2019 may have seen Megan Thee Stallion win with ‘Hot Girl Summer,’ but she’s turned 2020 into a ‘Hot Girl Year’ – racking up awards, hit singles, and acclaim along the way.

All ahead of her debut album, the 25-year-old – just a year after making TIME magazine’s ‘Next List’ (as reported here) – is now the covergirl for its 2020 ‘100 Most Influential People’ tally.

With a feature accompanied by an op-ed penned by Academy Award nominee Taraji P. Henson, look inside to see more of Meg in the prestigious listing.

(more…)

As we reported here, World Suicide Prevention Day 2020 (September 10) brought with it ‘OK Not to be OK’ – the uplifting new single from Demi Lovato and Marshmello.

“It’s okay not to be okay/ It’s okay not to be okay/ When you’re down and you feel ashamed/ It’s okay not to be okay,” Lovato sings on the tune’s inspiring chorus.

Designed to build awareness for Hope For The Day (HFTD) – a non-profit movement empowering the conversation on proactive suicide prevention and mental health education – the song comes as Lovato’s latest effort to bring special attention to mental health-related matters.

The day of its release she took to Instagram to say:

“Since a young age I’ve dealt with suicidal thoughts and depression. I’ve been very vocal in raising the awareness of mental health because it is possible to see the light when you start the work on yourself. I’m living proof that you never have to give into those thoughts. I’ve had many days where I’ve struggled but please let this song be an anthem to anyone who needs it right now.”

Her heartfelt message apparently resonated with many as peruse of the refreshed Hot 100 reveals the tune made a promising premiere in the top 40.

Details inside:

(more…)

Although his Lil Tjay-assisted hit, ‘Mood Swings,’ swung as high as #17 on the Hot 100 at the peak of its popularity, Pop Smoke‘s Dizzy Banko-produced bop slipped outside of the tally’s top 20 on this week’s refreshed edition of the chart.

To assist with a rebound, the late rapper’s team enlisted R&B hitmaker Summer Walker.

“I don’t mean to tip, but I got a tight grip on it,” she sings. “Gotta keep it on the go / ‘Cause a p*ssy don’t talk control.”

Curious to hear what else she added to the track?  Look inside to hear:

(more…)

Big Sean has partnered with the NBA and ESPN to deliver two new TV spots for the approaching NBA finals.

Both commercials feature his song ‘Don Life’.

More details below:

(more…)

While the 72nd Primetime Emmy Awards, which aired live Sunday night (September 20), set a record for handing out the most golden statuettes to Black performers in the ceremony’s history (as we reported here), it will also be penciled in record books for another historic feat: poor ratings.

Details inside:

(more…)

Fresh from rocking last weekend’s iHeartRadio Music Festival, Alicia Keys took to ‘The Late Late Show with James Corden’ to further showcase new music from her September 18-released new album, ‘ALICIA.’

Giving her new single, ‘Love Looks Better,’ the live treatment Monday (September 21), Keys showed off her performance prowess to a socially distanced audience of drive-in viewers.

Elsewhere, the 15-time GRAMMY winner sat for an interview with Corden where she discussed the new project, celebrating her 10-year marriage anniversary to husband/producer extraordinaire Swizz Beatz, and so much more.

Watch inside:

(more…)

Beyonce‘s ‘Lemonade‘ finds even more critical acclaim today from Rolling Stone magazine.

(more…)

Amanda Seales is calling out ‘The Real’ once again.

(more…)

It appears as though Kim Kardashian has had enough.

The makeup mogul is reportedly ready to divorce Kanye West after his latest outburst on Twitter Page Six reports.

Now a source close to the couple is sharing some new information.

Their words below:

(more…)

‘Power Book II: Ghost’ is off to such a strong start that it’s already been picked up for another run.

Full story below…

(more…)

Tamar Braxton found herself at the center of many a headline earlier this month after ex-boyfriend David Adefeso filed a domestic violence restraining order against her.

In the time since, the former couple have gone back and forth by way of the media – with sources close to Braxton asserting that the Nigerian entrepreneur threatened to kill her, while Adefeso claimed the ‘Love & War’ singer punched him in the neck as he drove.

Compounding the chaos was the fact that the incident occurred just weeks after 42-year-old Braxton allegedly attempted to commit suicide. A move allegedly was spurred by a meltdown she had about the negative portrayal of her relationship with Adefeso on her new reality show; a show which, after ample off-camera drama, saw Braxton and WE tv sever ties.

Now, following a notable silence, the songbird is speaking up and out.

Her words below…

(more…)

It’s that time of year!

After being delayed due to the global health crisis, the Billboard Music Awards are back for its 2020 instalment. And today the much anticipated nominees were revealed.

Kelly Clarkson is back as BBMAs host and executive producer too.

Moments ago on the TODAY Show, the full list of finalists for the October 14 ceremony was unveiled.

In an interesting move, this year’s awards are based on the chart period of March 23, 2019 through March 14, 2020, set for the originally scheduled April 29, 2020 show.

See who’s up for what after the jump…

(more…)