Veteran actress Niecy Nash-Betts serves as ‘The Rookie’ in the forthcoming ABC spinoff, ‘The Rookie: Feds.’

As revealed in the trailer for the September 27-due series, Nash-Betts portrays “Simone Clark” – the oldest rookie in the FBI who, freshly out of the Academy, has come to turn the bureau on its head.  The series also stars Felix Solis, James Lesure, Britt Robertson, Kevin Zegers, and many other familiar faces.

Hop inside to see the action-packed trailer.

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Taylor Swift is receiving yet another award.

This time around, it comes courtesy of the Nashville Songwriter Awards.

More details below…

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Rising rapper Doechii has unleashed her brand new EP, ‘she / her / black b*tch.’

Championed by TDE, the dynamic femcee showcases her fiery flow on the five-track collection – which is powered in earnest by breakout hit ‘Persuasive.’

The set boasts production from the likes of Hit-Boy and Kal Banx and features fellow TDE star SZA, Rico Nasty, and more.

Speaking on the EP, the Tampa native said:

“Many times I’ve been referred to as a “b*tch” as a way to gaslight me out of certain spaces, something I think many people can relate to in one way or another. Lots of people will call you various names for doing something differently.

So I decided to take ownership of the ‘black b*tch’ and title my EP ‘she/ her/ black b*tch and reclaim that motherf***ing power. So if you’ve ever been put down for being yourself, just remember you’re powerful and unapologetic- these songs are for you.”

Take a listen after the jump…

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Rina Sawayana is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the songstress stopped by KEXP, where she performed a bevy of new tunes.

Taking the stage, she was dressed in a black shirt, leather jacket, and jeans. She performed her hit songs ‘Catch Me In The Air,’ ‘Dynasty,’ ‘XS,’ and ‘Comme Des Garçons (Like The Boys).’

The latter songs were from her debut album, ‘Sawayama,’ which won acclaim from critics and fans alike.

However, ‘Catch Me In The Air’ serves as the second single from her upcoming album, ‘Hold The Girl.’ The project is currently slated for a September 16 release date.

Catch all the action from her set at KEXP below…

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Calvin Harris has unlocked ‘New To You’ – the latest track to be lifted from the hitmaker’s incoming new album ‘Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 2’ (due August 5).

And, true to form, the DJ has enlisted an eclectic collection of acts to mobilize the track.

This go round it’s Normani, Tinashe, and Offset.

On this dreamy musical adventure, the trio trade verses on Harris’ hypnotizing production.

‘New To You’ arrives ahead of Normani’s new single ‘Candy Paint’ and amidst Tinashe’s push for latest LP ‘333.’

Take a listen below…

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Tinashe continues to turn the heat up with videos from the deluxe edition of her ‘333’ album.

The latest offering from the potent performer is the ‘HMU For A Good Time’ visual.

A link-up with Channel Tres, the high-octane cut has been paired with the clip that makes no apologies for its dancefloor agenda. And dance Tinashe does!

Check out the Jonah Haber-directed video after the jump…

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The BET Awards, Culture’s Biggest Night, just got even bigger.

Because a wave of new names have joined the performer line-up to celebrate this year’s Lifetime Achievement Award honoreeDiddy.

Full story below…

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The rescheduled GRAMMY Awards are set to take place in Las Vegas in a mere matter of weeks.

As excitement continues to build for music’s biggest night, the Recording Academy is feeding the masses by announcing the next round of performers.

Find out who made the cut below…

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Tenacious Tinashe continues the push for the deluxe edition of her latest album, ‘333.’

The 29-year-old’s most recent stop was The Kelly Clarkson Show.

There, the star delivered a unique rendition of ‘Naturally,’ which is housed on the critically-acclaimed LP.

The showing follows her stage-blazing showing on Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Watch ‘Nashe in action after the jump…

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Tinashe took center stage on the latest episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live.

Joined by an army of fire-filled dancers, the 29-year-old blazed with an action-packed showing of ‘X.’

The track is lifted from the deluxe edition of the eclectic performer’s latest album, ‘333.’

True to form, Tinashe danced up a storm.

What are you waiting for? Watch the star and her troop ignite the stage after the jump…

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It’s not uncommon for this generation of performers to cite Queens of Pop Madonna and Janet Jackson as influences, but, unlike many , Urban Pop stage blazer Tinashe can boast direct links to the music royals.

Beyond drawing inspiration from their respective empowerment anthems like ‘Express Yourself’ and ‘Control,’ Sweet T, hot on the promo trail in support of the March 4 release of the deluxe edition of her last studio album ‘333,’ recently took to press to praise the icons for their roles in her personal life – especially as it relates to navigating a male-dominated music industry.

Sitting down with our friends at HNHH in honor of Women’s History Month, the 29-year-old waxed honest about how watching and listening to the divas has helped her move in a space that hasn’t been the most inviting to young, female creatives.

Look inside to read her touching quotes.

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After bouncin’ to the top of iTunes charts with her ‘Bouncin’ and ‘Pasadena’-led fifth studio ‘333’ last year, Tinashe has repackaged the LP for a deluxe edition.

Hitting digital shelves Friday (March 3), the revamped version features four new tracks – ‘Something Like a Heartbreak,’ ‘HMU For a Good Time,’ ‘Woke Up Blessed,’ and the previously released ‘Naturally.’

Having premiered and peaked at #175 on the Billboard 200 upon its August 2021 unveiling, a re-release of ‘333’ may be just what’s needed to push the critically acclaimed effort to higher heights on the chart.

Stream inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify and tell us if you agree.

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