Spring 2019 saw Brandy and Monica‘s colossal duet, ‘The Boy is Mine,’ celebrate its 21st birthday.  Since its epic chart reign in 1998, the two as adults – jointly and separately in interviews over the years – may have reflected fondly on the song’s impact on the charts and their respective careers, but both acknowledge there was a rivalry between them fueled by outsiders.

As indicated in those numerous chats, the ladies agreed they never actually met before the tune’s creation and upon meeting were instantly at odds due to fan wars, constant pitting against each other, and murmurs from industry insiders.  Monica’s longtime producer, Dallas Austin, says that beef came to a head before their first live televised performance of the number at the 1998 MTV VMAs.  There, according to the hitmaker, “ghetto” Mo struck Bran in the face.

Ouch!  Hear it from his lips:

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The Grammy-approved singer/songwriter Gallant rides into the sunlight with a brand new video today.

For? His single ‘Sleep On It.’

The visual stars ‘Lonely Daze‘ legend Ginuwine and was shot to support the plans Gallant hopes will come to fruition in the coming year following the monumental gains he made with 2016’s ‘Ology.’

Watch below…

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Missy Elliott is back – and not just for a minute.

The music visionary blazed the stage at the 2019 MTV VMAs, where she took home the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor. An award which itself followed her induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

Elliott’s salute arrived in tandem with new EP ‘Iconology’ and the video for its song ‘Throw It Back.’

Rather than a momentary resurfacing, the femcee – who hasn’t released a full length album in 14 years – is doing the promo rounds and is delving into her exciting plans.

Details below…

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Chris Brown keeps the ‘Indigo’ party pumping with the video for ‘Heat.’

Gunna joins C. Breezy in the vibrant visual, which sees the singer dance up a storm as he sets his bedroom agenda.

Beyond performing in the clip, Brown also takes on directorial duties alongside Edgar Esteves. 

Watch the star shine in his clothing spot after the jump…

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Queen of Pop Madonna serves yet another reminder that her reign is not limited to the Billboard charts.

This week – as her 2005 comeback hit, ‘Hung Up,’ passed the 200M views mark on Youtube – she cemented a unique record in digital history books.

Details inside:

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Lookout London, a legend is heading your way!

Because Toni Braxton has announced a one-off show in the UK’s capital.

Full story below…

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Common’s new album is out.

All you need to know about ‘Let Love’ below….

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Lauryn Hill is back!

For two decades, fans have been thirsting for new music from the eclectic star – who has, during said time, continued to surf the wave of her groundbreaking LP ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill.’

And while the promised follow-up isn’t ready, the star returns in a rare feature spot, on Pusha T‘s new song ‘Coming Home.’

Released alongside three other tracks, the rapper – speaking on Beats 1 radio – said of the ‘Home’:

“[The song] speaks to giving hope to those who are coming home and telling people who are locked up and behind the wall that we waiting on them. That we’re going to be out here – as a support system – when they get home.” 

Take a listen below…

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The magnificent Viola Davis is to portray Michelle Obama in a new TV show which is to examine the lives of First Ladies.

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The leader of the Fenty empire covers the September issue of Vogue Hong Kong.

RiRi’s stylish feature, which was lensed by Hanna Moon, arrives as she releases the latest additions to her Fenty luxury clothing line. It also comes ahead of the September 20th presentation of her Savage Fenty lingerie line, which – in a landmark move – will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime. 

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Emeli Sande takes vocal flight on new single ‘You Are Not Alone.’

The soaring song is the latest to be lifted from the singer’s third studio album ‘Real Life,’ which arrives on September 13th.

Piano led and lyrically uplifting, it may well be our fave track from the set yet.

Check out the video below…

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As we reported here, Brandy was this year’s recipient for the prestigious President’s Award at the BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards, hosted in Atlanta.

Presented to an individual songwriter, composer, or producer who has made exemplary contributions to the art of music and songwriting and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry, last night (August 29) saw B-Rocka join a list of esteemed honorees that in the past has included the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Toni Braxton and and more.

Familiar names like the Grammy-nominated Gospel sensation Kierra Sheard, Jade Novah, and even the R&B veteran’s brother, Ray J, were on hand to tribute her.  See highlights from the showing and see her inspiring, tear-filled acceptance speech:

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