Jhené Aiko‘s third studio album, ‘Chilombo,’ reigns as the year’s top female R&B LP from a critical and commercial standpoint.

Released in March, the already star-studded effort – which boasted Big Sean, H.E.R., John Legend,  Nas, Ty Dolla $ign, Dr. Chill, and more among its features – saw that guestlist expanded with big names like Chris Brown, Wiz Khalifa, Kehlani, and more on the deluxe edition released in July. And, while the rumor mill suggests she’s already hard-at-work on ‘Chilombo’s follow-up, she’s still pushing pieces of the project to the masses.

The latest to get the visual treatment?  The fan favorite ‘A&B’ (an abbreviation for above and beyond).

‘I do everything you ask of me (yeah) / Just like that, I take you back / And I still f*ck with you so passionately / Don’t act like you don’t know / I don’t show whenever you call (ooh, oh), yeah / Don’t act like you don’t know (no, no) / I don’t go above and beyond for you (ah),‘ she croons on the moody track.

See its Brandon Parker-directed music video inside:

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Taylor Swift is speaking up and out after the latest twist in the drama that is the sale of her master recordings.

Last year, Scooter Braun made headlines when he purchased the singer’s catalogue as part of a wider sale of her former label – the worth of which was almost exclusively tied to its ownership of her songs.

Swift did not dilute her frustration, stressing to the masses that she was not invited to purchase her own music.

Today, news hit the wire that Braun’s had sold the catalogue for a colossal $300 million to an unknown investment entity.

The mystery surrounding the buyer didn’t last long. Because not only has Swift responded, she’s spilling all on the intriguing behind the scenes happenings, her thoughts on Braun, and the “surprises” fans can expect now that she’s re-recording her old material.

Her statement below…

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Dua Lipa is taking us behind the scenes of their budding smash ‘Levitating‘!

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Beyonce keeps the fun-times flowing in the promotional rollout for Adidas x Ivy Park. 

This week brings with it the arrival of the Black Pack of the DRIP 2 range.

Ahead of its global launch on November 19, the superstar singer has unveiled a playful “BeyRobics” clip.

Rocking an array of items from the line, Queen Bey dually showcases the style and practicalities of the much sought-after line.

What are you waiting for? Watch after the jump…

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Lil Nas X is hot on the promotional trail for his latest single, ‘Holiday.’

However, the rapper isn’t slowing down. He stopped by Apple Music to talk with Zane Lowe about his plans for new music.

His words below:

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Conservative author and commentator, Candace Owens, isn’t a fan of Harry Styles’ out-of-the-box Vogue cover.

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Russell Simmons has emerged victorious in legal proceedings launched by an anonymous rape accuser.

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After making headlines for snapping up Taylor Swift‘s catalogue, Scooter Braun is back in the news — this time for selling it.

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In 2018, Rap queen Nicki Minaj reigned in Hot 100 history books when she became the first female act (of any genre) to collect over 100 hits on the chart.  After only two years of owning the title, however, her “Minajesty” was dethroned by Taylor Swift in August 2020 when all the tunes from the Country-turned-Pop diva’s latest album, ‘folklore,’ were penciled on the tally – pushing her overall chart entry count to 113 (as we reported here).

Swift fans barely had two months to celebrate the win as Nicki tied the total when her remix to Sada Baby‘s ‘Whole Lotta Choppas’ impacted the hit list (as we reported just three weeks ago).

Fast forward to this week, Billboard has confirmed the 37-year-old has powered past Taylor again.

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Teedra Moses is wasting no time with the launch of seductive new single ‘Cashmere Compliments.’

For, fresh from its debut, the Disco-drenched jam’s official video has been unwrapped.

‘Cashmere’ is lifted from the singer’s upcoming album ‘The Bull$h*t,’ which serves as her first studio effort since 2015’s ‘Cognac & Conversation.’

Check out the visual, which was irected by Drevinci and Moses, below…

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Concerns for singer Jeremih were widespread over the weekend when news hit the wire that he was battling COVID-19.

Fans harkened to the call of a long list of celebrities asking for prayers for the singer.

Initially, it wasn’t known exactly what the ailment was. Yet, it was 50 Cent who confirmed.

Now, the G-Unit general has provided a further update.

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Chloe x Halle let their voices shine at the 2020 People’s Choice Awards with their performance of ‘Ungodly Hour.’ 

The sisters took the stage in matching skin-tight metallic black outfits and futuristic hair do’s. The pair recruited four backup dancers, who channeled ‘The Matrix’ with their trench coats and sunglasses.

The harmonized over the lyrics:

“When you decide you like yourself (holla at me) / When you decide you need someone (call up on me) / When you don’t have to think about it / Love me at the ungodly hour.“

Watch the Grammy-nominated artists stun below…

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