John Legend‘s latest opus, the September-released ‘LEGEND,’ not only stands as his first to miss the top 40 upon its Billboard 200 arrival but also gave his shortest stay on the chart to date (1 week).

In a bid to get the critically acclaimed set back in front of the masses, the EGOT winner lifted the lid on a “remix” album of sorts by presenting a collection of piano-only renditions of 10 of its tracks. Called the ‘Solo Piano Version,’ the project also boasts two covers: one of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ and the other of Sade’s ‘By Your Side.’

Speaking on the set, John said the revamped record is reminiscent of his favorite type of live shows: intimate and stripped back.

” I think my fans like it, because it strips the songs down to their essence and they hear my voice, the lyrics, the melodies really purely,” he shared with Billboard.

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It’s been over a year since The Weeknd dropped his fifth studio album, ‘Dawn FM,’ but the GRAMMY winner (born Abel Tesfaye) is still very much on the promo trail in its support.

The latest effort in that vein comes courtesy of an original concert special on HBO titled ‘The Weeknd: Live at SoFi Stadium.’ 

Taped live in Los Angeles last year during the first US leg of his ‘After Hours Til Dawn Tour,‘ the showing features Tesfaye performing top hits like ‘Blinding Lights,’ ‘Save Your Tears,’ and ‘Out of Time’ from his most recent studio albums, ‘After Hours’ and ‘Dawn FM,’ as well as a slew of his other classics like ‘Starboy,’ ‘Can’t Feel My Face,’ ‘The Hills,’ and more.

Ahead of its February 25 premiere, look inside to see the official trailer to the Micah Bickham-directed concert film.

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Rihanna‘s long-awaited return to the musical stage at Sunday’s Super Bowl LVII (February 12) is still the talk of the Web.

Cranking out her greatest hits like ‘Work,’ ‘We Found Love,’ ‘Diamonds,’ and more, the GRAMMY-winning diva dominated newsfeeds for the high-octane showing that was only outshone by the unveiling of her baby bump – confirming rumors she was pregnant with her second child.

And while fans and her celebrity peers took to social media in droves to sing her praises, names like Donald Trump and Howard Stern made headlines for doing the exact opposite.

After the former branded the 13-minute set the “worst halftime show in Super Bowl history,” the latter wondered why she even bothered to perform in the first place.

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Fun fact: only 82 acts in the history of recorded music can boast the honor of having earned 20 or more Gold-certified records from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) over their careers.

A tally undoubtedly boosted by the inclusion of streaming in the certification criteria, it’s still one that’s eluded Black female performers on mass as they represent less than 10% of the hitmakers in the exclusive club.

Recently, R&B diva SZA – thanks to the ongoing success of hits found aboard her long-awaited sophomore album ‘SOS‘ – the score increased for the ladies.

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Pharrell Williams has worn many hats in his time (often literally). And the latest is one of the most prestigious yet.

For, the multihyphenate has officially been named as Louis Vuitton‘s new Men’s Creative Director. 

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Usher has new music on the way.

And as a Valentine’s Day treat, the R&B superstar has unwrapped a taste of what’s incoming.

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Hip-Hop power couple Cardi B and Offset are no strangers to serving up radio and chart hits with tunes from their respective discographies, but now the duo are serving up a tasty McDonald’s meal just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Starting Tuesday (February 14), fans can hit up participating Mickey D’s nationwide to get the ‘Cardi B & Offset Meal,’ which includes each of the hitmakers’ go-to menu items plus other favorites.

“Whether it’s going for a date night or grabbing a bite after late-night studio sessions… I’m always asking Offset to take me to McDonald’s,” said Cardi B. “And now, Offset and I have a meal named after us! I want all my fans to try it – especially with that BBQ sauce.”

For Cardi B, the meal is comprised of a classic McDonald’s cheeseburger paired with Tangy BBQ sauce and a Large Coca-Cola while Offset’s boasts a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and a Large Hi-C Orange Lavaburst (with and a large order of fries  and a hot apple pie to share).

Wrapped in fun packaging inspired by the holiday, look inside to see the extended version of the advertisement that announced the brand partnership.

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Taylor Swift is feeling the gold rush. Case in point, she has now officially been labeled the highest-paid female entertainer of 2022.

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SZA has a major reason to celebrate, because she just matched a Taylor Swift record.

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Miley Cyrus‘ ‘Flowers’ continues to dominate the charts and has landed a major milestone as a result.

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Rihanna‘s Super Bowl Halftime Show may have been a polarizing affair, but one thing that isn’t up for debate is the dynamite numbers the superstar’s spectacle delivered.

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