To say 2023 is Miley Cyrus‘ year would be a serious understatement.

As if kicking the year off by breaking streaming records and nabbing her longest-running #1 hit to date, ‘Flowers,’ wasn’t enough, its parent album – ‘Endless Summer Vacation’ – is cruising toward delivering her best first-week commercial performance in years.

On top of that the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently took to press to announce several updates to the Pop diva’s already top-selling catalog.

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“Ask and you shall receive” is a mantra Ciara is abiding by.

Because the stage blazer has heeded the request of fans to unlock her new single ‘Da Girls.’

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s work rate is undeniable.

Still, recent events could have understandably seen the femcee opt to lay low. Especially after the intense and objectively unfair scrutiny that she faced while navigating testing times legally.

With that drama in rearview, the Hot Girl Coach is set to bring the heat with fresh material.

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Lojay is on quite the heat streak.

The Afrobeats force set airwaves on fire globally with his smash hit single ‘Monalisa’ – which was blessed with a remix by none other than Chris Brown.

Proving that there is more ammo in his arsenal, the star shines bright with his freshly unwrapped EP ‘Gangster Romantic.’

Home to an eclectic collection of jams, the project features the infectious gem ‘IYD.’

Taking center stage, Lojay lights up That Grape Juice Live with a rousing rendition of the song. Check it out above and be sure to let us know…

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Drake is heading out on the road for a titan-sized tour.

And Drizzy is taking his ‘Her Loss’ album collaborator 21 Savage with him.

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Lady Gaga and Rihanna may have gone home empty-handed from the 95th annual Academy Awards Sunday night (March 12), but the Pop divas are definitely winning on real-time sales charts.

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As far as songwriters go, few can challenge the extensive, hit-filled resume of Diane Warren.

Having written songs for Cher, Whitney Houston, Mary J. Blige, Brandy, Monica, Aaliyah, Celine Dion, Toni Braxton, Aretha Franklin, and many other big names in music over her 40-year career, Warren is lauded by many as “the songwriter of songwriters.”

The crowning appears to be one the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (the organization that awards OSCARs) agrees with as she has been nominated for Best Original Song more than any other solo female songwriter in history.

Yet, in a continuation of her shocking but historic losing streak, the 66-year-old has lost in another competitive category.

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Before 2023, only three Black female artists could boast taking home an Academy Award for Best Original Song: Irene Cara (1984) and H.E.R. with Tiara Thomas (2021).

At the Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 12), the historic club was set to welcome Pop diva Rihanna and Nigerian superstar Tems as its newest entrants when an upset blocked the path.

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Rihanna may have polarized critics with that headlining performance at the 2023 Super Bowl’s halftime show, but her mesmerizing showing at the 95th annual Academy Awards just one month later undoubtedly left naysayers silenced.

Taking to the Dolby Theatre stage in Los Angeles on Sunday (March 12), the pregnant diva dropped jaws with a soaring live rendition of her latest hit, ‘Lift Me Up.’ 

The tune, famously found aboard the soundtrack of 2022’s ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever,’ was also nominated for Best Original Song at the night’s festivities against the likes of Diane Warren, Lady Gaga, and others.

Accompanied by an orchestra and small choir, look inside to see the ‘Diamonds‘ hitmaker shine like only she can.

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After fans (affectionately called #LittleMonsters) were initially disappointed with reports Lady Gaga would not be performing at the 95th Academy Awards on Sunday night (March 12), the Pop diva surprised viewers with a stunning live offering of her ‘Top Gun’ hit ‘Hold My Hand.’

The fourth time she’s performed at the OSCARs over her illustrious career (following critically acclaimed numbers in 2015, 2016, and 2019), Sunday’s showing saw give new wings to the soaring, BloodPop-produced tune in what came as its first live televised performance.

Also up for the evening’s Best Original Song honor against the likes of Rihanna, Diane Warren, and others, look inside to see how Gaga fared with her delivery of a stripped ‘Hand.’

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August Alsina has amassed a loyal fanbase by way of his catalog of contemporary R&B bops.

Still, that hasn’t stopped the crooner from showcasing his skills by belting tracks from others – namely Beyonce.

In fan-captured footage believed to be from the Fall Back in Love Comedy & Music Jam Tour that Alsina is currently part of, the New Orleans native delivered his own take on Queen Bey’s ‘Flaws & All.’

The showing has surfaced on the heels of the release of Alsina’s new album ‘Myself.’

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It may be early in the year, but Kelly Rowland is already booked, busy, and has the holiday season in mind.

For, the multihyphenate force has reteamed with Lifetime for another installment of the festive film franchise ‘Merry Liddle Christmas.’

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