Tiwa Savage has teamed with Sam Smith for new song ‘Temptation.’

The mid-tempo jam is the latest taste of the Afrobeat queen’s album ‘Celia,’ which arrives via Universal/Motown this Friday (August 28).

Recorded in Lagos, Nigeria, the track was penned by both Savage and Smith alongside fellow Afro titan Fireboy DML.

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Beyonce sprung a surprise on the masses moments ago with the wide-release of the ‘Brown Skin Girl’ music video.

The visual for the empowering anthem had been housed exclusively within Queen Bey’s ‘Black Is King’ visual album – which premiered July 31 on Disney+.

Now it’s available for all.

An all-star affair, the clip features cameos from the likes of Kelly Rowland, Naomi Campbell, Lupita Nyong’o, as well as guest artists Blue Ivy and WizKid.

Watch below as melanin magic is celebrated majestically…

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Toni Braxton is strutting on to the release of new album ‘Spell My Name.’

And while the hotly anticipated set is due this Friday (August 28), the legendary diva has unwrapped an early gem in the form of ‘Gotta Move On.’

The melodic jam pairs the performer with GRAMMY-winning newcomer H.E.R.

It also follows lead singles ‘Do It’ and ‘Dance.’

Listen to ‘Gotta Move On’ below…

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‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ are back!

Gone are the days where the Madams of Maryland squabbled over etiquette. Because, for the show’s fifth season, the drama escalates to new levels.

‘Potomac’ staples Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Robyn Dixon, Candiace Dillard and Monique Samuels are all back in the mix.

Newcomer Wendy Osefo joins the ladies as a main-cast member too and she shakes things up accordingly.

With the twists and turns already underway, check out a preview of episode 5 of season 5 below…

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Timbaland and Swizz Beatz’ series – Verzuz, has breathed new life into the music industry amid the Covid-19 pandemic, which practically brought the global music industry to a halt.

After his own stint on the now popular platform, dancehall legend Beenie Man has been busy at work, finishing off what will be his first album since the Virgin Records released, ‘Undisputed’ in 2006.

Video footage has surfaced of dancehall legend working on a song with rising stars Alex Parvenu and his crew Yard Ruckus – the demo of the song has already proven to be very popular on Irie FM – Jamaica’s biggest radio station.

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With today serving as Kobe Bryant‘s 42nd birthday, the late legend’s wife is leading he tributes to the star who tragically lost his life in a helicopter crash on January 26. 

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Nike have paid fitting tribute to Kobe Bryant today on what would have been his 42nd birthday.

The basketball legend tragically lost his life in January in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of his daughter Gigi and all aboard.

To salute his undeniable legacy, the sportswear giant tapped Kendrick Lamar who narrated the powerful piece with ample passion and reverence.

Watch below…

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In 2008, as the world as a whole was slowly but surely turning into a Euro Dance fest, Ne-Yo blessed us with some of his best work.

Today’s From The Vault pick comes in the form of the singer-songwriter’s glorious single, ‘Closer.’

Released as the first offering from the artist’s third LP ‘Year Of The Gentleman,’ ‘Closer’ was produced by mighty Norwegian production maestros Stargate – with whom Ne-Yo had scored many hits, not only for himself but also for other acts.

A potent fusion between Dance-Pop and R&B, we like to think of this song as the reference to what a potential late 00’s Michael Jackson album should have sounded like.

The song became a hit globally, peaking at #7 in the US and topping the charts in the UK. It is Ne-Yo’s most successful solo single in Europe and was nominated for Best Male Pop Vocal at the 51st Grammy Awards which were held in February 2009.

Melina Matsoukas directed the simple yet efficient video which presented a suited-up Ne-Yo surrounded by sharply-dressed female dancers in front of various pulsating black and white backgrounds.

The visual was nominated at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards for Best Dancing in a Video but lost to the Pussycat Dolls’ ‘When I Grow Up’.

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While his wins are undeniable and can’t be erased by time, we miss seeing Ne-Yo take residence at the top of the charts.

Because while it’s fantastic seeing Chris Brown and Bruno Mars waving the flag for male R&B, we feel the world could benefit from Ne-Yo’s brand of classic R&B with a modern twist that he brought along with him when he first burst onto the scene 15 years ago.

With all of that being said, we salute this musician who gave the genre some of its most glorious moments in recent years.

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Kelly Rowland has a new movie on the way!

The ‘Coffee’ singer was seen alongside her co-stars brewing the sequel to hit Lifetime film ‘Merry Liddle Christmas.’

Last Fall saw the original deliver major ratings for the cable network, so much so that it’s birthed a follow-up named ‘Merry Liddle Christmas Wedding.’

Ms. Kelly was snapped alongside the likes of Debbi Morgan, Bresha Webb, and Thomas Cadrot.

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It looks like Lady Gaga fans have a lot to look forward to.

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DC FanDome is the gift that keeps giving.

For, following first look trailers for ‘Wonder Woman 1984’ and ‘The Batman,’ the event brought with it a sizzle reveal of the full cast of ‘The Suicide Squad.’

Directed by James Gunn, the sequel to 2016 original sees much of the superhero ensemble re-assemble for their next adventure.

Viola Davis is back in the mix as Amanda Waller, while Idris Elba has joined fold as a replacement for Will Smith. Initially, cast as the fresh face behind Smith’s Deadshot, Elba is now an new character named BloodSport.

Peep the teaser below, as well as the full cast list…

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‘The Batman’ is set to fly into theaters next year and the buzz machine officially has its wheels in motion.

For, the first look trailer at Warner Bros‘ hotly anticipated blockbuster has been unveiled at DC FanDome. 

Robert Pattinson steps into the role of the caped crusader and is joined in Matt Reeves‘ big budget production by Zoe Kravitzwho will appear as Catwoman.

Currently set for a 2021 arrival in theaters, check out the high-octane teaser trailer for ‘The Batman’ below…

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