Nearly a decade separated fans of A$AP Rocky from his last studio album, 2018’s ‘Testing,’ but Pretty Flacko is ready to strut back to the top of Rap charts with that LP’s long-awaited follow-up: ‘Don’t Be Dumb.’

Released Friday (January 16), the amply teased effort – preceded to Billboard 200 battle by official singles ‘Helicopter‘ and ‘Punk Rocky‘ – was first expected in 2023 but reportedly delayed due to song leaks and issues clearing samples.

An 18-track affair, ‘Dumb’ boasts guest appearances from some of the day’s hottest Hip-Hop hitmakers including Tyler, the Creator, Bossman DLow, Doechii, Brent Faiyaz, and more.

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It’s been over a decade since Jill Scott blessed fans with her last studio album, but she’s hit the promo streets running since kicking off the new year by announcing the February 13 arrival of her long-awaited new LP ‘To Whom This May Concern.’

Since delivering the news, Scott’s dropped multiple singles from the project including the warmly received ‘Beautiful People’ and ‘Pressha.’

And just as R&B lovers were getting acquainted with those tunes, Jill took to popular live music Web series ‘A COLORS SHOW‘ to introduce them to yet another gem from the ‘Concern’ tracklist: ‘Don’t Play.’

“Baby, don’t play with it / You’ve just been humping me shallowly, superficially / Baby, don’t close your eyes / You can see and feel at the same time,” she wails in the innuendo-laden song.

Watch her soaring showing in full inside.

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After thrilling viewers at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival in September, the American crime thriller ‘Dead Man’s Wire‘ was given a limited theatrical release on January 9.

Winning over even more critics during that weeklong run, the suspense-driven flick – based on the actual hostage standoff involving famed kidnapper Tony Kiritsis – is charging toward a wide theater rollout on January 16.

“On February 8, 1977, Kiritsis entered the office of Richard Hall, president of the Meridian Mortgage Company, and took him hostage with a sawed-off shotgun wired with a ‘dead man’s wire’ from the trigger to Tony’s own neck,” the official logline reads.

Directed by Gus Van Sant, ‘Wire’ boasts an all-star cast including Dacre Montgomery, Bill Skarsgard, Al Pacino, Colman Domingo, and more.

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PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson venture ‘Stateside’ in their vibrant new music video.

The eclectic pair teamed up for the collaborative take on the track, which resides on the remix edition of the ‘Fancy That’ mixtape.

The arrival of the Charlotte Rutherford-directed clip is apt.

For, it lands as the track made its debut on the Billboard Hot 100, at #100.

As is the case with all releases with multiple versions, it’s the iteration with the most traction that receives the ultimate credit on the coveted count. In a unique move, when Larsson’s name was omitted, PinkPantheress requested she be added – and she was. We love to see it!

The growing success of ‘Stateside’ also comes as Larsson continues to bask in the rays of virality beaming on her from her hit ‘Midnight Sun’ and the revival of 2015 smash ‘Lush Life.’

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Bruno Mars is already rewriting the record books before ‘The Romantic Tour’ even hits the stage.

The singer-songwriter’s upcoming global trek, his first full headline stadium tour in nearly a decade, has just mad history.

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Aaron Hall was once omnipresent on the R&B charts, but these days he can’t be found…literally.

The R&B singer has reportedly not been located as of early 2026, according to recent court filings tied to a civil lawsuit filed in late 2023.

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Get ready A$AP Rocky fans! Because it’s about to light up Yams Day in a major way!

The Harlem MC will headline an exclusive Amazon Music ‘Songline’ livestream, celebrating the legacy of A$AP Yams and showcasing music from his highly anticipated album ‘Don’t Be Dumb.’

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Brian Austin Green is opening up about a chapter from his past that fans never saw coming.

The ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ alum has confirmed he once dated ‘Martin’ star Tichina Arnold during the height of the 90s, revealing the romance was kept firmly under wraps.

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Lady Gaga  and Bruno Mars have made music history once again.

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Harry Styles has officially stepped out of speculation mode and into full announcement territory.

After days of viral posters and online teasing, the global superstar has confirmed his long-awaited fourth studio album, titled ‘Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally.’ 

The reveal follows the mysterious ‘We Belong Together’ campaign that had fans convinced a new era was imminent.

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The MOBO Awards 2026 nominations are here!

For almost three decades, the ceremony has served as the top honor for music of Black origin in the UK.

This forthcoming edition of the world-renowned show brings the ceremony to Manchester’s  Co-op Live arena on March 26.

Ahead of the reveal of the hosts and names that’ll be blazing the stage, check out the full list of nominations – which includes Central Cee, Little Simz, kwn, Olivia Dean, Tyla, Ayra Starr, and more – below…

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NeNe Leakes is officially back in the Bravo fold, and the reality TV icon is finally opening up about what the moment means to her.

After six years away from the network that helped make her a household name, the Atlanta star confirmed her return earlier this week, marking a major moment for longtime fans of the franchise.

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