Alicia Keys keeps the upliftment going on new song ‘Good Job.’

Served up as the latest taste of incoming album ‘Alicia,’ the haunting hymn expresses gratitude to those whose efforts – in various corners of life – may have gone unnoticed.

Suffice to say, in light of the global health crisis, it arrives at an apt time.

Speaking on CNN’s Anderson Cooper-hosted ‘Town Hall,’ the 15-time GRAMMY winner shared that the song is being released in dedication to all the essential workers helping combat the pandemic.

Its arrival comes on the heels of ‘Underdog,’ which is thematically similar and topped iTunes upon becoming anthem of hope.

Take a listen to new Alicia below…

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MIA has revealed that her open condemnation of the pharmaceutical industry is to blame for the demise of a deal she made with Vogue.

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Last night brought with it BET special ‘Saving Our Selves: A BET COVID-19 Relief Effort.’ 

Reports have been mounting touting statistics that show how African Americans are disproportionately harmed by the coronavirus pandemic.

Together with the NAACP, United Way Worldwide, and others, BET set out to combat the alarming rates with the fundraiser, with a target of helping provide financial, educational, and community support directly to Black communities – especially those hit hardest by this crisis.

Jointly hosted by TV personality/actor Terrence J, Kelly Rowland, and actress Regina Hall, the special brought with it performances from the likes of H.E.R., Jhene Aiko, Common, Ludacris, Jermaine Dupri, and Kirk Franklin (alongside Fantasia, Tyrese, Kelly Price, Jonathan McReynolds, and more).

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Bhad Bhabie set out to dominate conversation recently when she took to Instagram to showcase an eyebrow raising makeover.

Today, as the discussion surrounding European girls and women like herself cosplaying as African ladies intensifies, she drops a new cut named ‘That’s What I Said.’

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While many pointed to the switch from dark hair as the leading force that derailed the career of one-time Pop Titan Katy Perry, diehard fans assert the absence of two key figures is to blame:  Dr. Luke and Benny Blanco.

While both key contributors to every one of her major label albums except the critically and commercially panned, ‘Witness,’ Blanco is the man behind the magic of some of her biggest hits including “I Kissed A Girl,” “Hot N Cold,” “California Gurls,” “Teenage Dream,” and more.

As she gears up for the summer 2020 release of her yet-titled sixth studio LP, fans – affectionately called #KatyCats – have been clamoring for pertinent details about its release, especially producers and such.  That’s probably why they were thrilled to see her Instagram live chat with Benny Tuesday night (April 21).

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April 21 marked the fourth anniversary of Prince‘s passing.

To commemorate the occasion, the Recording Academy assembled Beck, Common, H.E.R., Usher, John Legend, Chris Martin, Miguel, Sheila E., and more of some of music’s biggest movers and shakers to salute the Pop icon via a TV special – ‘Let’s Go Crazy: The Grammy Salute To Prince.’

The Maya Rudolph-hosted extravaganza may have been filmed in late January, but it aired Tuesday night on CBS (April 21).  See highlights inside:

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Lady Gaga has unveiled the tracklist for her hotly anticipated album ‘Chromatica.’

The ‘Stupid Love’ led set is Mother Monster’s sixth studio effort and serves as her first traditional set since 2016’s ‘Joanne.’ It follows the 2018 blockbuster ‘A Star Is Born’ soundtrack, which featured #1 smash ‘Shallow.’

Naturally, expectations are high for the LP and the Grammy/Oscar winner has enlisted a number of notable names to help her cause.

For, included on the eclectic set are are Ariana Grande, Sir Elton John, and K-Pop phenoms Blackpink. 

What are you waiting for? Check out the full tracklist below…

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Whitney Houston fans who felt Lifetime’s 2015 small screen biopic didn’t do a diva of her stature justice may be elated to learn her iconic story is headed to the big screen courtesy of her Pat Houston-run estate.

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Young Thug has entered the chat.

Less than a day after French Montana earned some serious jeering from Twitter for asserting he had more hits than Kendrick Lamar (click here to read more about that), his own ‘Black Out’ co-star – Young Thug – took to social media to join the chorus of detractors.

Branding the ‘Unforgettable’ star a ‘p*ssy’ and ‘fool’ for suggesting his discography contained more memorable songs than Lamar, his fiery criticism landed on the desk of Montana – who hit back just as hard.

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We had no idea Summer Walker was such a fan of fellow 2019 breakout star Don Toliver‘s signature tune, ‘No Idea.’

She showed the song some major love on YouTube Monday (April 20) when she performed a stunning cover, adding some impressive guitar licks to the Hip Hop cut (while donning a ‘lick me’ T-shirt).

What’s Walker without a little controversy, eh?

A whole mood, look inside to see Summer’s ode to ‘Idea’:

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Entering at #59, Selena Gomez‘s latest single, ‘Boyfriend,’ made a solid debut on this week’s Hot 100 thanks in great part to its cinematic, Matty Peacock-directed music video.

Helping hoist the tune to iTunes’ sales chart’s top 5 upon its April 10 premiere, the clip has since amassed over 25 million views (as of time reported).

To give its shelf-life an extension, Gomez has taken to her official YouTube handle to invite her fans – affectionately called #Selenators – into a look at the behind-the-scenes action.

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In lieu of her postponed nationwide tour (click here to read more), Kesha‘s latest album, ‘High Road,’ is keeping her on the promo trail all from the comfort of home.

Most recently spotted at ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ (April 17), the 33-year-old rendered a spirited rendition of her latest single, ‘Resentment.’ While its Country-tinged recorded version features Sturgill Simpson, Brian Wilson and Wrabel, K opted to handle the live performance by her lonesome.

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