As we inch closer to the September 17 unveiling of Cynthia Erivo‘s debut album, ‘Ch. 1 vs 1,’ the GRAMMY, TONY, and EMMY-winning diva lifts the lid on more music set to be housed on the long-awaited LP.

Just a month after introducing fans to the effort’s first single, the critically acclaimed ‘The Good’ (click here to listen), Erivo has followed with the alt-R&B tinged tune, ‘Day Off.’

“Day Off” is about “what it would be like if I asked someone to stop working and to take a minute with me to do something—anything,” Cynthia says of the touching cut. “I know what that means. I know that feeling when you’re with someone, you’re both going and going, and then you just stop and take the whole day to spend together.”

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A year after the incident that saw Tory Lanez charged for allegedly shooting Megan Thee Stallion, the Canadian performer is suggesting that he was “framed.”

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Normani broke the internet with her brand new single ‘Wild Side’ and much of the buzz centers around its action-packed music video.

The 25-year-old danced up a storm from the visual’s opening scene to its closing and cemented her status as one of the new generation’s most gifted performers.

Now, as she ramps up promotion for the Cardi B assisted cut, the star joined forces with her choreographer Sean Bankhead to showcase how to perform the video’s dance moves.

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Taylor Swift is drawing a line in the sand when it comes to the possible GRAMMY and CMA Award nominations for the re-released version of her ‘Fearless’ album.

As widely reported, the Pop titan is re-recording and re-releasing much of her catalog after her masters were snapped up in a controversial sale.

In true Swift fashion, the roll-outs continue to be quite the events as evidenced by the April activation of ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version)’ – the first LP to be released.

What many may not know is that by technically being “new” recordings, the projects are eligible for multiple awards – namely the GRAMMYS AND CMAs. This despite having originally been released years prior.

However, in a new statement, it’s been confirmed that Swift will not be exercising that submission option.

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Because Normani has long cited Aaliyah as an influence it came as no surprise her latest song and music video, ‘Wild Side,’ was chockfull of homages to the late R&B princess.

From choreography remiscent of that found aboard the latter’s ‘More Than a Woman’ visual to the instrumental structure of ‘Side’ itself bearing resemblance to the Aaliyah’s signature hit, ‘One In a Million,’ many fans of both singers were pleased with what they thought were tributes to the fallen diva.

But while the 25-year-old continues to collect critical acclaim for her Cardi B-assisted banger, there’s one critic who isn’t completely on the bandwagon:  Aaliyah’s uncle Barry Hankerson.

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H.E.R. continues to declare that R&B is not dead with her ‘Lights On Festival’ franchise.

For, fresh from announcing the second installment of the annual extravaganza, the GRAMMY, Oscar, and Golden Globe winner has announced an arena edition featuring an exciting list of new names.

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Summer Walker may have just given birth to her first child, but she already has new music on her mind.

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Doja Cat is not holding back.

During an appearance on the Power 106 show, she was interviewed by Nick Cannon and touched on several subjects. The most prevalent being sexism in Hip-Hop and how female MCs are seen as “less smart” than their male counterparts.

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Candiace Dillard is accelerating full speed with her new single ‘Drive Back.’

Wasting no time lighting a match under the hard-hitting track, the rising star has unwrapped its accompanying video.

The clip, which features cameos from Dillard’s ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ co-stars Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, and Robyn Dixon, sees her illuminate the song’s lyrics about the circular rollercoaster of love.

Produced by Donald ‘hAZEL’ Sales and co-written by Nyerere Davidson, ‘Drive Back’ serves as the first taste of Dillard’s incoming album – which is due via eOne later this year.

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Check out Tinashe!

The ‘All Hands On Deck’ songstress stuns for Sports Illustrated‘s famed Swimsuit Issue.

Lensed by James Macari, she can be seen wearing wearing various gold, black, and sequined swimwear.

However, her appearance in the issue also was a major milestone for the singer and the magazine. For, Tinashe has now become the first independent artist to be featured in the special issue.

The news comes after Megan Thee Stallion was announced as the cover for the issue (as we reported here).

What are you waiting for? Check out more from Tinashe’s blazing shoot below…

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As reported, Usher has set sail on his seismic new Las Vegas residency.

Housed at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the action-packed show sees the veteran bring his biggest bops to life at the state-of-the-art venue. He also blazes the stage with newer numbers such as his Billboard R&B hit ‘Bad Habits.’

In a special feature on Good Morning America, the singer invited the masses behind the scenes of the residency. He also provided an update on his long-awaited new album.

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It’s here!

Billboard has shared its list of the top paid musicians of 2020 and it features several big names, such as: Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Drake, & More.

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