Dua Lipa may have ascended to the top of the charts with ‘Levitating’ collaborator DaBaby, but that isn’t stopping her from voicing her disgust at the homophobic remarks he made about gay people at Rolling Loud Miami. 

As reported, the MC shocked the fans at the festival, when he randomly said:

“If you didn’t show up today with HIV, AIDS, or any of them deadly sexually transmitted diseases, then put your cellphone lighter up. Fellas, if you ain’t sucking d**k in the parking lot, put your cellphone lighter up.”

In the time since, the backlash has grown enormously – particularly after the rapper seemingly doubled down on his comments while ironically trying to extinguish the flames of anger.

Now, as the fury burns hotter, Lipa is the latest name to weigh in.

Her words below…

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Standing in history books as the only artist to have five Diamond songs attached to his name, Bruno Mars – already one of the best-selling acts in digital music history – is set to extend that record with a sixth.

As recently revealed by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), Mars (born Peter Hernandez) is the recipient of a slew of certification upgrades thanks to ongoing interest in his decade-wide catalog of hits.  Among those is his 2012 Hot 100 #1 smash, ‘Locked Out of Heaven,’ which is now just 1 million units away from unlocking Diamond status itself.

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After ample teasing, Ariana Grande‘s finally lifted the lid on the highly anticipated music video for the remix to her ‘Positions’ hit single, ’34+35.’

Ahead of assistance from its megastar features Doja Cat and Megan Thee Stallion, the Peter Lee Johnson-produced bop had already enjoyed a run in the Hot 100’s top 10.  Their additions not only helped it leap to a new peak of #2 on the tally, but also into Billboard history books (as we reported here).

Now with a Stefan Kohli-directed music video in tow, the trio are hoping to make history as the second song featuring three or more female acts to top the chart (following 2001’s Christina Aguilera, P!nk, Mya, and Lil Kim megahit ‘Lady Marmalade’).

Will the visual provide just the boost needed? Watch it in full inside and tell us:

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Anitta, Jason Derulo, and Saweetie have been tap, tap, tapped to perform at the 2020 TikTok New Year’s Eve event, a star-studded special highlighting some of the wildly popular platform’s best and brightest of the year.

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Music’s cream of the crop have been aligned in NBA 2K21‘s colossal soundtrack.

2K‘s top-selling basketball franchise returns on September 4th and brings with it a score that defines dynamic.

Boasting contributions from titans such as The Weeknd and Travis Scott, the eclectic collection also includes UK heavyweights like Stormzy and J Hus.

Elsewhere, cover athlete Damian ‘Dame D.O.L.L.A.’ Lillard shines on two previously unheard  jams.

Peep the full list of artists and take a listen to streamable version of the soundtrack below…

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The drag queen Sherry Pie has fallen into a pit of unadulterated shame and disgrace.

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Only the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin could command a tribute performance roster chock full of some of music’s greatest vocal talents.  And, much like the late diva’s televised homegoing celebration, the vocalists that lined the bill did not disappoint.

Patti Labelle, Celine Dion, H.E.R. Alicia Keys, Jennifer Hudson, Janelle Monae, Fantasia, Shirley Caesar, John Legend, and Kelly Clarkson are just a few of the names tapped by industry executive Clive Davis to perform at CBS special ‘Aretha! A Grammy Celebration for the Queen of Soul.’

Hosted by Tyler Perry, the show – taped at Los Angeles’ Shrine Auditorium in January – aired last night (March 10) much to fan delight.  Did you miss any of the amazing performances?  See them inside:

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The 61st Annual Grammy Awards hasn’t even officially kicked off yet and it’s already provided many a notable moment courtesy of its pre-show.

Ahead of the actual telecast, the presentation of major awards, and the line of anticipated show-stopping performances from Fantasia, Jennifer Lopez, Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, Janelle Monae, and more, Ariana Grande, Beyonce, and H.E.R. have already “walked away” (as some are not in attendance) with the show’s biggest star – the golden gramophone.

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Justin Timberlake is under fresh fire.

Why?

Details on the criticism the brilliantly talented Pop prince is facing below…

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NFL star Odell Beckham Jr is renown for being one of today’s most expressive sports personalities.

And his new ink work certainly sees him live up to that billing.

The 25-year-old may be injured, but he’s still making headlines. This time it’s for his tattoos.

Taking to social media, he recently unveiled a leg collage comprised of legends such as Michael Jackson, Prince, and Bob Marley. Also featured are political figures such as Barack Obama and Malcom X. Lil Wayne is also present.

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Mariah Carey may have only just split from finance James Packer, but she seems to have shaken off that relationship with a little help from dancer Bryan Tanaka. 

Many will recall reports that touted Tanaka as the reason Mimi’s billionaire ex called time on their union after being less than impressed with how close the singer and her “creative director” were getting. 

Well, 46-year-old Carey is more than playing into the romance rumours. She’s confirmed them in a very public way.

See what we mean below…

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Mariah Carey‘s new album may be experiencing “elusive” sales, yet that hasn’t stopped the diva from garnering any face time.

Fresh from launching a new line of Go N’Syde beverages with Kevin Liles (Mimi has a flavor christened “Butterfly”), the songbird took to the streets of New York City yesterday – posing for an impromptu photoshoot.

Like most, we’re perplexed as to why Mimi seems to have halted promo for her ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ LP just one week after its release. Still as the age old adage goes, all publicity is good publicity…even if on the street side.

“Dahlings” peep more from the 44-year-old’s “festive” moment below…

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