Weekend Magazine. 

Set to arrive on newsstands tomorrow (August 21), the feature spread will see the 30-year-old open up about her decision to depart the chart-topping band and her brand new chapter – which includes debut solo single ‘Boyz.’

Rumored to feature Nicki Minaj, the track – which has been teased in earnest – will serve as Nelson’s premiere release on Polydor / Republic Records.

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After a 20 year absence from the retail landscape, Aaliyah‘s music made a triumphant return to the marketplace today.

The icon’s label Blackground Records has relaunched and is rolling out her material incrementally.

First up is 1996’s smash hit LP ‘One In A Million’ and, based on its out-of-the-gate performance, it’s clear its title is exactly how the masses see the late singer.

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Tiwa Savage has poured out her new EP, ‘Water & Garri.’

And she’s lined up an eclectic list of names to join her – including Brandy, Nas, and Rich King.

The project, which lifts its name from a Nigerian delicacy, follows Savage’s 2020 album ‘Celia.’

Since bursting onto the scene with classics such as ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Eminado,’ Savage has climbed to international notability and with her latest release adds a flavorsome new chapter to her musical narrative.

What are you waiting for? Taste ‘Water & Garri’ below…

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Yola is getting candid.

Hot on the promotional trail for her new album ‘Stand For Myself,’ the GRAMMY nominee talked with That Grape Juice about the project, working with Brandi Carlile, her role in the upcoming Elvis Presley biopic, and more.

Join us below for her words on these topics and so much more…

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Months after the release of his album ‘SoulFly,’ Rod Wave has returned with a new deluxe version of the project.

The expanded album goes from the original 19 songs to 28 and features Lil Durk on ‘Already Won’ and Kodak Black on ‘Get Ready.’

Upon its release, ‘SoulFly’ topped the Billboard 200 chart with 130,000 equivalent units (as we reported here).

The new incarnation of the album arrives ahead of his scheduled tour, which is set to begin this month and will wrap in October.

What are you waiting for? Listen to new music from Rod Wave via Spotify and Apple Music below…

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Jhene Aiko and Swae Lee have joined forces.

The pair have now linked for the song ‘In The Dark’ from the upcoming Marvel film, ‘Shang-Chi And The Legend Of The Ten Rings.’

In the song, Lee pleads with his ex-lover to give him the respect that he deserves in the relationship after he changed her life with the relationship.

As for Aiko, she asserts that she will never leave him or keep him guessing about her feelings.

Across the track, she sings:

“Baby, my love unconditional / It’s about more than material / Don’t leave me hanging out in the cold / Somethings I don’t need to know, but don’t leave me in the dark.“

Listen to Aiko and Lee team up below…

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