BLACKPINK may be watching their Korean-English debut LP, ‘The Album,’ open to historic numbers on a global scale, but in America the K-Pop foursome are seeing the set’s premiere week figures trail behind one of Hip Hop’s most long-awaited releases:  21 Savage & Metro Boomin‘s ‘Savage Mode 2.’

The GRAMMY-winning rapper stunned fans last Monday (September 28) when he confirmed the long-awaited arrival of the sequel to his breakout album, 2016’s ‘Savage Mode.’ 

Boasting appearances from the likes of Drake, Young Thug, and more, industry analysts are predicting the project will not only generate enough steam to power past the slew of efforts released October 2 (as reported here) but will do so with some of the genre’s highest numbers of the year.

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The same day President Trump made headlines for announcing his intent to stall Congress negotiations over a second stimulus/financial relief package for Americans (click here to read more), “King of the South” T.I. is coming to save the day for a lucky few via his own stimulus plan.

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‘Slow and steady wins the race’ is an age old adage Ne-Yo‘s latest hit, ‘U 2 Luv,’ has earnestly demonstrated.

Released in May 2020, the song’s Jeremih-assisted music video didn’t arrive until August.

Now, two months after first making moderate noise on R&B radio, the Retro Future-produced cut – which famously samples classic 80’s jams ‘Juicy Fruit’ (Mtume) and ‘Computer Love’ (Zapp & Rogers) – has appeared on the Hot 100 for the first time.

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As we reported here, Megan Thee Stallion rocked headlines when she took to ‘SNL’ to deliver a performance of her #1 hit, ‘Savage,’ chock full of moving messages to support the protection of Black women.

While taking a “moment of silence” (as powerful quotes about social justice played in the background), Stallion stood in front of a screen that specifically called out Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for his role in assisting the policemen responsible for the death of Louisville healthcare worker Breonna Taylor go minimally punished (click here to read).

As the explosive TV moment took over social media, word of her showing managed to land on his desk.

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Victoria Monét and Kehlani have cooked up new music together.

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Tamron Hall has much to celebrate today!

For, it’s been announced that her self-titled TV show has been renewed for a third season!

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Kendrick Lamar‘s days at TDE could be behind him.

A rumor circulated earlier this week by Antixbound, who claimed that during an Instagram livestream that Top Dawg Entertainment’s top artist has left the label for the new pgLang label.

Now TDE president Punch has taken to Twitter to respond to these rumors in a cryptic way.

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Chadwick Boseman‘s brother, Derrick Boseman, is opening up about his final conversation with the heroic actor before his tragic passing in August.

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Just in time for Halloween, Omari Hardwick, Loretta Devine, and John Beasley join forces for the psychological horror-thriller ‘Spell.’

Due on screens October 30, ‘Spell’ – written by Kurt Wimmer (Children Of The Corn, Law Abiding Citizen) and directed by Mike Tonderai (House At The End Of The Street, Locke & Key) will arrive on premium video-on-demand and digital platforms courtesy of Paramount Pictures.

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Check out Normani!

The stage blazer scorches a’front of the newest issue of Teen Vogue. 

Beyond posing it up for the striking shoot (lensed by Micaiah Carter), the rising star sat down for a candid interview.

Within the feature, the 24-year-old opened up about the anticipation and anxiety she has around her debut album; she also updated on status of said LP.

Elsewhere, Normani spoke about her cameo in Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘WAP’ video, as well as her faith in God.

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The 2020 Billboard Music Awards is set to air live from the Dolby Theater in Los Angeles next Wednesday (October 14) at 8 p.m. ET on NBC.

Ahead of the highly anticipated showing, the first round of performers has been announced and will see the roster lined with some new and familiar faces.

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