While Silk Sonic‘s latest single, ‘Skate,’ is already set to roll out of the top 40 after just 4 weeks on the Hot 100, the duo – comprised of GRAMMY winners Bruno Mars and Anderson. Paak – are still watching their joint debut single, ‘Leave the Door Open,’ refuse to leave the top 20.

Found at #15 on the refreshed Pop chart 25 weeks after its premiere (as we reported here), the song’s grip on the chart region – due to enduring digital sales and handsome streaming figures – is just what helped hoist it to multi-Platinum status as recently revealed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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DaBaby is trying to work his way down redemption’s road.

Despite ongoing backlash stemming from controversial homophobic comments he made in July, the rapper’s looking to quell the public fallout via a series of apologies, new partnerships with HIV/AIDS advocates and education centers, and more.

On the musical front, DaBaby’s unveiled a number of freestyles set to the tune of current Hot 100 hits. His latest comes courtesy of a take on WizKid’s summer 2021 megahit, ‘Essence.’

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The buzz around Kanye West‘s ‘Donda’ album shows no signs of letting up. Quite the contrary. Because the sales forecast for the rapper’s 10th studio effort has been revised up.

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It’s been nearly 5 years since Chrisette Michele endured a swift and seismic backlash for seemingly endorsing polarizing Donald Trump by singing at his presidential inauguration. Though she made clear her intention was to “be a bridge” between his supporters and detractors, the only bridge she traveled was that straight to “cancelledville.”

The subject of memes, fiery debates, ridicule, and more from fans and industry peers alike, the blowback also bled into her professional and personal life via the loss of her record deal, impacted touring ability, and failed marriage (as we reported here).

Just two months ago she took to the net to openly admit the performance was ‘the wrong thing to do,’ but the admission also came with the question of why her cancellation endures while other high profile figures who have openly endorsed Trump continue to thrive.

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Almost a year after it was announced that ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ was being rebooted, the actor who landed the coveted role of Will Smith has been unveiled.

And the reveal was a surprise to him too!

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Is DaBaby on the road to redemption?

It may well be the case.

For, the rapper met with nine HIV-awareness groups to apologize for the insensitive remarks he made about those living with HIV at Rolling Loud Miami; the same event that also saw him utter homophobic comments.

The backlash was brisk and big, with the MC going on to be dropped from a plethora of festivals, axed from brand partnerships, and condemned by many of his contemporaries.

His problematic attempts at apologizing only served to exacerbate the matter.

Now, however, it looks like he’s attempting – in a more committed manner – to do the right thing.

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Camila Cabello is set to sparkle in ‘Cinderella,’ which arrives on Amazon‘s Prime Video this Friday (September 3). 

The songbird takes on the lead role in the modern reimagining of the classic tale, which also stars Billy Porter and Idina Menzel.

As reported, the film’s companion soundtrack blends known and new – with ‘Million To One’ serving as the latter.

Ahead of the Kay Cannon’s flick’s arrival, a visual for ‘Million’ has been unwrapped – featuring previously unseen footage from the movie.

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All roads lead to September 17 for Lil Nas X, who will be unleashing his debut album ‘Montero’ on said date.

And he’s making sure it is an eye-grabbing affair.

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50 Cent has booked his next gig.

For, the ‘Candy Shop’ rapper could be tasting sweet success with his upcoming role in a new ‘Expendables’ movie.

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Kenya Moore is set to twirl on season 30 of ‘Dancing with the Stars.’

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While some thought the repeated delays of Kanye West‘s 10th studio album ‘Donda’ would negatively impact its commercial performance, his incredibly patient and devoted fan base has proven the contrary.

Finally released Sunday morning (August 29), the 27-track set zoomed to the top of every real-time digital sales and streaming tally – dominating each platform to historic measure.

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As if owning three concurrent top 20 hits, the longest-running all-female top 10 hit in history, and one of the current top-selling albums in the country aren’t enough to boast, Doja Cat came through to demonstrate her silent slayage isn’t limited to the charts.

Via a scintillating featured photo shoot helmed by famed photographer Eric Johnson, the singer-rapper struck a series of sizzling poses for the September issue of ‘Interview’ magazine.  Interviewed by Missy Elliott, Cat covered a number of hot topics including her eclectic style, diverse musical influences, balancing being a rapper and singer (like Elliott), and so much more.

And while Doja made clear she did not approve of the photos chosen for the mag’s final printed edition, her fans – affectionately called #Kittens – still lapped up another opportunity to see their fave in action.

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