Despite her untimely death at age 22, Aaliyah managed to accumulate more accolades in her short career than artists many years her senior could ever dream.

Beyond selling over 35 million records worldwide, collecting a slew of Billboard hits, and gaining industry recognition in the form of top award wins and nominations, the ‘One in a Million’ singer’s game-changing fusion of Hip-Hop and R&B influenced generations after her – an impact that can still be heard and seen in some of the genre’s contemporary offerings.

For these reasons and more, the diva’s dedicated fan base have taken the “strength in numbers” approach to get the attention of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame’s voting committee with hopes of seeing her name listed among its 2023 class of inductees.

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This summer will see Burna Boy and a host of major names heat up the live scene at Afro Nation Portugal 2023. 

For, the full line-up for the returning festival – which fuses the best in Urban and Afrobeats music – has been unveiled and promises a flavor-filled extravaganza like no other.

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August Alsina may have previously insinuated he was ready to hang up his mic, but we’re sure fans aren’t complaining about the fact he’s been blessing them with a consistent stream of new music since making that announcement.

After dropping singles ‘Shake the World,’ ‘Beautiful Way,’ and ‘Lied to You’ (all assumed to be featured on his forthcoming project), the award-winning crooner has now lifted the lid on his first solo release of 2023: ‘Myself.’

A testament to his tough upbringing in New Orleans, the reflective track sees the 30-year-old pay homage to himself for making it out of the trenches.

“’I stayed real and I ain’t tryna fool myself / Navigated out the jungle, didn’t lose myself / Never forgot what I had to do myself / When I only had me, myself and I, do or die,” he sings on the inspiring cut.

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It’s no rumor; Lizzo‘s 2021 hit single, ‘Rumors,’ has been certified Platinum at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Ahead of the February 3 launch of her forthcoming ‘Soul II Soul’ tour with Kem, powerhouse songstress Ledisi is giving her dedicated fans yet another reason to see her live thanks to the release of new single ‘I Need to Know.’

The first taste of music set to line her forthcoming album (due on digital shelves this Spring), ‘Know’ is an emotive, soulful ballad that sees Leddy ask the love in her life about the status of their failing relationship.

“I just need to know how we’ve / Gotten to the point where we can’t talk about things / We always used to find a way to figure out things / What’cha wanna do? / ‘Cause I can’t keep going through this,” she wails on the Rex Rideout-produced cut.

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‘Girls Trip 2’ is officially in the works and fresh details have emerged about the hotly anticipated flick.

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Check out Rita Ora!

The Pop chart-topper returns to the airwaves this week with the release of her brand new single ‘You Only Love Me’ (due January 27).

Trumpeting her comeback, the 31-year-old appears on the cover of GQ Hype.

Beyond posing it up, Ora dishes on her forthcoming third studio album (her first since 2018’s ‘Pheonix’), owning her masters, falling in love with her partner Taika Waititi, and more.

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After whetting appetites with a teaser announcement, Wizkid has finally revealed the date for his hotly anticipated London stadium show.

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Madonna and Lady Gaga’s history is well documented. Indeed, past years have seen copycat claims thrown up, as well as “reductive” jabs. Mostly, if not exclusively, from Madge’s end.

However, it appears time heals all rifts. Because recent years have seen the superstars support one another – and it’s a trajectory that is continuing in the present.

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Chris Brown‘s name magnetizes the masses in a major way. Case in point the multiple sold-out dates on his forthcoming ‘Under The Influence Tour’ of the UK and Europe.

Now, with just weeks to go before the trek kicks off, the stage blazer has ignited further excitement by announcing a slew of new dates.

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The ‘Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days when the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because in the show’s seventh season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Candiace Dillard, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix and stirring up must-see TV.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 16 of season 7 below…

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Aretha Franklin‘s classic ‘Natural Woman’ is not only one of her many unforgettable Hot 100 top 10 hits, but it’s stood the test of time as one of the greatest odes to womanhood in the history of recorded music.

Penned by the legendary Carole King, the tune – a signature vocal performance of Franklin’s – has found itself on several ‘greatest song ever’ lists over the last six decades and shines as an anthem of femininity for generations of women.

But, despite its legacy and enduring reverence, one LGBTQ+ activist group is challenging music lovers to take a deeper listen at its lyrics.  Those words, the group allege, not only play on harmful anti-Trans stereotypes but also incite violence against women of the transgender experience.

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