Ahead of their grand return to Paris after a nearly 30-year hiatus, the MTV EMAs have unveiled the official list of nominees for the 2023 ceremony.

Dominated by female acts, this year’s leading nominee, Taylor Swift, sees her name listed a whopping 7 times including in major categories like Best Song, Best Artist, and Best Video. Behind her are Olivia Rodrigo and SZA with six apiece; they are followed by Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj, Doja Cat, and Maneskin with four respective mentions across the nominations tally.

Other major star power sprinkled across the full nominations list includes Beyonce, The Weeknd, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Bad Bunny, Kylie Minogue, Ed Sheeran, Ice Spice, and more.

Before this year’s EMAs broadcasts to nearly 150 countries from the Paris Nord on November 5, hop inside to see if your fave landed a nod.

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It’s only been four years since Latto burst onto the scene with her major-label debut single, ‘B*tch from Da Souf,’ but in that short time she’s already amassed enough accolades to be considered a frontrunner among modern female rappers.

Having recently seen her name inked alongside Rap’s leading ladies in Netflix’s ode to ‘Women In Hip-Hop,’ the femcee (born Alyssa Stephens) continued her toast to the genre’s 50th anniversary by teaming with legendary rapper Rakim and Sprite Limelight.

Weeks after introducing their updated take on his 1992 classic ‘Don’t Sweat the Technique,’ Rakim and Latto reteamed for the remix’s official music video.

“Tell me when they made it cool to be a hater? / Every year, I’m goin’ bigger, doin’ greater / Got ’em dissing for a spot, I keep it player / Putting on for my city, playing County to Decatur,” she spits on the tune’s revamp.

See it in full inside.

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When it comes to Hip-Hop history stats, few can boast the industry “firsts” that Nicki Minaj can.

As if being the first woman of any genre to own 100 Hot 100 hits wasn’t enough to brag about, Minaj has more top 10 and top 20 hits than any other femcee ever – a record she extended as recently as this month.  In fact, Billboard even crowned the Harajuku Barbie as greatest female Hip-Hop act of all time – a feat that saw her leave the likes of royal forerunners MC Lyte, Missy Elliott, Queen Latifah, Lil Kim, and others in her rearview.

For the aforementioned reasons and others, Nicki was among the expected names set to line the guest list of Netflix’s highly anticipated ‘Ladies First: A Story of Women In Hip-Hop.’

But, when the special’s official trailer dropped Tuesday (July 25), the rapstress’ fans – affectionately called #Barbz – were none-too-pleased with her absence.

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Ice Spice is keen to give Nicki Minaj her flowers.

The rising rapper has achieved success solo but has arguably leveled up most by way of her collaborations with the veteran femcee.

Indeed, just this week the pair earned another top 10 together with ‘Barbie World’ – which itself follows top 5 smash ‘Princess Diana.’

Currently in the UK for the Wireless Festival 2023, Ice Spice stopped by Capital XTRA Breakfast with Robert Bruce and Shayna Marie.

During the visit, the 23-year-old opened up about working with Nicki, her regality, and learning from her.

Her words below…

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Though at first Latto seemed poised to hit the Hot 100 jackpot with her February-released single, ‘Lottery,’ the Dr. Luke-produced tune quickly fizzled after its #83 peak.

Unfazed, the rapstress (born Alyssa Stephens) is shifting focus to its follow-up: ‘Put It On Da Floor.’

Dropped Friday (April 21), the Go Grizzly-helmed bop sees Stephens spit some fiery bars aimed at her detractors.

“Sh-t around my neck, it cost a arm and leg,” she raps before later saying, “Smoking on that gas, blunt big as Coi Leray / B-tches like to run their mouths but I’m the type to run the fade.”

Laden with lines that got Nicki Minaj fans (affectionately called #Barbz) and fellow rapstress Coi Leray up-in-arms (as we reported here), look inside to hear the tune that’s got the female Hip-Hop stars in a tizzy.

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iHeartMedia and FOX Entertainment are pushing excitement for this year’s iHeartRadio Music Awards into overdrive with the rollout of official details around the highly anticipated ceremony.

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards, one of music’s biggest nights, has announced the star-studded nominations roster for its 2023 edition.

Airing live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27, the event – now in its 10th year – toasts the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022.

Leading this year’s highly competitive list are Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles – who garnered 7 nods apiece.  Behind them, Drake, Dua Lipa, and Bad Bunny are among the big names who nabbed 6 mentions while Doja Cat and Beyoncé are among the acts who have 5 each.

Ahead of handing out its coveted trophies and announcing which stage-blazing acts will be added to the performance bill, look inside to see the full list of 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees.

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The People’s Choice Awards 2022 rocked NBC and E! airwaves Tuesday (December 6) from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica!

As its banner title relays, this show is notable for having its winners voted for entirely by the public.

Spanning a wide variety of categories from music to television, movies, and more, the 2022 ceremony saw the likes of Lizzo, Taylor Swift, Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Harry Styles, and more go head-to-head for some of the night’s top honors.

Did your choice nab an award at the Kenan Thompson-hosted showing? Find out below…

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Nicki Minaj may already be one of the most-decorated rappers in music history, but if the 2022 American Music Awards are any indication, she shows no signs of slowing down her trophy collection any time soon.

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Self-proclaimed ‘Queen of da Souf’ Latto may be paving her own lane in the music realm thanks to big hits like ‘Big Energy’ and ‘It’s Givin,’ but she’s never shied away from givin’ props to the Rap Queens who came before her – especially those from the South.

Though historically noted for her reverence of Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, and Nicki Minaj (despite their recent fallout), Latto (born Alyssa Stephens) has gone on record praising Southern female Rap icon Trina – who also featured on the remix of the 23-year-old’s breakout hit ‘B*tch from da Souf’ – and also Memphis legends La Chat and Gangsta Boo.

The latter found herself the topic of Stephens’ conversation once more, this time during the ‘Wheelie‘ star’s recent pit stop in Vancouver as supporting act on the critically acclaimed, Lizzo-led ‘Special Tour.’

Look inside to see what she said.

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Nicki Minaj may boast owning two of 2022’s top-selling singles courtesy of her inaugural solo Hot 100 topper, ‘Super Freaky Girl,’ and its predecessor, ‘Do We Have a Problem,’ but it appear it’s the Recording Academy that has the problem with the iconic Rap diva.

Details inside.

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It’s that time of the year again! The 2022 MTV Europe Music Awards is back and set to salute releases from music’s biggest names on a global scale.

Taking place in Düsseldorf at PSD Bank Dome, the MTV EMAs air live on MTV in more than 170 countries on November 13.

Ahead of its highly anticipated arrival, official nominations were announced this week and see British superstar Harry Styles lead the pack with seven nods (including Best Artist, Best Song, and Best Video for work tied to his latest effort ‘Harry’s House‘).

Behind him is Taylor Swift, who nabbed 6 nods including Best Artist, Best Pop, and Best Longform Video, and then Nicki Minaj and Rosalía who each earned five nods.

Look inside to see the jam-packed list of nominees that includes names like SZA, Doechii, Kim Petras, Saucy Santana, Shenseea, Summer Walker, and more.

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