Selena Gomez looks set to soar to the top of the Billboard 200 with her third studio album ‘Rare.’

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In celebration of Mary J. Blige’s 49th birthday, this week’s From The Vault salutes the singer’s 1997 hit ‘Everything.’

Issued as the third single from the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul’s ‘Share My World’ LP, the track was helmed by Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis.

It notably samples ‘You Are Everything’ by The Stylistics and ‘The Payback’ by James Brown. But no doubt stands out on its own accord.

The song was a success in the US where it peaked at #24 on the Hot 100 and #5 on the R&B/Hip-Hop Charts. In the UK, it reached the 6th position on the tally and was a Top 20 hit in New-Zealand.

Hype Williams – who helmed some of the best videos that decade – directed the ‘Everything’ video. Set on an island, the clip features Mary in West-African fashion singing the song in slow motion.

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With a videography as commendable as Mary’s, ‘Everything ‘ serves as one of her most visually magnetic offerings alongside ‘Family Affair’ and ‘Be Without You.’

During a recent awards acceptance speech, Blige said of herself:

“I am a leader, a queen, a living legend”

Those words from MJB about MJB couldn’t be any more true.

Through the decades – and contrary to many of her peers – she has remained an undisputed music royal. She has never needed to revert to shock tactics or baseless beefs with fellow artists to keep her name and legacy lit.

Showing no sign of slowing down anytime soon, it seems Mary will continue to wow us with her titan sized talent – which, these days, she’s spreading across music, acting, and producing.

Happy birthday to MJB, the MVP!

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The Rock is ready to tell his life story.

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Serena Williams reigns once again!

The tennis ace snatched her first title since 2017 today when she triumphed at the Auckland Open. 

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Cardi B has newness a’cooking!

The fiery femcee has been notable in her quietness of late, forgoing ample collaborations and dropping very little in the way of solo material over the course of the last year.

However, as anticipation grows for her sophomore album intensifies, Cardi has shared a preview of a new song.

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Russell Simmons saw his legacy crumble beyond repair when a large group of vulnerable women stepped forward to accuse him of sexual assault.

Keen to shed light on his alleged predation? Oprah Winfrey and her partners at Apple TV.

Today, after facing claims that she was highlighting the deeds of black sexual predators and turning a blind eye to their white counterparts, Winfrey has stepped away from the documentary she was producing to lift the lid of Simmons’ alleged dirty deeds.

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Beyonce may not be in music mode at the moment, but she’s booked and busy.

Queen Bey’s eagerly anticipated Adidas x Ivy Park collection drops next week (January 18th) and the rev up buzz she’s gone live with a number of exciting activations.

As reported, one facet is seeing her gift lucky celebs Adidas x Ivy Park boxes – one of which landed with actress Yara Shahidi.

Now, Mrs Carter (who, on a separate note, is rumored be helming the Bond 25 theme) has shared with the masses what’s inside said boxes.

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Jennifer Lopez continues to shine, this time as the face of Versace‘s Spring/Summer 2020 campaign.

The reveal comes months after the Super Bowl bound star sashayed down the runway in her famous green Versace dress from the 2000 GRAMMYs.

20 years on, she dons a similar ensemble and more for the campaign, which was lensed by Mert & Marcus.

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Meghan Markle is kicking off 2020 in a major way.

For, just days after it was announced that she and husband Prince Harry are stepping back as Senior Royals and becoming financially independent, it’s being reported that she’s bagged a major deal with Disney. 

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While fans await official news on Luke James‘ long-awaited sophomore album, the follow-up to his critically acclaimed, 2014 self-titled debut, the Grammy-nominated crooner continues to tide them over with standalone singles.

After ending 2019 with ‘All of Your Love,’ the BJ the Chicago Kid and Ro James-assisted ‘Go Girl,’ and more, Luke kicks off 2020 with the new tune, ‘Blow.’  A slow-burning, sensual R&B groove, the guitar-laden number sees the 35-year-old accompanying his soaring vocal chops with some bedroom-ready lyrics.

“Your secret fire, copulate/I grind in our bodies like/Raging kids/Nature is f*cking our strain apart/Then we know, that what we feel, we don’t control,” he sings.

Before you get to hear him crank out the cut live on his forthcoming ‘To Feel Love/d’ tour (which kicks off in Philadelphia on January 29), look inside to hear its studio version.

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Tricky Daddy found himself behind bars today.

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Ariana Grande is GRAMMYs bound!

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