J. Cole sprung a surprise on fans with the release of his brand new song ‘Heaven’s EP.’

And the package was paired with an accompanying music video.

As quick turnarounds go, the Simon Chasalow-directed visual was shot while Cole was in Las Vegas for a show past weekend.

Lyrically, the song – which is is powered by the instrumental of ‘Pipe Down’ (from Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’) – finds the  Fayetteville, NC native in a reflective and pondering space.

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Whitney Houston fans were sent into an uproar last week when Warner Bros. took to press to announce they were moving forward with an official remake of the late diva’s breakout film, ‘The Bodyguard’ (1992).

One of the highest grossing films of all-time (with over $400 million collected at the box office), the movie’s popularity is only matched by that of its GRAMMY-winning companion album – which is listed as the best-selling soundtrack of all time.

Despite widespread disapproval of the reboot, including jeers from Houston’s ex-husband Bobby Brown (as we reported here), the search for its lead characters is on and a number of actresses are already vying for the lead role.

Surprisingly, among the interested is ‘American Idol’ alum Jordin Sparks.

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Snoop Dogg joins the chorus of detractors slamming the Television Academy for the lack of racial diversity among the winners of EMMYs this week.

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Years of waiting for Aaliyah‘s third and final studio album to hit streaming platforms was rewarded when the self-titled set arrived to Spotify, Apple Music, and other streamers on September 10 (as we reported here).

Her only GRAMMY-nominated LP, the critically acclaimed project is lauded for its housed tunes ‘We Need a Resolution,’ ‘Rock the Boat,’ More Than a Woman,’ and more.  Immediately shooting to the top of real-time sales tallies upon its re-release, the renewed fanfare saw ‘Aaliyah’ poised to deliver the late singer’s best digital performance week yet.

With the sales tracking week closed, look inside to see how the previous Billboard 200-topper performed against industry analyst predictions.

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After much speculation, Britney Spears is confirmed to be at the center of another documentary – this time by streaming giant Netflix.

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Lil Nas X may have lit up the streaming scene with his debut album ‘Montero,’ but he isn’t resting on his laurels.

Instead, the Pop provocateur is pounding the promotional pavement in support of the LP.

And his latest stop was BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge. 

Backed by a full band, Nas delivered rousing renditions of his new single ‘That’s What I Want,’ ‘Montero’ album jam ‘Dead Right Now,’ and a cover of Dolly Parton‘s ‘Jolene.’

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Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 struts onto Amazon‘s Prime Video this Friday (September 24) and promises to be a must-see event.

This year’s installment of the annual extravaganza again fuses a unique mix of names – many of whom stun in pieces from the super popular lingerie line.

The billionaire belle has teased with sneak peeks at the special, which will feature performances from the likes of Normani, Jazmine Sullivan, Nas, Ricky Martin, and Bia. As well as appearances from Gigi Hadid, Symone, Gottmik, Leiomy, Joan Smalls, and Lola Leon.

Now, she’s unwrapped an extended trailer and it’s sizzling.

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Toni Braxton is expanding her empire.

For, the GRAMMY-winning legend is making a bold bid for fresh success in the body care sphere.

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Giveon has new music on the way!

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Saweetie just tapped in to the roster of one of music’s most notable management companies.

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The Fugees are back!

One of the most iconic Hip-Hop groups of all time has announced a 2021 reunion tour to commemorate the 25th anniversary of their breakthrough album ‘The Score.’

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Earlier this month, August Alsina saw his debut album, 2014’s ‘Testimony,’ become his first album to reach Platinum status in the United States – a triumph that came just months after the album’s tracks, ‘No Love’ and ‘I Luv This Sh*t,’ became his first two singles to reach double Platinum status.

Despite those wins, which have been coupled with calls for new music from his diehard fans, the 29-year-old has indicated he’s not inspired to press forward with his music career.

Barely a year after his ill-fated third studio album, ‘State of Emergency,’ slipped out of the Billboard 200 after a 3-week tenancy (as we reported here), Alsina’s announced he’s set to vacate the music scene all together.

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