Check out Tinashe!

The ‘All Hands On Deck’ songstress stuns for Sports Illustrated‘s famed Swimsuit Issue.

Lensed by James Macari, she can be seen wearing wearing various gold, black, and sequined swimwear.

However, her appearance in the issue also was a major milestone for the singer and the magazine. For, Tinashe has now become the first independent artist to be featured in the special issue.

The news comes after Megan Thee Stallion was announced as the cover for the issue (as we reported here).

What are you waiting for? Check out more from Tinashe’s blazing shoot below…

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As reported, Usher has set sail on his seismic new Las Vegas residency.

Housed at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, the action-packed show sees the veteran bring his biggest bops to life at the state-of-the-art venue. He also blazes the stage with newer numbers such as his Billboard R&B hit ‘Bad Habits.’

In a special feature on Good Morning America, the singer invited the masses behind the scenes of the residency. He also provided an update on his long-awaited new album.

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It’s here!

Billboard has shared its list of the top paid musicians of 2020 and it features several big names, such as: Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Drake, & More.

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Lorde continues to share new music.

Mere weeks after sharing her highly-anticipated ‘Solar Power’ single, she has announced the release of its follow-up.

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The trailer for the Nick Cannon-led and directed sports comedy-drama ‘She Ball’ has bounced onto the net.

Originally announced in 2017, the film’s seen multiple reported release dates come and go before finally scoring an official August 6 debut on-demand and in theaters.

Boasting an all-star cast that includes the likes of includes Chris Brown, Evan Ross, Cedric the Entertainer, DC Young Fly and Bryan “Birdman” Williams, the movie also features brand spankin’ new music from Brown, Stevie Wonder, Lil Wayne, Roddy Ricch, Kierra Sheard, and others.

Rooted in discourse about race, gentrification, criminal justice, and female empowerment, the movie tells a story of triumph against all odds as a young female athlete faces trials, tribulations, and victory on and off the basketball court.

See the ‘She Ball’ trailer and plot line inside:

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Ledisi may have ended her 12-time GRAMMY losing streak in March when she took home her first golden gramophone for work found aboard her latest studio album, 2020’s ‘Wild Card,’ but the legendary diva’s barely had time to soak in the win.

Just a month later, she released her first live album – the critically acclaimed ‘Live at the Troubadour’ – amid reports she was already hard-at-work bringing the life story of Queen of Gospel Mahalia Jackson to screens via a recently announced biopic.

As fans readied themselves for that, it was revealed Leddy was also cooking up a tribute to another music icon: Nina Simone.

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After sharing track time over the years on previous tunes ‘Lower Body’ and ‘Blow My Mind,’ hitmakers Davido and Chris Brown reunite for the equally bopping new single, ‘Shopping Spree.’

Found on the former’s 2020 album, ‘A Better Time,’ ‘Spree’ also sees the cross-cultural duo get by with a little help from friend Young Thug (who Davido also previously collaborated with on the tune ‘Pere’).

The Masterdon-produced cut sees the trio brag about how they plan to splurge on the special ladies in their lives.

“Keep bendin’ up with the vibe, yeah / F*ck me like a slut and be the wife / Articulatin’, said she tryna ride / I told her ‘make a wish,’ she gon’ be mine, yeah / Bring me your love, you better not die,” raps Thug.

Look inside to see the Des Gray-directed, high school-inspired clip.

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If ever there was doubt about the demand for Cardi B‘s new album – the follow-up to her history-making debut LP, ‘Invasion of Privacy’ – the ongoing success of the forthcoming set’s first two singles should silence it.

As if making a splash with the wave of wins afforded to ‘WAP’ wasn’t enough, Cardi followed the Megan Thee Stallion-assisted single with a solo #1 hit, ‘Up’ (making her the first female rapper to accrue five Hot 100 #1 hits over her career).

Now, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) is showering the hits with even more good news.

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Normani is hot on the promotional trail for her blazing new single ‘Wild Side’ featuring Cardi B.

With the scorching track burning up the charts, the singer stopped by Audacy to dish on the record and a whole lot more.

Chopping it up with host Bru, the 25-year-old amplified excitement around her return by revealing that the rest of this year is set to bring with it singles, live performances (including award shows), and the release of her debut studio album. She also teased a 2022 tour.

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After almost a year delay, Kanye West is finally ready to share ‘Donda’ with the world.

And lucky fans in Atlanta will be the first to hear the hotly anticipated album.

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Congratulations are in order for Halsey!

For, the singer has announced the birth of her first child.

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Lil Nas X has new music on the way and utilized a super creative means to trumpet its arrival.

The chart-topping star is gearing up for the release of single ‘Industry Baby’ this Friday (July 23) and lifted the lid on the news by way of a mock trial.

Leaning into the controversy surrounding the Nike Satan sneakers that landed in tandem with his #1 hit ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ the performer put himself on trial for his wrongs.

Taking on the role of the accused, the defense, the prosecution, and the presiding judge, the 22-year-old seized the medium to plug his incoming cut – which is co-produced by Kanye West and features rapper Jack Harlow. 

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