‘Put in Work’ wailer Jacquees did just that over Labor Day weekend when he unveiled his surprise drop mixtape, ‘Exit 68.’

A 16-track affair that features appearances from the likes of Trey Songz, FYB, and more, the project’s title reportedly draws inspiration from the I-20 East Interstate exit ramp in Decatur, Georgia where Jacquees is from.

Hard at work on his third studio album (due for release later this year), ‘Quees opted to give fans something to tide them over until that effort – the follow-up to 2019’s ‘King of R&B’ – is ready for launch.

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Janelle Monáe has released a new anthem, titled ‘Turntables,’ for the upcoming Amazon Studios documentary, ‘All In: The Fight for Democracy.’

The soul-funk record is a political anthem that sees Monáe sings of a new dream, liberation and spreading enlightenment. It marks the singer’s first release of new music since 2018’s critically acclaimed ‘Dirty Computer.’

Rapping on the track, Monáe declares:

“Got a new agenda, with a new dream/I’m kickin’ out the old regime/Liberation, elevation, education.”

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When not helping aspiring songwriters nab placements with the likes of GRAMMY-winning stars Usher, John Legend, and more on the hit NBC series, ‘SongLand,’ superstar singer-songwriter Ryan Tedder is penning his own slew of hits for the likes of Beyoncé, Adele, Kelly Clarkson, Taylor Swift, and his own group, OneRepublic.

His hit-making resume was undoubtedly the reason he was summoned by Jennifer Lopez to contribute work to her growing discography.

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Trouble abounds once again for Tamar Braxton.

For, just months after she reportedly attempted suicide, the singer’s boyfriend David Adefeso has gone to court asking for protection against her in what he describes as a domestic violence situation.

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Chloe x Halle are laying it all on the line.

The sisters cover Cosmopolitan, where they talk everything from Black Lives Matter, to making music, and self-acceptance.

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K-Pop kings BTS reign for a second week atop of the Billboard Hot 100.

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With the world mourning Chadwick Boseman, so too are his ‘Black Panther’ co-stars – including Lupita Nyong’o.

Days after being spotted at the private Malibu memorial in honor of the actor – who died on August 28 after a secret four-year battle with colon cancer – the Oscar winner has publicly paid tribute to him.

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Summer Walker is a single woman, if her latest social media posts are anything to go by.

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Over 25 years after ‘The Golden Girls’ – comprised of Bea Arthur, Rue McClanahan, Betty White, and Estelle Getty – originally went off the air, their stories are set to shine once again courtesy of Tracee Ellis Ross.

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Teyana Taylor is officially a Mom of two!

For, the R&B singer has given birth to a baby girl.

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6ix9ine initially looked set to top the Billboard 200 with new album ‘TattleTales,’ but that doesn’t look to be the case anymore.

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Tyler Perry‘s work ethic is prolific.

From writing all of his shows and movies to filming on his self-built studio lot, the creator has quite the reputation for churning out ample content.

Now, a profile feature on the return of production of his shows (following mandatory lockdown) is shedding more light on his process.

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