Has Azealia Banks met her match?

Many seem to think so.

The femcee has quite the reputation when it comes to saying her mind in the most unbridled way. And she did exactly that – unprompted – when speaking about Lil Nas X.

Well, the Hip-Pop provocateur was not impressed and clapped back at Banks thunderously.

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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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With GRAMMY buzz abound, Kendrick Lamar‘s 2024 anthem ‘Not Like Us‘ is not only etching milestones in his personal logs but in overall Billboard record books as well.

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Beyonce is about her business!

Queen Bey is off to a blazing start with her latest venture SirDavis, but she isn’t resting on her laurels.

The award-winning brand, which is co-owned with Moët Hennessy, set up a luxe activation at the first-ever California Crown, a day-long event fusing thoroughbred horse racing, fine dining, and live entertainment.

SirDavis was the presenting sponsor of the event and its presence included private VIP viewing boxes – which saw signature “Honey Bee” cocktails on flow.

Many stars were on hand toasting it up with Beyonce, such as Jay-Z, Cher, Damson Idris, andShaboozey – whose unprecedented success followed his inclusion on the ‘Cowboy Carter’ album.

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Lady Gaga lit up the newswire yesterday when she announced her surprise project, ‘Harlequin.’

Set for release this Friday (September 27), the effort serves as a companion album for ‘Joker 2: Folie à Deux’ (due October 4).

Aptly titled, the LP will see Gaga deliver fresh material through the lens of her character in the film Harley Quinn.

Prior to the project’s formal announcement, teaser promos touted it as ‘LG6.5’ – a bridge of sorts between 2020’s chart-topping ‘Chromatica’ and the performer’s incoming 7th album.

Mother Monster has unlocked a titillating new teaser to whet appetites further.

Filmed in Paris at the world-famous Louvre Museum, the clip previews music from ‘Harlequin’ as Gaga comes face-to-face with the Mona Lisa – who she adorns with a Joker-like smile.

The clip also functions as a teaser for the ‘Figures Of The Fool’ exhibition, which runs from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025.

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Kate Middleton has completed chemotherapy.

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Chappell Roan has doubled down on her remarks about “boundaries” on her journey in the Pop sphere.

The ‘Good Luck, Babe’ songbird has seen her profile and catalog soar during a year of unprecedented success.

However, she made headlines this week for making a video bemoaning the perceived access fans feel they have to her because of her fame.

Her words sparked a polarizing response with many co-signing her stance and an equal sum critiquing the rising star for complaining about what comes with the territory of notability.

Now, the performer (born Kayleigh Rose Amstutz) shared an open letter reaffirming her position on the matter and expanding on her rationale.

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Maxwell brought his legendary brand of butter-smooth R&B to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert series today (August 23).

Backed by a full band, the veteran showed up and showed out with a soul-infused set comprised of some of his biggest hits.

Taking place ahead of The Serenade Tour, which sets sail on September 14, the performance featured rousing renditions of ‘Pretty Wings,’ ‘Ascension,’ ‘Bad Habits,’ ‘Simply Beautiful,’ and ‘Sumthin’ Sumthin.”

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August Alsina appears to have fired back at Akbar V after the ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ brawler went nuclear in response to his remarks about God and falling in a different kind of love with a man.

As reported, Alsina addressed questions about his orientation in a recent interview by saying that sexuality was more “complex” than “gay, straight, bisexual” and added that the “greatest gift” God gave him was “exposure” to “so many different types of people, places, (and) things.”

Reacting to the comment unprovoked, an incensed Akbar hissed “Don’t put God in your worldly foolishness.”

Now, Alsina is making a point of getting something off his chest.

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The Weeknd is ready to begin his next era.

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Kehlani brought her butter-smooth brand of R&B to NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert.

The singer is driving her way across the promotional trail for her latest album, ‘Crash,’ and parked on the popular platform alongside a full band.

Accelerating in fine form, the starlet shone with a set comprised of ‘Nights Like This,’ ‘Distraction,’ ‘The Way’, ‘Can I,’ and ‘After Hours.’

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Usher is bringing his Paris extravaganza to cinemas worldwide.

The GRAMMY Award-winning R&B icon has set a September release for ‘Usher: Rendezvous in Paris’ and it is set to showcase the King of R&B like never before.

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