With little warning, rappers Future and Lil Uzi Vert‘s long-teased collaborative effort – ‘Pluto x Baby Pluto’ – launched to major streaming platforms on November 13.

Executive produced by DJ Esco, the project’s original carnation boasted 16 never-before-heard duets from the chart-toppers and was released just days ahead of an expanded deluxe edition that featured 8 more songs – including the previously released ‘Over Your Head’ and ‘Patek.’

Though initially locked in a tight battle with AC/DC for the refreshed Billboard 200 championship (as we reported here), the additional streams and sales provided by the rappers’ re-release did nothing to edge out the legendary rockers by the tracking week’s end.

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On November 25, the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Music Awards attracted one of its biggest performance lineups ever courtesy of its 2020 edition which – like most other annual events – had a virtual component.

Its 34th annual showing, the ARIAs called on stars like Kylie Minogue and Robbie Williams to present its trophies to winners via live stream while chart-topping superstars Sam Smith, Sia, and Billie Eilish led the charge of musicians who lent distanced, pre-recorded live offerings of their latest hits.

Curious to see and hear how they fared? Look inside:

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The promo trail has been bombarded with the footsteps of 7-member boyband BTS in preparation for the November 20 launch of their first English-Korean language album, ‘BE.’

Kicked off by the explosive lead single ‘Dynamite,’ the K-Pop septet have performed the chart-topping hit at the 2020 MTV VMAs, 2020 Billboard Music Awards, 2020 American Music Awards, on a weeklong residency at ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,’ and a weeklong residency at ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ (as we reported here).

If industry analyst prediction is anything to go by, their hard work is set to pay off.

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Jennifer Lopez has become a queen of media savvy over her 30+ years in the industry, a badge of honor she’s most deserving of given her consistent ability to capitalize off buzz.

The multi-threat diva – just moments after rocking the roof off the 2020 American Music Awards Sunday (November 22) with a sizzling performance with Maluma (click here to watch) – officially unveiled the first slew of promotional visuals for her new beauty line.

As if that wasn’t enough to keep her faithful fans, affectionately called #JLovers, buzzing, now the 51-year-old has her sights set on the Hot 100 again.

Courtesy of new song ‘In the Morning,’ look below to see just how Lady Lopez has tongues wagging awaiting its Friday (November 27) arrival.

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From puzzle to surprise and outrage, music lovers the world over continue to express disappointment in the Recording Academy after the 2021 GRAMMY nominations were unveiled and showed no mention of The Weeknd – an artist whose 2020 blockbuster album, ‘After Hours,’ made history for its sales and impact.

While the organization’s chief Harvey Mason Jr. has taken to press multiple times to confirm the decision to omit the singer (born Abel Tesfaye) from the nod list was nothing personal or related to his commitment to the 2021 Super Bowl, his statements on behalf of the organization have done little to quell the hoopla surrounding Tesfaye’s shut out.

After Abel and his manager spoke out about the injustice (as we reported here), fellow artists took to their platforms in his defense as well. Chief among them is Nicki Minaj and Tesfaye’s on-and-off again friend Drake – both of whom have been vocal about their own snubs in the past.

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It’s finally here!

After ample teasing via her social media platforms, Monica introduces fans to her alter ego, ‘Goonica,’ via the official video for her latest single, ‘Trenches.’

Acting as the lead single from her forthcoming of the same name, look inside to see the cinematic clip which also features help from popular rapper Lil Baby.

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Lil Nas X is taking the masses behind the scenes of his whimsical video for new single ‘Holiday.’

Directed by Gibson Hazard, the visual is the first to be lifted from the performer’s forthcoming project – which is the follow-up to EP ‘7.’ A set that houses his breakout hit ‘Old Town Road.’  

With Nas looking to establish his next musical chapter, he went all out with the festive vid.

Viewers saw the star explore a vast and vivid world in the visual, but the freshly unwrapped Making Of shows that the entire landscape was created via CGI.

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Chrissy Teigen and John Legend are opening up about the loss of their baby boy, Jack.

As reported, the couple suffered the harrowing miscarriage last month.

This week, they appeared on Good Morning America to share how the experience brought them closer together. They also opened up about their new mission to support families with sick children.

Watch the touching segment below…

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Having already conquered America with multiple Platinum singles and two top 40 hits to her credit (all ahead of her debut album ‘Pretty B*tch Music’), Saweetie is looking to expand her brand to impact countries around the globe.

Globally, her most successful single to date, ‘Tap In,’ has tapped in to the charts of Canada, U.K., U.S., Australia, and more but – as revealed in a recent interview with the ‘Carlos Watson Show’ – the 26-year-old has her sights set on higher heights.

In a revealing chat uploaded Tuesday (November 24), the rapstress (born Diamonté Quiava Valentin Harper) not only expounded on her famous family tree – which includes rapper MC Hammer, actress Gabrielle Union, producer Zaytoven, and more – but also her thoughts on Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion, growing up Black and Filipino, and following the footsteps of Rihanna to launch a billionaire brand.

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The fallout from The Weeknd‘s unceremonious snub from the 2021 GRAMMYs nominations unveiled Tuesday (November 24) continues.

After Recording Academy Chief Harvey Mason Jr. fielded questions about The Weeknd’s glaring absence from the nod tally (seen here), The Weeknd (born Abel Tesfaye) hit back calling the GRAMMYs and its voting system ‘corrupt.’

Now that Mason Jr.’s taken to press to refute Tesfaye’s claims of corruption, the ‘Blinding Lights’ star’s responding with claims he had already begun negotiations to perform at the ceremony!

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Dua Lipa fans have yet another reason to be thankful this week as the ‘Levitating’ star is set to soar on to screens Friday with her highly anticipated virtual concert, ‘Studio 2054.’

What’s more, she’ll be bringing along a brigade of big named guests.

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After an action-packed week, The Weeknd is re-affixing the focus on his music.

Fresh from being tapped to headline next year’s Superbowl Halftime Show, the ‘Blinding Lights‘ singer has partnered with VEVO to release a live performance trilogy with songs from his fourth LP ‘After Hours’.

Speaking on the venture, Ed Walker, VP of Original Content says:

‘It’s been such a pleasure working with The Weeknd and his team over the years. We’ve loved being able to collaborate with them. His vision and creativity as an artist is truly unique and that’s particularly evident in these pieces.  We hope fans enjoy watching these performances just as much as we did creating them.’

What are you waiting for? Watch all three parts below…

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