The powers of Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar combined to deliver one of the Super Bowl’s most talked about halftime shows ever Sunday (February 13).

And if their brigade of hits flying to the top of real-time sales tallies wasn’t enough indication of how well their showing was received, a gander at early ratings tally should do the trick.

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Normani fans have been clamoring for new music and, over the last few weeks, the star has been hinting at fresh material being imminent.

And while it seems there may be little more waiting before listeners can hear what the 25-year-old has been cooking up, she’s sharing insights about what folk can expect.

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Time may fly for some, but Normani fans have had to settle for a slow and steady roll-out o the singer’s new material.

While the upside to the unique pacing has seen the starlet nab wins on radio, it’s seen supporters become increasingly thirsty for fresh music.

Well, it looks like the 25-year-old is gearing up to quench.

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Bow Wow is sharing regrets over the music business.

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It looks like Latto‘s hit the jackpot with her new single, ‘Big Energy,’ and this week’s winning numbers are 38.

The Dr. Luke-produced bop, which prominently samples Tom Tom Club‘s 80’s hit ‘Genius of Love’ (also found aboard Mariah Carey‘s timeless classic ‘Fantasy’), was already a standout in the rapper’s growing discography when it entered the Hot 100 as her highest debut yet (as we reported here).

Reaching an even higher Hot 100 height this week, ‘Big’ made a big splash in the chart’s top 40 – not only marking her highest placement to date (at #38) but also the first time Latto’s seen her name printed in the hit list’s upper half.

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Designed to “honor media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues,” the GLAAD Media Awards is set to carry on its annual tradition as underscored by the unveiling of the official nominations list for its 33rd annual ceremony.

Announced live on GLAAD’s TikTok page Wednesday (January 19), the nominees represent LGBTQ musical and acting performers and shows as well as journalists, documentarians, and more.

“There are more nominees this year than ever before, highlighting a growing landscape of LGBTQ visibility, and serving as a reminder to the critical role that film, television, music, journalism, and other forms of media can play in growing LGBTQ acceptance in the face of ongoing attacks against our community,” said GLAAD president & CEO Sarah Kate Ellis in a statement.

With recognizable names like Lil Nas X, Elton John, Halsey, ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race,’ FX’s ‘Pose,’ and more among this year’s leading nominees, look inside to see the full list.

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Amid buzz about a possible new album and a confirmed spot as a Coachella headliner, Harry Styles has announced rescheduled dates for his ‘Love On Tour’ live trek.

The news has also come with confirmation of stadium dates and special guests.

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For almost two decades, Kanye West has been no stranger to headlines. And it looks like that trajectory is continuing in 2022.

For, the rapper is reportedly being investigated for criminal battery.

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Elton John is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the legendary singer’s most recent album – ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ – now has a documentary.

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GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriters Ne-Yo and Eric Bellinger teamed with award-winning stage, film, and TV actor Taye Diggs for the soulful CW holiday special, ‘The Black Pack: We Three Kings.’

A nod to the legendary supergroup The Rat Pack (Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr., and others), ‘Kings’ – which aired November 29 – is billed as “a holiday extravaganza of music and dance” that sees its trio of headliners tackle classic and contemporary holiday tunes like ‘O Come All Ye Faithful,’ ‘What Christmas Means to Me,’ and more between hilarious comedic segments.

Directed by Markel Ringer, the Bellinger, Ne-Yo, and Diggs-led TV event also called on help from a wide array of special guests including singer/songwriters Tank and Sevyn Streeter.

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‘The show must go on personified,’ music legend Tony Bennett – at 95-years-young – is still making his way onto screens and stages across the country despite announcing his health was declining due to Alzheimer’s at the top of the year.

Just a day after generations of his fans tuned into the CBS special, “One Last Time: An Evening With Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga” (which aired Sunday, November 28), it’s been announced the icon is set to stand cheek to cheek alongside his Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning ‘Love For Sale’ counterpart in the next installment of MTV’s ‘Unplugged.’

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Cop a gander of Lady Gaga!

The multi-talented chanteuse served majestic eleganza tonight at the Milan premiere at the ‘House of Gucci.’

Due in theaters worldwide on November 24, the movie sees Gaga play Patrizia Reggiani: the ex-wife of Gucci who was convicted of orchestrating his hit after he had an affair.

The film – which already has critics buzzing – is based on Sara Gay Forden‘s book ‘The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, & Greed.’ 

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