With ‘The Color Purple’ nearing its release on Christmas Day (December 25), Usher and H.E.R. are contributing to the buzz by way of the video release for their single ‘Risk It All.’

The track is housed on the soundtrack for the hotly anticipated film; a set that also includes Alicia Keys, Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and the movie’s leading star Fantasia.

Set to drop any day now, the duo has unlocked a sneak peek preview.

Peep the teaser below…

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Kylie Minogue is reportedly mulling a mega stadium show for 2024.

More on the Pop diva’s exciting plan after the jump…

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With rapper T.I. and songstress Tameka ‘Tiny’ Harris as her parents, it’s safe to say Heiress D. Harris got her singing talent honestly.

However, after wowing audiences at the 2023 ‘Essence Holiday Special’ with the unveiling of her original holiday single ‘What Does Christmas Mean to You’ via a live performance, the 7-year-old proved that gift was brighter than most could’ve previously imagined.

In response to demand for more from the youngest of the Harris clan, her mom and dad took to the net to proudly lift the lid on the recorded version of ‘Christmas’ – a release that marks Heiress’ official debut.

Hear the touching tune in full inside.

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Wizkid has unleashed his brand new EP, ‘S2.’ 

The four-track set serves as the first body of work from the Afrobeats hitmaker this year and follows 2022’s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ album.

Flavor-filled production provides the sonic backdrop for a project that sees Starboy deliver trademark turn-up anthems and also wax honest about his woes.

Wande Coal and Zlatan join the Nigerian superstar on the EP.

Take a listen below…

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Victoria Monet has made no secret of her admiration of Janet Jackson, but a quote from a recent interview infers the ‘On My Mama’ hitmaker is open to paying the ultimate tribute to the living legend.

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From reuniting for the 2012 R&B hit ‘It All Belongs to Me’ to the 2020 VERZUZ, praising each other in their separate interviews, and more, Brandy and Monica – despite consistently reiterating there is no tension between them – seem forever tied to the beef of their teenage years.

When music lovers aren’t comparing the trajectory of their respective careers, fans are quarreling over who is better overall.

Tired of the nearly 30-year hoopla, Mo took to ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ recently to discuss her disdain for the discourse, admiration for B-Rocka, and so much more.

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Magixx has been making waves on a global scale and with good reason.

Fusing Afro-Pop production with a soul-filled vocal, the rising star has been magnetizing the masses with his unique artistic proposition.

Hailing from Lagos, Nigeria, the 24-year-old talent attracted the attention of Mavin Records. Home to the likes of Rema and Ayra Starr, the mega-label signed him in 2021.

And the performer has been scaling to renewed heights ever since.

Making a splash on That Grape Juice Live, Magixx marveled with renditions of a myriad of tracks that have firmly established him as one to watch,

Check out his EXCLUSIVE performances of ‘Love Don’t Cost A Dime,’ ‘Overloading (Overdose),’ and ‘Colours (My Love)’ above and below…

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Bayanni brought the heat to That Grape Juice Live!

The Mavin Records music maestro has been scorching with a steady flow of infectious anthems. All of which have established the 26-year-old as one of the acts at the forefront of the new generation of Afrobeat blazers.

Showcasing his live gravitas, Bayanni took centerstage on That Grape Juice Live and performed ‘Ta Ta Ta’ and ‘Body.’

Watch the flavorsome performances above and below…

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Having spent the last few weeks delivering support for her inaugural holiday film, ‘Best.Christmas.Ever,’ R&B icon Brandy‘s now turning attention to her debut holiday album which hit digital shelves on November 10.

Riding the ‘Christmas with Brandy’ promo train into ‘Good Morning America’ on Friday morning (December 22), she gave a rousing rendition of ‘Someday at Christmas’ – a yuletide tune first popularized by Stevie Wonder.

The showing comes as the second televised performance the diva’s given in support of the Christmas effort (following the Macy’s Parade) and – if we’re to be the judges – was certainly worth the wait.

See it inside.

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Before the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announces the official nominees for the 2024 Academy Awards on January 23, they’ve already lifted the lid on the nominations’ shortlist.

Dominated by ‘Barbie‘ (the year’s biggest box office blockbuster), three songs from the movie’s star-studded soundtrack made the shortlist cut while two from ‘The Color Purple’ and ‘Flora and Son‘ respectively are mentioned.

Reportedly, 94 songs were eligible but only 15 landed on the coveted list. See them inside.

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Alicia Keys breathes new life into her ‘Color Purple’ soundtrack single ‘Lifeline‘ by unveiling its official music video.

Produced by Marshmello and Tricky Stewart, the touching tune – released ahead of the clip on November 27 – serves as a standout track on the movie’s star-studded companion album which also features contributions from Fantasia, Mary J. Blige, Usher, H.E.R., Megan Thee Stallion, Keyshia Cole, and many more.

 “I can be your lifeline/ Stay with you ‘til the sunrise/ When you’re low/ It don’t mean you’re alone/ I’ll be by your side/ Oh, I can be the reason/ That you don’t feel your demons/ When you’re low/ It don’t mean you’re alone/ I’ll be by your side,” Keys croons in the stunning clip.

Tapping legendary director Diane Martel to helm the new visual (who is also responsible for videos for some of Alicia’s biggest hits like ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘Like You’ll Never See Me Again’), hop inside to see ‘Lifeline’ in full.

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As Megan Thee Stallion fans (affectionately called #Hotties) wait with bated breath for official news about her yet-titled third studio album, she continues to tide over with standalone or specialty singles until the new project is done baking.

After making headlines over the last two months with songs ‘Cobra,’ ‘Alpha,’ and ‘Not My Fault’ (as we reported here), the GRAMMY winner has finally seen her viral tune ‘P***y Don’t Lie’ lifted to streaming services.

“You got one dude, smart and funny (Smart and funny) / Makin’ you laugh, dude sweet as honey (Yeah) / But if he’s so brainy, tell me why can’t he (Huh?) / Figure out a way to put a thrill in your panties? (Yeah),” she relays on the Relaye-produced track.

Fans of Netflix’s longest-running original animated series ‘Big Mouth’ first became acquainted with the racy cut (once referred to as ‘Laws of Attraction’) when Meg was introduced as the ‘Hormone Monstress’ in season 7.

Now, after ample demand, the song can be found aboard Apple Music and Spotify.

Stream it inside.

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