Lil Durk and J. Cole have become the latest rap superstars to team up.

The pair has officially joined forces for a new song and video called ‘All My Life.’

The video for the song sees Durk connecting with the kids in his community.

“Hard times don’t last, ‘member when cops harrassed, talkin’ out my a**, boy, you ain’t s**t but a b**ch with a badge/ All my life, they been tryin’ to keep me down,” they rap.

‘All My Life’ appears on Durk’s forthcoming ‘Almost Healed’ album, which is slated to be released later this month on May 26.

Watch the Steve Cannon-directed video below…

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Ed Sheeran‘s impressive chart runs continues, because he has just landed another top 10 album.

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Halle Bailey dazzled at Disneyland ahead of the debut of ‘The Little Mermaid’ (due May 26).

Taking center stage, the star – who plays Ariel in the modern revival of the classic tale – took vocal flight with the film’s central theme ‘Part of Your World.’ 

Early viewings have seen Bailey showered with praise for her acting chops, as well as her sonic prowess.

Watch the performance below where she showcases the latter in earnest…

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Rihanna and ASAP Rocky had much to toast to this weekend because it brought with it the 1st birthday of their baby son RZA.

The superstar couple united friends and family to celebrate their oldest’s big day.

There’s much jubilation in the Fenty-Mayers household, given that the birthday falls on Mother’s Day weekend (Rih’s first) and ahead of the powerful pair welcoming their second child.

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While S Club 7 fans worldwide were rocked by the tragic news of Paul Cattermole‘s death last month, few will have felt the depth of the loss as much as the performer’s bandmates.

The ensemble were collectively planning a 25th-anniversary reunion tour, which was set to hit UK arenas later this year.

In the wake of Cattermole’s sudden death, many wondered whether the trek would continue.

Moments ago, the remaining members of the group confirmed that the tour will press on. However, it will be doing so without member Hannah Spearritt– who has opted to depart the jaunt.

Watch the announcement video, in which the quintet address losing Cattermole and more, after the jump…

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Mary J. Blige sprung a surprise on revelers at her ‘Strength of a Woman’ festival in Atlanta. And that surprise came in the form of Ciara.

The ATL native hit the stage and immediately set it ablaze with bop after bop after…bop.

Indeed, CiCi blazed with ‘Ride,’ ‘Oh,’ and ‘1,2 Step.’

The GRAMMY winner also brought out Lola Brooke, who performed her own material as well as ‘For Da Girls’ with Ciara.

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Nicki Minaj is keeping her fans fed. And this time it’s the video for ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze’ that she’s serving up as her latest feast.

The track, which samples Lumidee’s ‘Never Leave You (Uh Oooh, Uh Oooh),’ was originally released in March and was met with immediate praise from the masses thanks to Onika’s trademark wordplay and dynamite delivery.

Having scored a #13 peak on the Billboard Hot 100, are higher heights nigh for ‘Red Ruby Da Sleeze’?

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Usher had added Doctor of Music to his many list of titles.

For, the 8-time GRAMMY winner was bestowed with the honor by Berklee College of Music today (May 13).

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Breezy Casanova has been drumming up buzz aplenty with her flavorsome blend of R&B, Soul, and Pop. And the resulting sound has been one that has been magnetizing a growing audience.

Born and bred in Pheonix, Arizona, the rising star made a splash onto the scene in 2020 and counts the likes of Mariah Carey, Kehlani, and Jhene Aiko among her diverse array of influences.

She also sonically draws on the duality of her Afro-American and Mexican heritage in carving out her sonic output.

Armed with the momentum of her critically acclaimed launch EP ‘Love Sick,’ Breezy Casanova has lifted the lid on her latest release ‘Proud of You’ featuring Sally Sossa. 

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Two of Africa’s most buzzed-about talents have teamed up for a rousing new collaboration.

Tyla and Ayra Starr have been blazing a trail on their respective journeys and now have joined forces for ‘Girl Next Door.’ 

Produced by P.Priime, the track sees the ladies warning their lovers to not leave for the ‘girl next door.’

Defined by pulsating production and butter-smooth vocals, the track is already magnetizing ample buzz.

Speaking on the collab, Tyla says:

“I absolutely loved working with Ayra Starr on our new single ‘Girl Next Door’. She’s such a talented artist and I feel like our energies really came together to create something special. I can’t wait for everyone to hear it!”

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Lauren Jauregui has new music on the way!

The Fifth Harmony graduate has been steadily feeding fans with material since the group’s disbanding.

And her latest spoonful is confirmed for serving later this month.

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Summer Walker has amassed a loyal audience with her hard-hitting brand of R&B.

Lyric-driven and largely anchored in the lovelorn, the tracks that have catapulted the star to seismic heights.

On the live circuit, Walker’s presence has been a subject of much debate.

Because it’s become somewhat trademark for her performance to skew so demure to the extent that some have branded them unsatisfactory.

For others, it’s just “Summer.”

After going viral for a less-than-animated showing at the Lovers & Friends Festival in Las Vegas and dancing up a storm with new boo Lil Meech today on social media, Walker is clapping back at her ciritcs.

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