It’s almost time for the Grammy Awards, which means it’s that time of year when murmurs about submissions gain volume.

As widely known, the ceremony is hailed as the apex of the music industry and is renown for transforming careers.

The 2020 instalment takes place on January 26th and looks set to be one of the most fiercely contended Grammys yet.

For, with some of the industry’s’s heaviest hitters dropping music within the eligibility window, it’s clear there’ll be big wins and controversial losses.

As the show draws near, insiders have shared a look at who submitted what for some of the most coveted categories.

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New Lil Kim is incoming. And sooner than you may think!

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Celine Dion is sharing her ‘Imperfections’ in the video for her stunning new single.

The track is lifted from her hotly anticipated album ‘Courage,’ her first English language effort in six years.

For its accompanying visual, Dion teams with director Gabriel Coutu-Dumont and together they share a compelling take on embracing one’s imperfections — because they ultimately make us who we are.

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Thanks to the ongoing success of his sophomore single, ‘Panini,’ rapper/singer Lil Nas X continues to disappoint critics who’d written him off as a “one hit wonder.”

The follow-up to the colossal hit, ‘Old Town Road’ (which shattered Billboard records for longest reigning #1 single), ‘Panini’ – much like its predecessor – is enjoying a run in Billboard’s upper rankings thanks to multiple music videos, a number of remixes, and performances on top tier outlets and award shows in its support.  Being armed with a futuristic, Mike Diva-directed music video hasn’t hurt either as the most refreshed charts reveal the tune’s bounced right into the Hot 100’s top 10.

As if that’s not enough, the new peak is accompanied by news the song has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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As a way to soothe disappointed fans, Nicki Minaj is presenting a pre-retirement gift of sorts in the form of a guest appearance on PnB Rock‘s latest cut, ‘Fendi.’

Undoubtedly tied in to her Fendi collection (which debuts next month), the song’s debut comes shortly after the Rap Queen’s feature in ‘Elle’ magazine where she spoke about her ‘fierce’ new – and presumably last – album.

Before we get our first tastes of that, look inside to see what she cooked up with PnB Rock and Murda Beatz:

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The BRIT Awards is to do away with “best gender” categories to accommodate the needs of artists like Sam Smith.

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This week saw French Montana announce his new album ‘Montana’ and he’s quickly proving that he’s playing no games with the project.

For, he’s just revealed that the set’s first single features two of music’s biggest chart titans – Cardi B and Post Malone. 

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Brandy is on her way!

All week, the Vocal Bible has been teasing…something. And now she’s confirmed that it’s her new single ‘Freedom Rings.’

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When a young man was driven to suicide because he was bullied for dating a trans woman, Malik Yoba stood up to defend him and reveal that he can relate to him because he too is attracted to transexual women.

Little did he know that his admission would see him face claims that he sexually assaulted an individual named Mariah Lopez in the cold streets of New York City when they were a minor.

During a recent interview , The Root set out to get to the bottom of the allegation.

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‘If I Could Change Your Mind.’

‘Summer Girl.’

‘Want You Back.’

Fans of the group Haim know that the titles above stand as just three of the tunes it has released since its launch in 2007.

Now watch what happens when the ladies celebrate tunes released by Nirvana and Lil Nas X.

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Netflix have have unleashed the full length trailer for their new talent search ‘Rhythm & Flow.’

Anchored by Cardi B, T.I, and Chance The Rapper, the series sets out to discover Hip-Hop’s next big star.

Prior to its October 9th premiere, check out the extended sneak peek and more on the hotly anticipated show below…

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Nick Cannon‘s quest to conquer a multitude of TV formats has been gifted a gargantuan boost. For, it’s been announced that the media maestro has nabbed his own daytime talkshow.

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