The reincarnation of Blackground Records is undoubtedly the talk of the day.

Label CEO Barry Hankerson has sent fans of Toni Braxton and Aaliyah into a frenzy with reports he’s unlocking long-vaulted albums of the divas’ – including ‘Libra’ and ‘Aaliyah: the Album’ respectively – to streaming outlets (as we posted here).

Among the most prized offerings of the imprint are the first two LPs of GRAMMY-nominated songbird JoJo, a 2004-released self-titled effort and 2006’s ‘The High Road.’  Those same projects were at the center of a decade-long battle between the songstress and the label that controversially ended with her being freed from her binding contract and later re-recording the jaunts.

Because of her complicated past with Hankerson and co., Jo made it clear she isn’t necessarily among those who are celebrating the wave of Blackground music finally making an appearance on digital platforms.

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Amid excitement about Aaliyah‘s long-vaulted music catalog finally coming to streaming services later this month (as we reported here), Blackground Records CEO Barry Hankerson has put the cherry on top by revealing longtime fans of the late diva can also expect “new” music to be added to her prized discography.

What’s more, some of Urban music’s biggest names have reportedly signed on to the project.

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Toni Braxton‘s critically acclaimed album ‘Libra’ will finally be strutting its way onto streaming services – sixteen years after its release.

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With just a week separating fans of Aretha Franklin from the August 13 premiere of her big screen biopic, ‘Respect’ (click here to watch the trailer), the film’s star – Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning songstress Jennifer Hudson – is pounding the promo pavement something serious in its support.

Tackling screen, print, Web, and radio, the ‘Spotlight’ singer is leaving few stones unturned as she shines a spotlight on the life and times of one of music history’s most celebrated figures.

And while the bulk of her interview topics have ranged from personal memories with the Queen of Soul to tackling Franklin’s legendary songs, Hudson’s also made headlines for her comments on unrelated, yet equally sizzling topics.

Case in point? ‘VERZUZ.’

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After ample teasing and controversy, Aaliyah‘s music is finally heading to streaming services.

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Tyler, The Creator is hitting the road.

The acclaimed rapper is officially setting off on his ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ tour and is will be bringing along some special guests.

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Billie Eilish is pounding the promotional pavement in support of her sophomore album ‘Happier Than Ever.’

The singer’s latest stop was BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.

Joined by brother and creative companion Finneas, the star shone with luminous performances of ‘NDA,’ I Didn’t Change My Number,’ ‘Getting Older,’ and ‘I’m In The Mood For Love.’

The showing comes as she eyes a #1 debut on the Official UK Album Chart and the US’ Billboard 200 with her LP.

In the here and now, check out her performances below…

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All roads lead to November 19 for Taylor Swift, who will be unwrapping the re-recorded version of her album ‘Red’ on said date.

Aptly titled ‘Red (Taylor’s Version),’ ample excitement surrounds the set which follows the release of ‘Fearless (Taylor’s Version).’

That LP topped the charts upon its arrival in April.

Both form part of a broad re-release drive by the Pop titan, who has embarked on the empowering venture after her original master recordings were sold without her involvement.

Ever creative, Swift is whetting appetites by way of a mysterious ‘Red’ teaser video that encourages viewers to uncover which new (From The Vault) tracks will feature on the project, as well as collaborators.

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Billie Eilish is going acoustic.

For, the GRAMMY-winner has released a live performance of ‘Male Fantasy,’ the closing track from her latest album, ‘Happier Than Ever’ (stream it here).

The clip is the second of its kind. It follows the acoustic performance of ‘Your Power’ Eilish shared last month.

In her latest clip, Eilish is adorned in a cream-colored outfit as she sings from a large bed in a mahogany room.

While ‘Your Power’ saw her and brother Finneas side-by-side, ‘Male Fantasy’ perform the song separately, with Finneas seated on the far right side of the room.

Watch the stunning performance below…

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Victoria Monet is back!

For, the acclaimed singer-songwriter has just announced that she will be releasing her new single ‘Coastin’ very soon.

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Out of the blue, Blac Chyna took to Twitter Monday (August 2) to allege Tyga – her GRAMMY-nominated ex-boyfriend and the father of her oldest child – enjoyed the company of transgender women.

While some perceived the random announcement as an attempt to embarrass the ‘Taste’ rapper (and validate years of rumors that have plagued him), most found the revelation distasteful – a widely shared stance that ended in backlash for Blac Chyna (as we reported here).

As the hoopla from the incident continued well into the week, now the model-turned-reality star is denying she ever made the statement.

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It’s true;  AppleTV+’s breakout series ‘Truth Be Told’ is coming back to screens August 20.

Based on famed author Kathleen Barber’s debut novel ‘Are You Sleeping,’ the critically acclaimed crime drama stars Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer as well as Academy Award nominee Kate Hudson, ‘Greenleaf’ star Merle Dandridge, Christopher Backus, Alona Tal, and more.

Ahead of its highly anticipated return to TV, hop inside to see the suspenseful trailer:

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