Halle Bailey is swimming to new territory: solo stardom.

Rising to prominence as part of sister pair Chloe x Halle, the 21-year-old is stepping out on her own and is set to shine as Ariel in Disney‘s live-action remake of ‘The Little Mermaid.’

Stunning in a number of demure shots lensed by Federico de Angelis, the star seized the feature (which was sponsored by Fendi) to open up about the movie, setting sail on her own journey, and more.

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Camila Cabello is lighting a match under the promotional campaign for her new single ‘Don’t Go Yet’ and its parent album ‘Familia.’

Because just one day after being announced as a performer at the 2021 MTV VMAs, the singer has been unveiled as one of the names set to blaze the stage at the 2021 Billboard Latin Music Awards.

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Lizzo is speaking out.

During her appearance on Good Morning America on August 18, the GRAMMY-winner opened up about struggling with acceptance and being bullied.

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It’s officially album time for Ed Sheeran.

For, the chart-topper has officially announced his fourth solo album ‘= (Equals).’

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Justin Bieber has joined forces with Skrillex once more.

The ‘Where Are U Now’ collaborators are joining forces with Don Toliver for a new single. Titled ‘Don’t Go,’ the project is now being teased heavily.

Taking to Instagram, Bieber shared a new snippet of the video and of the song.

In the clip, all three artists are featured with grainy footage. There are several statues and works of art that are covered in multiple colors of paint as well. Concert footage is included as well.

The song arrives after JB teamed up with Wizkid for a remix to Wizkid’s song ‘Essence.’

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Little Mix has celebrated their 10th anniversary today with a special announcement: they are releasing a greatest hits album titled ‘Between Us.’

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Federal prosecutors have shared more details about R. Kelly‘s marriage to Aaliyah.

The troubled singer appeared in court on August 18 for the beginning of his racketeering trial, where new insights were shed on his illegal marriage to the icon.

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VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop: Miami’ has brought its unique brand of sizzle to ‘must see’ Monday night TV for three seasons, and – if its season 4 super trailer is anything to judge by – the reality series is looking to up the ante.

Slated for an August 23 premiere, the Trina & Trick Daddy-anchored venture is set to remind viewers why their hometown is called the ‘Magic City’ – a ride that will bring with it the return of cast favorites Amara La Negra, Sukihana, and Bobby Lytes (alongside newcomers like Noriega and Ace Hood).

Ahead of its launch, look inside to see the drama that’s unfolded in the cast’s life since the show’s last season sailed off the air – including a revisit to Trick almost breaking the internet for saying Beyonce couldn’t sing.

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Much like 2019’s ‘Songs for You’ before it, Tinashe‘s August 6-released album – ‘333’ – was greeted with critical acclaim aplenty.

The LP – her fifth overall (second to be released independently via her Tinashe Music Inc. (TMI) imprint) – bounced onto digital shelves on the backs of ‘Bouncin,’ ‘Pasadena,’ ‘I Can See the Future,’ and other official or buzz singles ahead of its arrival.

Rocketing to the top of multiple real-time digital sales tallies just hours after its release (as we reported here), the 16-song jaunt – with its inaugural sales tracking week now behind it – boasts being Sweet T’s fifth consecutive studio effort to impact the Billboard 200.

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Wizkid has heeded the calls of his London fans.

For, fresh from selling out the hotly anticipated ‘Made In Lagos Tour’ stop in the city, the Afrobeats royal has unveiled a brand new date to cater to the seismic demand.

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Michelle Williams has had it with the constant reminders of her highly publicized fall on live television 16 years ago.

The infamous incident, which occurred during a Destiny’s Child performance of ‘Soldier’ on BET’s ‘106 & Park’ in 2004, has plagued the songstress for years and become a point of emotional trigger for her – a truth she waxes honest about in the hotly-selling memoir/self-help book ‘Checking In’ (available now).

Still hot on the promo trail in the book’s support, Williams recently took to ‘Larry Reid Live’ to dish on her desire to stop recording solo music, the possibility of a DC3 reunion, and more.  But, when the host made a joking reference to the 16-year-old on-stage mishap, Michelle made sure she let viewers know how tired she was of the topic.

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Another day, another ‘Donda’ listening event put on by Kanye West.

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