Beyond being a musical star in her own right, Kandi Burruss has baked classic bops for an endless array of artists including TLC, Destiny’s Child, and Whitney Houston

While on the promotional trail for her ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ spin-off series, ‘Kandi & the Gang,’ the multihyphenate force stopped by TMZ‘s It’s Tricky podcast.

Chopping it up with host Raquel Harper, Kandi was quizzed about who she wanted to work with next.

And it looks like she has her sights set on two of R&B’s most exciting new names.

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The road to Latto‘s sophomore album ‘777’ has not been an easy one for her.

For, she is revealing the difficulty she had securing a feature all over an unanswered DM.

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Barely an hour after Normani fans (affectionately called the #NormaniNation) could line up to get their first listen to her latest single, ‘Fair,’ the Fifth Harmony alum had already begun storming stages in the new tune’s support.

The follow-up to 2021’s Platinum ‘Wild Side,’ ‘Fair’ is an emotional breakup ballad that displays the singer-songwriter’s vulnerable side.

“This song really captures me in one of my most vulnerable moments,” Normani said of the HARV-produced cut in a press statement. “I am really forcing myself to let go here. This is huge for me and hopefully this piece of art resonates. Love is beautiful yet so soooo terrifying,” she later added.

The sentiment was especially captured via the first televised live performance of ‘Fair,’ which came during Thursday’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ (March 17).

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With names like Michael Jackson, Madonna, Prince, Elvis Presley, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and many other of music history’s most celebrated acts lining its classes, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame easily stands as one of the most prestigious accomplishments any recording artist can boast.

Yet, the ongoing omission of some of the entertainment genre’s biggest movers and shakers (i.e. Cher, Barbra Streisand, Diana Ross, Patti Labelle, Chaka Khan) and the delayed entry of others has fans and artists alike raising eyebrows at the voting academy that determines the inducted class each year.

Like the GRAMMYs and the controversy courted about its voting procedures (as we reported here), some are calling for more transparency about the Hall’s selection process before fan voting.  Others, like legendary music icon Dionne Warwick, simply ‘don’t give a damn.’

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Lil Nas X mastered the art of omnipresence during his initial launch with ‘Old Town Road’ and again with the campaign for his debut album ‘Montero.’

Yet, in an interesting move, the star quietly embarked on a hiatus from the spotlight for several months.

Well, today, Nas returned and came bearing the news that new music is on the way.

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Jack Harlow has a new collection of jams incoming.

For, the rapper has announced his sophomore album ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’ in the latest issue of Rolling Stone. 

Preceded by single ‘Nail Tech,’ the LP arrives May 6. 

Within the feature, the Louisville native dishes on wanting to be his generation’s GOAT, life as a Gen Z sex symbol, and much more.

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The truth is you should expect to see ‘Truth Hurts’ hitmaker Lizzo all up and through your TV and mobile screens over the coming weeks as she blazes the promo trail in support of her first reality show, the Amazon Prime series ‘Watch Out for the Big Grrrls.’

Ahead of its March 25 premiere (as teased here), Liz made headlines as the keynote speaker at Sunday’s SXSW in her home state of Texas (March 13).  When not admonishing local lawmakers for pushing ‘regressive’ legal agendas against abortion and trans rights, the GRAMMY winner turned the attention to her forthcoming LP and a possible tour.

 “I can finally tell everybody, literally I’m flying home today to master my album. It’s done so it’s coming very very soon…and it’s good. I worked real hard on it, so it better be good,” she revealed before later adding, “There’s definitely a tour but we have a lot of surprises. This is just the beginning, this is the tip of the t*tty, honey.”

That message was echoed Monday (March 14) when the star took to ‘Good Morning America’ to dish on the new musical venture (her first studio release since 2019’s ‘Cuz I Love You’), her partnership with Amazon prime, and so much more.

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Camila Cabello welcomes ‘Familia’ single ‘Bam Bam’ to the family of her solo hits thanks to an impressive top 40 debut on the refreshed Hot 100.

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As Traci Braxton fans continue to reel from news of the 50-year-old’s untimely death following a battle with cancer (as we reported here), her family continue to celebrate her memory.

Just days after her famous sisters Toni, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar issued a joint statement to share sweet words and confirm the singer/reality TV personality’s passing, her mother – Evelyn Braxton – has penned her own touching tribute to the fallen star.

Her heartfelt message follows the homages lifted to social media by Traci’s husband, Kevin Surratt, and their son, Kevin Surratt Jr.

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All roads lead to this Friday (March 18) for Normani.

For, the R&B chanteuse will unleash her latest single ‘Fair.’

The Harv-produced track, which is the follow-up to ‘Wild Side,’ is already feverishly anticipated by fans who’ve been thirsty for new material from the 25-year-old.

When she quenches, she’ll be doing so with her most personal release yet.

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The Zeus Network continues to turn up the heat and this time it’s with the brand new series ‘Bad Boys: Los Angeles.’

Set to premiere on March 20, the unique show unites an eclectic mix of names – some known, some new – with an aim of establishing who is the baddest. Yes, you read correctly.

Cut from the same format cloth as similar shows centered on the title “bad,” the difference here is that the show is anchored by an ensemble male cast.

Reality staple Milan Christopher, celebrity hairstylist Jonathan Wright, Kerrion Franklin (the estranged son of Gospel star Kirk Franklin), and social media personalities Andrew Caldwell and Relly B flesh out the cast of figures looking to establish a “brand”, ruffle feathers, and take over LA.

The scorching super trailer has been revealed and shows the collective tackling a variety of topics (such as secrets, sexuality, and masculinity), as well as tackling each other.

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In tragic news, Traci Braxton – singer and beloved reality star – has died aged 50.

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