Despite seeing his new album, ‘Back Home,’ best industry analyst prediction (as previously reported here), ‘I Gotta Make It’ maestro Trey Songz didn’t make the Billboard 200’s top 10 for the first time in over 13 years.

The 22-track LP’s arrival was trumpeted by official and buzz singles ‘Back Home,‘ ‘I Know a Love,’ ‘Two Ways,’ ‘I Know a Love,’ ‘Circles,’ and ‘2020 Riots.’  Though unveiled to critical acclaim, the tunes’ failure to impact the Hot 100 seemed indicative of the lack of buzz surrounding the project at large.

Delivered as the first effort of his career to hit shelves without a charting single preceding it, the October 9-released set was initially projected to debut outside the Billboard 200’s top 20 to sales equivalence of less than 21,000.  While he managed to outpace predictions on the sales and chart placement front, the relative win still marked a negative milestone for the R&B heartthrob.

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Act Up is exactly what City Girls star Yung Miami did on Twitter Tuesday (October 20) in response to fans who claimed her designer duds were hand-me-downs procured from thrift stores and consignment shops.

While it’s not exactly clear how the accusation landed on the desk of the 26-year-old (born Caresha Brownlee), what is clear is she was having none of the slander – periodt!

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Ariana Grande is wasting no time cranking up the hype machine for new single ‘Positions.’

Due October 23, the song – which is produced by London On Da Track – is the premiere taste of the songbird’s sixth studio album. A project she says is due before the end of this month.

Ahead of the hatching.of ‘Positions,’ Grande has unwrapped a brief but sweet preview.

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Pop queen Janet Jackson is the latest name to speak up and out against the horrifying acts of brutality against peaceful protesters in Nigeria.

As reported, many lost their lives yesterday in Lekki, Lagos when government officials opened fire of those calling for an end to the controversial SARS police division; a division synonymous with violence and corruption themselves.

Janet’s words on the shocking events below…

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JoJo has quite the gift for fans this holiday season!

For, the soul-filled songbird will be unwrapping her first Christmas album, ‘December Baby.’

Billed as a blend of all-new songs and festive classics, the set adds to a packed plate of activity for the singer, who released fourth LP ‘Good To Know’ earlier this year and followed up with acoustic and deluxe editions.

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Nicki Minaj is a mother and loving every moment of it.

As widely reported, the rap royal welcomed her first child – a baby boy – with husband Kenneth Petty.

Now, weeks on from he youngster’s birth, Onlika has shared the first snap of her son.

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Little Mix aim to blaze in the video for their latest single ‘Sweet Melody.’

Currently  hot on the promo trail for their new album ‘Confetti‘ (due November 6), the Pop quad have lined up the track as the third official release from the hotly anticipated LP.

Ahead of its arrival on Friday, Jessie, Jade, Perrie, and Leigh-Anne teased with a titilatting new trailer.

What are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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Ariana Grande is officially gearing up for a big reveal!

For, seconds ago, the songbird has confirmed that she’ll be hatching new single ‘Positions’ imminently.

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Beyonce has long been an advocate for equality and justice. A trajectory that continued today when she used the enormity of her platform to condemn the shocking killing of innocent protestors by officials in Nigeria.

The star also shared that she and her BeyGood charity had already been working directly with entities in on the ground in Lagos to end the terror caused by controversial police division, SARS.

Still, despite her efforts, select corners have been critiquing the singer’s every word, move, and more.

Well, her Mom Tina Knowles Lawson is having none of it.

Taking to Instagram, she shared a lengthy and impassioned message for her daughter’s detractors. See what she had to say below…

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H.E.R. has delivered new single ‘Damage.’

The hotly anticipated track arrives as the rising star and multi-GRAMMY winner gears up to serve as the musical guest on this weekend’s episode of Saturday Night Live. 

And it’s a special episode, because it’s being hosted by none other than Adele – whose use of the show as the vehicle for her “comeback” has the industry talking in earnest.

In the here and now, watch H.E.R. shine in her latest musical chapter below…

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Stefflon Don brings the heat in the video for new single ‘Can’t Let You Go.’

The song serves as an early slice of her forthcoming studio album and showcases a fresh sound for the singing femcee.

A flavoursome fusion of Hip-Hop, Afrobeats, and Dancehall, the Ebenezer produced track has been received well by fans of the star.

Check out the Adriaan Louw directed video below…

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Shock and dismay has spread worldwide after scenes of police brutality in Nigeria went viral.

Already deemed #BlackTuesdayNigeria, the globe has watched on in horror as innocent, peaceful protestors were shot dead by officials in Lekki — simply for demanding the end of SARS (a forceful and corrupt police division).

Now, a growing of names – including Rihanna and Nicki Minaj – are uniting as one voice with Nigerians to call for the end of the violence.

See what they had to say below…

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