Having already won over critics with the original incarnation of ‘Link Up,’ his first single in a year, Ne-Yo is looking to see that success replicated commercially by giving the blazing tune an official remix.

Tapping GRAMMY-nominated rapper Fabolous to assist, the duo – who boast several collaborations together over the years including 2008’s ‘She Got Her Own’ and 2007’s ‘Make Me Better’ – reunite for the 90’s-flavored ‘Link.’

“I’ve been givin’ into everything you mention (Ooh) / Lovin’ you is my only intention, oh (Ooh) / Put in somethin’ know you, I know you been missin’ (Ooh) / Girl, that’s my mission,” Ne-Yo croons on the Hitmaka, Cardiak and Wu10-produced jam that borrows prominently elements of Zhane‘s ‘Hey Mr. DJ.’

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With a history-making Hot 100 #1 hit, ‘Seven‘ (featuring Latto), and top 5 smash, ‘3D‘ (featuring Jack Harlow), to his credit, BTS star Jung Kook came out the gate swinging for his debut solo era.

A dynamic setup for his first album by his lonesome, the November 3-dropped ‘Golden,’ Jung is undoubtedly hoping the project will see a similarly historic response on the Billboard 200 by the end of its inaugural sales tracking week.

In a bid to aid its success narrative, the 26-year-old K-Pop star has gifted another song from the 11-track studio effort the video treatment: the Watt & Cirkut-produced ‘Standing Next to You.’ Donning a military jacket with metallic embellishments and tassels in the clip, he pays subtle homage to Michael Jackson in the choreography-laden visual – even emulating some of the the King of Pop’s signature dance moves.

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Megan Thee Stallion is running wild, free, and right into her next era.

With that nasty record label lawsuit barely in her rearview, the GRAMMY winner is not only a newly independent act but already has her sights set on delivering new music.

Having spent most of 2023 mum on the musical tip (barring soundtrack singles and features), Stallion (born Megan Pete) took to social media last week to announce her first official release would come courtesy of the November 3-due song ‘Cobra.’

The sizzling cut slithers onto digital outlets as the long-awaited kickoff to Meg’s third studio effort, the follow-up to 2022’s ‘Traumazine.’

Hear the Rap diva bare her heart and shed her skin in ‘Cobra’; see its music video in full inside.

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Brandy is inviting her beloved fans, affectionately called #STARZ, to a ‘Christmas Party for Two‘ as evidenced by the first single from the R&B icon’s long-awaited holiday album, ‘Christmas with Brandy.’

Beyond being decorated with the GRAMMY winner’s take on yuletide classics like ‘Someday at Christmas,’ ‘Jingle Bells,’ ‘Deck the Halls,’ and more, ‘Party’ comes as one of five original songs found on the LP.

“Help me undress, oh, yes / I’ll be your present / Just give me your presence / That’s all that I’m askin’ of you,” Bran croons on the sensual number.

Ahead of the November 10 release of its parent project, get to hear ‘Party’ inside.

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Two decades after watching her sophomore album, 2003’s ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys,’ top the Billboard 200 with one of the highest first-week sales for an R&B album ever, Alicia Keys is undoubtedly hoping to repeat the feat with the LP’s 20th anniversary edition.

Announced Thursday (November 2), the commemorative project will feature all of the original’s tracks as well as some live versions of said tunes alongside previously unheard songs from the era. Among the latter is ‘Golden Child.’

“Girl, you can’t be scared / Gotta stand up strong / Let ’em see what shines in you / Push aside the part,” she sings on the touching, piano-laden song. “Laying in your heart / Like an ocean is deep, dark, and blue.”

Before the the re-release hits shelves on December 1, get a taste of its first offering – ‘Golden’ – inside:

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The battle between female rappers Khia and Sexyy Red rages on.

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‘Married to Medicine’ is back and, per our latest temperature check, it’s coming in hot. 

The hit Bravo reality series returns to screens on November 5 and brings with it the debut of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ favorite, Phaedra Parks – who is joining the ladies on the main cast for the show’s milestone 10th season.

Ahead of its debut this Sunday, That Grape Juice say down with fan favorite Dr. Heavenly Kimes – who dished all.

Chopping it up with TGJ’s Chet Kincaid, the multihphenate waxed candid about Parks joining the show and shared her take on whether she brings “it.”

True to form, Dr. Heavenly didn’t hold back when it comes to her castmates past and present, her own story arc this season, and the controversial including of Quad Webb‘s ex-husband…and his new wife.

Check out our EXCLUSIVE interview above and be sure to tune into ‘Married to Medicine’ season 10 when it premieres on Bravo on November 5 at 9/8c.

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It’s almost Christmas, which means that the Queen of the season Mariah Carey is living up to her billing by spreading festive cheer across a multitude of mediums.

Indeed, after officially declaring “It’s time,” it’s been announced that Mimi is the official face of Victoria Secret‘s new holiday range.

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Madonna is continuing to set records 40 years into her career, and her latest one remains unmatched.

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Alicia Keys is toasting the 20th anniversary of ‘The Diary of Alicia Keys’ in fine form.

Serving as the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s sophomore album, the revered multi-platinum LP is home to hits such as ‘If I Ain’t Got You’ and ‘You Don’t Know My Name.’

In celebration of its milestone anniversary, Keys has unlocked a previously unreleased vault track – ‘Golden Child’ – alongside news of a special commemorative show on home soil in New York City.

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Dinah Jane took center stage at the MLB World Series and did not disappoint.

The former Fifth Harmony singer dazzled with the US National Anthem, ‘The Star Spangled Banner,’ at Game 5 of the sports extravaganza.

Flexing the power of her pipes, the 26-year-old took vocal flight with a wholly impressive rendition of the patriotic staple at Chase Field in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Britney Spears‘ memoir ‘The Woman in Me’ is doing big business a retailers.

As reported, the bombshell book chronicles the highs and lows of the superstar’s life – including her humble beginnings, her stratospheric ascend to music megastardom, her roller-coaster romance with Justin Timberlake, and the controversial conservatorship that led to the “Free Britney” movement that would eventually facilitate her freedom.

With the title a trending topic before, during, and after its release, it’s become clear that the buzz has translated into sales.

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