Nicki Minaj is getting candid about her struggles.

As reported, the femcee stuns on the December cover of Vogue Magazine. And while the feature reaffirms why Minaj is renowned for serving looks on looks, she also seized the platform to open up about her past addiction to the drug Percocet.

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‘Padam Padam’ appears to be the hit that keeps on giving.

As if watching the tune dominate global charts and garner critical acclaim in ways she’s not experienced (arguably) since the 2001’s top-selling ‘Fever‘ wasn’t enough, Kylie Minogue also watched its parent project – ‘Tension‘ – open in America to her biggest numbers in nearly 20 years.

Now, the Aussie Pop royal may be set to get the cherry on top as ‘Padam’ has been nominated for a GRAMMY!

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The nominations for the 2024 GRAMMYs have been rolled out, and – per usual – music lover are buzzed and bummed over the surprises and snubs respectively.

Among the former, however, are the slew of nods received by a crew of 2023’s most noteworthy R&B belles: Victoria Monet, Coco Jones, Halle Bailey, and Tyla!

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 66th annual GRAMMY Awards, are set to air on February 4, 2024 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which takes place at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles and will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

SZA leads with a whopping nine nominations, followed by Victoria Monét, Phoebe Bridgers, and Serban Ghenea who landed 7 each.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The full nominations for the 2024 GRAMMYs await below…

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With her Gold-certified inaugural Hot 100 hit, ‘Don’t Play With It’ (2021), launching her to stardom, rising rapstress is ready to go to the next level with her long-awaited debut album ‘Dennis Daughter.’

A 12-track effort featuring Hip-Hop heavy hitters like Coi Leray, Latto, Yung Miami, Bryson Tiller, French Montana, and more, the project is delivered on the wings of its preceding singles ‘Don’t Play With It’ as well as ‘You,’ ‘Pit Stop,’ and ‘Don’t Get Me Started.’

The latter’s release was celebrated with the unveiling of its official music video in tandem with its parent project’s landing on digital shelves.

“Please don’t get me started / Been a fly b-tch before the clipper had just departed / Did it all in one wife-beater, it’s different garments / I want parts of my opps too, so we split the target,” she raps in the Starr Mazi-directed clip.

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Weeks ahead of the December 1 release of his highly anticipated new album, ‘The Ceremony,’ rapper Kevin Gates is whetting appetites with the new song ‘Yonce Freestyle’ and bringing fellow emcees Sexyy Red and BG along for the ride.

“Breadwinner, elevator in my garage / My exotic bulldogs, exotic cars / Level two, push the button, I levitated / The doors open to Beyonce concert, I’m beyond turnt,” Gates raps on his opening verse.

Produced by ProdByJM, EJ Grimes, and Juko, the Kevin/Sexyy/BG combo – alongside its predecessor ‘God Slippers’ – is among the many gems set to line ‘Ceremony.’

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With his ill-fated third album, ‘Jackman,’ in his rearview, Jack Harlow is hoping for better luck with his bop of a new single, ‘Lovin on Me.’

The Nik D-released cut  landed on digital shelves Friday (November 10) after ample teasing and comes as the first cut from the ‘Jackman’ follow-up.

“I don’t like no whips and chains / Baby, you can’t tie me down / But you can whip your lovin’ on me, baby / Whip your lovin’ on me, baby,” he rap-sings on the energetic song’s chorus.

Hop inside to hear ‘Lovin’ and see its accompanying music video.

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In news that’s rocked headlines all day, KeKe Palmer is attempting to substantiate claims her ex-boyfriend Darius Jackson not only threatened to commit suicide if she left him but was also physically abusive during their relationship.

Asserting he hit her in front of their young child, Palmer’s taken things a step further by submitting photographic evidence as part of her plea for a restraining order.

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In news that certainly ranks as a negative for the beloved fan bases of Justin Bieber (#Beliebers) and Chris Brown (#TeamBreezy), the heartthrobs’ long-rumored duet, ‘Double Negative,’ is not one of the 22 tracks lining the latter’s November 10-released new album, ’11:11.’

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After watching his tenth studio album, the 33-track ‘Breezy,’ open inside the Billboard 200’s top 5 last summer, Chris Brown is undoubtedly hoping for similar treatment for its follow-up ’11:11.’

Despite initially promising it wouldn’t boast the jam-packed tracklist of its predecessors, Brown later clarified the November 10-released project – which is being led to chart battle by singles ‘Summer Too Hot‘ and ‘Sensational‘ – will have 22 tracks courtesy of “A&B” sides.

Lined with an eclectic list of features including Davido, Future, Fridayy, and more, stream ’11:11′ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Years of calls for Brandy to unwrap a holiday album were answered when the R&B diva delivered ‘Christmas with Brandy’ on Friday (November 10).

Amply teased before being officially announced in October, the Motown Records-reared era was kicked off by the romantic yuletide single ‘Christmas Party for Two‘ just a week ago.

Boasting only one feature (her daughter Sy’rai), ‘Christmas with Brandy’ comes as a 12-track affair that sees the GRAMMY winner take center stage with 6 original festive tunes as well as the reimagining of seasonal favorites like ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘Someday at Christmas,’ ‘Deck the Halls,’ and more.

Stream the LP inside in full courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Fresh from filing for full custody of her eight-month-old son, Keke Palmer has filed a restraining order against his father, Darius Jackson. 

In explosive claims, the star says Jackson physically abused her “multiple times” over the course of their two year relationship.

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