It’s not a good week to be Sha’Carri Richardson.

The famous sprinter, who has seemingly become a global sensation overnight for her history-making runs, was expected to be a shining star at the upcoming Tokyo Olympics.  Her popularity, characterized in part by her athleticism as well as flamboyant personal style (i.e. hair & nails), has even drawn comparisons to the legendary Florence Joyner (FloJo).

However, after testing positive for marijuana use during a recent routine drug screening, Richardson was suspended from the U.S. Olympic team and barred from running her signature race in Tokyo.

The news marks only the beginning of a controversial period for Richardson.

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Taylor Swift continues to feed fans this year with new music.

For, she has just joined forces with Big Red Machine – Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon –  to share the new track ‘Renegade.’

The track explores anxiety and how that fear can get in the way of loving someone or preventing you from loving them altogether.

The clip features Swift and Big Red Machine in a series of blurred and color-filled images.

‘Renegade’ continues the series of collaborations between Swift, Dessner, and Vernon as the latter two appeared on Swift’s ‘Folklore’ and ‘Evermore’ albums.

Listen to their latest collaboration below…

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Rita Ora is keeping the new music coming.

This time, she is joined by EDM producer Sigala for a new collaboration entitled ‘You For Me.’

The dance-worthy song is destined for summer playlists with its bright and vibrant production. The track is about a past romance and the regret that comes with past decisions made.

Across the track, Ora sings:

“I drink till I kiss somеone who looks like you / I wish that I was honest whеn I had you / I should’ve told you that I wanted you for me.“

‘You For Me’ was announced last week and it follows Ora’s ‘BANG’ EP. 

Listen to ‘You For Me’ below…

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With GRAMMY and MTV VMA trophies lining her mantel alongside the resume of hits that won those awards, Mya has little reason to be modest – a flex she serves with no hesitation via her latest single, ‘Worth It.’

Over a Lamar “MyGuyMars” Edwards-produced beat, the R&B veteran shows off her Rap skills by unveiling a set of braggadocious bars.

“…your sister and cousin / Be tryin’a understand / How I keep lookin younger and younger / It’s the genes and all this foreign fruit / I keeps in my stomach / Not to mention I’d rather prefer / To stay out the public / Cuz I’m on it, best believe I own it publishing and masters,” she spits.

Elsewhere on the candid track, the 41-year-old even addresses murmurs about why she chooses to ‘protect her peace’ by living the single life.

“Why you ain’t married wit’ babies / Your time is almost up / But that ain’t never been my vision / Watchin’ women in my family struggle / Shitted on, broken, abandoned left to crumble / So I’m hesitant when it comes to men.”

Jump inside to hear what else she said on the hot new track:

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For five consecutive weeks, BTS‘ latest hit ‘Butter’ has been spread at #1 across a number of Billboard charts – chiefly the Hot 100.

Already etched in record books for becoming the boys’ third Hot 100 #1 debut, they not only boast more apex premieres than any other group in the chart’s 62-year history but are among few to continue dominating the tally after arriving at its summit.

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After giving fans a taste of new music via her Tyga-assisted single, ‘Sip It,’ and its follow-up, ‘Brazil,’ rapper Iggy Azalea keeps her ‘End of An Era’ era in full swing with the new release, ‘I Am the Strip Club.’

Announced just last week, the vogue-inspired cut’s accompanying music video comes as a nod to ballroom and even features sizzling dance moves from the House of Balmain.

Curious to see how Iggy Iggz is waving goodbye to Pride Month 2021?  See inside:

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Megan Thee Stallion trots through the mind of Akademiks quite a bit it seems.

At the top of the year, the blogger/DJ-turned-Web personality sent the rapper’s fans – affectionately called #Hotties – into a frenzy when he said the GRAMMY winner wasn’t ‘100th of the talent’ of her ‘Hot Girl Summer’ co-star Nicki Minaj (as we reported here).

As if the unceremonious slamming he was for that afforded wasn’t enough, he returned for more this week – inciting furor after Stallion’s 2021 BET Award sweep.

See what he said that caused a firestorm of controversy among the #Hotties.

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After decades of crafting hits for some of music’s biggest names including Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Usher, Mariah Carey, Toni Braxton, Mary J. Blige, and countless others, legendary production duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis are set to reunite with some of those superstars for a redo via their their upcoming debut album, ‘Jam & Lewis Volume 1.’

Slated for a July 9 release, the 10-track affair – the GRAMMY-winning twosome’s first since signing a record deal with BMG in 2020 –  is nothing less than stellar as it boasts some of music’s most recognizable monikers.

“It’s crazy to think we’re about to release our debut album after all these years,” said Lewis. “This is going to be a very special moment and we are grateful to have this team behind us.”

Kicked off by singles ‘Til I Found You,’ the Carey-assisted ‘Somewhat Loved,’ and more,, look inside for the full tracklist:

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There will soon be one vacant seat on ‘The View,’ because Meghan McCain has announced her departure from the long-running talkshow.

Full story below…

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It may be Chloe Bailey‘s birthday, but she’s gifting the masses something special.

And it’s a scorcher.

See what mean below…

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Mac Miller‘s legacy continues to live on.

This time, Ty Dolla Sign and Dvsn join the late rapper for the posthumous release ‘I Believed It.’

The record comes nearly five years after Miller and Ty Dolla Sign joined forces on ‘Cinderella’ off the former’s 2016 studio album, ‘The Devine Feminine.’

Currently, it is unclear if the collaboration is a standalone release or if it is part of a full-length project from one of the contributing acts.

In the meantime, stream ‘I Believed It’ below…

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Brent Faiyaz is making long-awaited return.

To make his return to the music scene, he has tapped Drake to assist him on his new song ‘Wasting Time.’

Produced by The Neptunes, Faiyaz croons about respecting the space his lover needs, all the while he remains willing to share his world with them.

Since his 2020 release, ‘F**k The World,’ fans have not heard much from Faiyaz. His most recent one was ‘Showing U Off.’ 

Listen to Faiyaz and Drake join forces below…

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