As reported by the staggering list of nominees, the Television Academy had already set a record with the 2020 EMMY Awards as the ceremony – its 72nd annual – nominated its most Black acts ever with over 34% of the nominations.

It should not come as no surprise then that the actual event, which aired Sunday (September 20), saw the most trophies handed out to Black performers – especially in major categories.

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Lupe Fiasco‘s created a Twitter fiasco thanks to weighing in a fan debate.

Taking to Twitter over the weekend, the GRAMMY-winning rapper responded to a commenter who asked who was the better lyricist between Fiasco and Kendrick Lamar.

Chiming in, the ‘Kick, Push’ performer pushed for himself before quickly deleting the tweet – kicking off a fiery clapback from Lamar fans on his behalf.

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Chris Brown and Young Thug nabbed an unexpected sleeper hit out of their duet, ‘Go Crazy’ (found aboard their joint mixtape, ‘Slime & B’).

Now, in an effort to follow that the success of that top 10 banger, the duo have lifted another cut from the May 5-released set; ‘Say You Love Me.’

Thematically, the tune’s Matt Fuller-directed music video (released September 21) picks up just where its predecessor left off – except this time the twosome head into a trippy, animated galaxy.

Journeying into outer space journey to battle other-worldly beasts and a robotic samurai, look inside to see the adventurous creation:

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Filling out a bill that included big names like Kane Brown, Usher, Bon Jovi, Keith Urban, and more, Miley Cyrus held it down for the ladies with a rocking set.

In addition to revving up a high octane performance of the Mark Ronson-reared bop, ‘Nothing Breaks Like a Heart’ and her latest top 20 hit, ‘Midnight Sky,’ the diva soared into a rendition of Blondie‘s iconic hit, ‘Heart of Glass,’ and more.

Did you miss any of the action over the weekend? It awaits inside:

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With his third studio album, ‘Serenity,’ due in the coming weeks, expect to hear much from Trap soul hitmaker Bryson Tiller.

Having recently thrilled fans with new music in the form of ‘Inhale’ and ‘Slept on You’ (click here to listen), the GRAMMY nominee is back with new tune, ‘Always Forever.’

“You know I tried, I really tried / Now you’re right back on my mind / I feel the time just, tick, tick, tick, tick, tick, passin’ by / Thought this was always forever, so I’m actin’ wild / Would you lie to me, babe?/ Know that ain’t right to me, baby / You know I was here to stay / Ain’t really got much left to say,” he coos on the slow burning track.

Look inside for the latest taste from Tiller’s forthcoming LP:

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Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘WAP’ is proving a tsunami-sized hit on the Billboard Hot 100.

Three weeks ago, after a two-week reign, the tune was temporarily unseated from the chart’s summit by explosive BTS smash, ‘Dynamite.’

The empowered sales and streaming that ensured that dethronement was short-lived saw B back at #1 the next week (as we reported here).  Now – as the updated chart reveals – ‘WAP’ is staying put for another 7-day frame.

Marking its fourth non-consecutive week as owner of the top spot, look inside to see just what it took to keep BTS at bay:

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Since March 15, 2020, The Weeknd‘s megahit, ‘Blinding Lights,’ has managed to shine in the top 5 of the Hot 100 – a total of 28 weeks.

Eventually hitting #1 and staying there for four weeks total (his fifth chart-topper), the Max Martin-produced cut helped drive its parent album, ‘After Hours,’ to some of the biggest sales of the year.

Already a vehicle to Hot 100 history books on the Radio chart (as we reported here), the enduring hit has dimmed the reign of Ed Sheeran‘s monster smash ‘Shape of You’ (2017) to become the longest-running top 5 hit in history.

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BTS gave fans a very special performance of three of their songs when they appeared on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk Concert’ series.

While the group did not perform at the NPR offices in Washington, D.C., they made do with a sleek studio space that fir them and their backing quartet of musicians.

The K-Pop group began their concert with their chart-topper ‘Dynamite,’ before performing ‘Save Me’ from ‘The Most Beautiful Moment in Life: Young Forever.’  

They then finished off with their song ‘Spring Day,’ which they said they hoped would bring comfort during the pandemic.

“It’s been the roughest summer ever, “but we know that spring will come.”

Check out the full concert below:

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Ellen DeGeneres has now publicly addressed the reports of mistreatment and misconduct that occurred behind the scenes on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show.’ 

She addressed the reports in a seven-minute monologue to open the show.

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Jennifer Lopez is set to send pulses racing in what she is billing as a two-part premiere event.

The multi-talented diva is gearing up for new movie ‘Marry Me,’ which she appears in alongside Maluma.

As reported, the pair have cooked up the entire soundtrack for the film – which arrives on Valentine’s Day 2021.

Before then, J.Lo will be giving fans an early taste.

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Maeta is ready for her close up.

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Lola Rae is aiming to blaze with scorching new single ‘Shower Me.’

The Afrobeats darling dazzles in the high-energy video for the catchy cut.

Arriving at a time when the genre is receiving love on a global scale, the release further cements why.

Boasting pulsating production courtesy of the Juls, the track is paired with an equally high-octane visual – directed by Ray Fiasco.

Together, it makes for a fire-filled affair.

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