2020 was undoubtedly the breakout year for serial hitmaking rapper DaBaby.

In addition to earning his first Hot 100 chart-topper with the long-running ‘Rockstar’ (featuring Roddy Ricch), the 29-year-old earned his second Billboard 200 chart-topper with its parent album – ‘Blame It on Baby’ – and later learned ‘Rockstar’ was nominated for Record of the Year at the 2021 GRAMMYs (click here to read).

With hopes of keeping the buzz brewing, the rapper (born Jonathan Kirk) lifts the lid on his first new single of the year with the aptly titled ‘Masterpiece.’  Previewed on social media last month, patient fans finally have their hands on the tune’s full version.

Now, you can hear the DA Got That Dope-produced bop inside:

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9x GRAMMY nominee Sia has proven her worth as a singer-songwriter as a number of her hits for herself (and others) have rocketed up the record charts over the years.  Now, she’s looking to see that success mirrored on the box office charts courtesy of the forthcoming drama, ‘Music’ (which she directed and co-wrote).

To herald its arrival, the diva released the sizzling cut ‘Hey Boy’ in November.  And, though greeted with fanfare from critics and the singer’s devoted fans it didn’t see that response reflected commercially.

In an effort to turn the tide on its chart narrative, Sia tapped Nigerian hitmaker Burna Boy to help rework the tune.  Ahead of the February 12 release of its parent album, ‘Music – Songs From And Inspired By The Motion Picture’ (courtesy of Atlantic Records), look inside to hear the ‘Hey Boy’ remix and see its Rafatoon-directed official music video.

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Ariana Grande fans who did the math on the ’34+35′ remix had already cracked the case on longstanding rumors of who its mystery guests were, but they were proven right Thursday (January 14) when the GRAMMY winner revealed it to be none other than fellow chart-toppers Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion.

As we reported here, Grande took to social media to not only hush murmurs on the song’s special features but also report the revamped tune would drop Friday (January 15).

Having previously cracked the Hot 100’s top 10 up to a #8 peak, can the trio of ladies carry the cut all the way to the tally’s perch?

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Dr. Dre‘s divorce from estranged wife Nicole Young keeps getting messier.

For, Young now alleges that the rap mogul held a gun to her head on at least two separate occasions in the past.

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While fans didn’t exactly go crazy for the lead single from Chris Brown & Young Thug‘s joint ‘Slime & B’ mixtape upon its May 5, 2020 release, it wasn’t long before the slow-burning tune began scorching the upper half of the Hot 100.

By July of the year, the song had become Brown’s 16th career top 10 (as we reported here) – a positioning it maintained off-and-on over the course of the months to follow.

Now, 35 weeks after its premiere, ‘Crazy’ has cracked the top 5 – a radio-fueled accomplishment that’s been accompanied by a spot in Hot 100 history books.

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Ariana Grande has assembled an all-star cast for the remix to the ’34+35.’

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In sweet news for fans of ‘Queen Sugar,’ OWN has announced that the popular drama has been renewed for a sixth season.

The development is of particular note because the commitment comes before the premiere of the Ava DuVernay show’s hotly anticipated fifth season – which premieres February 16.

Widely praised for its potently layered portrayal of an African-American family in the Deep South, the series follows the complicated lives of the Bordelon clan.

Led by stars Kofi Siriboe, Dawn-Lyen Gardner, Bianca Lawson, and Rutina Wesley, ‘Sugar’ has also found favor for its purposeful use of female directors. Indeed, season five is entirely helmed three filmmakers: producing director Lauren Wolkstein, Lisa France and Cierra Glaude.

Check out the freshly unwrapped trailer below, where words from the forces behind the show also await…

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Cardi B is heading to the big screen in her first leading role.

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In honor of Valentine’s Day next month, Rihanna is launching a new Savage x Fenty campaign.

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Cardi B is getting candid.

For, the GRAMMY-winner took to Twitter to reveal exactly how much her ‘WAP’ music video with Megan Thee Stallion cost to make.

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Jennifer Lopez is always booked and busy.

But her latest performance may be one of her biggest yet.

For, the stage blazer is the latest name tapped to perform at the presidential inauguration of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris on January 20.

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Rihanna is no stranger to covers and kicks off 2021 a’front of the January/February issue of Essence Magazine.

The singer/entrepreneur is no stranger to firsts either. Which is exactly what the stunning spread is.

Because, for the first time in the publication’s 50 year history, the much lauded  Lorna Simpson was commissioned to interpret modern-day beauty in collaboration with RiRi.

‘Of Earth & Sky’ is the end product.

It’s billed as an original photographic collages – comprised of the cover shot and 12-page portfolio. 

On working with Rih, multi-award winner Simpson said:

“[Collaborating] with Rihanna and ESSENCE magazine is quite incredible. As an artist, I’m able to deliver these unusual images of someone who is so well-known and so recognizable… It’s an amazing opportunity.”

The Bajan superstar – who just launched her Fenty Skin line globally – concurred, adding. “It’s a natural trifecta,” she said. “It’s like magic.

Check out the ethereal shoot below…

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