Multi-hyphenate reality star Blac Chyna is looking to beef up her already diversified portfolio by adding “rapstress” to her list of talents.

The 32-year-old, under the direction of Diamond Dawgs Films, has unleashed the music video for her new song, ‘Seen Her.’

A sight to behold for sure, Chyna drops, P-pops, and makes traffic stop all up and over the steamy clip that has had jaws on floors since its unveiling.

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Just four months ago (as we reported here), Pop titan Adele sent fans into a frenzy by announcing her new album was slated for a September 2020 release.

The project – which would serve as the follow-up to her last Diamond-certified effort ’25’ – would bring to close a nearly 5-year wait for a new body of work from the songstress.

Now, if word from her manager Jonathan Dickins is to be believed, that wait’s been extended.

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As 6ix9ine and Nicki Minaj‘s respective fan bases are setting Twitter alight at news the dynamic duo’s latest duet, ‘Trollz,’ has colored its name atop the Billboard Hot 100 (as we reported here), the rappers have taken to social media to join the celebration.

While in one corner Minaj shared history-making stats from the feat (i.e. the song’s chart premiere making her the first female rapper to debut at #1, surpassing Elvis Presley with 100 Hot 100 appearances, etc.), her ‘Trollz’ co-star popped bottles on Instagram and slammed radio for its lack of support.

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2009 brought with it the introduction of Pop’s next big thing Lady Gaga.

This week’s From The Vault pick has a lot to do with it. Today’s selection is ‘Poker Face.’

Like predecessor ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Face’ was also penned plus produced by RedOne and Mother Monster herself.

Reportedly dealing with sexual ambiguity, the song references Boney M’s disco classic ‘Ma Baker’ on it’s hook and was a huge hit for Miss Germanotta.

Hitting #1 in the US and the UK (as well as Canada and Australia), it marked the diva’s second consecutive chart-topper in said territories and ushered her inside the Top 10 of many others.

Directed by Ray Kay and Anthony Mandler, the song’s video is set in a mansion and sees Gaga dancing by the pool and engaging in a game of strip poker with house guests.

In many a manner, this video was a true visual introduction to the ever-colorful and ever-evolving “Gaga” aesthetic. From eccentric glasses, metallic accessories and crazy outfits, it was the first time the world could truly privy to her complex universe.

The video received 4 nominations at the 2009 VMAs; a night that also saw her deliver a show-stopping performance. 

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After the introspective ‘Joanne’, it’s great to see Lady Gaga re-embrace her Pop roots, both musically and visually, with ‘Chromatica.’

As demonstrated with this classic, the fun also lies in her fantastic videos and stage shows, and this new album definitely lends itself to big visual moments. One we’re especially ready for is ‘Sour Candy’ from Gaga and the ladies of Blackpink.

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Less than two months after announcing its postponement due to the coronavirus pandemic (as we reported here), Celine Dion is finding the courage to hit the road again on her hotly-selling world tour.

Having already completed most of the jaunt’s North American leg at the time of shutdown, Dion’s shifting her focus to Europe before completing the remainder of her U.S. and Canadian shows.

Taking to Twitter Wednesday (June 10), look inside for official news on the restart of the Pop icon’s first world tour in over a decade:

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The words captioned in the photo above are some of the last uttered by a Black Minnesota man – George Floyd – whose May 25 death at the hands of local police has caused outrage.

Though terminated from their positions at the police precinct (as we reported here), many – including celebrities the world over – are calling for men responsible to be arrested and charged for the incident.

Among the infuriated are Queen of Pop Madonna (as we reported here) and other influencers who are using their platforms to speak out against the social injustice.

Look inside to see the reactions of names like Janet Jackson, LeBron James, Ariana Grande, Naomi Campbell, Mary J. Blige, Ciara, Justin Bieber, and more:

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Over 10 years after her first Billboard chart appearance as a solo act, Nicki Minaj has earned her first Hot 100 chart-topper courtesy of Rap sensation Doja Cat‘s Disco-inspired ‘Say So.’

As we reported here, the Dr. Luke-produced cut outpaced Megan Thee Stallion‘s megahit, ‘Savage,’ to #1 after a heated race thanks to boosts in radio airplay, sales, and streaming.

Although the win comes as Cat’s inaugural climb to the tally’s top as well, Minaj’s ride to Hot 100 reign is one for the record books.

Now, as her fans – affectionately called #Barbz – continue to celebrate the Rap Queen’s ascension to the chart’s throne, look inside to see 10 of many history-making highlights that will give them cause to keep that praise party going:

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It’s good to know JoJo‘s fourth studio album – released May 1 – is winning with fans and critics.

Lauded for its sonic fusion of Pop & R&B while also conceptually seeing the 29-year-old tackle some of her most mature subject matter to date, the project – which boasts only Tory Lanez and 30 Roc as guest stars – has also been praised for putting the powerhouse vocalist front-and-center with its scant feature list.

However, the good news may stop there for ‘Good to Know’ – the GRAMMY winner’s first effort under her Clover Music imprint (in partnership with Warner Records).

As industry analysts have updated their post predictions for next week, Jo’s LP- as of time reported – eyes the lowest first week sales and Billboard 200 chart positioning of her career.

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From ‘Awkward Black Girl’ to media mogul, Issa Rae‘s star is shining luminously. Aptly, then, she sparkles a-front of the latest issue of Cosmopolitan Magazine.

Arriving ahead of the Netflix premiere of new movie ‘The Lovebirds,’ the feature lands amidst the current season of ‘Insecure’ – which has been gripping viewers weekly and recently was renewed for another run.

Beyond posing it up for the Ruth Ossai shoot, Rae also spoke about the HBO hit, her rise through the ranks of Hollywood, and the sense of responsibility she feels to move Black narrative forward.

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Once thought to be the first major casualty of the industry shakeup caused by coronavirus, ‘Trolls World Tour’ – the follow-up to the 2016 animated blockbuster ‘Trolls’ – has proven itself a winner on many fronts.

As reported here, the film’s release was preceded by news its accompanying soundtrack debuted at #110 on the Billboard 200 – fulfilling the predicted fate for the set given the nonperformance of its lead singles ‘The Other Side’ (Justin Timberlake, SZA) and ‘Don’t Slack’ (Timberlake, Anderson .Paak).

While a similar outcome was forecasted for the movie itself, the Anna Kendricks-led flick  – which bypassed theaters to go straight to home rental – exceeded expectations and has racked up over $100 million since its premiere (as we reported here).  Its popularity has breathed new life into its companion album as the project, produced by Timberlake, recently shot into the Billboard 200’s top 20.

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In 2016, singer-songwriter Linda Perry – famous for songs like Christina Aguilera‘s ‘Beautiful,’ P!nk‘s ‘Get the Party Started,’ and more – got drama started when she took to press to say Sheila E. was ‘not relevant’ enough to tribute Prince at the Billboard Music Awards in place of Madonna.

Fast forward to 2020, another performer is echoing Perry’s sentiment – Apollonia Kotero.

Kotero, one of the Purple One’s most memorable female protegés, took to social media ahead of the GRAMMY’s recent CBS salute to the Pop icon to call out Sheila for milking his legacy for attention.  She even had a few choice words for the event’s organizers for not inviting his band, The Revolution, to participate in the tribute.

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On Tuesday (April 21), the fourth anniversary of the passing of Prince, CBS aired ‘The GRAMMY Salute to Prince’ – a tribute to the Pop icon’s life and musical legacy featuring performances from the likes of John Legend, Miguel, Usher, H.E.R., and more (as we reported here).

As expected, fans tuned in to see the star-studded event in droves and led it to ratings victory.

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