As has been predicted all week long, Taylor Swift‘s latest re-recorded album – ‘1989 (Taylor’s Version)‘ – not only entered the Billboard 200 at #1 but was accompanied by some record-breaking figures.

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Lauryn Hill has had enough!

Despite developing quite the reputation for being extremely tardy to her own shows over the years (or canceling at the last minute), Hill continues to be a touring force thanks to her Diamond-certified debut solo album, 1998’s ‘Miseducation,’ and hits she collected prior to that with Fugees.

In celebration of the timeless LP’s 25th anniversary, Lauryn took to press earlier this year to announce she would be going on a global tour in 2023.

Buzz for the September-launched jaunt quickly went south as reports flooded in the R&B/Hip-Hop diva – when not axing appearances all together – was habitually late for performances, citing health issues as the main reason.

As the negative attention continues to plague the outing, she finally addressed the hoopla in a stinging reprimand to critics.

Hop inside to see what she said.

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Justin Timberlake continues to feel the wrath of the general public after Britney Spears shared a number of unfavorable stories about her time dating the former NSYNC star in her top-selling memoir, ‘The Woman in Me.’

From asserting he adopted a “Blaccent” to making her get an abortion, Spears said few endorsing remarks about her GRAMMY-winning ex – leading to blowback so thick he had to turn off his Instagram comments from all the enduring criticism of her fans (affectionately called the #BritneyArmy).

While many are still marching to social media to slam him, there’s at least one person making headlines for still being on his side: former bandmate Lance Bass.

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All someone wants for Christmas is for music icon Mariah Carey to pay up for allegedly stealing her holiday megahit, ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

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It’s been weeks since Mario raised eyebrows for asserting he belonged on the “R&B Mt. Rushmore” beside the likes of Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Whitney Houston, and Usher, but now the latter is chiming into the conversation to suggest he agrees with at least some of the ‘Let Me Love You’ singer’s assessment.

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While the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is no stranger to courting some of the biggest names in music, this year’s lineup may be its most jam-packed yet.

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Giveon may have spent most of 2023 in the studio preparing the yet-titled follow-up to his R&B chart top 5 debut LP, ‘Give or Take,‘ but the ‘Take Time‘ hitmaker is hoping his dedicated fans will take time this holiday to hear his unique spins on the seasonal classics ‘The First Noel’ and ‘O Christmas Tree.’

Originally released in 2022 and 2020 respectively as part of Apple Music’s annual exclusive playlist (which also boasts contributions from the likes of Taylor Swift, Lizzo, Camila Cabello, and others), the yuletide tunes enjoyed their first wide release on all major streaming platforms on Friday (November 3).

Ahead of official news on Giveon’s next studio album (due 2024), revisit the GRAMMY nominee’s soulful renditions inside.

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At the top of October international superstar Ed Sheeran welcomed a slew of certification upgrades from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) including a 16x Platinum plaque for his 2014 megahit ‘Thinking Out Loud.’

The award toasts sales equivalence of 16 million in the United States.

Making it the highest-certified hit in the 71-year history of the RIAA at the time, the ascent to 16x Platinum saw it snatch the honor from the previous titleholder – Drake‘s 2018 ‘Scorpion’ hit ‘God’s Plan’ – by just 1 million units.

Just weeks later, however, the Canadian hitmaker welcomed his own slew of certification upgrades including an update to ‘Plan’ that put him squarely beside Sheeran.

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From Flavor Flav to Jordin Sparks, Dinah Jane, and more, the past week was filled with headline-grabbing renditions of the U.S. national anthem.

Among the favorites was that of EMMY, GRAMMY, and Academy Award-winning songstress H.E.R.

Two years after garnering critical acclaim for her spirited take on ‘America the Beautiful‘ at Super Bowl LV, the R&B diva took her soaring talents to another major sporting event – the 2023 MLB World Series – to tackle another patriotic tune: ‘The Star Spangled Banner.’

Sending the crowd into a frenzy before Game 1 when the Texas Rangers hosted the Arizona Diamondbacks at Globe Life Field, look inside to see how she fared if you missed the action when it first aired.

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Thanks to her latest single, ‘Call My Name,’ GRAMMY-nominated songstress Jordin Sparks sees her name printed on a Billboard R&B chart for the first time in nearly 10 years.

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‘Pound Town’ hitmaker Sexyy Red has driven straight to her overall Hot 100 peak thanks to a guest appearance on the popular Drake cut ‘Rich Baby Daddy.’

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Over 50 years after making its debut the Glastonbury Festival is still finding ways to tread new territory.

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