Since bursting onto the scene with his 2017 released, top 5 debut album – ‘American Teen’ – R&B crooner Khalid has been a staple in the chart’s top 40 as both feature and leading act.  Seeing that success trickle over onto the October 2018-released EP, ‘SunCity,’ the commercial response clearly served as indication fans were ready for the singer’s sophomore LP.

Answering the call with ‘Talk’ & ‘Better’ – the leading singles from his second album, ‘Free Spirit’ (April 5) – both tunes received favorable critical and commercial responses as they peaked inside the top 40 on the Billboard Hot 100 at #40 and #16 respectively [to date].  Now, with over 24 hours separating their parent album from its official unveiling, industry analysts are able to predict how many units the product will shift its first 7 days of availability.

Look inside to see the numbers:

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Dionne Warwick‘s first new album in five years, aptly titled ‘She’s Back,’ is slated for release on May 10th.

Ahead of the set’s debut, courtesy of Kind Music/Entertainment One, the legendary diva’s unveiled the project’s second single – ‘Am I Dreaming’ featuring R&B veteran Musiq Soulchild.  A soulful remake of the 1980 Atlantic Starr classic, the tune joins a list of gems set to line ‘She’s Back’s track list including its first single (‘What The World Needs Now Is Love’), a Kenny Lattimore duet (‘What Color Is Love’), and a surprising feature from Bone Thugs & Harmony’s Krayzie Bone (‘Déjà Vu’) .

Curious to hear what Warwick and Soulchild cooked up? It awaits inside:

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Kodak Black was well on his way to a black eye thanks to insensitive comments he made to actress Lauren London in the wake of mourning the loss of her longtime partner Nipsey Hussle.

The rapper (born Dieuson Octave) said he would give Lauren a year to grieve, but he was happy that she’s now “single” and a “widow” so he could “shoot his shot.”  Needless to say, the remarks sparked outrage from Hussle’s fans and supporters – including fellow celebrities The Game, T.I., R&B singer Tank, and more.

Beyond the aforementioned coming to the defense of London, radio programmers have also joined the chorus to slam Octave by promising to drop his music.  Look inside to hear Kodak’s response to the backlash:

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This week brought with it news that Beyonce has allegedly teamed Netflix for a documentary centered around her historic Coachella performance last year.

And now it looks as though the streaming giant may have just confirmed.

Exciting info awaits below…

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Celine Dion is wasting no time hitting the promo circuit in support of her freshly announced ‘Courage Tour.‘

The diva’s latest stop was Jimmy Kimmel Live, which broadcast from Las Vegas this week; an apt location given the star’s 16-year run on the Strip with two back-to-back mega-selling residencies.

This go round, though, she’s taking the show on the road and couldn’t be more excited.

Speaking with Kimmel, she explained that the trek will be her first US jaunt in over decade and will last a year – seemingly confirming that it will be going international.

She also revealed that the tour and her forthcoming album share the same name, which is lifted from a track on the hotly anticipated LP.

Head below to see the songbird tell all and also perform ‘Ashes’ from the ‘Deadpool 2’ soundtrack…

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After scoring critical high notes with its biopics on Miki Howard and Bobbi Kristina respectively, TV One is taking another swing at the bat – this time in partnership with Swirl Films via the highly anticipated ‘Bobby DeBarge Story.’

Exploring the tumultuous life of the eldest sibling of the R&B super group, DeBarge, Bobby – also the former lead singer of 70’s R&B band Switch – will see his life story retold with highlights displaying the singer’s rise to the dizzying heights of fame before experiencing the perils of a publicized fall from grace.

Roshon Fegan (best known for his recurring role as “Isaiah Hambrick” on hit OWN television series “Greenleaf“) has been tapped as the flick’s lead.  See the trailer inside:

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Nipsey Hussle is receiving a huge send-off.

Family, friends, and fans of the late rapper, who was shot and killed outside his clothing store in Crenshaw last Sunday, will say their goodbyes next week at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Details below…

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Reebok claims that a story circulating about its fall out with Beyonce is a tall tale.

Full story below…

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As far as fan bases go, few have been as impactful and creative as Nicki Minaj‘s.

For, as the Country star Lil Nas eyes a Billboard Hot 100 #1 after rising to fame on Twitter as Minaj loyalist “Nas Maraj“, a number of the rapper’s fans have risen to become influential figures in Pop culture’s digital realm.

One of the first? David Alexander, the brains behind the Youtube series ‘The Necki Menij Show’.

The series was set in a town ran by “Menij” and inhabited by her Pop peers and in many ways served as a promotional vehicle for her hit-kissed sophomore album ‘Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded’…and now offers a hilarious look into how the rapper and said peers were perceived by fans circa 2012/2013.

Ready to revisit the mania?

Watch below…

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Beyonce made waves this week when it was announced that she’s teamed with Adidas for a huge partnership; one which includes the relaunch of her Ivy Park imprint.

Fans responded with feverish excitement, as did many in the sportswear field following the success of similar themed deals with names such as Kanye West (see: Yeezy).

Perhaps most notable, though, is the positive buzz the news is generating for Adidas financially.

See what we mean below…

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Celine Dion announced that she’ll be hitting the road this Fall for the ‘Courage Tour’ – which’ll dub as her first US trek in over a decade.

Hailed as one of the greatest voices of all-time, what better way to show folk what they’re in for than to..well..show them.

And that’s exactly what the songbird did at the Los Angeles, Ace Hotel announcement event for the jaunt (which will set sail alongside a new English album later this year).

She took vocal flight with signature hit ‘My Heart Will Go On.’

Watch Dion dazzle like only she can after the jump…

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Future certainly knows how to keep busy.

For fresh from teasing another collaboration project with Drake, the turn-up king has teamed with VEVO to massage the momentum for his current album – the chart topping ‘Future Hndrxx Presents: The WIZRD.’

In an ever evolving music climate, the streaming platform is prioritizing exciting and creative ways to bring content to fans.

With a like-minded vision, the rapper joined forces VEVO to offer up original live visuals for the tracks ‘Promise U That’ and ‘Call The Coroner.’

Check out both after the jump…

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