It’s been a major week of reveals for Mary J. Blige.

As reported, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul was unveiled as part of the eclectic quintet set to headline the 2022 Super Bowl Halftime Show – alongside Dr. Dre, Kendrick Lamar, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg.

Prior to that announcement, MJB sat down with D-Nice and revealed that she has new music on the way…imminently.

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At long last Toni Braxton‘s critically acclaimed album ‘Libra’ has finally been unleashed on streaming services sixteen years after its initial arrival.

Home to jams such as ‘Please,’ ‘Trippin,’ and the Rich Harrison-produced ‘Take This Ring,’ the 2005 LP has remarkably been absent from the digital landscape.

Long demanded, the project was released on Blackground Records. As such, it was caught up in the chaos surrounding the label – which notably was at the center of high-profile spats with the likes of JoJo, Timbaland, and Tank.

Now, with the once-defunct imprint relaunched (and bringing with it Aaliyah and all its artists’ releases), ‘Libra’ is the latest to arrive. And tidily in Libra season – which houses Toni’s birthday.

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Summer Walker has new music on the way.

For, the R&B maven has just confirmed that her new album will arrive next month.

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Kane Brown continues to blaze a trail in the Country music sphere and beyond.

And for his latest release ‘Blessed & Free,’ he’s teamed with GRAMMY and Oscar winner H.E.R.

Arriving in tandem with its Alex Alvga directed music video, the track sees the pair trade verses about being appreciative for being alive and thriving and wanting to be left alone to do exactly that. 

Check out the monochrome visual for the uplifting number below…

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Kacey Musgraves is bringing the heat.

The music superstar opened season 47 of ‘Saturday Night Live’ with performances of her songs ‘Justified’ and ‘Camera Roll.’

Both songs are lifted from Musgraves’ most recent album, ‘Star-Crossed,’ which opened to the best sales week of her career (as we reported here).

The 15-track project included contributions from Ian Fitchuk, Daniel Tashian, and Violeta Parra. It explored Musgraves’ mental state following her divorce from Ruston Kelly.

This was Musgraves’ second appearance as a musical guest on the show. She previously was the musical guest in 2018 before the release of her acclaimed ‘Golden Hour’ album.

Watch her kick off season 47 of ‘SNL’ below…

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett unwrapped their second and final collaborative album ‘Love For Sale’ for sale this week to ample critical acclaim.

The project, which follows the pair’s GRAMMY-winning 2014 effort ‘Cheek to Cheek,’ sees the stars shine with Jazz standards by Cole Porter. 

Already tipped for success at the 2022 GRAMMYs, the first-week sales forecasts are in for the LP.

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Tems is strutting ahead full steam after dominating the airwaves with Wizkid collaboration, ‘Essence.’

Last month brought with it the release of the Nigerian star’s EP ‘If Orange Was A Place’ and now she’s hitting the promotional trail.

Her latest stop was Jimmy Kimmel Live, where she took center stage to deliver a powerful performance of ‘Avoid Things.’

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Lil Nas X may have ridden his way to the top of the charts all by himself with ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ but had he had his way he’d have done so with none other than Bad Bunny. 

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For many music fans, iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour is the most wonderful time of the year!

Assembling some of music’s biggest hitmakers for a Stateside tour, the lineups the ‘Ball’ has boasted historically have known few rivals – and this year is shaping up to be no exception.

Calling on the likes of chart-toppers Doja Cat, Dua Lipa, Lil Nas X, Megan Thee Stallion, Black Eyes Peas, Jonas Brother, Ed Sheeran, Saweetie, and many more, this year’s extravaganza will kick off in Dallas on November 30 and touch down in Los Angeles, Atlanta, Philadelphia, and more before wrapping up in Miami on December 19.

Hop inside to see if your favorite artists will be bringing some yuletide cheer to a stage near you.

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Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett are now in contention for possible major looks at the 2022 GRAMMY Awards – despite initially seeming to have purposefully missed the cut-off point with their new collaborative album ‘Love For Sale.’

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It was only fitting Christina Aguilera – who has already given voice to one of the most popular Disney princess songs ever (‘Reflection’ from ‘Mulan’) – would be dressed as such as she turned heads at the ABC spectacular, “The Most Magical Story on Earth: 50 Years of Walt Disney World.”

The extravaganza, which aired Friday night (October 1), saw the GRAMMY winner take center stage and vocal flight in front of the iconic Disney castle in a classic white gown with royal train to complete the look.

On hand to deliver a stunning rendition of the ‘Mulan’ ballad as well as ‘When You Wish Upon a Star,’ look inside to see how Xtina fared at the Whoopi Goldberg-hosted affair.

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If our appetite for ABC’s forthcoming musical drama ‘Queens’ hadn’t already reached a royal pitch, the first music video lifted from the venture has certainly gotten the job done.

Ahead of the show’s October 19 premiere, its stars Eve, Brandy, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez have unleashed its first single, ‘Nasty Girl.’

Taking to Miami to film the Tim Story-directed music video, the quartet of leading ladies trade fiery verses about why they’re the baddest – each dropping a set of believable bars that had us on the edge of our seat.

You’ll see exactly what we mean inside:

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