Madonna may have a reputation as one of music’s most prolific touring acts, but her latest trek continues to be plagued by problems.

The ‘Madame X Tour’ set sail in September and has already hit a number of icebergs – namely tardiness, cancellations, and postponements.

This week saw the latter rear its head again, for the Pop royal has had to rejig and, in some cases, outright cancel dates.

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Liam Payne is feeling festive.

Now just weeks away from the release of his debut album ‘LP1’, the One Direction star steps into the spirit of Christmas with a brand new track named ‘All I Want For Christmas.’

This is not to be confused with the Mariah Carey smash hit of the same name.

Waiting below?

The video Camp Payne erected to tell the song’s story in visual form.

Press play for your first look at it below….

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Ed Sheeran and Camila Cabello struck gold when they teamed up with Cardi B to drop their new tune ‘South of the Border.’

So, to celebrate the song’s success, the musicians have released an acoustic version of the track they hope will fare just as well for them.

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Azealia Banks has never been one to hold back and it seems Tinashe is the latest name in her firing line.

Seemingly unprovoked, the rapper took to Instagram to vent her views about the singer and  the alt-R&B direction of her newest music.

Branding Tinashe a “Pop tart,” Banks went on to unpack the reasons why she sees the 26-year-old as more of an “NBA cheerleader” and why she doesn’t feel Nashe is a “star”…yet.

A series of back-handed compliments await after the jump…

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Check out Janet Jackson!

The Queen of Pop poses it up for a striking new feature spread in Harper’s Bazaar Vietnam.

Lensed by Dalong Yang, the shoot comes on the heels of Jackson’s sold-out ‘Metamorphosis’ Las Vegas residency and her recent run of ‘Rhythm Nation’ 30th Anniversary Shows.

With 2020 approaching, we’re hearing murmurs of exciting roll-outs from the superstar singer.

Pending then, peep more pics below…

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The Weeknd continues the flow of fresh material with new single ‘Blinding Lights.’

Just days after dropping ‘Heartless,’ the chart-topping crooner has accelerated with the roll-out of this synth-Pop bop.

Released in conjunction with a Mercedes Benz partnership, could this be Abel’s next big smash?

Listen below and let us know…

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Stormzy has announced a mammoth tour for what’s shaping up to be a mammoth second album.

The British-Ghanian rapper is gearing up for the December 13th release of ‘Heavy Is The Head’ and is pairing the LP with a live concert trek that defines global.

Set to kick off in February, the ‘H.I.T.H World Tour’ will see the MC rock stages across Europe, Asia, Africa, and North America.

The venture, which will keep him on the road for much of 2020, comes after an internationally hailed headline performance at this year’s Glastobury and a slew of #1’s – including ‘Vossi Bop.’

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After starring in Lifetime’s critically acclaimed productions ‘Army Wives,’ ‘Christmas in the City,’ and more over the years, singer/songwriter/actress Ashanti is seeing her relationship with the network continue to prove itself lucrative.  Their latest joint effort comes in the form of ‘A Winter song’ (also known as ‘A Christmas Winter Song’) – one of the channel’s whopping 30 holiday films this season.

Playing double duty as producer and lead actress, the Grammy winner portrays “Clio” – a singer grappling with having to perform her first Christmas show without her father who recently passed away.  Also starring Stan Shaw, Sashani Nichole, and many other familiar faces, ‘Song’ will premiere on Lifetime on December 14.

Ahead of its arrival, see its lengthy trailer inside:

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While many look at Grammy-nominated songstress Lizzo as an overnight sensation, devoted fans know her underground buzz long preceded her current commercial and critical acclaim.

Nevertheless, some still scratch their heads at how the 31-year-old (born Melissa Jefferson) went from a virtual unknown to bonafide hitmaker with tunes that were released long before they soared up the Billboard charts (namely the 2017-released ‘Truth Hurts’).

Apparently weary of accusations of foul play, Jefferson clapped back at a recent detractor who suggested her label utilized the practice of “payola” (pay for play) to assist with her chart ascension.

Look inside to see how she responded:

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As we reported here, singer Kelly Rowland is reminding fans her talents are certainly not limited to making chart-topping music – a truth reiterated by her leading role in the Lifetime holiday film, ‘Merry Liddle Christmas.’

Loosely based on a true story from one of the Grammy-winner’s past Christmas hosting experiences, the flick tells the story of “a successful single tech entrepreneur [portrayed by Rowland] who hosts her dysfunctional family in her new home over the holiday.”  According to the network:

“…the plot involves not only a glossy video shoot of the perfect Christmas, but a very good shot at romance with a neighbor, even though this breaks one of her dating rules. Rowland and her husband Tim Weatherspoon are among the movie’s executive producers.”

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Set for a November 30 premiere, fans are invited to take an extended peek at the movie ahead of its arrival.  See it inside:

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Music executives who thought the holiday season would temporarily deter FCC Commissioner Mike O’Rielly‘s interest in a recently announced payola probe are mistaken if his latest comments are anything to judge by.

As we reported here, the last two months have seen O’Rielly lead an investigation into the industry’s reportedly ‘rampant and unlawful practice’ of payola (also known as ‘pay for play’).  First calling on help from the Recording Industry Association of America, their unsatisfactory response to his formal inquiry led him to seek answers from the labels themselves.

As information continues to be collected there, he’s now turning his attention to streaming platforms.  Find out why inside: (more…)