Cop a gander of Justin Bieber, who covers the October 2020 issue of Vogue Italia with wife Hailey Bieber.

Lensed by Eli Russell Linnetz, the spread sees the Pop pin-up celebrate year two of the  marriage to the model.

The high profile spot arrives on the heels of Bieber’s new single ‘Holy (ft. Chance The Rapper)’ and ahead of his forthcoming studio album.

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Travis Scott has done it.

The rapper has premiered atop of the Billboard Hot 100 with new single ‘Franchise.’

And he’s made history in the process.

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Joe Biden‘s presidential campaign has enlisted a slew of music heavyweights for his “Get Out The Vote” ads.

Ludacris, Monica, Jeezy, and Jermaine Dupri have all been tapped for the ads, which focus on Black voters in battleground states.

Now Dupri has opened up to The Hollywood Reporter about the ads.

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Nene Leakes isn’t turning down the volume on her gripes with the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

As reported, the franchise original departed the show after negotiations broke down with execs.

At the time, grace and gratitude defined her frontwards sentiments. However, that quickly eroded and has been replaced with vitriol.

Leakes’ claims of discrimination were touched upon in a teaser of her interview on the Tamron Hall Show.

Now, the full sit-down has arrived and it sees the disgruntled reality star lay bare even more of her grievances.

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Season 5 of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ has been blazing to degrees not seen before on the hit Bravo series.

Indeed, the drama has been so fiery that it saw a physical fight break out between former friends Monique Samuels and Candiace Dillard. 

And the aftermath of the showdown, which is currently playing out, is proving equally as *gripping*. Pun intended.

During a visit to Watch What Happens Live, Samuels was quizzed about whether she is remorseful for her actions. A question that is especially noteworthy given that the latest episode of ‘Potomac’ saw her appear less than sorry.

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Queen Naija‘s debut album, ‘missunderstood,’ is finally coming.

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SZA is not holding back.

The R&B singer took to Twitter, where she responded to Drake‘s claim that they dated back in 2008.

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Jhene Aiko is doing her part to ensure people vote in the upcoming election in November.

The singer shared a new song, entitled ‘Vote,’ to help raise awareness around the subject. Additionally, the song is set to appear on an election-themed episode of ‘Black-ish.’ 

Across the track she sings:

“I just want to get to the ballot / I just want to feel like I’m valid / It’s the best way to make my voice heard / And it should be automatic / That’s my American right / I just wanna focus on my vote.”

In March Aiko earned her fourth No. 1 on Billboard‘s Top R&B Albums chart with ‘Chilombo.’ 

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After having folks screaming ‘Yeah!’ a few years prior, 2010 saw Usher make the masses want to chant ‘OMG.’

The will.i.am-assisted bop is this week’s From The Vault pick.

Released at the height of the Euro-Dance era, the track served as the fourth single from ‘Raymond v. Raymond’ and is notable for teaming the singer with will hot off the success of the Black Eyed Peas – resulting in a stadium-sized smash.

The single was met with mixed reactions, with some criticizing the vocalist’s use of autotune and others commending his newfound electronic sound.

Despite the polarizing response, the song went on to become Usher’s ninth US #1 single and will’s first as a solo artist, as well as a huge global hit topping the charts in the UK and Australia.

Anthony Mandler directed the tune’s visual, which showcases Usher evolving across several edgy sets. At times Hitchcock-inspired, others 80’s influenced, it is above all a performance video where the entertainer shines in all his glory. will.i.am also features in the video.

It was nominated for three MTV Video Music Awards in 2010.

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Whether people were screaming ‘OMG’ out of admiration or disdain, this very track is a classic for the ages and was responsible for placing Usher back on top of the charts.

Mr Raymond’s legacy in music is something that will forever be undeniable. Still, we feel he could have been an even bigger force in the contemporary climate had he and his team decided to not totally abandon danceable Pop (amidst complaints from his core R&B fans).

Make no mistake, Usher has always been R&B fundamentally. Even when some argued otherwise.  But, in the seeming excitement folk had to charge him with “ditching” the genre, we feel there isn’t enough appreciation of his ability to adapt to the prevailing sound and climate of the time. Nor is there enough recognition of the fact that his flirtation with Pop delivered strong, qualitative music that he’ll be performing for the rest of his career. Not just ‘OMG’s and ‘Scream’s,  but lesser known cuts like ‘Euphoria’ too.

With a Vegas residency in the works as well as new material on the horizon, maybe there’s still time to find balance once more.

In any case, in the here and now, Usher we salute you.

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R&B singer Tevin Campbell has heard enough from songstress Jaguar Wright. Accusing the teen-star of prostitution, Campbell is letting Wright know he’s ready to take legal action against her for her remarks.

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Usher teams up with rising R&B songbird Kiana Ledé on festive anthem ‘This Day.’

Together, the pair take vocal flight on the track – which is lifted from the soundtrack for incoming Netflix movie ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ – the trailer for which landed a few moments ago.

The release is the first to be issued from the Atlantic Records helmed compilation, which will also feature contributions from the likes of John Legend and Ricky Martin. 

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The Holidays are almost here and Netflix look to spread a hearty helping of festive cheer with new movie ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey.’

Set to hit the streamer (and theaters) on November 13, the film is set in the vibrant town of Cobbleton and follows legendary toymaker Jeronicus Jangle (played by Whitaker) whose fanciful inventions beam with whimsical wonder.

Chaos ensues with his trusted apprentice (played Keegan-Michael Key) steals his most prized creation.

Armed with his equally bright and inventive granddaughter (newcomer Madalen Mills) — and a long-forgotten invention — a quest to unlock the magic within commences.

Helmed by writer-director David E. Talbert, ‘Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey’ also stars Phylicia Rashad and Anika Noni Rose. The film will also feature original new music courtesy of Usher and Kiana Ledé, John Legend, Philip Lawrence, and Davy Nathan.

Without further ado, check out the first look trailer below…

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