‘Smile’ serves as the title track of Katy Perry‘s long-awaited fifth album, the follow-up to 2017’s critically and commercially panned ‘Witness’ LP.

Released Friday (July 10) as the official second single from the new project, its arrival comes just weeks after its predecessor – ‘Daisies’ – blossomed as the singer’s 25th top 40 hit (as we reported here).  Hardly planted in the chart region, however, it quickly plummeted to the Hot 100’s lower half the next week and has remained there since (even found at #79 this week).

Will ‘Smile’ fare better? Listen inside and tell us your thoughts:

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‘Love Galore’ singer SZA may be accustomed to just that from adoring fans who are impatiently awaiting the follow-up to her GRAMMY-nominated, 2017 debut album, ‘CTRL.’

However, while hard-at-work on the LP (reportedly due this year), the 29-year-old is admonishing critics who are limiting her style to the realm of R&B – a gripe sung by many-a-Black-artist.

As we reported here, SZA sizzled on the pages of the new ‘Wonderland’ magazine and now – thanks to quotes lifted from the accompanying feature article – is sizzling in the mouths of detractors who argue she may be overstating her importance in music.

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A peek at the Hot 100 over the last few weeks would show Megan Thee Stallion is certainly on a roll, but now she’s set to be on Crunchyroll – one of the biggest names in Japanese animation.

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Ever-outspoken actress-comedienne Mo’Nique has had enough of the rumor mill spinning stories of her alleged plan to join the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ cast.

Taking to Instagram Wednesday (July 8), the Academy Award-winner addressed the murmur head on that she was in talks to replace veteran cast member NeNe Leakes on the show’s forthcoming 13th season.

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Lil Nas X has new music a’cooking!

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After the WNBA made their support of Black Lives Matter movement, Republican Senator Kelly Loeffler – who serves as co-owner of the Atlanta Dream team – wrote an open letter to Cathy Engelbert (commissioner of the WNBA) to express her disapproval of the movement.

Suggesting it is political and anti-Christian, Loeffler’s lengthy address saw her slam the WNBA for aligning with the movement’s goals.

“I adamantly oppose the Black Lives Matter political movement, which has advocated for the defunding of police, called for the removal of Jesus from churches and the disruption of the nuclear family structure, harbored anti-Semitic views, and promoted violence and destruction across the country. I believe it is totally misaligned with the values and goals of the WNBA and the Atlanta Dream, where we support tolerance and inclusion…I am incredibly disappointed to read about efforts to insert a political platform into the league.”

Needless to say, her stinging words were met with swift backlash as many called for her to step down from her position as Dream co-owner.

Now, days after making headlines and inciting the backlash, Loeffler is doubling down on her anti-BLM stance.

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“It’s for the best,” said Olympic Gold medalist Simone Biles after admitting she and longtime gymnast boyfriend Stacey Ervin Jr. had ended their seemingly fairytale love affair.

Gracing the August issue of ‘Vogue’ magazine, the 23-year-old discussed at length her outlook on the 2020 Olympics being postponed due to the global health crisis, overcoming obstacles in her life, and more.

Yet, it was her commentary on Ervin Jr. that’s caused the most chatter. Look inside to see just what she’s said.

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Future is giving back.

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“If you slay, you stay,” the now famous catchphrase birthed from HBO Max’s breakout hit series, ‘Legendary,’ is now applying to the show itself as it’s been renewed for season 2.

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50 Cent is renowned for throwing verbal assaults at his foes.

Alas, this week saw the rapper up the ante by tossing tables and chairs during an altercation in New Jersey.

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At writing, Chris Brown is enjoying his latest Hot 100 top 40 single courtesy of ‘Go Crazy’ – a tune from his joint EP with Young Thug (released May 5).

Despite the project arriving less than a year after his 37-track 9th album, 2019’s ‘Indigo,’ Brown is already announcing he’s already putting the finishing touches on its follow-up.

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Janelle Monáe could be suiting-up to save the world.

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