As Chaka Khan marches toward the September 18 release of ‘Chakzilla‘ – her 13th studio album and first since 2019’s ‘Hello Happiness‘ – the Queen of Funk sprung a royal surprise on her dedicated fans by paying a visit to ‘The Colors Show’ to give a live showing of 1985’s ‘Through the Fire.’

Easily one of her iconic discography’s most prized entries, the 73-year-old diva gave at-home viewers a peek at what attendees of her recent ‘Queens Tour‘ saw in person as she wailed the David Foster-penned classic by her lonesome via an in-studio performance.

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With Pharrell Williams‘ recent Louis Vuitton Spring-Summer 2027 Men’s Show serving as its official launchpad, ‘Dead Fresh‘ – the latest single from Lil Baby – is ready to rocket to the top of Billboard tallies.

Officially released on Friday (July 17), the new tune, produced by Williams, comes as the newest taste of music from the Atlanta native since jetting to the top of Rap charts with December 2025’s ‘The Leaks.’

“Okay, I’m dead fresh, Carlton (dead fresh) / Bottega cardigan (yeah), Virgin Mary flower scent / Yeah, I pull up fresh as hell (yeah), e’ry one of us got Ms (M-M) / B-tch talkin’ ’bout Xan-Xan’ (yeah), ho, get out my ear,” he raps over a bass-buoyed chorus.

Believed to be the first single from his yet-titled fifth studio album (due later this year), ‘Dead’ was gifted the video treatment thanks to direction from Kid Art.

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Kanye West and Taylor Swift‘s highly publicized rivalry may have cooled over the last few years, but the two music titans are still finding their names intertwined in a competitive manner.

The latest instance of such comes courtesy of recent certification advancements for West at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) – a list of updates that sees him power past his former foe right into the organization’s history books.

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Sukihana has welcomed a new addition to her family.

The rapper announced the birth of her baby girl with a fresh hospital photo, offering fans an intimate glimpse at the moments immediately following delivery.

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Offset has learned his fate in the criminal case stemming from an alleged altercation with a security guard at a Los Angeles marijuana dispensary.

The Rap star has been sentenced after being accused of assaulting the employee during a heated encounter last year.

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Spain may have won the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but Pop fans arguably emerged most victorious. Because not only were they treated to a Halftime Show starring Shakira and more, but the event played host to a seismic reunion between the Latin superstar and Beyoncé.

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Travis Scott is giving a glimpse into the next generation of performers of the Scott legacy.

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Yung Miami is gearing up for one of the biggest stages in Hip-Hop.

The City Girls star has officially been added to the lineup for HOT 97’s Summer Jam 2026, set to take over the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

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Cardi B and Maduka Okoye may have set tongues wagging with their latest outing, but the romance chatter has now taken a decidedly darker turn.

Hours after footage of their Venice dinner surfaced, the Nigerian goalkeeper’s baby mother publicly levelled a string of serious allegations against him, including claims of abuse, parental neglect and infidelity with both women and men.

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Ashanti‘s performance at SeaWorld San Diego took an unexpected turn after animal rights organization PETA staged a high-profile protest during the show.

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Jessie J has revealed that she and longtime partner Chanan Colman have gone their separate ways.

The ‘Price Tag‘ singer shared that their pair quietly ended their romantic relationship some time ago.

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Robert Downey Jr. has officially returned to the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but not in the armor that made him its defining hero.

The newly released trailer for ‘Avengers: Doomsday’ unveils the Oscar winner as Doctor Doom and sets the stage for a collision involving the Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men.

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