Issa Rae‘s “audio everywhere” company Raedio has entered into a multi-year partnership with Def Jam.

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Taylor Swift is expanding her tour with a bevy of new dates.

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Angela Bassett may be one of the most revered and highly decorated actresses of all time. However, for the length and breadth of her illustrious career, one particular honor remained missing from her mantel: an Oscar.

That is all set to change, though. Because the 64-year-old leads the freshly unveiled list of names who will be bestowed with honorary trophies from the Academy.

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Kim Petras is hitting the road this Fall in celebration of the June 23 release of her debut album, ‘Feed the Beast.’

Kicking off in Austin, TX, on September 27, the global trek will see Petras bring her biggest hits to major North American cities like Houston, Toronto, Boston, New York City, Miami, Chicago, Los Angeles, Nashville, and more before heading to Europe to rock venues in the U.K., Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, France, and more.

The 34-city outing is currently slated to wrap up in March 2024.

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Lady Gaga has a packed plate of activity.

And she’s served up a hearty update about what she’s been working on – which includes production on ‘Chromatica Ball’ film.

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Janelle Monae is getting candid about her freedom and the choices that she makes.

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Tensions may be high between Usher and Chris Brown, but that didn’t stop the pair from showing up and showing out at the Lovers & Friends Festival 2023.

The annual extravaganza, which boasts a lineup like no other, returned to Las Vegas Festival Grounds and did not disappoint.

Many wondered if either man would show, following various reports that Brown and his crew jumped Usher at the party the R&B veteran threw…for him.

However, as the age-old adage goes: the show must go on.

And go on it did.

Taking to the stage just before Usher, C. Breezy blazed the stage with a non-stop array of bops – including ‘Loyal,’ ‘Take You Down,’ and ‘Yo (Excuse Me Miss).’

While seasoned chanteur Ush reminded why is the reigning King of R&B with a colossal set comprised of classics such as ‘Yeah,’ ‘Confessions,’ and ‘You Don’t Have To Call.’ The superstar, who performed his new song ‘Glu’ as well, also delivered surprise moments with Summer Walker and Muni Long.

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Coi Leray is walking back her remarks about Latto. Somewhat. 

As reported, the femcee took umbrage with the ‘Big Energy’ rapper mentioning her in her newly released song ‘Put It On Da Floor.’

A particular lyric likening her body to a blunt had the ‘Players’ performer suggest that Latto was body-shaming her.

Now, she’s humming a different tune.

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The ESSENCE Festival of Culture has unveiled its wave of performers and it serves as one of the annual spectacle’s most eclectic offerings yet.

Especially with Hip-Hop royalty leading the charge. For, Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Jermaine Dupri, and Doug E. Fresh will anchor the 2023 edition of the New Orleans extravaganza.

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Beyonce is full of surprises!

For, the megastar music maven has announced the launch of a brand new high fashion collection, ‘Renaissance Couture’ in collaboration with Balmain. 

A joint vision between Queen Bey and Olivier Rousteing, the line – which is comprised of 16 outfits – represents each of the 16 tracks found on the diva’s chart-topping ‘Renaissance’ album.

To trumpet the news, the ‘Cuff It’ hitmaker poses it up on the cover of Vogue France‘s April 2023 issue.

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Four months after watching his latest studio effort, the star-studded ‘Girls’ Night Out,’ premiere and peak at #166 on the album charts, legendary singer-songwriter Babyface is looking to give the project another swing at the Billboard 200 bat by giving its previously released cut, ‘Liquor,’ the video treatment.

Sharing song and screen time with R&B starlet Ari Lennox, the duo are seen taking their talents to a sultry nightclub where the songstress shows off her stunning voice and figure while Babyface (born Kenneth Edmonds) portrays a bartender.

Check out the action directed by Jean Estene (Blu DeTiger) inside.

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Fresh from collecting her inaugural pair of GRAMMYs (including a historic Best New Artist win) at the award show’s 2023 ceremony on February 5, rising songstress Samara Joy found herself enjoying yet another set of victories just the following week – soaring to the #1 spot on Billboard’s Jazz Albums and Traditional Jazz Albums charts respectively with her sophomore album, ‘Linger Awhile.’  

The placements come as a career first for the 23-year-old.

In a bid to ensure the critically acclaimed LP lived up to its title atop the tallies, Joy took to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ Thursday (February 16) to deliver yet another immaculate performance of the set’s housed tune ‘Guess Who I Saw Today?’

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