Despite threats of retirement due to ‘feeling under-appreciated’ (as we reported here), entries from Teyana Taylor‘s prized catalog are still getting love from record buyers.

Case in point? ‘Gonna Love Me.’

Found aboard her 2018-released sophomore studio album, ‘K.T.S.E.,’ the BoogzDaBeast-produced ‘Love’ – which cracked the top 10 of the Billboard R&B charts at the height of its popularity – stands as her highest charting effort to date (as a lead act).

Evidence of continued celebration of the cut was unveiled over at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently where it was announced the tune had been certified Platinum.

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With a third week inside the top 40 set to be penciled on the refreshed Billboard 200, Jazmine Sullivan‘s ‘Heaux Tales’ narrative has already been labeled the R&B offering of the year.

To keep that story pushing forward, Sullivan has intensified her promo push for the project.  Over the last week, the GRAMMY nominee was spotted at a number of outlets across radio, Web, and TV with the latter’s highlight coming via a pit stop at BRAVO’s ‘Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen’ Sunday (January 31).

While there, Jaz gleamed when quizzed about her dream collaboration with chart-topping rapstress Cardi B, discussed her shelved collaboration with Brandy and Fantasia, and so much more.

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Legal woes continue to mount for one hit wonder Silento.

In September 2020, the rapper – best known for his viral 2015 hit ‘Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)’ – watched his name printed atop headlines after an arrest on charges of ‘assault with a deadly weapon’ for reportedly threatening people with a hatchet while in search of his girlfriend.  In October, he was jailed after local authorities clocked him driving over 143 MPH.

Just five months later, the 23-year-old (born Richard Lamar Hawk) is in police custody again – this time on murder charges.

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Cardi B sprung a surprise on fans Monday (February 1) with news that new song ‘Up’ is coming.

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Brandy blazed back onto the scene with album ‘B7’ and has kept her peddle to the metal ever since.

Her latest move has seen B-Rocka board the latest season of ‘The Voice.’

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Ryan Coogler is making major moves!

For, the ‘Black Panther’ director has signed a seismic multi-year TV deal with Disney. 

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Mariah Carey added New York Times bestseller to her lengthy list of achievements with the release of her memoir, ‘The Meaning of Mariah Carey.’

However, Mimi’s autobiographical venture hasn’t come without controversy.

Because, after writing candidly about her relationship with her siblings, the diva’s older sister Alison Carey has filed a lawsuit against her alleging emotional distress.

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Kanye West has found himself in some hot water.

For, The Sun reports that the ‘Stronger’ rapper is being sued by 800 performers and backstage crew members who claim they were mistreated or not paid for his Sunday Service shows.

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In breaking news, it’s been announced that Dustin Diamond, famed for playing Screech in ‘Saved By The Bell,’ has sadly died. He was 44.

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Dua Lipa and DaBaby are flying to new heights with single ‘Levitating.’

For, their single version of the ‘Future Nostalgia’ track has climbed to a peak on the Billboard Hot 100.

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Today brought with it the sad news that legendary singer Tony Bennett has been privately battling Alzheimer’s disease.

The diagnosis was shared in an depth feature about his health via the AARP. 

Within the piece, it was revealed that one of the ways Bennett is coping is by re-teaming with Lady Gaga to record a follow-up to their 2014 album ‘Cheek To Cheek.’

The critically acclaimed set won Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album at the GRAMMYs, spawned a sold-out tour, and added bountifully to the unique tapestry that is Gaga’s musical career.

Now, a new record and accompanying documentary chronicling its creation are incoming. Both of which will be particularly important in light of the 94-year-old’s diagnosis.

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Wendy Williams left no stone unturned in the promotional push for her well-received biopic ‘Wendy Williams: The Movie’ and documentary ‘A Hot Mess!’

During an interview with DJ Suss One, the former shock jock revealed that she allegedly had a one night stand with rapper Method Man. 

The timeline presented raised eyebrows, as those connecting dots noted that the MC became engaged to Tamika Smith in 1999 and married her in 2001.

As of today, the couple are still together and Tamika is irate with Wendy’s comments. So much so that she took to social media with words some are calling an evisceration.

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