BTS may be dominating world music charts with their energetic brand of K-Pop, but the Korean septet is no stranger to experimenting with other genres in live performances.

Jimin, Jungkook, V, Suga, Jin, RM and J-Hope hit BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge recently to give their historic Hot 100 #1 hits, ‘Dynamite’ and ‘Permission to Dance,’ yet another showcase – this time for audiences across the pond.  While there, they surprised viewers with a stunning take on Diddy aka Puff Daddy‘s chart-topping tribute to Notorious B.I.G. – 1997’s ‘I’ll Be Missing You’ (which features Faith Evans & 112).

Curious to see how they fared on the GRAMMY-winning classic?  Hop inside to see:

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Academy Award-nominated songwriter Diane Warren has used her legendary pen to write unforgettable hits for the likes of Celine Dion, Beyonce, Monica, Brandy, Toni Braxton, Lady Gaga, and many more of music’s biggest names for over 35 years.

Now, the 64-year-old is stepping from behind the scenes to take center stage courtesy of her long-awaited debut album, ‘The Cave Sessions, Vol 1.’

Assembling an all-star cast of performers including EGOT winner John Legend, legendary GRAMMY winners Celine Dion and Carlos Santana, Ty Dolla $ign, Rita Ora, Luis Fonsi, and many more to help bring the tunes to life, the effort’s 15-tune tracklist is a multi-genre/cross-generational affair that speaks to Warren’s versatility like never before.

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Just a day before its originally announced June 25 release, Saweetie hit fans with sour news the arrival of her debut album – ‘Pretty B*tch Music’ – would be postponed.

Citing dissatisfaction with the tunes set to line the project, the rapstress (born Diamonte Harper) confirmed she was going back to the drawing board to revamp the LP.

Though previously unsure of a new release date, Harper recently took to our friends at KIIS FM to not only confirm ‘PBM’ will still hit digital shelves this summer but its renewed tracklist may see some familiar names added.

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Over a month after its release, H.E.R.’s critically acclaimed debut album – ‘Back of My Mind’ (click here to stream) – is still at the front of the line on R&B charts as it’s found at #5 on this week’s edition of the tally.

While fans continue to get acquainted with the GRAMMY and OSCAR winner’s inaugural studio effort, however, they’re still finding time to spin gems found aboard its predecessors – a feat, per the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), evidenced by the ongoing successes of songs like ‘U,’ ‘Comfortable,’ ‘Could’ve Been,’ and more.

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DaBaby has been a firm fixture in the headlines after making shocking homophobic remarks during his performance at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the rapper drew on offensive stereotypes when addressing the gay community. He later went on to add abhorrent remarks about AIDS and HIV.

The backlash has been swift and seismic, with both fans and industry peers – including Dua Lipa – slamming him in earnest.

Now, after making one ill-advised attempt at addressing the matter, he has taken to Twitter to add more to the narrative.

His words below…

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Dua Lipa may have ascended to the top of the charts with ‘Levitating’ collaborator DaBaby, but that isn’t stopping her from voicing her disgust at the homophobic remarks he made about gay people at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the MC shocked the fans at the festival, when he randomly said:

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases, then put your cellphone lighter up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking d**k in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

In the time since, the backlash has grown enormously – particularly after the rapper seemingly doubled down on his comments while ironically trying to extinguish the flames of anger.

Now, as the fury burns hotter, Lipa is the latest name to weigh in.

Her words below…

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Simone Biles has spoken up and out about her shock exit from the women’s team final at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

The 24-year-old, who is the most successful female gymnast in US history, left jars ajar when she landed the lowest score on the vault in her Olympics career during the vault exercise. Shortly after, her formal exit was announced.

Now, she explaining the rationale for the decision in her own words.

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Lil Nas X and Jack Harlow are staging quite the takeover with their new jam ‘Industry Baby.’

The hard-hitting single, which was co-produced by Kanye West, has been making waves thanks to its unbridled lyrics and its cinematic music video.

A big part of the appeal for many has also been how unlikely a duo the pair are.

While weighing in on exactly that during a Genius feature, Harlow unpacked how much he respects Nas and why he was drawn to his entry.

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Ariana Grande is set to make her grand debut on The Voice season 21 this September.

As reported, the songbird has on-boarded the hit NBC talent-search as a coach. And word is that she is the highest-paid name to serve in that role in the show’s decade history.

Ahead of the premiere, the star appears alongside fellow judges John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, and OG Blake Shelton in a creative campfire-themed sing-a-long promo.

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Normani may have a hit with ‘Wild Side,’ but she has found a friend in her collaborator Cardi B.

The former Fifth Harmony member is now speaking out and sharing how Cardi has been a good friend to her during the making of their song.

Her words below…

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Britney Spears‘ legal battle over her conservatorship continues.

Now, the singer is taking steps to remove her father – Jamie Spears – from her conservatorship.

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In a shocking move, US gymnast Simone Biles has pulled out of the women’s team final at Tokyo 2020 Olympics.

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