Not even two days after announcing her return from hiatus and Megan Thee Stallion is already seeing her name attached to newly lifted music.

The latest comes courtesy of American DJs Marshmello and Nitti Gritti via the EDM-based new cut, ‘Bad B*tches.’  Featuring live vocals from the ‘Savage’ GRAMMY winner, the tune is found aboard Marshmello’s June 11-due new studio album, ‘Shockwaves’ (which is due for release the same day as Stallion’s new single ‘Thot Sh*t’).

Hear the sizzling collabo inside:

(more…)

H.E.R. continues to anchor her presence in the media sphere.

Because beyond her seismic wins in the music arena, the GRAMMY and Oscar winner is upping the ante with savvy brand partnerships.

Old Navy is her latest and it sees her star in a commercial for the fashion retailer.

The brief but sweet piece sees the singer put her spin on ‘Freedom’ by the late great George Michael.

Watch H.E.R. in action below…

(more…)

As Fantasia and family continue to celebrate the May 23 birth of her third child, Keziah London Taylor (as we reported here), the GRAMMY winner’s fans are gearing up to welcome a surprising new addition to her prized discography.

See what we mean inside:

(more…)

Usher may have a Las Vegas residency on the horizon, but he’s somehow managed to film a surprise short film in partnership with beverage brand Rémy Martin too.

Directed by Jake Nava, the visual celebrates the intertwined excellence of music and Cognac.

Aptly titled ‘Team Up For Excellence – The Film,’ the slick production spotlights the cultural link between Cognac and American music since 1917 in France — and how both have been linked ever since.

The 8-time GRAMMY winner invites viewers on a journey that spans the 1920’s through to the present day.

Along the way, the flick pays homage to the multi–cultural connections, styles, and rhythms of the past. From Blues to Hip–Hop Swing to Break–Dancing; all of which are very much anchored in the drive to excel.

Speaking on the film, the performer said:

“Music doesn’t need Cognac to exist, and Cognac doesn’t need Music to exist, but what is beautiful is that they were meant to meet and when they did, they created cultural harmony.”

Watch Ush in action after the jump…

(more…)

As we reported here, the boys of BTS kicked off the month with the release of the explosive music video for their latest single ‘Film Out,’ which acts as the newest taste from their next Japanese LP, ‘BTS: the Best’ (on digital shelves June 16).

Produced by group member Jungkook, the song received the ultimate global launch on the wings of its inclusion on the soundtrack to the April 2-released Japanese film, ‘SIGNAL The Movie Cold Case Investigation Unit.’ 

With its first full sales tracking week in its rearview, ‘Film’ made an impressive premiere on the refreshed singles chart.  So much so, it’s landed the Korean septet in familiar territory: the Hot 100 history books.

See how inside:

(more…)

The revolution will be televised if H.E.R. has any say so on the matter.

‘Fight For You,’ the follow-up to her highest charting solo hit yet (‘Damage’), was an immediate knockout with fans and critics upon its early February release.  Now, the GRAMMY winner’s unveiled the empowering music video for the Golden Globe & Academy Award-nominated tune.

Found aboard the ‘Judas & the Black Messiah’ official soundtrack, the song’s accompanying visual fittingly pays homage to the Black Panther movement and draws attention to the history of violence against African Americans in the United States.

A “must see,” look inside to watch the gripping Child-directed clip in full:

(more…)

Jennifer Lopez isn’t slowing down.

The singer and actress has just booked her next movie, a Netflix film called ‘The Mother.’

Full story below…

(more…)

Despite the titan-sized hurdles of the global health crisis, The Weeknd managed to dominate the musical landscape last year with the seismic album ‘After Hours.’

A live show to support the LP was planned but was ultimately paused in the wake of a climate few could have predicted.

Ever the trail-blazer, the singer is now ready to hit play on his cutting-edge concert experience. Because he has officially announced the 2022 ‘After Hours World Tour.’

Comprised of re-scheduled dates from the original trek, the tour adds 39 new stops to its itinerary.

Coming in at 104 shows, the global production will kick off on January 14 2022 in Vancouver at the Pepsi Live at Rogers Arena with stops in Los Angeles, Miami, Paris, Berlin, and more, before wrapping November 16 2022 in London at The O2.

The news comes just days before the multi-Platinum singer’s headlining performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show and ahead of the greatest hits compilation ‘The Highlights’ (due February 5).

Peep the new dates, tickets for which go on general sale February 8 (the day after the Big Game), below…

(more…)

It’s almost time for the 52nd Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honors actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Beyonce leads  with six nods in the recording categories. 

Queen Bey is joined by the likes of  H.E.R, Ledisi, Alicia Keys, and Chloe X Halle on the list of acts with multiple  noms in the music bracket.

Elsewhere Netflix leads in the TV and motion picture categories, with major looks for ‘Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom’ (including individual nods for leads Viola Davis and Chadwick Boseman) and Shonda Rhimes’ ‘Bridgerton.’ 

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the March 27 show airs live BET, head below to see the full nominations list:

(more…)

Check out Jennifer Lopez!

The multi-hyphenate force covers the February issue of ELLE Magazine and, as ever, stuns like only she can.

At 51, the star only seems to be ramping up her pace and productivity.

Indeed, while releasing music and blazing stages, the diva found time to launch JLo Beauty and is gearing up for new movie ‘Marry Me’ featuring Maluma and Owen Wilson (due May 14).

Packaged with her fierce photoshoot is an equally compelling interview, in which Lopez spills on her packed plate of activity, a previously planned year off, Black Lives Matter, and much more.

Head below for pics and quotes…

(more…)

Its first two incarnations may have signaled a flop, but Dua Lipa‘s song ‘Levitating’ has reaffirmed the age old adage – ‘the third time’s the charm.’

After tapping DaBaby to assist its latest adaptation, radio listeners immediately ate that version up – a feat supported by Lipa’s onslaught of live promotion of the tune that saw her perform it at ‘SNL,’ the American Music Awards, and more.  Together, the increased action helped hoist it to top 20 status on the Hot 100 just weeks after its premiere (marking her fourth career visit to the chart region).

Despite being pushed out of said region due to the influx of holiday hits, those tunes’ disappearing act from the tally has helped ‘Levitating’ live up to its namesake on the refreshed chart.

See what we mean inside:

(more…)

From late nite TV to almost every major award show (2020 MTV VMAs, 2020 MTV EMAs, 2020 Billboard Music Awards, 2020 American Music Awards, 2020 YouTube Streamys) and more, Doja Cat left few stones unturned this year in promotion of her wildly popular sophomore album, ‘Hot Pink.’

In an effort to end the year on a high note, the diva took to her own YouTube platform to crank out a few more high octane live showings of songs found aboard the set – namely ‘Juicy,’ ‘Streets,’ and ‘Talk Dirty.’

Giving each tune a double do while donning different designer duds, look inside to see how Cat is saying farewell to 2020:

(more…)