Relative newcomer Tyla has been making a splash on Billboard charts since her breakout single, ‘Water,’ flooded social media timelines thanks to a viral dance challenge.

After riding the wave all the way into the Hot 100’s top 10 this week (as we reported here), the South African starlet is capitalizing on the momentum by unveiling three new songs from her 2024-due debut album.

Hear ‘On & On,’ ‘Butterflies,’ and ‘Truth or Dare’ inside.

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Sexyy Red colored her name onto the charts for the first time of her career this year thanks to cuts like ‘Pound Town 2‘ and ‘SkeeYee‘ found aboard her sophomore mixtape, the June-released ‘Hood Hottest Princess.’

Having previously peaked at #62 on the Billboard 200, Red – whose public profile has risen significantly in just the last few months – is ready to give the project a second chance at bat courtesy of a deluxe edition.

Expanded by a whopping 11 tracks (bringing its total to 22), the re-release features appearances from Summer Walker, Sukihana, Chief Keef, 42 Dugg, G Herbo, and more.

Supported by the recently released controversial tune, ‘Free My N***a,’ hop inside to stream the updated ‘Princess’ via Spotify and Apple Music.

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‘Make Her Feel Good’ hitmaker Teairra Mari wanted to make Keri Hilson feel everything but good after the singer-songwriter cryptically brought up their old beef on a recent episode of Tank‘s ‘R&B Money.’

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Tyla may be enjoying a history-making run on the Billboard Hot 100 with her breakout single, ‘Water,’ but she’s far from resting on her laurels.

Just days after taking to the net to tease the chart-topping tune’s successor, ‘On & On,’ the South African hitmaker gave the new song the live treatment courtesy of a visit to ‘A Colors Show.’

See the stunning showing inside.

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Eyes will be glued to STARZ on Friday (December 1) for the highly anticipated return of ‘Power Book III‘ after a yearlong hiatus from screens, but before the crew takes over TV with their third season they’ve been greeted with news their time with the premium subscription network has been extended.

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Drake may be gearing up to take the United States by storm with the January 2024 kickoff of the forthcoming ‘It’s All a Blur Tour – Big as the What?’ with J. Cole, but he’s still finding time to gift cuts from his latest project – ‘For All the Dogs: Scary Hours Edition‘ – the video treatment.

The latest in line is ‘Polar Opposites.’

“No, no, you remind me of someone I think you know,” he sings in the Lil Yachty-produced tune. “You know and I know things that she didn’t know / I’m not the same person I was five drinks ago.” 

Dropped on Wednesday (November 29), the visual serves several nods and references to Albania (which was celebrating its national Independence Day).

See ‘Polar’ in full inside.

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Shawn Mendes has received some new plaques thanks to his hit songs ‘Mercy’ and ‘Treat You Better.’ 

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Ari Lennox had to hit pause on her performance in Los Angles last night (November 29) after a concertgoer threw of bottle of water at her.

And needless to say, the singer was less than impressed.

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Fantasia‘s illustrious career looks set to ascend to even higher heights as she steps back into the role of Celie in ‘The Color Purple.’

Warner Bros‘ reimagining of the beloved tale hits the big screen as a musical movie on Christmas Day (December 25).

Anchored by the vocal powerhouse, the Blitz Bazawule directed film also stars Taraji P. Henson, Danielle Brooks, Colman Domingo, Corey Hawkins, Halle Bailey, Ciara, Aunjanue Ellis, and more.

Styling and profiling for ELLE’s Women in Hollywood issue, Fantasia opens up about her breakthrough moment, how the film has helped her heal, and her future ambitions.

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Check out Jennifer Lopez!

The multihyphenate chanteuse serves golden goddess on the cover of ELLE‘s Women in Hollywood 2023 issue.

One of an elite list of names bestowed with their own spread, J.Lo’s feature comes during an exciting week of unveilings.

As reported, the superstar announced her first album in a decade, ‘This Is Me…Now,’ revealed that it’ll be accompanied by a full-fledged movie, and teased its lead single ‘Can’t Get Enough.’

With the LP due on February 16 and ‘Enough’ dropping on January 10, tide yourselves over by peeping more of the glorious spread below. Also awaiting there are quotes from Lopez, who opens up about about her spot in Hollywood and the broader landscape…

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After leaving viewers with a jaw-dropping season finale in October 2022, ‘Power Book III: Raising Kanan’ shoots back to screens with its season 3 on December 1.

Delivering new episodes weekly on Fridays, the next installment of the critically acclaimed ‘Power‘ spinoff will continue to follow “Kanan Stark” (MeKai Curtis) as he attempts to rise in the ranks of the drug game while navigating a strained relationship with his mother/drug queenpin “Raquel” (Patina Miller).

Also starring London Brown, Malcolm Mays, Tony Danza, Wendell Pierce, Erika Woods, Omar Epps, Hailey Kilgore, Joey Bada$$, and more, hop inside to get your peek at the action before season 3 kicks off on Friday.

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The only thing shining brighter than the Christmas tree in New York City’s Rockefeller Center is the megawatt roster of stars who aligned to perform at the lighting ceremony.

Aired on NBC Wednesday night (November 29), the 2023 edition of the annual ‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ TV special – hosted by EMMY and GRAMMY-winning Pop diva Kelly Clarkson with help from ‘TODAY‘ anchors Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Al Roker, and Craig Melvin – courted multiple performances from the likes of Pop icon Cher as well as Chloe Bailey, Barry Manilow, KeKe Palmer and Adam Blackstone, David Foster and Katharine McPhee, and many more.

See all the performances from the 2-hour event inside.

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