For a relative “newcomer,” rising R&B star Giveon is racking up accolades and stats at quite the impressive pace.

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Two years after thrilling fans with the critically acclaimed ‘New Breed,’ singer-songwriter Dawn Richard‘s birthed the LP’s follow-up – ‘Second Line.’

Her sixth studio album, the 16-track effort was preceded by music videos for housed singles ‘Bussifame,’ ‘Pilot (A Lude),’ ‘Jacuzzi,’ and the recently released ‘Boomerang’ (click here to watch).  A musical gumbo, the eclectic project features odes to the 37-year-old’s native New Orleans alongside tunes decorated with futuristic, progressive, and aggressive Urban Pop sounds.

Hear ‘Second Line’ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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H.E.R. has barely had time to soak in her first Academy Award win from Sunday night’s ceremony (April 25), yet she’s already back on the grind.

After ‘Fight For You,’ the lead single from the official ‘Judas & the Black Messiah’ soundtrack, brought her Oscar gold, the 23-year-old (born Gabriella Wilson) is turning her sights to her music from another movie:  Disney+ film ‘Safety.’

3 months after first introducing fans to the official music video to the film’s tune ‘Hold Us Together’ (click here to watch), Wilson’s teamed with award-winning Christian Pop singer Tauren Wells for the song’s remix.

Branded the ‘Hope Mix,’ look inside to hear how the duo have revamped the inspirational anthem.

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Much to the delight of her devoted fans, ‘Add to Me’ singer Ledisi has added a second live album to her prized discography.

Coming nearly 14 years after her first smaller live effort, 2007’s ‘Ledisi & Anibade Live Recordings Vol. 1,’ the new release – titled ‘Ledisi Live at the Troubadour.’ – comes as her first full length solo live jaunt.

A career-spanning set of performances that sees the powerhouse put refreshed spins on some of her most beloved tunes including ‘Alright,’ ‘Pieces of Me,’ ‘I Blame You,’ and even her latest fan favorite, ‘Anything For You’ (which snagged the previous 13x nominee her first GRAMMY at this year’s ceremony), hop inside to hear how Ledisi rocked the famed Hollywood Venue with her greatest hits.

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The Recording Academy has unveiled a set of major changes to the GRAMMY Awards.

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Lauren London makes her hotly anticipated return to the screen alongside Michael B. Jordan in the action movie ‘Without Remorse.’

Arriving on Amazon‘s Prime Video today, the film chronicles the life of John Clark; a Sr Chief who embarks on a journey to avenge the murder of his pregnant wife Pam (played by London). While on this path, he finds himself entrenched in a bigger conspiracy. 

With anticipation surrounding the flick sky-high, That Grape Juice‘s Patrick Buchanan caught up with London – who dished on her comeback, starring alongside Michael B. Jordan, and her future plans, and much more.

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

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Selena Gomez has just landed her next acting gig.

For, the singer is set to star in the new psychological thriller ‘Spiral.’ However, she is not the only musician to be joining the team.

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Dawn Richard celebrates the release of her new album ‘Second Line’ today with the video for ‘Boomerang.’

True to trademark form, the eclectic songstress delivers a potent performance in the captivating visual.

Home to songs such as ‘Jacuzzi’and ‘Bussifame,’ the LP is the star’s first release for her new label Merge Records.

Armed with a fresh musical perspective and boosted by buoyant backing, Richard shines in earnest.

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Noel Clarke found himself at the center of a sexual harassment scandal yesterday when allegations from over 20 women were chronicled in an exposé by The Guardian.

The claims ranged from the alleged filming of nude auditions to sexually suggestive overtures to alleged groping.

In the time since the repercussions have been swift and seismic.

Clarke’s recent Lifetime Achievement BAFTA Award has been rescinded, his latest ITV show ‘Viewpoint’ pulled from air ahead of its final episode, and his series ‘Bullefproof’ removed from The CW’s streaming service in the United States.

With the likes of his co-star Ashley Walters and Michaela Coel condemning Clarke’s alleged actions, the 45-year-old has broken his silence.

His words below…

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Brandy shone brightly as Cinderella in the 1997 Rodgers & Hammerstein‘s production. So, it’s only fitting that the GRAMMY-winning songstress has been tapped to help Disney launch a yearlong ‘Ultimate Princess Celebration.’

As reported, the Vocal Bible has teamed with hitmaker Oak Felder to produce the anthem for the movement.

Christened ‘Starting Now,’ the song is billed by B-Rocka as “magical and empowering.”

Ahead of its release on May 21, she has shared a preview.

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JAY-Z once rapped “I’m not a businessman. I’m a business, man.”

And he continues to show and prove why.

For, a month after it was reported that he was set to sell his TIDAL service, the star has closed the deal and the particulars re-affirm why he is at the top of the game.

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Without missing a beat, Gucci Mane picks up where he left off on his latest single ‘Sh*t Crazy,’ which features BIG30.

Now the rapper has just released the video for the track. The new set of visuals feature plenty of expensive cars and jewelry.

‘Sh*t Crazy’ is set to be featured on Mane’s new album ‘Ice Daddy,’ an album that is dedicated to his youngest song, Ice Davis. Ice is also featured on the album’s cover art.

Mane and wife Keyshia Ka’oir welcomed Ice together in December 2020 (as we reported here).

Watch the lavish video for ‘Sh*t Crazy’ below…

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