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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Janet Hubert and Phylicia Rashad are most renowned for portraying two of the most iconic Black matriarchs in American television history.

However, outside of their roles as Vivian “Aunt Viv” Banks and Claire Huxtable, they are clearly on opposing sides of one topic – Bill Cosby‘s release from prison.

As reported, the controversial overturning of the fallen star’s conviction for sexual assault drew a polarizing response. Many jaws were left ajar in shock and dismay. Yet, some celebrated the news – with Rashad being one of the most notable.

The backlash that followed her comment was both swift and seismic. 

And now ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ star Hubert has weighed in and she did not hold back.

Her words below…

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Rico Nasty is back!

The fierce femcee has just released her latest single, ‘Magic,’ and the record is bound to be a summer staple thanks to production by Avedon, Ginton, Alter Ego, and Mano.

‘Magic’ arrives ahead of her upcoming mixtape called ‘Rx,’ which is due out this summer.

Last year, she released her proper major label debut ‘Nightmare Vacation’. Before that, she released her ‘Anger Management’ project, which was made in collaboration with Kenny Beats.

Listen to ‘Magic’ below…

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Upcoming producer Amorphous is making a name for himself.

Case in point, his song, ‘Finally (Cannot Hide It),’ features Kelly Rowland and CeCe Peniston. The house-infused track samples Peniston’s 1991 hit ‘Finally.’ It also includes production from MNEK.

Across the track Rowland sings:

“Finally, it has happened to me / Right in front of my face / My feelings can’t describe it.“

The track is lifted from Amorphous’ debut EP ‘Things Take Shape,’ which is set to feature Kehlani and Brandy as well.

Listen to his team up with Rowland and Peniston below…

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Longtime fans of Hip hop legend Biz Markie fled to social media Wednesday night (June 30) to prematurely offer their condolences for the ailing rapper after reports surfaced he passed away.

Now, the family has stepped forward to set the record straight.

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