As reported alongside the unveiling of its official trailer (click here to watch), Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige leads the cast of the suspenseful crime thriller, ‘Body Cam‘ (released May 22 to streaming platforms).

To accompany its premiere, Blige dropped new song ‘Can’t Be Life’ from its official soundtrack. Penned by the diva herself Stacy Barthe, Jimmy Cozier, and others, the heartfelt tune – featured in the film – offers words of encouragement for listeners.

“I’ve been torn down like a worn-down, crumbling building/But I’m up now, and I’m up now, and I’m still living,” she sings.

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A week ahead of the May 29 release of the deluxe edition of ‘Chilombo’ – Jhené Aiko‘s top-selling junior album – the songstress gave fans a peak at the accompanying visual from one of its critically acclaimed cuts, ‘One Way St.’

Featuring Ab-Soul, the visual for ‘One’ sees the duo take to the tough streets of Los Angeles to show off their whips.

“I’m feelin’ strangely sane today / I am amazed, I’m brave today / I rearranged my brain today / I rearranged my ways / Going the wrong way on a one-way street, yeah,” she sings on the LEJKEYS-produced tune.

Coming as the latest in a slew of supportive material for the LP (including a meditation video for ‘Magic Hour’ and animated clip for the H.E.R.-featured ‘B.S.’), look inside to get acquainted with ‘One Way St.’

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After Madonna, Mariah Carey, Janet Jackson, and Britney Spears boasted seeing prized members of their respective discographies top current iTunes charts (as we reported here), Nicki Minaj is now able to add her name to the list thanks to the unexpected boost of her third studio effort, ‘The Pinkprint.’

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With his latest EP, ‘The Beauty of Becoming,’ earning acclaim from a growing legion of fans, actor-singer-songwriter Rotimi is giving those who need a little more convincing yet another reason to check it out courtesy of its latest single, ‘In My Bed.’

Featuring Wale, the tune comes as a timely ‘stay-at-home’ anthem – an announcement, if you will, for “meetings in the bedroom.”

“Be ready to touch, when I reach it, yeah / A go eat it up, I ain’t no vegan, yeah / I make that ting go water / I go make that ting run water / I go make you sing my song / There’s a meeting in my bed, oh / In my bed, oh,” he wails on the Harmony Samuels-produced track.

For its music video, the singer reportedly tapped 37 animators from 24 cities across the globe to create the song’s accompanying animated visuals (executive produced by Rotimi himself).

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In response to missing the Hot 100’s top spot with his comeback single, ‘GOOBA,’ rapper 6ix9ine promises its follow-up – due May 29th – will drop jaws.

“NEXT VIDEO WILL BREAK THE INTERNET IM PUSHING IT BACK TILL NEXT FRIDAY MAY 29TH,” he said on Instagram recently.

And, while he’s not confirmed exactly what about the visual will spark such response, the rumor mill is churning out word that it’s due to feature his ‘Fefe‘ co-star Nicki Minaj.

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Chloe x Halle heated up the screens in the video for their dynamite new single ‘Do It.’

Now, as both the song and visual gain ample traction, the singing sisters are taking folk behind the scenes.

Inviting the masses to the show that is their intense preparation process, the Parkwood pair share the “making of” ahead of the release of their sophomore album ‘Ungodly Hour’ – due June 5th via Columbia.

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As the movie industry gears up to re-rev its engine, Warner Bros will be firing from all cylinders with hotly anticipated blockbuster ‘Tenet.’

Directed by Christopher Nolan and headlined by John David Washington (son of Denzel Washington), the action thriller is unique in that its plot specifics are being kept under wraps.

Instead, the time-twisting spectacle is simply billed as “evolving from the world of international espionage.”

What is for certain is that there has been ample buzz around the title. Part due to Nolan’s critically acclaimed gravitas (see: ‘Inception,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘Batman Begins’), as well as Washington’s growing profile. Indeed, via titles such as ‘BlacKkKlansman,’ the 35-year-old has himself as a box office draw in his own right.

Ahead of ‘Tenet’s July 17th release, check out the trailer below…

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Cardi B has new music a’cooking and it looks like she’s ready to serve sooner than you may think.

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Lady Gaga opens up the world of ‘Chromatica’ on May 29th; and, ahead of the release of the album, she sat down with Zane Lowe to discuss the hotly anticipated set

Speaking on Beats 1 radio just before the premiere of Ariana Grande collaboration ‘Rain On Me,’ Mother Monster talked candidly about the making of the record and the heartache she had to overcome during its process.

She also shared what it was like working with Grande, previous effort ‘Joanne,’ trying unsuccessfully to heal her father’s pain, and much more.

Check out the insightful sit-down below…

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Monday brings with it the hotly anticipated #VERZUZ battle between R&B groups Jagged Edge and 112.

However, when fans tune in they won’t be seeing certain members of the latter.

Find out why below…

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Days after taking to social media to share her thoughts on fellow female artists (i.e. Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Beyoncé, Ariana Grande, etc.) who she believes does not get the same negative reception she does (as we reported here), Lana Del Rey – still under attack for the commentary – has opted to add “final notes” in her defense.

First firing back at those divas’ fans who suggested her original statement was cloaked in racism (click here to read that), Del Rey’s now taking aim at critics who missed the entire point of her initial post.

In danger of inciting a second wave of fury, look inside to see her newest set of comments.

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Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande are off to a thunderous start with new single ‘Rain On Me.’

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