Six months after The Weeknd‘s last studio effort, ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow,’ opened atop the Billboard 200 with his biggest first-week sales yet, he’s undoubtedly hoping to bump the LP back to the top of the chart thanks to some unexpected releases of fan-favorite bonus tracks.

Responding to ample demand for a wider streaming release for cuts ‘Closing Night’ and ‘Society,‘ the former – which features Swedish House Mafia – was only available via the Pharrell Williams and Japanese editions of ‘Tomorrow’ while the Max Martin-produced latter landed on the ‘00XO‘ edition.

Both tunes arrived to YouTube within the last week and can be heard in full inside.

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Barely two weeks after introducing music lovers to her new single ‘Tell Her,’ R&B diva Ella Mai has lifted the official music video for the Mustard-produced tune.

Featuring interpolation of Destiny’s Child‘s 1999 classic ‘Say My Name,’ ‘Tell’ tells the tale of a woman demanding her lover keep it all the way real about his former flings.

“But if your ex think she can call your phone / You better tell her you love me, put no one above me / Say my name, say my name (tell her you love me) / Ain’t finna play no games, it’s time to make it plain / Boy, don’t be acting strange,” Mai croons on the song’s chorus.

Bringing the tune to life courtesy of a visual directed by Cole Santiago, hop inside to see the action.

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Malcolm-Jamal Warner‘s wife has stepped forward to honor her late husband, who died in July at age 54.

In life, ‘The Cosby Show’ actor was known to millions worldwide. However, he carefully carved out a demarcation between his professional endeavors and his private life – keeping the latter under proverbial lock and key.

Case in point, his marriage.

For, while it was known that Warner had a wife, her identity was unknown.

Until now.

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Three of R&B’s most revered Queens, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, and Stephanie Mills,  took to their rightful thrones at The Breakfast Club.

The regal trio stopped by the Power 105.1 show to talk the latest leg of ‘The Queens Tour,’ which is powered by the Black Promoters Collective.

Each of the ladies waxed candid about their layered legacies, staying power, and their hot takes on the newer crop of stars in the contemporary music landscape.

Notably absent was Gladys Knight, who has made headlines of late after her son questioned her cognitive abilities as part of claims of elder abuse.

Keeping to the theme (see: keeping it all the way real), the divas didn’t shy away from questions about Knight’s whereabouts.

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The stars of ‘The Wrong Paris’ sat down exclusively with That Grape Juice ahead of the release of the eagerly awaited Netflix rom-com.

Chopping it up with TGJ’s Chet Kincaid, Yvonne Orji, Miranda Cosgrove, Pierson Fodé, Hannah Stocking, and Madison Pettis relayed their excitement about the project and dished on their experience filming the  Janeen Damian-directed flick.

From on-set dynamics to the challenges and joys of bringing their characters to life, the cast kept it hilariously candid about the creation of the film, which follows a woman who “thinks” she’s entered a dating show in Paris, France, only for it to be in Paris, Texas.

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A wave of threats hit several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) this week, forcing lockdowns, class cancellations, and heavy police presence. 

All in the wake of the shocking assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University.

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Meagan Good and Jonathan Majors have given the world a front-row seat to their love story by unveiling the first official snaps from their secret wedding.

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Chris Brown has weighed in on a social media user’s comments about his sexuality.

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Rock star edge, amapiano grooves, and disco-funk strings? Damiano David just served up one of the year’s most unexpected yet infectious anthems.

And he’s done so with global music sensation Tyla and the legendary Nile Rodgers.

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Jade has finally unlocked her debut solo album ‘That’s Just Showbiz Baby.’

With the eagerly anticipated project, the Little Mix alum doubles down on theatrical storytelling, campy flair, and emotional gut punches that remind why she’s one of the most exciting voices in music.

Boasting singles such as ‘Angel of My Dreams,’ ‘Fantasy,’ and ‘FUFN,’ the stacked project is packed with pulsating anthems and emotional reflections that justify the buzz.

Speaking on the record, Jade says:

 “This album has been years in the making, so I’m beyond excited that it’s coming out. I’m very proud of ‘THAT’S SHOWBIZ BABY!’ as a body of work and can’t wait to share it with the world. To be able to perform the album live later this year is also a dream come true. See you all on tour!”

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Tamera Mowry is the latest name to weigh in on the shocking death of controversial political activist Charlie Kirk.

As reported, the 31-year-old right-winger was assassinated during an event at Utah Valley University on September 10. The shooter has yet to be captured.

Given the tone and texture of Kirk’s remarks about race, gender identity, and religion, his passing has been met with a divided response, including a sect rejoicing at his demise.

Now, Mowry – who is married to former Fox News political commentator Adam Housley – has shared her take.

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Young Thug continues to do damage control after leaked audio from a string of phone calls during his stint in jail saw him insult everybody from GloRilla and his ex-girlfriend Mariah the Scientist to industry pals Drake, 21 Savage, Future, Lil Baby, and more.

On Sunday (September 7), Thug took to social media to lend a formal apology to those he offended.

“To everyone involved in this situation,” he wrote on X (formerly known as Twitter). “I’m sorry this is happening and I hope u guys can forgive me, I’m moving forward with my life – THANK U GOD.”

Just in case someone missed the message, however, he followed on Thursday (September 11) with a musical apology in the form of new song ‘Man, I Miss My Dogs.’

“Drizzy, you my brother / You know I ain’t goin’ against you, I got manners / Everythin’ you did for the rap community, can’t ban you / Never diss you, came to visit me at Cobb County like my kin do / F-ck the jail call, you know the other calls we had,” he rapped over London on Da Track production.

That’s not all he said. Hear the revealing track in full inside.

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