Despite alluding to retirement plans in late 2021, August Alsina has been cranking out a steady stream of new music over the last few months – much to the delight of his dedicated fans.

After watching his singles ‘Lied To You,’ ‘Myself,’ and ‘2 AM’ enjoy a warm reception from R&B lovers (as we reported here), the 30-year-old has followed with another banger: ‘Weekdays.’

“I blow a bag on Saturday,” he sings on the braggadocious track, “’cause on Sunday I know it’s comin’.”

Tapping rising Hip-Hop star Deeno and “special friend” Zu to assist, hear ‘Weekdays’ in full inside.

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Rihanna‘s seismic Super Bowl Halftime Show proves itself the gift that keeps on giving.

As if earning praise aplenty from her celebrity peers, diehard fans (affectionately called #theNavy), and others wasn’t enough to celebrate, review of the updated Billboard charts saw her catalog of hits tackle and takedown some of today’s leading smashes.

The 13-minute showcase at the State Farm Stadium (February 12) has led to the best streaming week of her career thanks to reignited interest – a win reflected on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard 200 (to historic measure).

See how inside.

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Rihanna‘s EPIC Super Bowl Halftime Show may have split viewers on the critical front, but – as evidenced by the refreshed Hot 100 – the Pop diva has certainly scored a touch down commercially.

Thanks to her 13-minute set at the State Farm Stadium on February 12, Rih reinvigorated interest in her hit-filled catalog and went on to collect her largest streaming week yet as a result.

“Her song catalog earned 166.1 million U.S. on-demand official streams in the week ending Feb. 16. That’s up 156% compared to the previous week’s sum of 65 million,” Billboard reported.

In fact, the uptick in streaming and digital download activity that resulted from the halftime show was so strong it helped hoist three of her fan favorites – ‘We Found Love’ (#48), ‘Diamonds’ (#44), and ‘Umbrella’ (#37)- back into the Hot 100, besting the commercial performance of songs over a decade their junior.

Look inside to see who joins her on the updated edition of TGJ’s weekly chart recap, ‘Chart Check.’

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Muni Long may have collected her first GRAMMY at this year’s ceremony on February 5, but that doesn’t mean she is resting on her laurels.

Teaming with Ty Dolla $ign, the lauded singer-songwriter recently played assistant on OG Parker‘s latest single ‘Still Work.’

“Day and night, I can be there/call me my number still works/You just gotta dial it first,” Ty sings on the cut’s chorus.

The third release from Parker’s forthcoming project, ‘Moments,’ ‘Work‘ is lined with lyrics that speak to the ups and downs of the love that lingers after a romance has died.

Hear the tune and see its ReelGoats-directed accompanying music video inside.

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With nearly seven years separating fans of Tweet from her latest album, the eponymous ‘Charlene’ (2016), the guitar-wielding songstress has been rolling out standalone singles over the last few years to keep her dedicated supporters satiated until official news drops about her next studio effort.

Beyond her solo releases like ‘Neva Gonna Break My Heart Again,‘ ‘Neva Felt This Way,’ ‘Remedy,’ and ‘I Admit It’ (as we reported here), the R&B diva has also played guest star on the well-received cuts of other artists.

Her latest in the latter stead comes courtesy of a supporting role on her longtime collaborator Charlie Bereal‘s 2023 remake of Curtis Mayfield‘s 1970 classic ‘The Makings of You.’  

Hear it inside.

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The Official UK Album Chart has been painted a potent shade of Pink.

For, the airborne performer has flown straight in at #1 on the coveted count with her ninth studio album ‘Trustfall.’

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Alicia Keys sprung a surprise on her beloved fans two weeks ago when she released a visual for her new song ‘Stay,’ the latest lift from her 2022 album ‘Keys II.’

Featuring Lucky Daye, the romantic tune sits as an undoubted fan favorite from ‘Keys II’ – a standing only cemented by its stunning accompanying music video filmed in the desert.

In a bid to help ‘Stay’ soar up R&B charts like its predecessor, ‘Trillions,’ Alicia has lifted the lid on a sneak peek behind the scenes that shows how the magic of the airbiggie & Kamerameha-directed clip came to be.

See the action inside and check out the final product.

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Christina Aguilera brought the heat and the hits at the Viña del Mar Festival in Chile.

Breaking televised ratings records in the region, Xtina’s set was stacked with classics such as ‘Dirrty,’ ‘Beautiful,’ ‘Fighter,’ Lady Marmalade,’ and ‘Genie In A Bottle.’

The diva also thrilled with material from her Latin GRAMMY Award-winning project ‘Aguilera’ – such as ‘Pa Mi Muchachas’ and ‘Santo.’

Watch the electrifying set in full after the jump…

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ season 7 reunion popped off like fireworks on the 4th of July – and there’s plenty more heat to come from the conclusion of an action-packed chapter of the Bravo hit.

In a more tender moment to come in part 2, Gizelle Bryant opens up about undergoing a hysterectomy.

Tearing up, the reality star told host Andy Cohen that serious complications had her children worried that she would not come home.

Watch the sneak peek and more below…

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Sam Smith may be in album mode following the release of ‘Gloria,’ but the chart-topper is also finding time for extracurricular activities.

Namely joining season 2 of ‘Sex and the City’ spin-off ‘And Just Like That…’

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Drake and 21 Savage keep the heat coming from their joint album ‘Her Loss’ with the release of the video for ‘Spin Bout U.’

The Dave Meyers-directed visual follows the unique clips for the smash hit ‘Rich Flex,’ ‘On BS,’ ‘Privalaged Rappers,’ and ‘Jumbotron Sh*t Poppin.’

Skewing all sorts of cinematic, the video sees Drizzy and 21 under siege by a bevy of baddies

Watch the action after the jump…

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Get ready to jet away with an array of Bravo’s most notable Housewives.

Because ‘The Real Housewives: Ultimate Girls Trip’ is back for its third season.

Serving as an all-star edition, the series unites key figures from various branches of the ‘Housewives’ universe.

Set to premiere on Peacock on March 23, the latest installment of RHUGT sees the ladies travel to Thailand and is anchored by:

Porsha Williams – Real Housewives of Atlanta
Gizelle Bryant – Real Housewives of Potomac
Heather Gay – Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Leah McSweeney – Real Housewives of New York City
Alexia Echevarria – Real Housewives of Miami
Candiace Dillard – Real Housewives of Potomac
Whitney Rose – Real Housewives of Salt Lake City
Marysol Patton – Real Housewives of Miami

Ahead of its premiere, watch the first-look trailer after the jump…

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