Nearly 15 years after first teaming with ‘The Biggest Bawse’ Rick Ross on the remix to her 2009 single, ‘Why R U?,’ R&B superstar Amerie reconnects with the GRAMMY-nominated emcee as assistants on Consequence‘s new single, ‘Blood Stain 2.’

Marking her long-awaited return after a lengthy absence from the music scene, ‘Blood’ was first teased on social media by the diva herself last November.

Finally making its way to digital shelves, the tune acts as the conceptual sequel to Consequence’s well-received 2022 track (produced by music and fashion mogul Kanye West) and is expected to land on the rapper’s  forthcoming LP ‘Nice Doing Business With You.’

Hear ‘Blood Stain 2’ inside.

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When not turning heads as “Hilary Banks” on ‘Bel-Air,’ the popular Peacock reboot of the classic, Will Smith-led sitcom ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ award-winning songstress Coco Jones is apparently turning heads by making music lovers do a double-take over her likeness to EGOT-winning talk show host Jennifer Hudson.

“Do we look alike to y’all?” Hudson asked an agreeable audience about Coco on Wednesday’s episode of ‘The Jennifer Hudson Show’ (March 22).

The resemblance is so uncanny, Jen suggested the 25-year-old could even portray her in a biographical film.

“Stop playing with me. I’m ready at this point,” Jones replied to the suggestion. “I take it as such a compliment, because you know you have been so impactful in my life. Just watching you, another beautiful dark-skinned woman, killing it. That’s my motivation.”

After the heartwarming interview, Coco took to the stage to pour out the live television premiere performance of her critically acclaimed single ‘ICU.’

Did you miss any of the action when it first aired? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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Just weeks after the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame announced Missy Elliott, George Michael, Cyndi Lauper, and Willie Nelson were among its high-profile nominees poised for induction this year (as we reported here), the National R&B Hall of Fame has unveiled its official list of 2023 hopeful inductees.

Despite boasting a whopping tally of 60 names on the ballot for fan voting, only six to eight will be inducted into the museum’s hallowed hall.

Among those already garnering buzz for their prospective entry are groundbreaking divas Mary J. Blige, Janet Jackson, Anita Baker, Xscape, Aaliyah, and SWV.

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Brandy has stepped back into the sparkling glass slipper of Cinderella.

The Vocal Bible of course is synonymous with the role after top-billing the groundbreaking 1997 edition of ‘Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella’ alongside Whitney Houston and Paolo Montalban (who played Prince Christopher).

This time, the multi-talented chanteuse reprises the role in the Disney+ Original film ‘Descendants: The Rise of Red.’

She’s not alone, because Montalban returns alongside her (playing King Charming).

Ahead of the movie’s arrival, check out the first look of the pair on set after the jump…

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While Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey may no longer be together, it appears that there is nothing but love between these two.

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Taylor Swift‘s ‘Eras’ tour may be just beginning, but it is already breaking records.

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6ix9ine was the victim of a physical attack at a Florid sauna.

And the shocking episode was caught on camera.

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Like ‘Rolling Stone,’ music industry Bible ‘Billboard’ is no stranger to earning mixed reviews for their ‘best ever’ lists –  from readers and super fans of music history’s biggest names alike.

While many are still side-eyeing RS for their ‘200 Greatest Singers’ tally from January, chatter in that same disapproving vein is growing toward Billboard for their recently published ‘Top 65 Movie Songs of All Time.’

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Much like fellow hitmakers The Weeknd and Miguel, R&B bad boy Chris Brown is enjoying a headline-grabbing run on current Billboard listings thanks to an aged sleeper hit-gone-viral on Tik Tok.

‘Under the Influence,’ originally found on 2019’s ‘Indigo‘ album, has been a chart force since finding popularity on the video-based social media platform in early 2022.

At the top of this year the Kiddominant-produced bop peaked at #12, marking the highest rung Brown’s reached by himself since 2012’s ‘Don’t Wake Me Up’ soared to #10.

Even more impressive are the strides ‘Under’ is making over on R&B charts.  See what we mean inside.

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Alicia Keys may have spent most of the last year selling out shows in France, Canada, England, the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, and other major global territories with her critically acclaimed ‘Alicia + Keys World Tour,’ but overwhelming demand for the trek is seeing the R&B diva respond with news she will be bringing the live extravaganza to even more international stages.

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From ‘Crazy in Love’ to ‘Drunk in Love,’ ‘Irreplaceable,’ and more, Beyonce‘s solo discography is jam-packed with two decades worth of megahits.  But, to the surprise of many, it’s the 2009 power ballad ‘Halo‘ that’s ascended above the pack on many fronts.

Found aboard her 2008 chart-topping album ‘I Am…Sasha Fierce,‘ the Ryan Tedder-penned tune may not have topped the Hot 100 at the height of its popularity (#5 peak) but it’s certainly won the race in the long run.

Beyond enduring critical acclaim, its 9x Platinum standing (for sales of 9 million in the United States) ties it with album-mate, ‘Single Ladies,’ as her personal best commercial performer to date.

Previously her longest-running hit on the Hot 100, the refreshed edition of the hitlist shows ‘Halo’ now sharing that title as well.

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Vocal sensation Tori Kelly is off to a blazing start in the newest chapter of her musical journey.

Shortly after announcing her fresh deal with Epic Records, the 2-time GRAMMY winner lifted the lid on news about her new R&B single ‘Missin U,‘ which was greeted with warm reception upon its March 17 premiere.

Wasting little time on the promo front, Tori was the musical guest on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden‘ just days later (March 20) where she gave the Tenroc, Jon Bellion, and The Diner-produced cut its first televised live performance.

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