Usher is using his star to support small businesses in Atlanta.

The GRAMMY winner took front-stage center to give a full-length concert on Verizon Pay It Forward – which aims to raise funds for entities affected by the current global health crisis.

Joined by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, Mr Raymond delivered dynamic showings of hits such as ‘Burn,’ ‘Confessions,’ and recent single ‘Don’t Waste My Time.’

Ush also seized the moment to perform new song ‘Believe,’ which he confirmed will feature on his forthcoming studio album.

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Congratulations are in order for Quavo!

For, the Migos star has announced that he has graduated.

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#JusticeForGlitter! 

Mariah Carey sprung a surprise on fans by honoring the much-demanded release of 2001 album ‘Glitter’ on streaming services.

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After commanding colossal success on YouTube and making breakthroughs in boxing, KSI is bulldozing barriers in music.

For many, the multi-hyphenate star is the embodiment of “anything is possible” – a sentiment he celebrates on debut solo album ‘Dissimulation.’

Unleashed today (May 22nd), the Rap project is already being showered with praise for its hard-hitting authenticity; which fans received a pre-release taste of on UK top 10 smash ‘Houdini.’ 

That Grape Juice‘s Samuel Eni caught up with KSI, who opened up about the secret to his success, working with the likes of Offset and Tion Wayne, mending fences with his brother, and much more.

Check out the interview above and the video for ‘Cap’ below…

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It’s here!

After much ado, Lady Gaga and Ariana Grande have poured out new single ‘Rain On Me.’

The hotly anticipated release is the second official single from Gaga’s new album ‘Chromatica’ – due May 29th via Interscope. It follows Billboard hit ‘Stupid Love,’ which peaked at #5 on the Hot 100, and Grande’s fresh chart-topper ‘Stuck With You.’

With the pairing of two of Pop’s most potent forces, does the dynamic track live up to the thunderous hype?

What are you waiting for? Check out ‘Rain On Me’ below and let us know…

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The #VERZUZ battles have taken both social media and the music industry by storm.

And that trajectory looks set to continue, because two of R&B’s most decorated groups – 112 and Jagged Edge – will be duelling in the next spar.

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The shocking killing Ahmaud Arbery, an unarmed black man, has gripped the globe.

Now, scrutiny of the case looks set to intensify after the man who filmed the 25-year-old’s demise has himself been arrested on a murder charge.

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As we reported here, Lana Del Rey got tongues wagging when she took to social media Thursday (May 21) to announce her new album – the follow-up to 2019’s ‘Norman F*cking Rockwell’ – would be arriving this fall.

In a lengthy post, the GRAMMY-nominee outlined the LP’s hold-up has been due in part to criticism she’s fielded regarding some of the subject matter of her depressing emotional songs.  Along the way, however, she probably lost support when she specifically name-dropped Beyoncé, Camila Cabello, Nicki Minaj, and Doja Cat (among others) as fellow female acts who ‘wear no clothes’ and ‘sing about f*cking.’

“Now that Doja Cat, Ariana, Camila, Cardi B, Kehlani, Nicki Minaj and Beyoncé have had number ones with songs about being sexy, wearing no clothes, fucking, cheating etc. – can I please go back to singing about being in love even if the relationship is not perfect, or dancing for money – or whatever I want – without being crucified or saying that I’m glamorizing abuse?????” – Del Rey, 2020

Her emphasis on Urban acts, opting to omit the Lady Gaga‘s, Katy Perry‘s, Taylor Swift‘s, and co., was certainly unappreciated by some music fans and – as a result – made her one of the day’s lead trending topics on Twitter.

Practically pissing off every major stanbase in music simultaneously, Del Rey was dragged mercilessly.

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As the bid for next week’s Hot 100 #1 heats up between Megan Thee Stallion and The Weeknd (as we reported here), the ‘Hot Girl Summer’ hitmaker throws another iron in the fire with an animated accompanying video for the J. White Did It-produced bop.

While it should be noted the Jude MC-directed visual aids the original recording and not the Beyoncé remix, it – alongside the single bundle featured on Stallion’s official web site – should come as quite the assist in its race to the top.

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The world tour of ‘Fallin’ singer Alicia Keys is the latest to fall victim to postponement due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Taking to social media Thursday (May 21), the 15-time GRAMMY winner alerted fans of the rescheduled jaunt (which was originally slated for a June 5 kick off as we reported here).

“We’ve all been waiting patiently to see how the world is going,” she tweeted. “We held onto the dates as long as we could BUT safety and the good health of my beautiful fam is paramount.”

That’s not all she said. Hear the full statement inside:

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It’s been 5 years since fans of the Daytime Emmy Awards were able to view the ceremony on live television, but that’s set to change with its 47th incarnation.

Set for broadcast on CBS on June 26, the network and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) announced the telecast will return with awards presented virtually as the recipients and other special guests will appear from home due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Look inside to see this year’s full nominations’ list:

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Good news for fans of ‘Good as Hell’ singer Lizzo.

Faithful followers looking to mimic the rising diva’s style are in luck as she’s become the latest celebrity tapped by Australian sunglasses giants Quay to represent their ‘Confidence is Quay’ campaign.

Featuring multiple sunglass styles, Lizzo’s Quay collaboration boasts a variety of cuts and designs – all of which have gotten the GRAMMY winner’s stamp of approval as revealed in a recent statement.

“My style is always evolving. I like to mix it up, and I love that this collection has a little bit of everything,” she said in a press release. “There’s one with glitter lenses, another with star-shaped studs. I like those kinds of special details. These glasses are fun and different.”

Look inside to see photo and video highlights from the campaign:

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