Jay-Z is not just a business man – he’s a business, man.

And he keeps adding to his portfolio of colossal deals. This time by way of a new pact with the NFL.

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16 minutes was all Lizzo (born Melissa Jefferson) needed to drop jaws during her debut performance on NPR’s ‘Tiny Desk’ concert series.

As fans continue to boast and bump the new video for the bop that is ‘Tempo’ (click here to see), Jefferson’s moved on up to NPR to highlight other tracks from her major label debut, ‘Cuz I Love You.’

The 31-year-old’s been on a grueling promo schedule – one that’s seen her touch award shows, radio, TV, and more in support of the effort.  The visit to NPR comes as no departure as she’s currently in the middle of rehearsals for the next leg of her ‘Cuz I Love You’ Stateside tour (click here to see dates).

In case you’re on the fence about why you should see her in concert, we’re sure the performance below will go ahead and push you toward Ticketmaster.  Look inside to see what we mean:

Beyonce’s ‘Formation‘ is making moves and moving mountains in the unlikeliest of places.

Cited as one of the reasons MSNBC fell out with the formidable force that is Melissa Harris-Perry, the jam is also to thank for the incredibly high commercial wave Red Lobster is currently riding on.

How? A sexually explicit line in the cut that references the company.

How they handled it? Poorly…but that’s alright, because they’ve now stepped forward to reveal how they intend to make the most out of the surprising situation.

Find out how below…

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As the charts continue to suffer a shortage of competent male vocalists, T-Pain puts his best vocal foot forward for NPR’s All Songs Considered Tiny Desk concert series.

There, without the use of his longtime pal auto-tune, did Pain perform his hit singles ‘Buy You a Drank‘ and ‘Up Down‘, doing so in support of his greatest hits compilation album ‘T-Pain Presents Happy Hour‘, which touches down on November 4th.

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Well, well, well. What have we here?

By no means editorial rhetoric, we’re legitimately looking for an answer. Because, after watching Cheryl Cole‘s latest performance, we’re none-the-wiser.

Famed for everything but her vocals, the X Factor panelist – whose job it is to judge the voices of others every week – seems keen to prove her naysayers wrong. For, she has spontaneously served up a live cover of TLC’s ‘Unpretty’ and Beyonce’s ‘Pretty Hurts’, as she ramps up promo for her upcoming new album ‘Only Human’ (due November 10th).

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With the release of her ‘Why Hello Mixtape’ and the positive response it’s garnered, it’s safe to say Misha B is finally on her way, following her time on X Factor 2011.

So, in a bid to promote this project and boost momentum for its follow up, the starlet recently embarked on a UK based school’s tour, taking her live show direct to her younger audience.

Now peep her unique take on TLC’s ‘Unpretty’ at the North Liverpool Academy this week watch below…

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The elusive Lauryn Hill did a rare interview with NPR recently. The music icon spoke candidly about a wide range of topics including why she hasn’t released new music in quite some time and why she finally decided to return to the stage. Peep what Hill had to say below:

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The ongoing streaming success of Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars‘ hit ‘Die with a Smile‘ is nothing short of unprecedented.

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Charli XCX pulled double duty on Saturday Night Live this evening.

Indeed, the eclectic Pop chanteuse hosted SNL and served as the episode’s musical guest.

In trademark form, the star brought the quirk, hilarity, and buckets of charisma to the appearance – diving all the way into the show’s many skits.

Naturally, Charli celebrated what was an unprecedented year of success, mobilized in earnest by the BRAT Summer movement that catapulted her ‘BRAT’ album to the upper reaches of charts worldwide.

The night also saw the Brit belt out ‘360’ and ‘Sympathy is a Knife.’

Watch all the action after the jump…

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Lady Gaga continues the push for her brand new single ‘Disease.’

For, Mother Monster has unleashed a fresh incarnation of the high-octane cut.

Christened ‘Disease (The Antidote Live),’ the showing saw Gaga put her vocals front and center.

A soaring reimagining of the dancefloor anthem, it functions as another piece of the roll-out for the superstar’s incoming seventh studio album.

It also comes Gaga’s Bruno Mars collaboration ‘Die With A Smile’ continues its unprecedented domination on Spotify – which it has reigned at #1 for over 60 days.

Watch the performance below…

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Another day, another Azealia Banks rant aimed at her peers.

Despite recently announcing she has new music loading for 2025, Banks – instead of promoting the eagerly anticipated cut – is using her platform to cut into her more successful fellow femcees.

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