Beyonce is proving that when she plays the game, she slays the game.

The singer, who has largely shunned promo in recent years, was thrust back into the flare of the spotlight last week with the debut of her Netflix special ‘Homecoming’ and its companion live album. She followed shortly after with the wide release of 2016’s ‘Lemonade’ – which, prior to now, had been held off all streaming services besides Tidal.

Both have created the perfect storm on this week’s Billboard 200; for, Bey has registered multiple entries – including two within the top 10.

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Long before ‘Old Town Road’ took the charts by storm, K. Michelle had been touting her abilities as a Country artist.

Indeed, despite finding her success in the R&B arena, the Memphis native has been oh so open about her love for Country music and yodelling. The latter of which she actually had a scholarship for.

Now, as Lil Nas reaps the rewards for something many felt impossible (see: Black artist making waves in the Country space), K is taking matters into her own hands.

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Body positivity has been the name of the game for breakout singer Lizzo since she first arrived on the scene.

Now, just shortly after celebrating the arrival of her critically acclaimed major label debut, ‘Cuz I Love You,’ the 30-year-old diva announced she’s set to show off her curves aboard the forthcoming Jennifer Lopez stripper film, ‘Hustlers.’

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As its been nearly a year since the release of her last critically acclaimed studio album, ‘R.O.S.E.,’ fans in need of a Jessie J fix will be pleased to hear the diva’s contributions to Don Diablo‘s latest cut, ‘Brave.’

In a press release, Diablo revealed the collaboration has long been on his wishlist:

“I had always wanted to work with Jessie, but I also know she doesn’t often feature on other people’s records. So, it felt like I needed to wait for the right moment,” he stated. “‘Brave’ was that moment. I simply couldn’t imagine anybody else bringing across the message of this song better than she could.”

Echoing the sentiment, Jessie says she was drawn to the song due to its boisterous beat and empowering message. Look inside to hear the magic the two cooked up:

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Of the 20 tracks that line Future‘s latest chart-topping album, ‘The Wizrd’ (released January 2019), the 35-year-old rapper’s already cranked five music videos in its support (‘Goin Dummi,’ ‘Never Stop,’ ‘Rocket Ship,’ ‘Jumpin on a Jet,’ and ‘Crushed Up’).

Now, with the release of the ‘F & N’ visual, it appears the hitmaker – born Nayvadius Wilburn – isn’t showing any signs of slowing up.  A trippy, yet futuristic affair reminiscent of Rock group Korn‘s late 90’s ‘Freak on a Leash’ music video, look inside to see just how Wilburn brought the song to life.

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Mary J. Blige and Nas made headlines when they announced they’ll be embarking on ‘The Royalty Tour.’

And now they’re making new music.

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After blessing fans with videos for the likes of ‘Ready for Whatever,’ ‘You Got Me,’ ‘Damage,’ ‘With You,’ and more from her latest studio effort ‘T.K.O.’ (2018), Grammy-winner Mya has finally unveiled a peek at the accompanying clip for her latest single, ‘Down.’ 

Conveniently released near the 21st anniversary of her eponymous debut album, ‘Down’ sees the ‘Fear of Flying’ performer fly to Indonesia to shoot the visual for the island-themed cut.  Showing off fancy footwork like only she can, look inside to see just what the R&B vet’s cooked up for the new new:

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Longtime pals and frequent collaborators, Chris Brown and Tyga, have joined forces yet again – this time for Pennsylvanian producer and DJ Marshmello’s newest party-starter, ‘Light It Up.’

A birthday themed visual, directed by Arrad, may see the trio treading over familiar terrain (i.e. booty-shaking heaux, poppin’ bottles in the club, etc.), but at least they look like they’re having fun doing it.

“If you a real bitch, gon’ light it up / It’s your birthday, gon’ light it up / I’m drunk and I’m throwin’ middle fingers up,” Brown sings.

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Migos star Offset may be a proud father of 4 (as declared on his solo album of the same name), but he’s also been frank about his lack of relationship with his own dad.

In a candid interview with The Breakfast Club earlier this year, he shared that he hadn’t seen his father since the age of 4 and not spoken to him since 2016.

That all changed yesterday, though, when the pair had a emotional tear-filled reunion.

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta may have wrapped its eleventh season, but the drama is on-going between Nene Leakes and Porsha Williams.

As reported, the pair got into a heated online exchange – with the show’s OG Leakes allegedly branding new mother Williams a “lying ass big fat hungry b*tch” and a “big piggy with the busted shape” in a series of shocking text messages.

After the exposé, it’s now been revealed that Leakes set her legal team on her former friend.

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As one of music’s most prolific stars, Jay-Z doesn’t need an album cycle to put on a show.

Case in point, last night’s epic concert at Webster Hall.

Hova helped re-open the prestigious venue with a special ‘B-Sides 2’ show.

A follow-up to his 2015 original, the sold-out experience saw the Hip-Hop titan deliver live renditions of rare gems.

Beyond performing a sobering freestyle in honor of the late Nipsey Hussle, Jay also treated fans in attendance to a number of guest appearances – including former foe Nas and Cam’ron.

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Neither Beyonce nor Adidas are playing any games when it comes to their newly announced partnership.

Revealed to much excitement last month, the venture – which includes a relaunch of Bey’s Ivy Park imprint – is said to have been a long while in the making.

And now, per a highly placed exec at the sportswear giant, details about the colossal project are being divulged.

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