It’s been nearly a year since Ari Lennox blessed her fans with ‘Get Close,’ but the wait for new music came to a close on Friday (October 18) when the soulstress dropped her first single of 2024 (as a song leader) – ‘Smoke.’

Delivered courtesy of Dreamville/Interscope Records, the retro Soul-inspired track boasts Bongo BytheWay production and is set to appear on the R&B diva’s third studio album due early 2025.

“Save all your thoughts for me / I want all the smoke / Save all your thoughts for me / Better not give that sh-t away,” she wails on the sizzling new song.

Accompanying its arrival with a Chris Robinson & LCR$-directed music video, hop inside to get acquainted with the latest from Lennox.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ have officially returned.

Already off to a turbo-charged start, the ninth season of the Bravo hit is serving dramatic twist and turn – straight out of the gate.

‘Potomac’ favorites Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix.

Newcomers Keiarna Stewart and Stacey Rusch have joined the ladies as full-time flute holders and cause an instant splash.

Now, the all-important season 9 taglines have been revealed in the new opening credits.

Watch after the jump…

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Jade has unlocked her latest jam, ‘Fantasy.’

The whimsical cut serves as the Little Mix star’s official second solo single and follows on the heels of her top 10 launch hit ‘Angel of My Dreams.’

Co-penned by Jade and produced by Mike Sabath, the colorful track showcases a fresh dimension of what the singer’s hotly anticipated debut album looks set to deliver.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen to ‘Fantasy’ below…

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Harry Styles has poured out his emotions over the loss of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

As reported, the 31-year-old tragically died yesterday (October 16) after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina.

It is not yet known if the fall was accidental or intentional. However, authorities have confirmed that the star was distressed and under the influence of drugs and alcohol in the moments leading up to his death.

Focusing on the positive of Payne’s impact on his life and that of others, Styles shared his tribute moments ago.

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With the shocking death of Liam Payne in Argentina continuing to reverberate, Zayn Malik has spoken up and out.

The pair rose to global prominence together as teens in One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan after being formed on The X Factor UK.

Malik would leave the group in 2025 ahead of its disbandment in 2016. However, as expressed in his emotional tribute, he makes clear that he has “lost a brother.”

As reported, authorities have confirmed that the late singer jumped to his death from the third floor of his hotel in Argentina. Multiple sources assert that the performer was under the influence of both drugs and alcohol.

Read Malik’s passionate tribute to his 1D bandmate below…

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Louis Tomlinson has opened up about the sudden death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

As reported, the 31-year-old tragically jumped to his death from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina.

Authorities confirm that Payne, 31, was distressed – with drugs and alcohol touted as the cause.

Together with Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik, Payne rose to worldwide prominence as a founding member of the global phenomenon of 1D.

Head below to see his bandmate’s emotional tribute…
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Having penned some of the 21st century’s most memorable R&B anthems, Alicia Keys knows a thing or two about songwriting.

Sharing that expertise with the next generation of musical superstars, the 15-time GRAMMY winner’s tutelage is the focal point of the forthcoming Paramount+ documentary ‘Uncharted.’

Filmed at Keys’ She Is The Music songwriting camp, the revealing look shines a spotlight on the barriers Black and Brown female songwriters face trying to break into the music industry.

“Everything done in this film was done by women in every capacity,” says Keys of the talented hopefuls taking center stage. “You get a true sense of the journey of these artists and the songwriting process which is so special.

Ahead of its October 22 premiere in the United States, hop inside to see the official trailer of the Beth Aala-directed venture.

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Liam Payne‘s family has issued an emotional statement in the wake of the singer’s shocking death last night (October 16).

As reported, tragedy struck when the One Direction singer fell from the third-floor balcony at his hotel in Buenos, Argentina. The circumstances of which have yet to definitively be confirmed.

He was just 31.

With an outpouring of emotion from fans and Pop peers alike, Payne’s family has broken their silence.

Full story below…

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JAY-Z has long been clear that he’s not just a businessman – he’s a business, man.

And his latest move reaffirms that in earnest.

For, the mogul has re-upped his deal with the NFL to keep Roc Nation in pole position when it comes to the Super Bowl Halftime Show. 

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As if breaking into Billboard history books with her 12th studio album ‘Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran‘ wasn’t enough to brag about, now the latest Shakira era can boast seeing its supportive tour shatter global ticket sales records.

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Big Sean‘s sixth studio album, the August 30-released ‘Better Me Than You,’ not only broke his nearly decade-long #1s streak on the Billboard 200 when it became his first album to miss the top spot since 2013 but it marks a personal milestone for being his first studio effort to miss the top 20.

Undeterred by its #25 debut and peak, however, the critically acclaimed rapper (born Sean Anderson) is putting more fuel behind the project by gifting another of its fan favorites the video treatment.

“My baby, this big as it gets (Gets) / Run it up like my crib at the top of the hill / Really though, that’s ’cause it is (It is) / Quit being so sensitive and takin’ it personal, baby, it’s biz (What?) / I cut they a– off, but f-ck it, though, cut me a check, ho, it is what it is,” he raps on the Turbo-produced song.

Featuring fellow GRAMMY-nominated rapper Gunna, the clip’s arrival follows ‘Together Forever,’ ‘Yes,’ and ‘On Up.’

See the Diego Cruz-directed ‘Is’ visual inside.

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Wicked took on a new meaning for Cynthia Erivo recently after the EMMY, GRAMMY, and TONY-award winning singer-actress caught a glimpse of a fan-edited poster for her forthcoming film.

Hop inside to see her full response to artwork she deemed “the most offensive thing” she’s seen.

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