Just two years separate fans of ZAYN from his last studio album, 2024’s critically acclaimed ‘Room Under the Stairs,’ but now the former One Direction star is undoubtedly hoping music lovers make room under their playlists for his new LP: ‘KONNAKOL.’

Released Friday (April 17), the 15-track set and its title come as a nod to the 33-year-old’s South Asian heritage and draws inspiration from the region’s culture and unique sounds.

Led to chart battle on the wings of warmly received singles ‘Die for Me‘ and ‘Sideways,’ the feature-less project lands on digital shelves just a month before ZAYN takes its tunes for the ultimate showcase aboard the forthcoming globe-trotting ‘KONNAKOL Tour.’

Before he storms a stage near you, hop inside to stream the album courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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After months of investigation, one-time rising singer D4vd has been arrested in connection to the death of a missing teenage girl found in the trunk of his impounded car in September.

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Brandy may have recently learned her memoir ‘Phases‘ soared to the top of the New York Times Best Sellers list just days after its March 31 release, but she’s far from done traipsing the promo trail in its support.

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Innovation meets icon.

Rihanna has been tapped as the latest recipient of the prestigious Edison Achievement Award, recognizing her trailblazing impact across music, beauty, and beyond.

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Cardi B is proving once again that her influence stretches far beyond music.

The rap superstar’s debut haircare line, ‘Grow-Good Beauty,’ has made an explosive entrance, selling out in less than an hour following its pre-sale launch.

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Kelly Rowland is opening up about her long-awaited return to music, and she’s making it clear this era is all about intention, freedom, and joy.

Speaking on the ‘We Sound Crazy’ podcast, the R&B singer peeled back the curtain on her creative process, from crafting new material to rethinking how she approaches her artistry.

Fresh from her critically acclaimed run on Brandy and Monica‘s ‘The Boy is Mine Tour,’ Ms. Kelly is armed with fresh inspiration and a renewed mindset.

Waxing candid, she revealed that this go round, she is focused on authenticity, collaboration, and delivering music that resonates on a deeper level.

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Ice Cube and Kevin Hart could be gearing up to hit the streets again.

The fan-favorite duo are reportedly circling a return for ‘Ride Along 3,’ which is said to be in early development at Universal Pictures.

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‘Street Fighter’is stepping out of the arcade and onto the big screen. And it’s shaping up to be a hit in more ways than one.

The first trailer for the long-awaited adaptation has landed, teasing high-stakes showdowns between Ryu, Ken Masters, and Chun-Li as they’re pulled into a brutal new World Warrior Tournament. But beyond the fists, kicks, and fireballs, there’s a deeper conflict brewing that threatens to pit allies against each other.

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New developments have emerged in the shooting involving Offset.

Authorities have released fresh images of the suspects linked to the incident with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) now urging the public to come forward with any information.

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‘Roar‘ hitmaker Katy Perry has wasted little time roaring back at shocking allegations lifted by Ruby Rose after the ‘Batwoman‘ actress flew to social media recently to accuse the Pop star of sexual assault.

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Sexyy Red may have celebrated her 28th birthday Wednesday (April 15), but it looks like she’s the one handing out gifts.

Almost two years after dropping her highest-charting project yet, 2024’s ‘In Sexyy We Trust‘ EP (featuring the hits ‘U My Everything’ and ‘Get It Sexyy’), Red (born Janae Wherry) is undoubtedly hoping to top the feat with her surprise-dropped album ‘Yo Favorite Trappa Favorite Rappa.’

An 18-track affair serving as the femcee’s debut studio effort, the project acts as home to the previously released ‘Hang Wit a Bad B*tch’ as well as ‘If You Want It‘ and boasts guest appearances from big names like Metro Boomin, Key Glock, ATL Jacob, and DJ Holiday.

Stream the LP in full inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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TIME magazine lifted the lid on its annual ‘Time100 Most Influential People’ list on Wednesday (April 15), and the tally features an array of 2026’s biggest movers and shakers across disciplines from politics and business to entertainment and beyond.

As for the latter category, this year’s class boasts a diverse index of occupants from all over the world (nearly 30 countries) and includes familiar faces like Coco Jones, Zoe Saldana, Kate Hudson, Victoria Beckham, Hilary Duff, Anderson. Paak, KeKe Palmer, Sterling K. Brown, and more.

Tapping superstars like actress-socialite Nicole Richie, Taylor Swift, Academy Award-winning director James Cameron, and more to pen the associated write-ups for each entrant, look inside to see some of the big names from music, movies, and TV who made the cut.

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