Ayra Starr has been blazing a trail with a relentless flow of infectious anthems.

One of the rising star’s latest, ‘Rush,’ has been gaining particular traction on a global scale.

Indeed, the flavorsome jam has become her highest charting track in the UK and is making major waves Stateside too.

Igniting the song the more, Starr took center stage on Genius where she delivered a rousing live rendition of ‘Rush.’

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‘A Thousand and One’ has had critics buzzing on a global scale.

Led by Teyana Taylor in what many are deeming a career-defining performance, the powerful film is directed by A.V. Rockwell. It tells the piercing story of the spirited Inez who returns home to Harlem, NYC in the mid-’90s.

While reacclimating, she encounters a youngster who is on the cusp of entering the foster care system. Inez follows her heart and takes him into her own care…illegally. What follows is an emotional rollercoaster ride that spans 12 years.

To celebrate the movie’s arrival in the UK, That Grape Juice joined forces with Universal Pictures to host an exclusive launch screening in Central London.

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It’s not even been two months since KeKe Palmer gave birth to her first child, but the award-winning actress-singer is already back at it.

Her latest order of business comes with the release of the cinematic music video for her latest single, ‘Waiting.’

Lifted from her visual album, ‘Big Boss,’ ‘Waiting’ sees Palmer tap into bad girl mode as she and her love interest (‘Noah’s Arc’ star Jensen Atwood) orchestrates a robbery that goes south and leads to her arrest.

Reflecting on the damning experience from jail, KeKe – when not showing off some fancy footwork in jailhouse dance breaks – bonds with fellow inmates to share the life lessons learned.

“‘Waiting’ is a story that most people can relate to, dealing with the highs and lows of being in an uneven relationship. I wanted to bring the lyrics to life through a suspenseful storyline and visually stunning moments that take the audience on a ride and inspire them to ‘boss up’ exactly where they are right now,” she recently shared with our friends at PS.

See the visual inside.

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Though at first Latto seemed poised to hit the Hot 100 jackpot with her February-released single, ‘Lottery,’ the Dr. Luke-produced tune quickly fizzled after its #83 peak.

Unfazed, the rapstress (born Alyssa Stephens) is shifting focus to its follow-up: ‘Put It On Da Floor.’

Dropped Friday (April 21), the Go Grizzly-helmed bop sees Stephens spit some fiery bars aimed at her detractors.

“Sh-t around my neck, it cost a arm and leg,” she raps before later saying, “Smoking on that gas, blunt big as Coi Leray / B-tches like to run their mouths but I’m the type to run the fade.”

Laden with lines that got Nicki Minaj fans (affectionately called #Barbz) and fellow rapstress Coi Leray up-in-arms (as we reported here), look inside to hear the tune that’s got the female Hip-Hop stars in a tizzy.

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Not long after Pop megastar The Weeknd sent his faithful fans into a frenzy with the release of his new song, ‘Double Fantasy,’ he doubled their pleasure with the unveiling of its official music video.

Featuring Future, the Mike Dean and Metro Boomin-produced tune comes as the first original song off the Canadian hitmaker’s upcoming HBO original series, ‘The Idol’ (slated for a June 4 premiere).

“You want me inside you, beg me to slide in / No way we should have never met / Girl, when you ride it, see you decided,” sings The Weekend in the racy visual.

Co-starring French-actress Lily Rose-Depp (who also leads ‘Idol’), hop inside to see the ‘Double’ video in full.

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Tory Lanez has broken his silence from behind bars.

December saw the disgraced performer convicted of shooting Megan Thee Stallion. 

Currently awaiting sentencing, the Canadian musician is also in the midst of preparing to file a new trial motion.

With his fate in the balance, Lanez has penned an open letter to lead prosecutor, D.A. George Gascon – in which he bills himself an “innocent Black Man.”

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‘White Men Can’t Jump’ is the latest classic film to be reimagined for a whole new generation.

Led by rapper Jack Harlow (in his feature film debut) and actor Sinqua Walls, the new take on the 1992 classic tells the tale of two basketball hustlers. Initially, at odds with each other (both on and off the court), the pair eventually team up to conquer a bigger goal.

‘First Class’ MC Harlow takes on the role of Jeremy (a spin on the character played by Woody Harrelson), while Walls stars as Kamal (a character inspired by Wesley Snipes‘ role in the original flick).

Premiering on Hulu on May 19 (and Star in international territories), a new extended trailer for the 20th Century Fox production has been unleashed.

Directed by Calmatic and written by Kenya Barris, the movie also stars Teyana Taylor, Vince Staples, Laura Harrier, Lance Reddick, and Myles Bullock.

Watch the latest look at ‘White Men Can’t Jump’ below…

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Latto lit up the net with her latest track and it has fellow femcee Coi Leray less than impressed.

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With Ed Sheeran sailing towards to the release of his new album ‘-‘ (Subtract) on May 5, the Pop chart-topper has premiered its latest single ‘Boat.’

Penned by the star by the British seaside, the song was the first crafted for the LP.

Lyrically, it’s a metaphor for depression – a cut that combats the struggles of feeling low and uncertainty about how to break the cycle.

The track, which follows UK #1 smash ‘Eyes Closed,’ arrived alongside its official video, which was directed by Mia Barnes.

Simple, yet effective, the clip finds Sheeran submerged in the sea with waves engulfing him.

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It’s clap back season for Chloe Bailey.

The multi-talented star is on the promotional trail for a full suite of ventures – spanning TV, film, and music.

Closest to her heart, though, is her debut solo album ‘In Pieces.’

Stopping by The Breakfast Club this morning, Bailey chopped it up with Charlamagne Tha God and DJ Envy about the set and more.

As is customary on the show, no stone was left unturned and talk eventually turned to internet trolls who have been attempting to tie Bailey’s mentor Beyonce to the performance of the LP.

Head below to see what the 24-year-old had to say.

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Little Mix alum Leigh-Anne Pinnock is pressing forward with a purpose on her solo journey.

And, as buzz intensifies for the arrival of her music, the singer is continuing to warm up the masses with a curation of soaring covers.

The latest sees the 31-year-old share her take on Coco Jones‘ ‘ICU.’

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FLO set the stage ablaze on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Presently in the US on their first Stateside, the ladies showed up and showed out on the coveted platform.

Serving all sorts of fierce, Renee, Jorja, and Stella scorched with a rousing showing of their current single ‘Fly Girl.’

Aptly titled the track is in rotation at a time when the British R&B trio are reaching new altitudes on a global scale.

Watch FLO in action after the jump…

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