Queen of Funk Chaka Khan led a royal, star-studded lineup of performers for CNN’s inaugural ‘Juneteenth: a Global Celebration for Freedom’ concert Sunday (June 19).

Airing live from Los Angeles’ famous Hollywood Bowl, the performance roster included the likes of Earth, Wind & Fire, Mary Mary, Michelle Williams, Khalid, Ne-Yo, Bell Biv Devoe, Yolanda Adams, and notably the renowned all-Black symphony orchestra Re-Collective Orchestra (conducted by Thomas Wilkins and Derrick Hodge with musical direction from Adam Blackstone and Questlove).

A most fitting toast to the federal holiday which commemorates the official end of slavery in the U.S., look inside if you missed any of the action when it first aired.

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Doja Cat‘s third studio album, ‘Planet Her,’ is not only still in orbit around the Billboard 200’s top 20 nearly a year after its release but it’s also still managing to spin out hits on the Billboard Hot 100.

The 26-year-old, who is currently in recovery after a tonsil surgery prompted the cancellation of her summer touring plans, is enjoying the fruit of the hard work she put in up to that point as her name is mentioned five times on the current Hot 100 – three in the top 40 alone.

As if placement at #14 alongside Post Malone (‘I Like You’) and #23 with her ‘Planet Her’ hit ‘Woman’ aren’t enough to boast about, another gem from the LP – ‘Get Into It (Yuh)’ – has broken into the top 40 for the first time since its March premiere.

Landing at #33, the ascent marks the 12th time of Doja’s career she’s entered the chart territory.  Look inside to see who joins her on this week’s refreshed TGJ Chart Check: Hot 100.

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Lil Nas X has new music on the way! And it’s set to be unleashed sooner than you might think.

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Jussie Smollett is turning the volume up.

The ‘Empire’ actor has spent three years embroiled in a mucky legal mess after being charged, convicted, and ultimately jailed for faking a hate attack in 2019.

Now, following his surprise release pending an appeal, the star is attempting to re-affix the focus on his craft. Namely his critically acclaimed directorial debut, ‘B-Boy Blues’ – which is currently streaming on BET+.

In a move few could have foreseen, Smollett has hit the promotional trail. And his first stop was Sway in the Morning.

The lengthy sit-down saw Smollett – who turned 40 today – maintain his innocence, share how his experience allowed him to “see the snakes in the grass,” talk ‘B-Boy Blues,’ and much more.

Watch the insightful interview after the jump…

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Beyonce is back and has the masses in formation to lap up her fierce new single ‘Break My Soul.’

Serving as the lead release from the megastar’s new studio album ‘Renaissance,’ the high-octane jam has taken immediate liftoff on digital platforms – most notably on iTunes.

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Over the course of her career, Ciara has successfully established a broad and diverse reach with her brand. A fact that’s evidenced in her latest collaboration with Kellogg’s. 

CiCi has been tapped to promote the Rice Krispies Treats and has produced a song to do so – and it’s aptly named ‘Treats.’

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Chris Brown shares a ‘Warm Embrace’ from none other than Normani in the video for his like-titled new single.

The pair serve up scintillating chemistry in the steamy visual – the latest to be lifted from Brown’s incoming tenth album ‘Breezy’ (due this Friday, June 24).

Both revered for their stage blazing abilities, the duo deliver and then some in the dance-driven clip, which was unclocked moments ago.

What are you waiting for? Watch the RCA labelmates in action after the jump…

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Bad Bunny is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the acclaimed rapper has just unleashed his latest music video. This time around, it is for his song, ‘Me Porto Bonito.’ 

In the colorful clip, Bad Bunny can be seen washing vehicles. Elsewhere, he is also seen with several women in bathing suits.

The video arrives after he previously shared clips for his songs, ‘Tití Me Preguntó’ and ‘Moscow Mule.’ All three songs appear on his recently released ‘Un Verano Sin Ti’ album. The project debut at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart and became the longest-reigning all-Spanish-language album (as we reported here).

Check out the video for ‘Me Porto Bonito’ just below…

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After much anticipation, it is finally here.

For, FKA Twigs has just unleashed her most recent song, ‘Killer.’ She wrote the song with Jimmy Napes, Amanda Ghost, and Jonny Coffer. As for who produced the track, that honor belongs to FKA twigs and Coffer and has additional production by El Guincho. 

Across the grooving beat, she sings:

“Dancin’ in the dark, I can feel it in my heart, you’re a killer / But I didn’t wanna call it / Something in the way you put your hands on my waist, pulled me nearer / No, I never wanna call it.“

‘Killer’ arrives after she released the mixtape ‘Caprisongs’ earlier this year. The project contained such as songs as: ‘Honda,’ ‘Oh My Love,’ and ‘Papi Bones.’

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T.I. is not holding back.

For, the ‘Whatever You Like’ rapper is now shading VH1 over the cancelation of his show, ‘T.I. & Tiny: Friends & Family Hustle.’

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Chris Brown is getting candid.

For, the music superstar is now sharing what he thinks about being compared to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.

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Beyonce is back and she’s taking command of the dancefloor with her brand new single ‘Break My Soul.’

The song, which was announced earlier today (June 21), serves as the lead release from Queen Bey’s seventh studio album ‘Renaissance’ (due July 29).

Recent weeks have seen the thirst for new music from the megastar reach fever pitch after the singer mysteriously removed her profile picture across all of her social media channels.

Now, it’s become clear that this was actioned to signal the beginning of a new era – one which has officially upon us.

What are you waiting for? The first listen of ‘Break My Soul’ awaits after the jump…

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