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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Check out Chloe Bailey!

The 23-year-old continues to scorch and this time it’s on the cover of Flaunt Magazine. 

Serving as one of a number of spotlighted names in the publication’s Fendi fuelled Future Experience feature, the star styles and profiles in fierce ensembles from the fashion house.

Beyond posing it up for the Chrisean Rose lensed shoot, Bailey – whose new single ‘Have Mercy’ is due imminently – also opened up about music, starring in the upcoming movie ‘The Georgetown Project,’ and more.

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The MTV Video Music Awards return on September 12 and, with the countdown on, the first names set to rock the stage have been unveiled.

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Lil Kim may be set to tell her story, but fans will have to wait a little longer to hear it.

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Jennifer Hudson continues to trumpet the arrival of ‘Respect’ and this time it’s on the cover of Ebony Magazine. 

Looking regal in red, the GRAMMY and Academy Award winner stuns in the feature spread, which arrives during the release week buzz surrounding the Aretha Franklin biopic.

Hudson’s portrayal of the Queen of Soul has been met with rapturous applause and many are raving about the movie’s Oscar prospects.

For the 39-year-old, though, the role is rooted in more than accolades. It’s a moment she says was aligned by the Most High.

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Fans of Silk Sonic will have to ‘Leave The Door Open’ a little longer. Because delivery of Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak‘s hotly-anticipated collaborative album has been pushed to 2022.

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Ed Sheeran is the latest major name to announce…an announcement.

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Cop a gander of Trina!

The female rap pioneer serves stunning on the cover of Hype Hair.

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From EMMY and Golden Globe-nominated actress and writer Issa Rae comes ‘Sweet Life: Los Angeles‘ – the new HBO Max show that looks at what it means to be young and ambitious through the lens of a group of 20-something-year-old long-time friends in southern California.

Through its exploration of love and the pursuit of dreams, the relatable unscripted series offers a unique take on the ‘coming of age’ motif.

Before its August 19 launch, look inside for its official trailer:

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