With Q4 looming, the time is nigh for that annual frame that sees some of music’s biggest names unleash new material.

Indeed, with the lucrative holiday season fast approaching, it appears some of your favorite names and ours are gearing up to capitalise on the increased spend from consumers.

And while today’s climate has seen surprise drops become the new norm, it looks as though fans have been gifted early insight into when some of their most anticipated album releases are incoming.

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Next Friday brings with it the much anticipated premiere of ‘Top Boy’ on Netflix.

The gritty British drama amassed a major following during its initial run on Channel 4 and has generated global interest thanks to the involvement of Hip-Hop titan Drake. 

As reported, the rapper signed on as executive producer of the rebooted series.

With the launch celebration taking place this week in Hackney, renown presenter Clara Amfo sat down with Drizzy to discuss the return of the show and why its timing is more apt than ever.

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Rihanna has proven herself a multi-tasker of epic proportions. And while much of that title relates to her entrepreneurial activity, she’s no stranger to the big screen either.

Now, per a new report, Warner Bros may be looking to gift the Bajan belle her next big role.

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Nicki Minaj made headlines last night after declaring that she was retiring to start a family with boo Kenneth Petty. 

And while fans were taken by surprise, the tea is that her team were too!

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R&B royalty showed up and showed out last night at the taping of 2019 Black Music Honors. 

Hosted by LeToya Luckett and Rickey Smiley at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, event saw songbirds Xscape presented with the Urban Music Icon Award in salute of their 25 year career.

Also celebrated were the likes of Yolanda Adams (who received the Gospel Music Icon Award), Tamia, Freddie Jackson, and Arrested Development. 

The show, which airs October 20th on Bounce TV,  featured tribute performances from Jagged Edge, Kelly Price, Melanie Fiona, June’s Diary, Keke Wyatt, Avery Wilson, Dee-1, Jade Novah,  Jekalyn Carr, Naughty By Nature,Kelly Price, Le’Andria Johnson, 702, MAJOR. and more.

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After frighteningly close brush with death, Demi Lovato has been using the year since the incident to work on mind and body. And she’s celebrating the latter in all its flawless beauty.

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Stormzy is firing from all cylinders as the campaign for his sophomore album heats up.

Armed with the momentum of a widely praised performance at Glastonbury and chart-toppers ‘Vossi Bop’ and ‘Take Me Back To London’ (alongside Ed Sheeran), the rapper has unleashed new single ‘Sounds Of The Skeng.’

Produced by Sir Spyro, the track fuses the fiery brilliance of the British Grime scene with Stormzy’s unstoppable flow.

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While many of our favorite artists have fielded allegations of benefiting from “payola” – the act of a platform (streaming or radio outlets mainly) accepting pay or bribes from record labels to boost an artist’s chart or certification stats – the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) believes the practice has simply gotten out of hand.

With Gold, Platinum, and Diamond certifications being handed out left and right thanks to the Recording Industry of America’s inclusion of streaming in its tallying since 2016, the FCC – which stands as the United States’ “primary authority for communications law, regulation, and technological innovation” – has begun a probe to determine if these successes are being accomplished legitimately.

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It’s here!

With little warning, ‘Yes’ – the Fat Joe single featuring fellow Bronx star Cardi B and Anuel AA – has made its premiere on streaming services.  Serving as the latest taste from Joe’s forthcoming ‘Family Ties’ album, the Cool & Dre-produced cut is one of many on the highly anticipated project (reportedly produced by Dre in its entirety).

Curious to hear what the trio cooked up?  Look inside:

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Leslie Jones broke hearts last week when she announced her departure from longtime television home, ‘SNL,’ but the comedian is ready to dry those tears and bring the funny with a growing list of ventures for the upcoming year.

In addition to a highly anticipated Netflix stand-up comedy special (set for 2020 premiere), the Emmy nominee is putting back on her hosting heels to bring forth an unexpected reboot of beloved game show, ‘Supermarket Sweep.’

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2 years, 1 album, and 31.5 million+ singles sold is just what it took for Cardi B‘s name to be penciled in the history books of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) again.

First nabbing headlines in December 2018 when she became the first female artist ever (of any genre) to see every track from one album certified Gold or Platinum, now – thanks to enduring success from her debut effort, ‘Invasion of Privacy’ – B (born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar) is invading RIAA record books once more.

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Normani will be giving contestants on the new season of ‘The Voice’ all the ‘Motivation’ they need to proceed.

Because the rising solo star has just signed on for a special role on the hit NBC show.

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