Rihanna‘s headlining performance at the Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show is already one of 2023’s most hotly eagerly awaited spectacles.

Beyond being a superstar of seismic proportions, the Bajan belle has been notable in her absence from the musical spotlight while building her billion-dollar Fenty empire and becoming a mother.

As such, the anticipation is all sorts of palpable on multiple fronts.

With the countdown to the February 12 State Farm Stadium officially on, fresh details are emerging about what folk can look forward to from RiRi.

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Peacock enjoyed potent holiday performance thanks to ‘The Best Man: The Final Chapters’ – which has helped the NBC streamer make history in the process.

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NFL star Damar Hamlin has issued an impassioned thank you message in the wake of the prayers and support that engulfed him following a shocking health development.

As widely reported, the 24-year-old Buffalo Bills star collapsed on the field after suffering a cardiac arrest during the team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals on January 2.

The shocking scenes were watched by millions tuning into the match (which was stopped) and saw Hamlin showered with an outpouring of well-wishes in the aftermath.

Now, after regaining consciousness and being able to speak with family by his bedside, the sportsman has broken his silence to the public.

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Start your engines because season 15 of ‘Ru Paul’s Drag Race’ is here.

Toasting a major milestone, the latest installment of the Emmy Award-winning series once again sees the groundbreaking drag force lead the search for America’s Next Top Drag Superstar.

Like millions across the globe, we’re already glued to screens and loving the array of characters all vying for glory on the hit competition.

With episode 3 set to air on Friday, check out a sneak peek before it hits screens…

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The Weeknd may have unleashed his latest album ‘Dawn FM’ exactly one year ago, but that hasn’t halted his promotional hustle for the LP.

Currently in the midst of the mammoth ‘After Hours til Dawn Tour,’ the Pop force has unlocked the project’s latest music video, ‘Is There Someone Else?’

A moody affair, the Cliqua-directed clip co-stars Mackenzee Wilson. 

The video follows previously-released efforts such as ‘Take My Breath’ and ‘Out of Time.’ It also arrives weeks after The Weeknd shared the visual for ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’ theme ‘Nothing Is Lost (You Give Me Strength)’.

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It’s curtains for Travis Scott and Kylie Jenner.

Because the on-off couple has once again gone their separate ways.

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Beyonce fans may be patiently waiting for visuals for her blockbuster ‘Renaissance’ album, but the one thing the diva rarely needs to wait for is a…plaque!

And she’s just landed another one.

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Celine Dion famously sang “I’m everything I am because you loved me” and it’s clear her fans got the memo…even if Rolling Stone did not.

As widely reported, the publication sparked controversy when it omitted the diva – who is often heralded as one of the greatest vocalists ever from its list tallying the ‘200 Best Singers of All Time.’

And the Dion loyalists aren’t turning down the volume on their anger. Quite the contrary.

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After making a seismic mark on the music industry, 50 Cent has expanded his empire by lending his Midas touch to TV screens.

Indeed, the multihyphenate is responsible for bringing culture-shifting shows such as ‘Power’ and ‘BMF’ to the masses.

Now, as he sets sail on a new journey, the mogul has revealed that one of his next projects is centered around his friend and longtime collaborator Eminem. 

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Lizzo wants the discourse about body image to be left in the past.

In a fiery address, the ‘About Damn Time’ chart-topper sounded off those criticizing her and other stars in the spotlight.

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After scoring a number of career triumphs in 2022 including earning her fourth R&B chart-topper ‘Hate Our Love’ (featuring Big Sean), Queen Naija is undoubtedly hoping to keep the wins rolling in 2023.

Her first swing at the musical bat of the year comes courtesy of new song ‘Let’s Talk About It.’

Produced by Oak Felder, the slow-burning groove sees Queen royally lay down the law to the guys – challenging them to step their game up romantically and beyond.

“Ain’t tryna hit below the belt naw / But you ain’t got no room to talk / While you pointin’ out2 a woman’s flaws / I’m just givin’ it to you raw,” she wails.

Tapping ‘BMF‘ star Lil Meech to star as her love interest in the tune’s accompanying music video (directed by Sara Lacombe), look inside to see and hear ‘Talk’ in full.

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Ahead of the January 13 release of his sixth album, ‘Mood Swings,’ R&B singing sensation Vedo gives fans yet another taste of a gem set to line the LP’s tracklist – this time in the form of ‘Do You Mind’ with music megastar Chris Brown.

Buoyed by a West Coast-inspired production, the mid-tempo, bedroom-ready bop shines with flirty lyrics that sees its performers brag about their sexual dexterity.

“Do you mind if I come through? / Mind if I touch you? / Mind if I mess up your frontal? / Pour it up, roll it up, wе can smoke too / Do you mind? Put it in my face / Do you mind? Make you tap out, don’t play,” V croons on the tune’s chrous.

Hop inside to hear the sexy cut in full.

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