Normani set the net ablaze with the arrival of her new video ‘Motivation.’

Issued as the all-out launch effort from her hotly anticipated solo debut, the former Fifth Harmony star brought the flames for the scorching Dave Meyers visual.

Already being hailed as a breakthrough moment for the New Orleans native, the sassy jam has found favor with not only fans but celebrities too.

For, the likes of Ariana Grande, Missy Elliott, Ciara, Sam Smith, Megan Thee Stallion, and fellow ‘Motivation’ maven Kelly Rowland have all taken to social media to shower praise on the rising star.

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From guest starring roles on Sam Smith‘s ‘Dancing with a Stranger’ and more to dancing by her lonesome on ‘Waves,’ former Fifth Harmony star Normani has been making quite the splash since her departure from the group.

As she dances closer to release of her long-awaited debut solo LP, however, she’s looking to turn that splash into a tsunami.  What better way than with the summery jam, ‘Motivation’?

Produced by Max Martin and co-written by Ariana Grande alongside Savan Kotetcha and Ilya, the song – announced just last week – comes as the latest serving from the highly anticipated set.

What are you waiting for? Watch the Dave Meyers visual below:

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Normani and Sam Smith‘s ‘Dancing with a Stranger‘ is sailing towards the bank with a $50,000 cheque aboard.

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V Magazine has unleashed the cover for its annual music issue and this instalment features none other than Lizzo.

The rising star – whose new album ‘Cuz I Love You’ is out now – styles and profiles in the fierce in the Nicola Formichetti lensed spread.

Within the feature’s inner pages, singer Sam Smith interviews the Houston native about her journey, body positivity, the LGBTQ community, and much more.

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Sam Smith may be out…but Paula Abdul is in.

Billboard Music Awards news below…

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As reported, Normani‘s planned performance with Sam Smith at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards was unfortunately pulled after the British singer injured his vocal chords while touring abroad.

While gutted that the pair wouldn’t be rocking the stage together, many were hopeful 22-year-old Normani would press on and rep their duet ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ herself.

Supporters of the singer even took to Change.org to create a petition demanding it; a petition that, as at writing, has been signed over 2000 times.

It remains to be seen if producers for the May 1st ceremony will take heed to the fan requests. But, as it stands, the official word is that the Fifth Harmony star won’t be performing.

Moments ago, she took to social media to issue a statement on the matter:

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Mary J. Blige may have been dubbed the Queen of Hip Hop Soul very early in her career, but her artistry has never been limited to the Urban spectrum.  Having experimented with sounds related to Gospel, Pop, and even Rock-related offerings, the Grammy-winner’s discography boasts an array of sounds – a point underscored by her most recent endeavor, ‘Stay With Me.’

Not to be confused with her award-winning remix of Sam Smith‘s 2014 hit, ‘Stay With Me,’ her latest release is a remake of the anthemic rock cut by the Rod Stewart band Faces.  Originally released in 1971, the R&B diva’s stirring revamp of the tune comes as her contribution to the deluxe soundtrack for season 1 of the hit Netflix original series, ‘The Umbrella Academy’ (of which she also stars).

Hear it inside:

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Ciara is making a beeline for the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

Because, it’s just been announced that Super Ci will be taking to the stage at the extravaganza next month.

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The 2019 Billboard Music Awards just added a mega-watt star to its performer line-up.

For, it’s just been announced that Madonna will be taking to the stage at the May 1st ceremony.

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Mariah Carey is an icon of a lifetime. It’s fitting, then, that the diva supreme has been unveiled as the recipient of the Icon honor at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards.

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Normani is on quite the roll!

Since flying from the nest of Fifth Harmony, the rising solo star has been a soaring force on the charts.

First, she nabbed a top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 with omnipresent Khalid collaboration ‘Love Lies’ and now Sam Smith duet ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ has helped her cross a major milestone.

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Normani is making all the right ‘Waves’ as she sets sail on her solo journey.

The rising star has the industry all sorts of excited thanks to her hypnotic brand of R&B and gravitas as a performer.

This month alone, she unwrapped two videos – the first for Sam Smith collaboration ‘Dancing With A Stranger’ and more recently for 6LACK duet ‘Waves.’

Now, she’s taking folk behind the scenes of the latter.

Watch how the stunning visual was pieced together after the jump…

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