The 2020 American Music Awards head to ABC on November 22.

And with the nominees for the latest instalment of the annual extravaganza announced, attention now turns to who will be hosting the show – which will boldly air as planned from LA’s Microsoft Theater.

Well, the master of ceremonies has been revealed as none other than Taraji P. Henson.

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50 Cent isn’t mincing words.

The rapper took to Twitter to share his thoughts on Lil Wayne endorsing Donald Trump for President.

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Halloween weekend brought with it even more Hollywood transformations.

A whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over the top ensembles.

Join us below to see the likes of Jennifer Lopez, Doja Cat, Cardi B, Wiz Khalifa, Snoop Dogg, and more show up and show out…

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It’s been quite the journey for Sam Smith.

This week brought with it the long-awaited release of new album ‘Love Goes,’ the campaign for which has been in motion since the start of last year.

Smash hit Normani collaboration ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ kicked off the era, which has shape-shifted in earnest from its initial launch in 2019.

Indeed, the project has spawned a variety of singles and experienced a name-change (from ‘To Die For’) due to sensitivities around the current climate.

Still, it’s finally made it to retail and streaming services.

Find out what the LP’s first week prospects look like after the jump…

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Today’s From The Vault comes courtesy of one of modern music’s most gifted talents.

It’s Fantasia and her R&B classic, ‘When I See U.’

Helmed by Midi Mafia, ‘U’ was the second single from the songbird’s self-titled sophomore effort released late 2006.

The romantic jam was very much in the vein of the beat-driven ballads that were all the rage in the mid-2000’s. It peaked at #32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and it reached number one for nine weeks on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart. To this day, it remains one of Ms. Barrino’s most renowned releases.

It’s also notable for single-handedly saving the album’s campaign after the set’s launching single ‘Hood Boy’ struggled to ignite the charts. The track’s success revived the LP’s run on the US Hot 200 and helped it make a comeback on the Top 100.

The tune’s visual was directed by Lenny Bass and stands as a celebration of love, from the puppy to elderly. The songstress can be seen passionately singing the song on a rooftop in New York before meeting with NFL running back Larry Johnson who plays her love interest in the video.

Talents like Fantasia’s are hard to come by, hence why we continuously cherish her presence in the industry. 13 years on, ‘When I See U’ – as well as most of Barrino’s artistic output – remains a fantastic piece of art which hasn’t lost any of its brilliance. Again, a classic.

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As reported, Beyonce is the British Vogue‘s December cover star.

Set to hit newsstands on November 6, the feature is billed as a 20-page fashion story and sees the Queen snapped by Kennedi Carter – a Black 21-year-old photographer.

These days, interviews with the superstar singer are few and far between. But she accompanies her spread with an intriguing conversation with the publication’s Editor In Chief, Edward Enniful. 

Within, the 39-year-old opens up about Adidas x Ivy Park, ownership, family life, visual album ‘Black Is King,’ and her commitment to uplifting those others don’t. She also shares how recent events have shaped her outlook and approach moving forward.

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Kelly Rowland is keeping the new music flowing, pregnancy and all.

This Fall saw her follow-up Summer scorcher ‘Coffee’ with new single ‘Crazy.’

Cranking up the tempo, the track is dipped in Disco and finds Ms. Kelly re-engaging with dancier corner of sonic palette.

This week she she unwrapped a visualizer for the song’s lyrics and has now shared a behind the scenes look at that process.

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Summer Walker is extending an olive branch to Willow Smith.

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Halloween night brought with it even more Hollywood transformations.

A whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over the top ensembles.

Join us below to see the likes of Beyonce, Normani, The Weeknd, Saweetie, Monica, Camila Cabelloe, Zayn, and more show up and show out…

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Ariana Grande fans will have to wait a little bit longer to see her live.

The ‘Positions’ singer revealed to Zach Sang on the ‘Zach Sang Show’ that she will not tour until at least 2022.

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Per usual, Halloween night brings with it some jaw-dropping Hollywood transformations.

From Cardi B to Lizzo, Ciara, Christina Aguilera, Janelle Monae, and more, a whole host of names got into the spirit with characteristically over-the-top ensembles.

Join us below to see some some of your favorite names and outs show up and show out…

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TLC is coming to the small screen.

The R&B group is getting a two-hour ‘Biography’ special that will air on the A&E network in 2021.

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