Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have much to celebrate today! For it’s been announced that the duo’s enormous single ‘WAP’ has crossed a major milestone on Spotify.

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TLC is one of the most decorated girl-groups of all time. However, after the tragic passing of band mate Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes in 2001, T-Boz, one third of the trio, claims “the whole industry turned” on the R&B act.

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It’s Cardi B‘s birthday!

The rap royal rung in her 28th year with a star-studded bash in Las Vegas.

Last night’s turn-up was not short on notable names with the likes of ‘WAP’ collaborator Megan Thee Stallion being in the house, as well as the City Girls and  Teyana Taylor. 

Interestingly, Cardi’s husband Offset was also in attendance – despite the widely publisized divorce filing she made last month.

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Cardi B continues to expand her empire and she’s doing so in partnership with Reebok. 

The ‘WAP’ femcee has fronted campaigns for the sportswear giant, but now she’s upping the ante with the launch of her debut footwear line.

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Kelly Rowland may be pregnant with her second child, but it doesn’t look like she’ll be slowing down anytime soon.

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Chloe X Halle are keeping the pedal on the metal with the push for sophomore album ‘Ungodly Hour.’

The singing sisters continued their dynamic promotional drive on Triller, where they lit up the stage with live performances of a number of songs from the LP.

Backed by a full band, the Parkwood pair delivered energized showings of ‘Do It,’ ‘Busy Boy,’ ‘Forgive Me,’ and the project’s much loved title track.

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Cynthia Bailey is officially a married woman once more!

The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star tied the knot with sportscaster partner Mike Hill in an elaborate ceremony in Georgia yesterday.

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Ella Mai isn’t holding back anymore.

The singer sat down with Billboard and talked about the creation of her current single, ‘Not Another Love Song,’ and the risks that she is taking with her upcoming sophomore album.

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Sam Smith sprung a surprise on fans September 17 with the official announcement of their highly anticipated third album, ‘Love Goes.’

Formerly titled ‘To Die For,’ the serially delayed project – due October 30 – boasts 17 tracks and an impressive guest list that includes the likes of Calvin Harris, Demi Lovato, Normani, Labrinth, and Burna Boy. Despite the who’s who of cameos, Smith though it best to “kick off” the area by their lonesome with the critically acclaimed ‘Diamonds.’  

To date, the tune’s peaked at #51 on the Hot 100 – a modest tide the GRAMMY winner is undoubtedly hoping to turn with the forthcoming slew of promotional appearances lined up in its support.

The latest bid comes courtesy of a stirring acoustic performance of the Shellback-produced song.

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With the October 16 release date of his new project, ‘Closer to Mars,’ looming, Mario has lifted yet another single from the 5-song EP.

After April 2020’s well-received ‘Closer’ (click here to listen), the GRAMMY nominee’s unveiled the Ronnie Jackson-produced ‘Mars’ as the official follow-up.

“Let’s take this trip / we don’t need no rocket ship / On the way to Mars / I’ll give you air / this gon take your breath away / On the way to Mars / I know you really want to leave the way you’re holding me / All we need is love we don’t need gravity,” he croons on the sizzling track.

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If you forgot Amber Riley had options, she’s here to remind you via the infectious new R&B jam ‘Creepin.’

Following the warmly received ‘BGE,’ ‘Creepin’ serves as the latest release from her debut EP, ‘RILEY’ (click here to stream).

“If we’re creeping around, I don’t want nobody else to know / Let’s see where this goes / If we’re creeping around, I don’t want all of our friends to know / Kiss but don’t tell at all,” she coos on the catchy cut.

Tapping famed photographer and creative director Justin Frazier to helm the tune’s accompanying music video, look inside to watch it in full.

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Have you ever wondered what ‘Alice in Wonderland’ and ‘Peter Pan’ would be like if their fairy tales were merged?

If you have, you’re a lot like writer Marissa Kate Goodhill who – thanks to the new film ‘Come Away’ – was able to bring that concept to life.  Taking viewers into the land before both books-turned-Disney classics existed, the “origin story’s” plot also sees the stories’ titular characters revamped as siblings of African descent.

Starring David Oyelowo, Angelina Jolie, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, the Brenda Chapman-directed flick will and in theaters and VOD November 13.

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