Beyonce has long established herself as one of Pop’s most notable perfectionists and she re-affirms why in her upcoming ABC special.

Set to air tonight, ‘Making The Gift’ chronicles Queen Bey’s creative process piecing together her companion compilation for ‘The Lion King’ – which now stands as the 10th highest grossing movie of all-time.

Billed as sonic cinema and featuring African superstars such as Wizkid and Tiwa Savage, the set has been showered with praise by critics and has been touted as a strong Grammy contender.

Ahead of this evening’s intimate look at its creation, check out a preview clip (via GMA) below…

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Kanye West has taken America by storm with his slew of ‘Sunday Services’ across the nation.

Bringing his religious message to thousands across the nation, the Hip Hop hitmaker took to famed Atlanta megachurch, New Birth Missionary Baptist, on Sunday (September 15) to stir a few souls, remix a few R&B classics, and drop dibs on his highly anticipated new album, ‘Jesus is King.’

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For those asking Wendy Williams “how you doiiin?,” it seems the answer is…amazing.

Because it’s been announced today that the media maven’s talkshow has been renewed for two more seasons!

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2019 gifts Jennifer Lopez yet another win.

After the successful third season of her hit NBC dance competition, ‘World of Dance,’ the multi-talented diva succeeded the television effort by jet-setting across America for her ‘It’s My Party’ tour (which ended on a $54 million high note).  Quickly following the Stateside jaunt with putting the finishing touches on her latest film, ‘Hustlers’ (also starring Constance Wu, Julia Stiles, Keke Palmer, Cardi B, and more), Lopez spent the last month pounding the promo pavement in support of the flick’s September 13th arrival.

Now, with box office receipts counted the 5o-year-old superstar can rejoice at news her stripper-inspired film has danced circles around the competition and put her in first place among the weekend’s newcomers.

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With a discography lined with 7 albums (2 of which topped the Billboard 200), rapper Ja Rule gifted the early 2000s some of its most memorable Urban anthems.

Now, as we get ready to enter a new decade, the 43-year-old is looking to unlock his treasure chest of hits for a new generation by re-releasing them all…with a twist.

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Fantasia is independent and loving it!

The Rock/Soul purveyor is gearing for the release of her new album ‘Sketchbook’ and has revealed she has a whole new perspective too.

Due for release on October 11th, the LP serves as her first as an indie act.

Stopping by The Breakfast Club, she waxed honest about the catalyst for her departing the major label system; that catalyst being her last studio album – a set she candidly branded as “garbage.”

Elsewhere, she opened up about why she finds it worth the hustle to be indie, how she met her husband, almost losing her life, her road to redemption, and much more.

Check out the insightful sit-down after the jump…

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With Ally Brooke nearing her debut on ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ the Fifth Harmony member seizes the moment with the release of new jam ‘Higher.’

The song sees her team up with Norwegian DJ Matoma.

An anthemic number that ought to see many report to the dance floor, the track’s video premiered moments ago and awaits below…

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Christina Aguilera is extending her stint in Las Vegas into 2020!

The vocal sensation earned applause aplenty for her Sin City residency ‘The Xperience’ and, as she gears up for its latest leg, she’s announced a slew of new shows.

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Rihanna once stood as the unapologetic dispenser of an album a year. These days, though, she’s apologising for not dropping a project in three calendar years.

Recent times have seen RiRi establish herself as a trail-blazing entrepreneur, with successful ventures such as Fenty Beauty, Savage Fenty, and the Fenty luxury line in partnership with LVMH.

Still, music is on the mind. And it appears some major movement behind the scenes may explain the hold up.

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With over 500 awards to her credit, Beyonce‘s name is scribbled in record books for being the second most awarded female artist in history (runner-up only to the legendary Whitney Houston).  But, her stride toward EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) status was dashed yet again over the weekend when her game-changing Netflix concert documentary, ‘Homecoming,’ went home empty-handed despite a whopping six nominations.

This makes the fourth year the 38-year-old’s been snubbed by the Emmy Academy.  Details inside:

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It may have been five years since Sam Smith rocked the charts with hits from their debut album, ‘In the Lonely Hour,’ but it appears the content from the LP is proving itself evergreen.

As they gear fans up for the release of their yet-titled, long-awaited third studio effort, the 27-year-old’s being greeted with news the tunes from their inaugural set – namely their first U.S. hit ‘Stay With Me’ – is showcasing serious staying power on streaming platforms.  Taking to social media, Smith recently celebrated news the tune – released spring 2014 – had crossed the billion plays threshold on Spotify.

Becoming the platform’s 41st song to boast such a feat, the Grammy-winner barely had time to pop open the bubbly before the weekend brought news its enduring popularity placed it in an exclusive club on YouTube as well.  Details inside:

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After scoring a top 10 placement on the Hot 100 with their collabo, ‘Money in the Grave,’ rappers Rick Ross and Drake look to dig up another hit with their follow-up joint effort, ‘Gold Roses.’

The latter, found aboard Ross’ latest project – ‘Port of Miami II’ – has already made a splash on the Hot 100 from airplay, streaming, and sales alone.  Boasting a #39 peak (to date), the duo are looking to push ‘Roses’ to the success level of its predecessor (‘Grave’) by unveiling its official music video.

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