Wild thoughts is exactly what Rihanna and team must’ve had when conceptualizing the eccentric photo shoot that accompanied her most recent spread in ‘Dazed’ magazine.

Acting as the mag’s covergirl for its 30th anniversary issue, Rih turned heads in a number of designer threads including a ‘joint dress’ – that’s right – a dress designed like marijuana.

When not taking fashion to higher (*ahem*) heights via that custom Jawara Alleyne x Raw Materials outfit, the GRAMMY winner lit up the pages of ‘Dazed’ in Mugler, Burberry, Christian Louboutin, and more.

Look inside to see highlights from the out-of-this-world feature.

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15 years after first topping the Billboard 200, Justin Timberlake‘s sophomore solo LP (and arguable magnum opus) ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ found itself in a familiar position this week when it was listed among the top-selling albums in the country.

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Over a year-and-a-half after Nicki Minaj‘s husband, Kenneth ‘Zoo’ Petty, was arrested for failing to register as a sex offender in the state of California, the crime still haunts him.

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A peek at Camila Cabello‘s schedule as of late will have her fans, affectionately called #Camilizers, saying my oh my indeed.

The GRAMMY-nominee has left few stones unturned in the ongoing promotion of the September 3-released Amazon movie, ‘Cinderella,’ while simultaneously pushing ‘Don’t Go Yet’ – the first single from her third album, ‘Familia.’  And while Cabello has not given the LP a definitive release date, she recently confirmed it’s tentatively due for a Fall release.

Ahead of its unveiling, the singer’s latest bids to build buzz for its lead single will come via a live performance at Sunday’s MTV VMAs (September 12), the September 10-released Major Lazer remix (as we reported here), and an in-depth behind the scenes look at the creation of its music video.

Look inside to see the magic behind the Philippa Price and Pilar Zeta-directed clip.

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Just hours after Ari Lennox introduced fans to the Jermaine Dupri, Bryan-Michael Cox, and Johnta Austin-penned and produced ‘Pressure,’ the singer unveils its retro-inspired music video.

The first single from her yet-titled sophomore album (the follow-up to 2019’s critically acclaimed ‘Shea Butter Baby’), ‘Pressure’ sees Lennox lay it on thick with her bedroom fantasy requests.  When not paying homage to the likes of major divas Donna Summer, Diana Ross, and more in the clip, Ari is letting it be known exactly what kind of pressure she expects from would-be lovers.

See the dazzling clip inside.

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2021 continues to prove itself the year of Doja Cat!

As if multiple GRAMMY nods. history-making Hot 100 hits, and hosting the year’s MTV VMAs (September 12) weren’t enough to brag about, the 25-year-old has clawed her way inside an elite group of music stars to endorse soft drink giants Pepsi.

Joining an exclusive roster that includes the likes of Michael and Janet Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, Beyonce, Cardi B, and many more, Cat’s commercial sees her give an updated take on the legendary musical ‘Grease.’

Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, look inside to see Doja portray ‘Sandy’ and put her unique spin on the film’s classic song, “You’re the One That I Want.”

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Candiace Dillard is continuing to showcase her musical gravitas.

For, fresh from the release of the video for single ‘Drive Back,’ the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ star has unwrapped follow-up offering ‘Benefits.’

Produced by Nyerere Davidson and Kareem James, the impassioned track finds Dillard on lovelorn terrain – lyrically bemoaning a partner whose commitment and consistency are in question.

Serving as the latest taste of her forthcoming album (due via eOne), ‘Benefits’ awaits your listening below…

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Drake‘s global dominance shows no signs of letting up.

The Hip-Hop titan unlocked his long-awaited album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ last week and has been bulldozing all competition.

Drizzy’s success was especially resonant in the UK, which has long been one of his strongest markets.

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The volume of buzz surrounding Alexis Louder has been amplified the more in the wake of her captivating performance in the new movie ‘CopShop.’

Hitting cinemas today (September 10), the high-octane flick sees the Atlanta native star opposite Gerard Butler and Frank Grillo in the Open Road / STXFilms offering.

The narrative centers on a con artist (Grillo) who is on the run from a lethal assassin. He hatches a plan to hide out inside a small-town police station, yet when the hitman (Butler) shows up an unsuspecting rookie cop finds herself caught in the crosshairs.

Louder plays said policewoman, Valerie Young, and is earning rave reviews for her riveting performance.

That Grape Juice’s Lettija Lee sat down with her ahead of the film’s release and the

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Ed Sheeran is heading to the VMAs stage.

The MTV Video Music Awards take place this Sunday live from the Barclays Center in Brooklyn and organizers have added the chart titan to its stacked lineup.

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Tems is staging quite the takeover.

Armed with the momentum of her appearance on Drake’s ‘Certified Lover Boy’ album and her unmistakable anchoring of Wizkid’s smash ‘Essence,’ the rising star shines luminously on her new solo single ‘Crazy Tings.’

The flavorsome jam sees Tems’ buttery baritone melt over the hard-hitting melodic production.

Its release arrives ahead of what is set to be a major year for the Nigerian songbird.

Check out the freshly hatched ‘Tings’ after the jump…

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Tyler, The Creator is all about collaborating.

For, the GRAMMY-winner has now teamed up with Maxo Kream for their new song, ‘Big Persona.’ 

The new video features both rappers riding around in an expensive Rolls Royce and having a good time while surrounded by others.

In July, Maxo Kream released a song called ‘Local Joker,’ which is a tribute to his late brother. It served as his first new music since 2019.

As for Tyler, The Creator, he released his chart-topping ‘Call Me If You Get Lost’ album in June (stream it here).

Watch Tyler and Maxo live it up below…

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