As anticipated movies go, few can rival the almighty buzz surrounding ‘The Lion King.’ Not just theatrically, but musically.

For, with the Disney production being anchored by Donald Glover and Beyonce respectively, all eyes and ears are primed to take in what awaits sonically from the release (which hits the big screen on July 19th).

Details have been scarce, however Billy Eichner – who plays Timone – revealed one song that the music titans have officially teamed up for.

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Teedra Moses has revealed that her jam ‘Be Your Girl‘ is about Nas.

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Michael B. Jordan is using his star power to create powerful content for rising stars.

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With the 2019 GRAMMYs fast approaching, organisers are sharing more of the show’s coveted performer line-up.

Head below for the details the latest names taking to the stage on music’s biggest calendar night.

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In an effort to help ‘Glee’ star Darren Criss take his performance to the next level, Pop icon Mariah Carey literally dropped in for a surprise appearance on the forthcoming episode of ‘Lip Sync Battle,’ sending her fans – affectionately called #Lambs – into a frenzy along the way.

Criss – who lip synced to the diva’s 1999 chart-topping single ‘Heartbreaker‘ – also remade the tune’s Brett Ratner-directed music video live.  Just as the audience cheered on his reenactment of the visual’s choreography, Carey descended from the ceiling via a swing decorated in the shape of a butterfly (a symbol she’s been associated with since her 1997 album, ‘Butterfly’).

Tapping longtime producer Jermaine Dupri to assist in the shenanigans, look inside to see your first look:

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As we reported here years ago, Gladys Knight made it well known that Destiny’s Child alum Kelly Rowland was her top choice for portrayal of her legendary life in a biopic.

And, while that wish was (to a degree) honored when the ‘Motivation’ singer was picked to play the ‘Empress of Soul’ in BET’s forthcoming, ‘Soul Train’-inspired television series – ‘American Soul’ – it certainly gives the 37-year-old the chance to show off her acting chops in case the full length biographical film ever develops.

Until then, look inside for your first peek at Rowland assuming the role of the R&B icon…

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J. Cole is back!

The Hip-Hop titan has debuted new single ‘Middle Child.’

Produced by T-Minus, the stirring track is the first taste of fresh material from the Dreamville rapper since last year’s ‘KOD’ album (which, to date, has sold 800,000 in the US).

With Jermaine aiming to keep the momentum going, does he succeed with this reflective jam? Listen below and let us know…

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Fresh from trumpeting news of new music, Danity Kane took to the stage at the 2019 GayVN Awards to show and prove why they’ve still got “it” in abundance.

Performing twice, the group – now a trio comprised of Dawn Richard, Aubrey O’Day, and Shannon Bex – delivered dazzling showings of hit singles ‘Damaged’ and ‘Showstopper.’

Prior to this offering, the current incarnation of DK have been thrilling audiences on the on-going ‘Universe Is Undefeated Tour.’

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Ciara stays booked and busy.

And it looks as though she’s wasting no time kicking off 2019 with a bang. Because CiCi has just been added to the line-up at the first-ever Bud Light Super Bowl Festival.

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Cardi B is securing all of the bags – and the latest comes courtesy of Pepsi.

As reported, the drinks giant has teamed with the femcee for their coveted Super Bowl commercial. A partnership which sees Belcalis join the likes of Michael Jackson, Madonna, Britney Spears, and Beyonce on the list of the brand’s high-profile endorsers.

Ahead of the broadcast of the TV spot, the rapper has shared a teaser. Check it out below…

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Scandal rocked the Reggaeton arena this week when portions of an “intimate video” of Ozuna – one of its leading stars – hit the net.

Complicating the story the more were growing rumors that (prior to the vid’s release) the ‘Taki Taki’ performer had been at the center of an extortion attempt – given that two other men are said to appear in the same video. Take from that what you will.

In any case, the name of a local queer rapper, Kevin Fret, was attached the extortion story. As such, when he was mysteriously murdered this month, the snowball of hearsay became too big to ignore.

Addressing the matter head-on, Ozuna is speaking up and out…

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It’s been a decade since Soulja Boy became one of the modern net’s most viral entities with self-produced smashes such as ‘Crank Dat.’ 

Fast forward to the present and he’s doing it all over again, but this time off the back of his interview on ‘The Breakfast Club’

Shared just one week ago, the sit-down has amassed over 12 million views (thanks largely to Soulja’s comments on “Drraaaaake” Drake and..well…everyone).

Wasting no time seizing the moment, the rapper has dropped a new song ‘Cut Dat Check’ and says he’s gearing up to hit the road with Nicki Minaj. 

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