Trina turned all the way up on the latest instalment of NPR‘s Tiny Desk Concert. 

Backed by a band, the Queen of Miami marvelled with a refreshing set that put an acoustic skew on some of her biggest hits.

Indeed, the femcee ignited the renowned platform with potent showings of bops such as ‘Da Baddest B*tch,’ ‘Here We Go,’ and ‘Single Again.’

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In tragic news, S Club 7 star Paul Cattermole has tragically died.

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Rita Ora is strutting on with the campaign for her third studio album.

For, the chart-topper has announced her brand new single ‘Praising You.’

And it features a very special guest.

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Despite the ongoing drama with her group Xscape on the top-rated BRAVO reality series, ‘Queens of R&B,’  founding member Latocha Scott is still keeping her sights on breaking ground in the Gospel arena.

As chronicled on the series, Scott finally broke out by her lonesome via an inspirational album titled ‘The Invitation: A Conversation with God.’

Arrived on digital shelves Friday (April 7) courtesy of Motown Gospel, the 11-song project’s launch was preceded by the release of three songs: ‘I’m Yours,’ ‘Stay with Me,’ and ‘Afraid.’  And while the trio of tunes were all welcomed with critical acclaim, the latter premiered on this week’s Hot Gospel Songs chart at #24 – marking a career first for the R&B veteran.

Undoubtedly hoping to see its parent album follow suit, you’re formally invited to hop inside and stream ‘Invitation’ in its entirety thanks to Apple Music and Spotify.

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Could the third time be the charm for Hip-Hop heavyweights NBA YoungBoy and Nicki Minaj?

After earning critical acclaim for their 2022 collaboration ‘I Admit’ and a Hot 100 top 40 placement before that with 2020’s ‘What That Speed About?,’ the hitmakers are undoubtedly hoping to zoom to even higher chart territory with their newest duet, ‘WTF.’

Found on NBA’s April 21-due LP, ‘Don’t Try This at Home,’ ‘WTF’ sees its performers trade verses about making sure people remember to put some respect on their names.

“I don’t know who the f–k these n-ggas is / Who the f–k these b-tches? / Huh, who the f–k these people are? / Go tell ’em that we can’t kick it,” Youngboy spits on the chorus of the Yetty-produced bop.

The tune’s arrival was accompanied by a ballet-inspired, Issac Garcia-directed music video. See it inside.

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Chloe Bailey is trumpeting news of her new album ‘In Pieces’ far and wide.

The latest stop for her promotional train was on the Today Show this morning (April 6), where the 24-year-old delivered a rousing rendition of the LP’s title track.

Bailey’s showing comes on the heels of a number of promotional stops this week across radio, print, and TV.

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The cause of Coolio’s tragic death has officially been revealed.

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Asake has been riding the wave of success after the rapid and rousing success of his album ‘Mr. Money With Vibes.’

Armed with the momentum of major jams such as ‘Organise’ and ‘Joha’ and the buzz around an incoming LP, the Nigerian performer has unlocked brand new single ‘2:30.’

Molded by Magicsticks and BlaiseBeatz, the flavorsome jam sees Asake blend infectious hooks, clever wordplay, and pulsating production.

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Times flies when at the top. Just ask Cardi B, who is toasting the 5th anniversary of her blockbuster debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy.’

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With the finale of ‘SWV & Xscape: The Queens of R&B’ set to air this Sunday, the ladies of SWV stopped by the Sherri show for a fun-filled chat.

Ever candid, Coko, LeLee, and Taj did not hold back when quizzed on the drama that has played out between them and ‘Understanding’ singers Xscape on the hit Bravo series.

Waxing honest about the spar that has seen the groups debating whether to make their joint concet co-headlined or top-billed by Xscape, the sisters with voices waxed frank with their disapproval of how their peers treated them.

Speaking with host Sherri Shepherd, they said, “there’s been too much disrespect.” 

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Jennifer Lopez has millions of fans worldwide, but her biggest cheerleader appears to be much closer to home.

Hollywood titan Ben Affleck, who the superstar singer is married to, has been hot on the promotional trail for his newest movie ‘AIR.’

During a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, the actor made clear that he’s rocking with the best of the best.

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Nearly two years after its original release, ‘Don’t Play With It’ – the breakout hit from Brooklyn femcee Lola Brooke – has broken into the Hot 100.

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