Jennifer Hudson continues to create anticipation for her upcoming role as music legend Aretha Franklin in the biopic ‘Respect.’

This time around, she is taking on one of Franklin’s signature hits ‘(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman.’ Written by the iconic Carole King, the song reached a peak of #8 under Franklin’s guidance.

Now, the track continues to give buzz to Hudson’s much anticipated role in ‘Respect.’

Previously, she shared the track ‘Here I Am (Singing My Way Home),’ which was also written by King.

With ‘Respect’ set to debut in theaters on August 13, you can now listen to the latest taste of what’s to come with ‘Natural Woman’ below…

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Willow Smith is back!

The multi-talented superstar has just unleashed her fourth studio album ‘Lately I Feel Everything.’ 

The project features the biggest names in Pop-punk, such as: Avril Lavigne and Travis Barker of Blink-182 fame. Other famous names include: Tierra Whack and Cherry Glazerr.

Prior to the album’s release, she shared the tracks ‘Lipstick’ and ‘Transparent Soul,’ which became her first Billboard Hot 100 hit in a decade (as we reported here).

‘Lately I Feel Everything’ is her first time making Pop-punk music and follows her previously released alternative R&B album ‘Willow’ from 2019.

What are you waiting for? Stream ‘Lately I Feel Everything’ via Spotify and Apple Music below…

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Have Fat Joe and Remy Ma delivered the end-of-the-pandemic anthem we didn’t know we needed?

Ahead of the delivery of his forthcoming ‘W.W.B.S. (What Would B.I.G. Say)’ mixtape (and the actual end of the pandemic), Joe’s re-teamed with the First Lady of the Terror Squad to lift the lid on the first listen to his new single, ‘Back Outside.’

Produced by Cool & Dre, the summer-ready song boasts a prominent sample of Frankie Beverly & Maze‘s iconic ‘Before I Let Go’ and even sprinkles of ‘Wait (The Whisper Song)’ by Ying Yang Twins.

Hear it in full inside:

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After scoring her highest Hot 100 charting in years courtesy of the Black Eyed Peas bop ‘Girl Like Me,’ global superstar Shakira is ready to take center stage again to replicate the success by her lonesome.

The EDM-tinged, Ian Kirkpatrick-penned & produced tune, which has been teased in earnest over the last week, comes as her first full English track since 2014, and sees the 44-year-old sing about the hope that taking a break will save her love on the rocks.

“Don’t let your mind think it’s someone else, someone else / I need to do something for myself,” she sings before launching into the chorus, “Don’t be afraid if it gets late, yeah / You’ll survive, it’s just one night / Don’t wait up.”

Hear ‘Don’t Wait Up’ in full inside:

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Just a year after the release of Pop Smoke‘s first Billboard 200-topping posthumous album ‘Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon’ (which has sold over 7 million units worldwide), the late rapper’s team are looking for a redo with another collection of unreleased Smoke tracks.

The assembled tunes comprise the ‘Faith’ album, an LP that shines with a star-studded list of features including Cardi B, Kanye West, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, Future, Chris Brown, Pharrell, Kid Cudi, and many more.

Hear the 21-track set inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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It’s been nearly two years since Normani turned heads with her official debut single, the Platinum-certified ‘Motivation,’ but if her new single ‘Wild Side’ is anything to judge by, her return was well worth the wait.

Sending fans into an absolute frenzy with its announcement earlier this week, the Cardi B-assisted effort is believed to be the long-awaited continuation of her debut era with her first solo studio album soon to follow (as she previously revealed).

Until we get more on that, hop in to enjoy the sizzling ‘Wild Side,’ which contains interpolations of late R&B star Aaliyah‘s 1996 signature hit, ‘One in a Million.’

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The ‘Queens’ are strutting with full steam to ABC.

This Fall the network will debut its new music drama – anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

A centerpiece of the 2021-2022 Fall TV schedule, it follows a group of friends on the quest to reclaim the shine of their heyday.

See, way back when, the quad ran the music scene as a rap collective christened the Nasty Girls. Fast forward to their 40s, life is altogether different.

With a chance of establishing a new chapter, viewers will see the ladies strive for balance between their past and present as they carve out an exciting future.

Find out when the show will be hitting the box below…

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The countdown is officially on for Normani and Cardi B, who are set to unleash their new single ‘Wild Side’ tonight (July 16).

Hotly anticipated, the track will be arriving alongside its music video.

And by the looks of it, it’s an all-out affair.

Moments ago, Normani unwrapped a titillating teaser that has whipped fans into a frenzy.

Watch the fire-filled clip below…

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Ariana Grande has unlocked another performance from her VEVO Live series.

Launched in support of her latest album ‘positions,’ hit ’34+35′ is the latest track to receive a rousing new rendition from the songbird.

Backed by a full band, Ari ascends vocally like only she can. All the while undressing her bedroom agenda.

Watch her wow below…

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Pop Smoke‘s legacy lives on with the release of his second studio album ‘Faith.’

Set for release tonight (July 16), the hotly anticipated project aligns the late MC with a number of music’s heaviest hitters.

Indeed, an all-star cast of names appear on the LP – including the likes of Kanye West, Dua Lipa, Chris Brown, Future, Pusha T, and Pharrell. 

With just hours to go before its arrival, check out the tracklist below…

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Madonna’s ‘Madame X Tour’ is heading to a screen near you.

As reported, the Queen of Pop recent trek has been picked up by Paramount+, which will be screening the documentary concert later this Fall.

Now, to whet appetites, a first-look trailer has been unleashed.

Within it showcases the duality of the intimate nature of the shows together with the state-of-the-art production her Madgesty managed to incorporate into the spectacle.

For many, this will serve as the literal first glance at the tour. For, during its 2019-2020 run, attendees were not permitted to bring cameras.

Ahead its October 8 premiere, check out the sneak peek below…

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Polo G has just unleashed the visuals for his song ‘Toxic.’

The music video contains vibrant animated visuals done by Ryan Lynch. Other scenes see Polo G rapping about certain things before they appear before him. Throughout the majority of the video he is filmed alongside his friends.

‘Toxic’ is lifted from his #1 album ‘Hall of Fame,’ which topped the Billboard 200 chart last month (as we reported here).

The track also serves as his first set of visuals since he shared the music video for his song ‘Party Lyfe,’ which features fellow rapper DaBaby.

Watch the Counterpoint 2.0-directed clip for ‘Toxic’ below…

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