Coi Leray is showing no signs of slowing down the push to get her latest hit, ‘Players,’ to the top of the Billboard charts.

Peruse of the updated Rap Song Sales chart sees it planted at #1 for a fourth week – a feat primarily fueled by the whopping 5 billion collective views videos using the Johnny Goldstein-produced cut have amassed on Tik Tok to date.

And while the social app is the primary driver behind the success of the song (which catapulted 24 spots to a #54 peak on this week’s Hot 100), Leray’s promotional efforts include multiple remixes and live performances and shouldn’t be discounted in the tune’s chart trajectory.

In more of the latter vein, Coi was recently spotted at ‘Genius’ giving ‘Players’ a spirited live rendition for their ‘Open Mic’ segment.

Look inside to see how she fared.

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After turning heads with their 2015 duet version of the Christmas classic ‘Mary, Did You Know?,’ GRAMMY-winning songbird India.Arie and critically acclaimed vocalist Gene Moore reunite for the romantic and inspirational tune, ‘Beautiful.’

Living it up its title, the Red Hands-produced tune comes as the lead single from Moore’s upcoming EP, ‘Introspection‘ (due on digital shelves in March).

“Every day I wake up with you on my mind (yeah, yeah) / When it comes to love, you gettin’ all of mine (yeah, yeah) / I’mma never tell you no, it’s yes all the time,” Gene sings on the romantic cut.

Hear it in full inside.

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Nearly three years after garnering their third consecutive top 5 hit on the Billboard 200 with ‘Love Goes,’ English singer-songwriter Sam Smith is looking to keep the trend going with their highly anticipated fourth studio effort, ‘Gloria.’

Arrived to shelves January 27 after the success of lead singles ‘Love Me More’ and the Hot 100 chart-topping ‘Unholy’ (featuring Kim Petras), the 13-track set comes as a star-studded affair in front of- and behind the scenes. In addition to boasting names like Petras, Jessie Reyez, Koffee, and Ed Sheeran among its guest stars, Jimmy Napes, Ilya, Cirkut, StarGates, and Calvin Harris are listed as production contributors.

A self-defined ‘risky’ LP, Sam recently took to press to share ‘Gloria’ may not house the most radio-friendly content but they enjoy the courage it took to go against the grain.

“Maybe the music I make in the future won’t sit as well on the radio. It takes a bit of courage to maybe try something that maybe people aren’t going to like,” they told Billboard in a late 2022 interview. “But I like it, and that’s all that matters.”

Stream ‘Gloria’ inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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The very week Taylor Swift finally loosened her grip on the Hot 100’s summit (due to Miley Cyrus planting ‘Flowers’ in its place), the Country-turned-Pop diva is hoping plant her own ‘Lavender’ in the chart’s upper rankings.

A fan favorite from Swift’s top-selling tenth studio album, 2022’s ‘Midnights,’ the Jack Antonoff-produced song already reached a height of #2 on the hitlist without any promotion.

Now, the headline-grabbing hit – reportedly penned about her boyfriend (actor Joe Alwyn) – becomes the third cut from the chart-topping LP to be given the video treatment following housed tunes ‘Anti-Hero’ and ‘Bejeweled.’

Will the visual be just what’s needed to color ‘Lavender’ in the Hot 100’s top spot? Watch inside and let us know.

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Chloe Bailey is wasting no time kickstarting her official debut era.

Despite having earn critical acclaim for her first slew of solo singles ‘Feeling Good,’ ‘Have Mercy,’ ‘Treat Me,’ and more, the GRAMMY-nominated songstress treated fans to news those tunes would ultimately serve as appetizers for her inaugural solo album – ‘In Pieces‘ (due on digital shelves in March).

The first taste of the set’s offerings comes courtesy of the hard-hitting, ‘f*ck my ex’ anthem ‘Pray It Away.’

“Maybe I should go and take it to church (Uh) / And wash it away ’cause I want that n*gga to hurt / But I’ma just pray it away before I give him what he deserves first,” she croons on the ThankGod4Cody-produced track.

Arriving alongside its equally dramatic music video, look inside to see and hear Chloe’s ‘Pray.’

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Britney Spears is speaking up and out in the wake of fans calling the police to her home.

The singer is no stranger to headlines, yet the latest were odd in earnest

For, “concerned supporters” reportedly contacted the cops to conduct a welfare check on the singer after she deleted her Instagram. A move that is somewhat routine for the star.

With the narrative arguably being chopped, screwed, and dissected, Spears has broken her silence to articulate her take.

Full story below…

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Season 7 of the ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ is wrapping up, which means its hotly anticipated reunion is around the corner.

Filmed last week, today (January 26) brought with it the first look at the ensembles the Maryland matriarchs rocked at the taping.

Karen Huger, Gizelle Bryant, Candiace Dillard, Robyn Dixon, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton were all on hand for the conclusion of an explosive season. Also in the mix were ‘Friend Of’s Charrisse Jackson and Jacqueline Blake.

See and sound off on their looks after the jump…

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R&B belle Ari Lennox has unwrapped the video for her new single ‘Waste My Time.’

The soulful cut sees the songbird long for a lover – even though they may not be the best pick.

A fan favorite, the track is lifted from Lennox’s sophomore album ‘age/sex/location.’

The clip follows the videos for the project’s Gold-certified lead single ‘Pressure,’ ‘Hoodie,’ and ‘POF.’

Watch Ari in action in the Val Vega-directed visual after the jump…

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Keke Palmer made headlines in December when she announced she is pregnant with her first child during her opening monologue as host on Saturday Night Live.

Now, she’s opened up about the gender of her incoming bundle of joy with partner Darius Jackson.

Full story below…

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Netflix has lifted the lid on ‘We Have a Ghost’ starring Anthony Mackie.

Set to hit the streamer on February 24, the fun-filled film follows youngster Kevin’s family and their move into a new home.

Upon settling in, they realize their abode is haunted by a ghost named Ernest. Their surprise discovery turns them into unlikely sensations on social media.

However, when Kevin and Ernest go rogue to investigate the mystery of Ernest’s past, they become a target of the CIA.

Written and directed by Christopher Landon, the flick is based on Geoff Manaugh‘s short story ‘Ernest.’

Mackie appears in the movie alongside David Harbour, Jahi Winston, Tig Notaro, Erica Ash, and Jennifer Coolidge.

Check out the first-look trailer after the jump…

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London loves Chris Brown! And the performer is reciprocating in a major way.

The superstar ignited a wave of excitement across the UK and Europe upon announcing his ‘Under The Influence Tour.’

And, as the arena trek nears its kick-off, the high-octane performer has had to add a multitude of new dates to his itinerary due to overwhelming demand.

Now, C. Breezy has added yet another date to the UK’s capital.

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It’s been a week of reveals for Chloe Bailey.

Indeed, over the past few days, the songbird has hatched the announcement of her debut solo album ‘In Pieces‘ and formally trumpeted the incoming arrival of its lead single ‘Pray It Away.’

As reported, the 24-year-old shared that her long-awaited project will not include previously released singles – ‘Have Mercy,’  ‘Treat Me,’ ‘Surprise,’ and ‘For The Night.’

With just hours to go before ‘Pray’ is unwrapped, Bailey has previewed its accompanying video.

Check it out below…

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