Just because Megan Thee Stallion has announced she is taking a break doesn’t mean her beloved fans are.

Affectionately called #Hotties, the growing fan base has been hard at work spinning, downloading, and streaming Stallion’s most beloved hits to ensure the GRAMMY winner’s name stays in mention while she ‘recharges.’

Thanks to their ongoing efforts, Stallion’s trotted to a slew of certification of upgrades at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Saweetie‘s ascend has seen her land on the cover of W Magazine‘s new Music issue.

The 1960’s inspired shoot sees the femcee showcase her aesthetic versatility – stunning in a range of striking ensembles.

Beyond posing for the John Edmonds lensed snaps, the feature also sees the ‘Best Friend’ hitmaker address her break-up with Migos star Quavo.

As reported, the discourse surrounding the pair’s split exploded – first upon Saweetie’s inference that he cheated and then when a video of an elevator altercation (which left her on the floor) hit the net.

Looking to leave the drama in rearview, she addresses the chaos in her feature interview and also updates on what folk can expect from her forthcoming album – ‘Pretty Bitch Music.’

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Travis Scott and the appetite for the return of live music has proven a potent potion.

For, the 2021 edition of rapper’s annual Astroworld extravaganza has proven a major magnet to revelers turn all the way up this Fall.

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The latest chapter in Jodie Turner-Smith seismic rise sees her star alongside Michael B. Jordan in the action-adventure ‘Without Remorse.’

Now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, the movie spotlights the life of Sr John Clark (Jordan). After his pregnant wife is murdered, he sets out to seek justice — his way. On his journey, he becomes entangled in a web much larger in scale than he could have ever foreseen.

Turner plays Lt.Cdr Karen Greer, a steadfast support system for Clark.

That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan sat down with the 34-year-old – who opened up her role, consistently playing strong Black women on screen, working with  Michael B. Jordan, and becoming a mother.

Watch the interview above and be sure to stream ‘Without Remorse’ on Prime Video

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It’s Adele‘s birthday!

The superstar songstress turned 33 today and she’s soaking up the love from her millions of fans across the globe.

Renowned in equal measure for her seismic success and penchant to protect her private life, the singer shared the day with the masses by sharing a number of snaps chronicling her latest trip around the sun.

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100 days remain until audiences can see Jennifer Hudson transform into the legendary Aretha Franklin in the big-screen biopic ‘Respect.’

The MGM production hits theaters on August 11 and promises to be unmissable. A sentiment critics who’ve seen early cuts echo.

Directed by Liesl Tommy, the film leaves no stone unturned in its re-telling of one of music’s most fascinating lives.

As well as Hudson (who was hand-picked by Franklin to play the role), Forest Whitaker, Marlon Wayans, and Mary J. Blige also star.

Ahead of its release, peep new stills below…

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The BRIT Awards 2021 just added a major name to its performer line-up – The Weeknd!

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LIl Nas X may have hit #1 with ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name),’ but it looks like he’s just getting started with his promotional push.

For, the star will be showcasing his performance gravitas on Saturday Night Live.

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Brazilian stage blazer Anitta brought her fiery flare to Jimmy Kimmel Live!

The singer, who has been amplifying her international efforts in recent years, took center-stage alongside dynamite dancers to deliver a performance of the current single ‘Girl From Rio.’

The song serves as the title track from the star’s forthcoming album, due this Fall.

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‘Pose’ – with fan devastation in tow after learning the MJ Rodriguez-led show was set to strut across screens for a third and final season this spring – went to ratings battle Sunday (May 2) with a double whammy of a season 3 kickoff.

Marking its comeback with a two-episode showing, the groundbreaking FX series gave fans their first taste of Pray Tell, Ricky, Blanca, Angel, Elektra, and the girls since the wrap-up of season 2 in late August 2019.

As evinced by social media responses, the long-awaited return was showered with critical acclaim.  Refreshed Nielsen reports suggest that fanfare was reflected in ratings as well.

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Nick Cannon has conquered music charts, TV ratings, and the radio world as a frontman and producer over his storied career, but now the award-winning multi-hyphenate is ready to flex his skills on the big screen once again.

Filling out the all-star cast of the forthcoming action film, ‘The Misfits’ (led by Pierce Brosnan, Rami Jaber, Hermione Corfield, Jamie Chung, Mike Angelo, Tim Roth, and more), look inside to see Nick in action in the flick’s official trailer before it crashes into theaters June 11.

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Despite only announcing his latest album, ‘Khaled Khaled,’ last Tuesday (April 27), DJ Khaled‘s unveiled not one, not two, but four different music videos in its support since it hit digital shelves April 30.

After kicking the era off with the Jay-Z and Nas-assisted ‘Sorry Not Sorry,’ Khaled followed with the Lil Wayne and Jeremih-assisted ‘Thankful’ just days later (as we reported here).  Now, he’s giving fans a peek at the visuals lifted in support of the LP’s housed tunes ‘Every Chance I Get’ (featuring Lil Durk and Lil Baby) as well as ‘Where You Come From’ (featuring Buju Banton, Capleton, & Bounty Killer).

Tapping Joseph Kahn to direct the former while Ivan Berrios helmed the latter, you can look inside to find both clips:

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