Country superstar Luke Bryan has been braving backlash all week for polarizing comments made about Beyonce‘s unceremonious snub at the 2024 CMAs (Country Music Association) Awards.

As reported here, Bey landed zero nominations at this year’s ceremony despite owning one of the year’s best-selling Country albums and making history on the genre’s Billboard charts.

Not long after Country Queen Dolly Parton made headlines for seemingly defending the event’s academy for holding the ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ hitmaker from its nominations roster, Bryan did the same – sending the ‘Cowboy Carter’ diva’s fans (affectionately called the #Beyhive) into swarm mode.

Look inside to see how he’s responded to the hoopla.

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Despite their respective fan bases (affectionately called #Lambs and #Arianators) spending most of the 2010s thinking there was bad blood between them, the 2020s have proven there’s nothing but love between music icon Mariah Carey and Pop superstar Ariana Grande.

And, if supremely touching comments from the Songbird Supreme are anything to judge by, that lovefest shows no sign of ending any time soon.

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It’s that time of the year again! The 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards is back and set to salute releases from music’s biggest names worldwide.

Taking residence at the Co-op Live in Manchester, England on November 10, all eyes are on who’s up for what at the hotly anticipated ceremony.

Well, wonder no more. Taylor Swift leads the freshly unwrapped nominations list with appearances in 7 categories.

Hot on her heels are Ariana Grande, Sabrina Carpenter, Charli XCX, who each have nabbed 5.

Elsewhere, Beyonce has bagged 4.

Music’s Biggest Global Celebration broadcasts at 9PM GMT on November in MTV UK, Channel 5, and Pluto TV. The show will also be available to stream on Paramount+ from November 12.

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Beyonce brought out the stars at her latest SirDavis activation.

As reported, Queen Bey staged a seismic takeover of the inaugural California Crown horse race with her award-winning whisky brand.

Having teased with clips from the event, the megastar has shared fresh snaps with notable names such as Cher, mogul husband Jay-Z, and Shaboozey. The latter, of course, featured on her blockbuster Country album ‘Cowboy Carter’ and was thereafter catapulted to career heights with #1 smash ‘A Bar Song (Tipsy).’

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Six years after thrilling her fans with the BJ the Chicago Kid-assisted ‘Us 4ever’ aboard her 2017 album ‘Let Love Rule,’ GRAMMY-winning R&B diva Ledisi has reunited with her 7x GRAMMY-nominated, ‘Good Life’  tourmate for the remix to his song ‘Never Change.’

A fan favorite from his delectable, 2023-released ‘Gravy‘ LP, the original version of the tune famously features the legendary Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire.

“Seasons change / Nothing remains the same / The only exemption is love / It just keeps growing insane,” they sing on the soulful, Yeti Beats-produced tune.

One of many gems found on the tracklist of the October 4-released deluxe edition of Kid’s ‘Gravy,’ hop inside to get acquainted with the Ledisi-updated ‘Change.’

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Lizzo continues to share her weight loss journey with the world.

The ‘About Damn Time’ belter has been an ardent advocate for body positivity and the newest chapter of that trajectory has been carving out a trimmer frame.

Beyond her gym clips, the GRAMMY-winning superstar has been flaunting her figure while promoting her hit shapewear line, Yitty.

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Quiet Storm Queen Sade sent her fans into a royal frenzy with reports she is set to drop ‘Lion Heart’ – her first new song in six years – as part of the upcoming ‘Transa‘ compilation album.

Helmed by the AID/HIV relief charity organization Red Hot in support of trans and non-binary awareness, the 65-year-old icon is just one of many big-named music celebrities lending their voices to the 46-track worthy cause.

The latest to grab headlines for contributing is GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter Sam Smith, who teamed with legendary trans musician Beverly Glenn-Copeland to breathe new life into the fan favorite ‘Ever New’ for the forthcoming LP.

First found on the Glenn-Copeland’s 1986 effort ‘Keyboard Fantasies,’ he and Smith made the song’s 2024 update a reality thanks to production from Mark Yoshizumi and Dust Reid.

“Welcome the spring, the summer rain / Softly turned to sing again / Welcome the bud, the summer blooming flower / Welcome thе child whose hand I hold / Welcome to you both young and old / Wе are ever new, we are ever new,” croons Sam on the touching track.

Ahead of the November 22 arrival of ‘Transa,’ hear the new ‘Ever New’ inside.

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Having rolled past a slew of talented hopefuls to be crowned 2007’s ‘American Idol‘ winner and eventually gliding to the top of music charts as a result, Jordin Sparks knows a thing or two about reality show competitions.

Now, she’s putting that qualified resume to use as hostess of the forthcoming Max original series ‘Roller Jam.’

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The entertainment world is still reeling from news that Cissy Houston, Gospel legend and mother of late Pop icon Whitney Houston, died at 91 after a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s disease (as we reported here).

As fans, admirers, and industry insiders took to social media in droves to offer their condolences after the news hit the Web on Monday (October 7), celebrities joined the chorus with touching tributes to the GRAMMY-winning songstress.

Look inside to see what Bobby Brown, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, Deborah Cox, Monica, and Angela Bassett had to say.

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Tyla has heeded her promise to deliver a deluxe edition of her self-titled debut album.

And fans won’t have to wait long to hear it.

For, not only has the South African-born belle confirmed its release date, she has unveiled its cover and tracklist too.

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The Weeknd fans may have been worried about public reception of his forthcoming ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow‘ album after its first single, ‘Dancing in the Flames,’ made a lukewarm debut on the Hot 100 recently, but the out-of-the-gate performance of its successor is certainly cooling those concerns.

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GloRilla is gearing up to release her debut album ‘Glorious’ on October 11.

Preceded by single ‘Hollon,’ the LP follows EP ‘Anyways, Life’s Great’ and mixtape ‘Ehhthang Ehhthang.’

With its release this Friday rapidly approaching, the Memphis native is ramping up the buzz machine by unveiling the list of features joining her on the set.

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