If ever there was proof “that Rihanna reign just won’t let up,” it lies at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

There, the GRAMMY winner – despite having seen six years pass since the release of her last studio album ‘Anti‘ – still rules as the Queen of Digital Music thanks to a whopping 155.5 million singles sold to date (besting the likes of Taylor Swift, Ariana Grande, Adele, Nicki Minaj, and all the other top divas of the day in the process).

That sum is comprised largely of Rih’s Platinum certifications, a historic number of smashes she held by her lonesome until recently when Beyonce – thanks to hits found aboard her seventh solo studio album ‘Renaissance‘ – tied the ‘Work‘ singer’s longstanding RIAA record.

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FLO continue to pour out fresh material – much to the delight of their growing fanbase.

The trio’s latest unwrapping arrives in the holiday season and comes in the form of new single ‘Losing You.’

Following on the heels of tracks such as ‘Cardboard Box,’ ‘Immature,’ and ‘Not My Job,’ the delicious slice of harmonious R&B finds Stella, Jorja, and Renee reflecting on being the joys of letting an unsuitable lover go.

Speaking on the track, FLO said:

“It’s fitting that ‘Losing You’ is being released this time of the year as it’s all about going through a loss but somehow being comforted by it. It reminds you of how content you are by yourself and finding that cheerful spirit during a tough time.”

‘Losing You’ lands on the heels of the ladies winning the award for the BRITs Rising Star 2023 and topping many year-end lists – including tallies from VEVO, MTV UK, No Signal, and Apple Music.

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Kwaku Asante has been on quite the ascend and one listen to his butter-smooth vocal highlights why.

Hailing from London, the singer-songwriter has amassed a fast-growing fanbase who have found sonic bliss in the rising star’s powerful voice and piercing lyrics. Both of which are showcased in earnest on the performer’s recently released EP, ‘Wanderlust.’

The 11-track effort, which has been showered with praise from critics, fuses themes such as vulnerability, romance, and pensive reflection.  All of which is set to hypnotic production that invites the listener to journey with Asante through his feels.

Armed with the momentum of his headline show at Village Underground, Asante took center stage on That Grape Juice Live – delivering a dynamic rendition of Miguel‘s ‘Adorn’ and ‘Wanderlust’ favorite ‘Scared.’

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Lil Wayne continues to score fresh successes decades into his illustrious career.

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Trevor Noah may be moving onto pastures new after departing The Daily Show, but the funnyman is re-embracing the familiar elsewhere. Because he has been tapped to host the forthcoming GRAMMYs 2023.

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Just days after Mariah Carey learned her perennial hit, ‘All I Want for Christmas is You,’ returned to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 to historic measure (as we reported here), news surfaced the holiday tune has made a similarly historic move at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Rihanna‘s lingerie line has found itself in some hot water and as a result, it is set to pay a hefty fine.

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Gunna is set to be a free man.

The rapper has been incarcerated after being hit with a racketeering charge related to alleged gang activity.

As reported, the star was arrested and charged alongside fellow MC Young Thug.

Now, in a dramatic turn of events, Gunna has pled guilty – a move that will now see him released.

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‘The Upshaws’ are back for another round of drama-drenched hilarity on Netflix. 

A breakout hit upon its debut in 2021 and this year’s sophomore run, the comedy returns on February 16, 2023 for its third season on the streamer.

Led by Mike Epps, Kim Fields, and Wanda Sykes, the refreshing series chronicles the layered lives of The Upshaw family.

Re-writing the sitcom rulebook, the show is equal parts notable for its unbridled characters and their unbridled language too.

We’ve been hooked and it’s clear that ‘The Upshaws’ – which was co-created by Sykes and sees Epps serve as co-producer – is on course to keep us glued to screens with more hilarity.

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Lifetime has announced the third and concluding installment of its ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ series.

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In a breaking story, Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, renowned for serving as the longtime DJ on the Ellen show, has tragically died aged 40.

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SZA has unleashed ‘SOS’ – her second studio album.

Led by the optimistic ‘Good Days,’ the set sees SZA explore themes of self-reflection, relationships, and more.

That Grape Juice has been spinning the LP since its release. Join us below to find out which five tracks are essential on ‘SOS.’

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