Jazmine Sullivan has fans and critics raving about new EP ‘Heaux Tales’ and the buzz has translated into a career best debut on the Billboard 200.

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Jason Derulo stands at the forefront of artists making a splash on TikTok.

With over 40 million followers, the singer has made savvy use of the platform to assist the push of his music. Case in point ‘Savage Love,’ which the social site helped ignite to become the star’s first #1 in a decade.

Well, it looks like Derulo is readying another TikTok driven bop. And this time he’s teamed up with Maroon 5‘s Adam Levine.

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“You broke my heart, so I broke your car.”

Today’s From The Vault pick comes courtesy of vocal powerhouse Jazmine Sullivan. This week’s selection is the break-up anthem ‘Bust Your Windows.’

The 2008 release was issued as Sullivan’s second single lifted from her debut album ‘Fearless.’ It relays the way a scorned-woman handles her love interest’s infidelity. And that is by trashing his well-beloved car.

Produced by Salaam Remi, the track peaked at #31 on the US Hot 100 and #4 on the R&B/Hip-Hop tally.

Its music video sees Jaz discover that her boyfriend had been cheating on her, then entering a rage which leads her to destroy all of his belongings, from his watches and wine glasses to his vinyl collection – though she never specifically busts his windows per se.

A year after its release, ‘Windows’ was covered on hit show ‘Glee’ by fellow vocal supernova Amber Riley. It was a true testament to the song’s impact and legacy as it wasn’t that many R&B songs featured on the Fox series.

From the onset, it was Jazmine’s storytelling abilities in her writing that set her apart from her peers… that and her undeniable gem of a voice.

With her latest project ‘Heaux Tales’ making waves, who knows what 2021 has in store for the artist.

All in all, it’s good to have you back, Ms. Sullivan.

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Jennifer Lopez stays with an endorsement deal, the latest of which comes courtesy of Coach. 

The dynamite diva has teamed with the fashion brand to front the campaign for their Spring 2021 bag range.

As well as posing it up for stunning still shots, which will run in print and digitally, J.Lo stars in a new commercial spot too.

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It seems that creating new music is what’s been prescribed to Dr. Dre.

For, the mogul has been spotted back in the lab less than two weeks after suffering a brain aneurysm.

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Dwayne Johnson may be Hollywood’s most bankable box office star, but that hasn’t quelled his ambition.

For, he’s teamed with NBC to bring his life story to screens in the form of new sitcom ‘Young Rock.’

Aptly titled, the show (which Johnson narrates) is based on his humble beginnings and journey as a pro-wrestler.

Set to premiere on February 16 the first look trailer has been unleashed.

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Lady Gaga has long used her platform to champion positive change in society.

And tonight, she was recognised for her efforts by The King Center at the 2021 Beloved Community Awards.

The singer, actress, and philanthropical leader of the Born This Way Foundation was presented with the Higher Ground Award, which she dedicated to people of color.

During the 8-minute acceptance speech, she condemned racism and white supremacy.

Watch her share powerful words at the ceremony (which was founded in the name of Martin Luther King Jr.) below…

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After a jaw-dropping midseason finale in September 2020, fans of ‘Love & Marriage: Huntsville’ were left with tongues wagging from the antics of the show’s stars Melody, Martell, Maurice, Kimmie, Marsau, and Latisha.

Now, the wildly popular series is revving up to serve impatient viewers the second half of its second season.

And, if it’s explosive trailer is anything to judge by, round 2 will be even better than the first!

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Aaliyah fans worldwide are celebrating what would have been the singer’s 42nd birthday today.

And while much of the occasion has been spent in reflection and appreciation of the icon’s contributions to music, renewed attention has turned to the availability (or lack thereof) of her catalogue on streaming platforms.

Indeed, as at writing, only Aaliyah’s debut album is the only project of hers online.

Addressing the present predicament, the singer’s Estate has issued a statement.

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Here’s good news for ‘Good Days’; the latest single from R&B diva SZA.

While her comeback tune, ‘Hit Different,’ didn’t exactly prove itself the hit needed to amplify buzz for her long-awaited sophomore album, the tune’s successor – ‘Good Days’ – is definitely a hitting (the charts) differently.

As if blasting to the top of Spotify and real-time R&B sales tallies wasn’t enough (as we reported here), the song cracked the Hot 100’s top 40 last week, marking the eighth visit of her career to the chart region.

This week, the song’s cracked the top 30 thanks to a 15-spot leap credited to a handsome mix of digital downloads, airplay at R&B radio, and streams.

Look inside to see how that combo helped mark a personal milestone for the GRAMMY nominee.

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Ahead of the release of her debut album ‘Pretty Bitch Music,’ Saweetie is teasing a possible collaboration with Cardi B.

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Kanye West‘s apparel company, Yeezy, is suing one of its summer interns over pictures posted to the intern’s social media account.

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