Who would’ve guessed a holiday song would turn into one of Cher‘s biggest hits this century?

Bolstered by an aggressive promotional trek that’s included performances of her latest smash ‘DJ Play a Christmas Song’ at the 2023 Macy’s Day Thanksgiving Parade, ‘Graham Norton,’ ‘Christmas at Rockefeller Center TV special,‘ and Royal Variety as well as interviews on ‘The Tonight Show,’ ‘The TODAY Show,’ ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show,’ and more, the tune eventually made history when it jumped to #1 on the Billboard Electronic/Dance chart.

Now, ‘DJ’ has penciled Cher into Hot 100 history books thanks to its inaugural appearance on the hitlist.

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GRAMMY-winning music icons Dionne Warwick, Barry Gibb (of The Bee Gees), and Queen Latifah were among the class of 2023 Kennedy Center honorees at a ceremony that took place at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., earlier this month.

Hosted by fellow GRAMMY winner and previous honoree Gloria Estefan, the showing boasted a star-studded list of contributors and performers including Missy Elliott, Chloe Bailey, Tituss Burgess, The Clark Sisters, Cynthia Erivo, Michael Buble, Gladys Knight, and many more.

Having already courted major fanfare for the performances rendered by Bailey and Erivo respectively (as reported here), hop inside to see the other touching tributes if you missed them when the KC Honors aired on CBS this Wednesday (December 27).

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Ariana Grande is feeling all of the feels.

With 2023 rapidly drawing to a close and a new musical chapter on the horizon, the songbird has hatched a lengthy reflection on the year.

Opening up in earnest, Grande – who has been the subject of headlines regarding her return to work and her personal life (including her new boo Ethan Slater) – the chart-topper candidly shared that she’s been through high highs and low lows.

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For many, Barack Obama serves as their forever President. As such, it’s of little surprise that his popularity remains oh-so-potent five years after leaving The White House.

Pressing on with his practice of anchoring himself in Pop culture, #44 has unveiled his list of Favorite Music of 2023.

Speaking on the eclectic tally, Obama said:

“Here are some of my favorite songs from this year. Let me know if there are any artists or songs I should check out.”

The blend of bops includes infectious cuts from the likes of Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, Tyla, Davido, Megan Thee Stallion, and Tems.

Check out which tunes Obama has had on replay after the jump…

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SZA has woken up the masses with her seismic album ‘SOS’ and continues to achieve huge features with the project thanks to fan-favorite single ‘Snooze.’

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Summer Walker fans unwrapped new music from the R&B diva this holiday season in the form of ‘Drown in My Love.’

“Don’t touch me there, I’m not ready/ I’m sorry but my heart’s too heavy/ You’re starin’ me right in my face/ Hopin’ and prayin’ it ain’t too late/ But that ain’t a risk I’m willin’ to take,” she croons on the heartfelt cut.

Accompanied by an official music video, ‘Love’ stars DMV rapper Foggieraw as her love interest in the vintage-inspired clip.

Believed to be a sonic preview to the more “soulful sounds” the GRAMMY-nominated songstress is experimenting with for her 2024-due third album, hop inside to get a full taste of ‘Love.’

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Lil Nas X is revving up the buzz machine for his incoming new music.

For, fresh from sharing a snippet and a mysterious promotional website popping up, the ‘Industry Baby’ chart-topper has opened up about leveling up creatively with what’s on the way.

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Donald Glover is easily one of Hollywood’s most booked and busy talents across a multitude of mediums.

Yet, heading into 2024, the star has new music on the mind.

And it appears folk won’t have to wait long to hear it.

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With ‘The Color Purple’ off to a blazing start at the US box office, Ciara has joined her castmates in celebrating the film everyone is talking about.

As reported, the singer – who gave birth to her fourth child earlier this month – plays adult Nettie in the Blitz Bazawule-directed film.

Reimagined as a musical, the latest incarnation of Alice Walker‘s beloved tale also sees CiCi appear on its star-studded soundtrack.

In a touching post, the ‘Level Up’ performer reflects on what the moment means to her and her trajectory at large.

See what she had to say below…

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Trina has long been vocal about her love for Beyonce.

However, the femcee’s admiration for the singer sparked discussion in earnest when a clip of her christening Queen Bey the “Queen of Rap” went viral.

Never one to hold back, the Queen of Miami has hit back at the critique leveled her way by some corners of the internet.

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Flo Milli is flying to new career highs, thanks to her latest single ‘Never Lose Me.’

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Dionne Warwick was fittingly saluted as one of the celebrants at the 46th Annual Kennedy Center Honors and received a stunning tribute performance from Cynthia Erivo. 

The annual ceremony pays homage to key figures who have dedicated their lives to excellence in the Performing Arts sphere.

In celebrating Warwick’s contributions, Erivo – a highly decorated multihyphenate herself – blew the roof off the building with a blazing rendition of ‘Alfie.’

Penned by the diva’s longtime collaborators Burt Bacharach and Hal David, the anthem was a seismic smash for Warwick in 1967.

Watch Erivo take vocal flight with a melismatic showing of the ‘Aflie’ – which earned a standing ovation from Warwick and President Joe Biden – after the jump…

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