Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation empire continues to diversify into new areas of business.

Already a juggernaut in the entertainment and sports spheres, the company has today announced its arrival in the publishing arena with the official launch of Roc Lit 101. 

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Megan Thee Stallion is bringing the heat.

For, the GRAMMY-nominated rapper delivered a show-stopping performance at the Apple Music Awards.

Living up to her name, she brought the house down from the rodeo with her performance of ‘Realer,’ ‘Girls in the Hood,’ ‘Cash Sh*t,’ ‘Body,’ and her #1 hit ‘Savage.’ 

She went on to win Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the event. In a press release, she said:

“I am so excited to be the Breakthrough Artist of the Year. This is a really big accomplishment for me. Apple Music has been rocking with me for so long, even before making me an Up Next artist, and I am just very appreciative and very grateful. I will forever love ya’ll as much as ya’ll love me.”

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Christina Aguilera is brining the holiday cheer.

The famed singer stopped by ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ to perform the holiday classic, ‘The Christmas Song.’

Dressed in a multi-colored suit, Aguilera let her vocals do the talking as she soared over the ballad in a way only she can.

The GRAMMY-winner previously included the song on her 2000 Christmas album, ‘My Kind of Christmas’ and has performed the song live several times over the years.

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Some of the biggest names in music assembled to help you get into the holiday spirit courtesy of iHeartMedia’s annual Jingle Ball tour.

The socially distanced jaunt – which celebrated its 25th anniversary this year – boasted a star-studded lineup for its 2020 edition that featured chart-toppers Dua Lipa, The Weeknd, Sam Smith, Doja Cat, Shawn Mendes, and many more.

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Disney+ has scored a critical touchdown with ‘Safety,’ the December 11-released biographical sports drama film based on the life and times of Ray McElrathbey.

Directed by Reginald Hudlin, the Walt Disney Pictures production boasts an impressive cast lined with names like Jay Reeves, Thaddeus J. Mixson, Corrine Foxx, and more.

Just as noteworthy is the music that lines the film – especially the H.E.R.-led ‘Hold Us Together.’

“I will not be shaken, I will not be moved / Even in that chaos, I know that You’re good / You’re the keeper, protector / It is You that holds us together / When everything else fails us / It is You that holds us together,” she croons on the uplifting, D-Mile-produced track.

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Despite mounting legal drama due to assault charges stemming from an altercation with fellow rapper Megan Thee Stallion (as we reported here), Tory Lanez is looking to keep the spotlight shining on ‘Daystar’ – his fifth studio album.

Having already given tracks ‘The Most High, ‘In the Air,’ and ‘Jokes On Me’ the visual treatment (click here to watch), the latest album cut to receive such is the Chazzz Music-produced ‘Solar Drive @ Night.’

Directed by Logan Fields Films, look inside to view the cinematic affair that depicts Tory mourning the loss of the love of his life.

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‘Empire’ fans lit up five months ago with FOX took to press to announce its former flagship series would be rolling out a spinoff starring central character ‘Cookie’ (portrayed by Academy & EMMY Award-nominated actress Taraji P. Henson).

Refreshed reports, however, have confirmed plans around the ‘Cookie’-based show have crumbled.

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JoJo fans on the fence about buying tickets to her December 18 virtual concert have been given a new reason to look forward to the highly anticipated event thanks to the new music video for ‘December Baby.’

The title track from Jo’s inaugural holiday album (click here to stream), the song’s accompanying visual – directed by Alfredo Flores – boasts an appearance from GRAMMY winning singer-songwriter-composer Jacob Collier.

Look inside to see how the duo interpolate ‘Noelle’ – their revamp of Christmas classic ‘The First Noel’ – into ‘December Baby.’

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Cop a gander of Megan Thee Stallion!

The rapper sparkles for the LA Times in a brand new feature chronicling her trailblazing success.

Currently riding high thanks to the success debut album ‘Good News’ and single ‘Body,’ the Hot Girl Coach spoke about her astronomical rise, the global debate around Cardi B duet ‘WAP,’ and more.

The feature also teases a possible performance ‘Savage’ collaborator Beyonce at the forthcoming GRAMMY Awards.

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#Katycats rejoice!

‘Dark Horse’ singer Katy Perry is riding back to the dark side, as evidenced by a set of stunning pictures lifted to her social media recently.

Garnering over 1.7 million likes on Instagram in just half a day, the overwhelming response to the snaps come after years of calls for the GRAMMY nominee to reintroduce her signature black locks after she ditched the look in 2017 during the promotional run of her fourth studio album, ‘Witness.’

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Taylor Swift is getting candid.

Hot off the release of her ninth studio album, ‘Evermore,’ the music superstar sat down with Apple Music‘s Zane Lowe to discuss the project.

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Mariah Carey has done it again!

For, her holiday smash ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ has rocketed back to the top spot on the Billboard Hot 100.

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