Justin Bieber may be simultaneously reigning atop this week’s Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 to historic measure (as we reported here), but he’s also #1 on another tally:  the sh*tlist of critics who claim elements of his latest album – ‘Justice’ – appropriate Black culture.

No stranger to these claims over the years, the latest of this type of accusation wielded toward Biebs comes due to the inclusion of two Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speech excerpts on the new LP.

As the sound bites continue to cause commotion, controversy, and backlash, the GRAMMY winner is clapping back at detractors via his first Clubhouse appearance.

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Make no mistake about it; ‘Beautiful Mistakes’ is a hit!

Just a month after birthing her 10th trip to the Hot 100’s top 40 with ‘Cry Baby’ (as we reported here), Megan Thee Stallion revisits the chart territory courtesy of her recently unveiled Maroon 5 duet.

Released March 3, ‘Mistakes’ made a modest #54 debut on the Pop charts just two weeks later.  Once buzz around its Sophie Muller-directed music video revved up, the song showed promise of cracking the top 40 – potential that was realized this week as evidenced by the refreshed charts.

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The same week rising rapstress Mulatto earned her first Hot 100 placement with ‘B*tch from Da Souf’ was the same week she learned the title had been certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Boasting a fiery original version, the Bankroll Got It-produced song was given the ultimate boost once established femcees Trina and Saweetie added their spicy additions on its remix – ultimately helping the cut become Big Latto’s breakout hit.

Now, just 7 months ‘Souf’ saw its sales head north in response to growing buzz from its parent album – ‘Queen of Da Souf’ (click here to stream) – it’s logged a career milestone for its creator.

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With her sizzling lyrics, daring fashion, and eccentric music videos, Bree Runway is seemingly on the runway to becoming Hip Hop’s newest global sensation.

The Brit-born beauty cashed in on critical acclaim with her Missy Elliott-assisted bop, ‘ATM,’ and now she’s set to retrieve the same by her lonesome with its follow-up, ‘Hot Hot.’ Featuring a prominent sample of Busta Rhymes‘ unforgettable 2005 hit, ‘Touch It,’ ‘Hot Hot’ lives up to its title courtesy of a Jocelyn Anquetil-directed music video that sees Bree blazing the carwash parking lot with some serious footwork.

Speaking on the fiery number, the rising starlet said:

“I feel like this is the song everyone needs to hear as it gets hotter and the world eases up. This pandemic hasn’t been easy on the brain, and with being indoors wearing joggers 24/7, it’s been hard to feel like a hottie, so I’m hoping this track will help! Typically for me, it’s about reaffirming your power and believing in yourself cause ‘you can never do it like a Brenda.’ I want my fans to never feel afraid to hype themselves up, they’re the sh*t and they don’t need to wait for anybody to tell’em they are!”

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With unforgettable hits like ‘We Fall Down,’ ‘Speak to My Heart,’ and ‘Stand,’ multiple Gold and Platinum records to his credit, and and a trophy case full of industry honors including 3 GRAMMYs, Donnie McClurkin is revered as one of the most successful Gospel artists in history.

However, while his professional achievements are plentiful, those wins – according to him – were not mirrored in his personal life.

Despite rocking headlines in 2018 for alleged ties to a gay cult, the 61-year-old has not bitten his tongue over the years about his reported deliverance from homosexuality – a stance he’s reiterated by vocalizing opposition to same-sex marriage and more.

Due to said view, McClurkin recently took to TV One’s ‘Uncensored’ to speak candidly about his own love life.  There, he even asserted he would likely be alone forever despite a desire for love and family.

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Award season is upon us!

And the latest, and one of the most prestigious, is the BRIT Awards 2021.

Nominations for the UK’s biggest night in music were announced moments ago and brought major listings for the likes of Dua Lipa, Little Mix, BTS, Harry Styles, Burna Boy, Ariana Grande, and more.

Ahead of the May 11 ceremony, which airs live from London’s O2 Arena, check out the full list of nominees below…

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Lady Gaga is full of surprises!

For, moments ago Mother Monster announced a unique partnership with luxury champagne brand Dom Pérignon. 

Even more exciting, it’ll comprise an epic music film directed by one of the industry’s most revered names.

Details below…

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Fresh from giving birth to second son Noah, Kelly Rowland has hit the promotional trail for her newly released EP, ‘K.’

The Ellen DeGeneres Show was the star’s latest stop and she showed up and showed out with a flavorsome performance of ‘Hitman.’

Ms. Kelly was joined by an army of dancers for the dynamic offering.

What are you waiting for? Watch the action-packed performance below…

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Lil Nas X‘s ‘Montero’ video didn’t just rustle feathers because of its religious overtones, it also raised eyebrows from some who noted striking similarities to FKA Twigs‘ visual for ‘Cellophone.’

One such person was the director of the latter.

Indeed, as reported, Andrew Thomas Huang said the following upon the release of Nas’ vid:

“When an artist is in a position of power (amplified by major record labels, social media, PR, etc) and repurposes someone’s labor and ideas to serve their brand image, they cause harm by displacing the efforts of the artists who did the original leg work.

Intentional or not, capitalizing on other artists’ work happens and we need to discuss the scale and magnitude and power asymmetries in this industry.”

Now Nas has weighed in. His words below…

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This week Jason Derulo and Jena Frumes announced that they are expecting their first child together.

And just a few days later, the celebration continues with the big gender reveal of their incoming bundle of joy.

What are you waiting for? Find out what the couple – who met during quarantine – is having below…

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Lil Nas X is drumming up all sorts of buzz with his new single ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’.

Praised by some, the release has also magnetized ample critique – most notably for its video, which sees the star pole dance to hell and twerk on Satan.

Nonetheless, the song is poised to make a major splash on the Billboard Hot 100 thanks to colossal streams.

As hype continues to surround the track, Nas sat down with Genius to discuss its lyrics; lyrics he says were inspired by a romantic relationship last year.

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Tamar Braxton may be renowned for telling it as it is, but her former fiancé wants her to zip it.

As reported, the ‘Love & War‘ singer took to social media to accuse David Adefeso of cheating on her with his assistant.

Unimpressed, the Nigerian entrepreneur has fired off a cease and desist against Braxton.

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