At the top of November, only 6 rappers in the 71-year history of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) could boast owning over 50 Gold plaques for singles. For context, the award is bestowed to songs and albums that sell the equivalence of 500,000 copies in the United States.

By the end of the month, however, those titleholders welcomed a new kid on the block – ‘Middle Child’ hitmaker J. Cole.

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Busta Rhymes‘ 11th LP, the November 24-released ‘Blockbusta,’ may be his first studio effort in 20 years to miss the Billboard 200’s top 40 upon its arrival (#42) but that’s not stopped the Hip-Hop legend from pounding the promo pavement in its support.

Taking to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ on Tuesday (December 5), the 12x GRAMMY nominee rocked the house with a medley of the project’s cuts ‘The Statement’ and ‘Legacy.’

Tapping CIE, RAI, and Trillian to assist, hop inside to see Busta get down like only he can if you missed the action when it first aired.

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Nearly 10 years after landing her last Hot 100 chart-topper, Miley Cyrus – after experiencing a lukewarm era via the critically but not so commercially acclaimed ‘Plastic Hearts’ (2020) – stunned music lovers when she rebounded with her first single of 2023 and wound up owning the year’s longest-charting #1 hit by a female artist.

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A year after fans first became acquainted with her R&B-flavored cut ‘Wasted,’ hitmaking rapper Coi Leray is reintroducing the song via a holiday-inspired live performance music video.

Having previously referred to herself as her generation’s “Queen of Versatility,” the GRAMMY nominee is backing the claim up in the TaylorHill-assisted visual that sees her showcasing a surprisingly strong vocal display into a vintage microphone while lying on a piano.

“You was sellin’ me heaven but givin’ me hell, that’s a fatal attraction / You was givin’ me hope, you just killin’ me slow, it’s a silent assassin / Yeah, gave you love and passion / Not once did I imagine it’d be wasted,” she croons on the captivating track.

Released via Uptown/Republic Records, hear ‘Wasted’ anew inside.

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Thanks to her blockbuster 2022 album ‘SOS,‘ the long-awaited follow-up to 2017’s ‘CTRL,’ R&B diva SZA (born Solana Rowe) is the name on the lips of many-an-industry critic as they roll out their 2023 year-end lists.

Having already made headlines for being crowned Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop artist of the year as well as runner-up for female artist of the year (second to Taylor Swift), Rowe’s record-breaking last 12 months have also led her to the throne of other top publications like ‘New York Times,’ ‘LA Times,’ and ‘Rolling Stone.’

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Jennifer Lopez has enjoyed a near-three-decade spell in the spotlight and achieved ample success.

And while her status as an Icon is undisputed, the superstar shared a fact that may have flown over the heads of many while collecting a major honor at the ELLE Women in Hollywood 2023 gala last night (December 5).

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Normani fans may be patiently awaiting new music from the star, but it turns out she has more than new tunes in the pipeline for her supporters.

For, it’s been announced that the ‘Wild Side’ hitmaker will be making her big screen debut in the new movie ‘Freaky Tales.’

And it’s set to make its debut at one of the most renowned festivals in the world.

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Start your engines because season 16 of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ drives onto screens in January.

The Emmy Award-winning series sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the latest search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions worldwide, we’ve long been hooked and are eager to see the array of colorful characters all vying for glory on the popular series.

So, what are you waiting for? Head below to meet this season’s Queens.

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Diddy has broken his silence on the mounting sexual assault allegations that have engulfed him in recent weeks.

As widely reported, Cassie made headlines when she filed a jaw-dropping lawsuit against her former love and label head – accusing him of rape and shocking violence.

And while that was “amicably” settled in less than 48 hours, a slew of further sexual assault lawsuits followed. All of which were permitted due to recent amends to New York law.

Today (December 6), a fourth woman came forward claiming Diddy gang-raped her in 2003 when she was just 17.

Now, Diddy – born Sean Combs – is hitting back.

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Diddy‘s legal woes continue to mount.

Because the embattled mogul has been accused of sexual assault by another woman.

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Taylor Swift continues to rack up accolades and the latest sees the Pop force named TIME Magazine‘s Person of the Year.

To celebrate the honor, the megastar poses it up for a stunning spread lensed by Inez & Vinoodh.

More than just fancy snaps, the feature brought with it a deep-diving profile interview with the ‘Cruel Summer’ chart-topper.

During the insightful sit-down, Swift reflects on various corners of her journey – including the contentment she feels at this juncture of her career, preparation for the blockbuster Eras Tour, and stan wars.

On the latter, Swift opened up about her admiration for Beyonce, their friendship dynamic, and how both of them rise above the online duels between stans to embrace their true status – game-changers and innovators.

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Travel columnist “Sonny Kravitz” unexpectedly finds herself on a trip down memory lane and right into the arms of her ex beau in Lifetime’s ‘The Holiday Proposal Plan.’

Starring actress-singer Tatyana Ali as “Sonny,” the forthcoming festive film sees the character forced to team with her former boyfriend (played by Jesse Kove) to help their best friends get engaged. Along the way, the two unintentionally rekindle their own romance just in time for Christmas.

Written and directed by Jake Helgren, ‘Plan’ – one of 12 movies unwrapped for Lifetime’s 2023 ‘It’s A Wonderful Lifetime’ yuletide slate – also stars Jesse Kove, Whitney Able, Geovanni Gopradi, Partrick Faucette, and more.

Ahead of its premiere on December 16, hop inside to see the official trailer.

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