Taylor Swift continues to dominate the Billboard 200.
With its fifth week atop the chart, ‘Folklore’ ties an impressive record.
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The credits have rolled on the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards.
The action-packed extravaganza boasted many-a-memorable moment from blazing stage performances to technical hiccups, shocking on-stage antics, and more.
But, with all eyes on who took home which honor, did your favourite win any of the coveted Moonmen?
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Despite opening to rave reviews from industry critics, ‘Good to Know’ – JoJo‘s May 2020-released fourth studio album (and inaugural offering on her own imprint) – did not see that acclaim mirrored commercially as the set is her first to premiere outside of the top 10 on the Billboard 200 (as we reported here).
Undeterred, the GRAMMY winner breathed new life into the LP by unveiling an entire acoustic version of it in July.
Now, just a month later, she’s extending it another lifeline by repackaging its content for a deluxe edition.
Expanding the 11-song project to a 15-song effort, the deluxe edition also calls on help from her celebrity friends as Demi Lovato, Tinashe, and Tory Lanez (although later removed due to his Megan Thee Stallion controversy as we reported here) are among the set’s high profile features.
Is the reissue just what’s needed to send ‘Good’ to the Billboard heights known by its predecessor? Listen inside and tell us:
Taylor Swift‘s ‘Folklore’ pencils in yet another week atop the Billboard 200.
What’s more, industry analysts are already forecasting the set will hold tight to the position next week as well!
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Kamala Harris has officially made history.
For, in formally accepting the Democratic Vice President nomination, she has become the first black female ever nominated on a major Presidential ticket.
As reported, Harris is Joe Biden‘s running mate in the upcoming election.
In celebration, she took center-stage at day three of the 2020 Democratic National Convention.
Giving an impassioned speech, Harris spoke in earnest about her family, the need to eradicate racism, and foreign relations.
Like Michelle and Barack Obama before her, she took a dig at the sitting president, saying: “Donald Trump’s leadership has cost lives and livelihoods.”
Check out the speech below…
It’s been over a month since August Alsina rocked headlines with accusations he and Jada Pinkett-Smith were engaged in an extramarital affair that was “blessed” by the actress’ husband, Will Smith (as we reported here).
In the time since, Jada and Will tackled the topic head-on – describing it as less of a romantic liaison and more of an ‘entanglement’ (popularizing the word as a result).
Though Alsina attempted to redirect the heightened attention away from the incident to his ill-fated third studio album, ‘The Product iII: StateofEMERGENCY,’ the endeavor hasn’t been the most fruitful as the set remains his lowest-selling LP to date (as we reported here).
To change the tide, the ‘Rounds’ singer continues to make his promo rounds in the project’s support. Most recently stopping by our friends at ‘People’ magazine, he dished on the 27-song opus, the media response to his allegations against the Smiths, and so much more.
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Selah Marley, daughter of singer-songwriter Lauryn Hill, set the Web ablaze when she opened up about her challenging childhood that she claims was marred mostly by abuse suffered at the hands of her GRAMMY-winning mother (as we reported here).
Referring to the physical disciplined dispensed as “some slavery sh*t,” the 21-year-old’s reflection on the traumatic experiences landed on the desk of Hill who, in response, took to social media to defend her actions (click here to read more).
To offer additional context and explanation, the ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’ diva returned to social media over the weekend (August 16) to not only revisit Selah’s comments but also suggest the two’s relationship was on the mend.
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Today serves as a regal occasion. For, it’s the 62nd birthday of Pop queen Madonna.
In honor of her Madgesty, this week’s From The Vault pick is her year 2000 smash ‘Music.’
Issued as the lead single from her like-titled 8th studio album, the track was written and produced by the superstar alongside frequent collaborator Mirwais.
With 1998’s ‘Ray of Light’ serving as exactly that for the diva (after a rollercoaster number of years professionally), ‘Music’ was tasked with re-affirming the fact that Madonna was unquestionably “back.”
And it delivered in earnest.
Shaking off the early leak of its demo two months prior, the song was officially released in August 2000 and proved an immediate smash.
Having delved into more introspective waters on ‘Ray Of Light,’ ‘Music’ (the song) made clear that it was was turn-up time.
Lyrically lighter than its predecessor, it saw the diva make a bold return to the dance-floor to “boogie-woogie” and demand that listeners followed suit – which they did in their millions.
Storming the charts on a global scale, ‘Music’ hit #1 in the US, UK, Japan, Australia, Canada, Spain, Switzerland, Norway, New Zealand, and many more countries.
Beyond its its pulsating production and infectious lyrics, its seismic success was also powered by its colorful music video (which featured a cameo from Ali-G).
Directed by Jonas Åkerlund, Madonna conceptualized the clip herself and set out to show her take on the stereotypical Hip-Hop videos of the time. Ever one to ignite discussion, her expressed goal was to role reverse – with females enacting characters typically performed by males.
Pregnant at the time of shooting, she’s on record saying: “I had to think of a concept that would incorporate me being almost a voyeur rather than the central force in the video. So I figured if I played this kind of mack-daddy/pimp character, where things just came to me, happened to me and happened around me while I was watching it all happen, I could kill two birds with one stone.”
A firm fixture on the charts, radio and TV channels across the world, ‘Music’ functioned as yet another incredible chapter of success in Madonna’s incomparable narrative.
20 years on (and almost four years into her career), the diva remains a towering force and a blueprint for the modern musical landscape.
Perhaps even more exciting is that she’s showing no signs of slowing, having recently collaborated with Dua Lipa and re-signing with Warner Bros – the label at the helm of all of her releases from 1983 to 2008.
We’re buzzed about what’s next for Madge. Are you?
Your thoughts?
It looks like Cardi B won’t be the only femcee making a splash on OnlyFans for long.
For, her idol Lil Kim has stunningly revealed that she’s on her way to the popular pay-to-watch platform.
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Congratulations are in order for rapper Gucci Mane and entrepreneur Keyshia Ka’oir.
For, the couple are expecting their first child together.
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With his ‘Black on Purpose’ project coming soon (featuring the likes of Nas, Jennifer Hudson, Cee Lo Green, Anthony Hamilton, and more), Salaam Remi continues to shine light on the socially conscious effort of racial equality by lifting another single in its support.
This time putting the spotlight on Black love, the GRAMMY-nominated songwriter-producer taps famed DJ D-Nice and R&B soulstress Teedra Moses to assist.
Just in time for summer, tuck inside and get your 2-step on with the trio’s catchy “Black Love”:
Congratulations are in order for Kelis!
For, the star has announced that she is expecting her third child.
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