French-Malian music sensation Aya Nakamura kicks off 2023 in fiery style with her new single ‘Baby.’

Fresh from selling out three consecutive dates at Accor Arena in Paris, the chart-topping performer has unleashed the colorful video for the track.

Both ‘Baby’ and its accompanying visual arrive in tandem with confirmation that Nakamura’s hotly anticipated new album ‘DNK’ will be dropping on January 27.

Thanks to global smashes such ‘Djadja’ and ‘Bobo,’ the 26-year-old serves as today’s most streamed Francophone artist.

And with the landing of her latest anthem, it looks like her reign shows no signs of letting up.

Watch the Y2K-inspired video for ‘Baby,’ helmed by IDZ, below…

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It’s almost time for the 54th Annual NAACP Image Awards.

Unveiling its full list of nominations today, the prestigious awards honor actors, actresses, singers, authors, and activists of color, in and out of the entertainment industry.

Beyonce, Kendrick Lamar, ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, and ‘Insecure’ lead the pack of music, film, and TV nominees.

Queen Bey and K. Dot top the music tally with 5 nominations each, while Marvel’s hotly anticipated ‘Black Panther’ sequel and the Quinta Brunson-led ‘Abbott’ amassed 12 and 9 noms in their respective fields.

Elsewhere ABC and Netflix lead in the TV and motion picture categories.

Ahead of finding out who will walk away with the coveted trophies when the February 25 show airs live on BET, head below to see the full nominations list…

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Award season is upon us!

And the latest, and one of the most prestigious, is the BRIT Awards 2023.

Nominations for the UK’s equivalent of the Grammys were announced moments ago and brought major listings for the likes of Harry Styles, Beyonce, FLO, Burna Boy, Stormzy, Central Cee, and more.

Ahead of the February 11 ceremony, which is being hosted by Mo Gilligan and airs live from London’s O2 Arena, check out the full list of nominees below…

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Chris Brown is no stranger to making hits.

Case in point, he is ruling rhythmic radio once more with his song ‘Under The Influence.’

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Jerrod Carmichael‘s stint as host of the 2023 Golden Globes ruffled features in earnest.

For, while some found humor in the comic’s edgy material as master of the returning ceremony, others weren’t as impressed.

Case in point is the Estate of the late great Whitney Houston.

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Sam Smith has a reason to celebrate.

For, their song ‘Unholy’ marks a career-best for them on pop radio.

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Despite boasting historic wins (see: Angela Bassett, ‘Abbott Elementary,’ etc.) and many-a-memorable moment during the January 10 broadcast of the 80th Annual Golden Globes, Tuesday’s Jerrod Carmichael-hosted telecast drew in its lowest NBC ratings to date.

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The iHeartRadio Music Awards, one of music’s biggest nights, has announced the star-studded nominations roster for its 2023 edition.

Airing live from Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles on March 27, the event – now in its 10th year – toasts the most-played artists and songs on iHeartRadio stations and the iHeartRadio app throughout 2022.

Leading this year’s highly competitive list are Lizzo, Taylor Swift, and Harry Styles – who garnered 7 nods apiece.  Behind them, Drake, Dua Lipa, and Bad Bunny are among the big names who nabbed 6 mentions while Doja Cat and Beyoncé are among the acts who have 5 each.

Ahead of handing out its coveted trophies and announcing which stage-blazing acts will be added to the performance bill, look inside to see the full list of 2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards nominees.

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Not even six months after Chris Brown made headlines for dethroning King of Rock N’ Roll Elvis Presley as the Hot 100’s most decorated male singer, the R&B bad boy has snatched the Gold from the music monarch’s RIAA crown as well.

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Dr. Dre has reportedly become the latest major name to sell their catalog for a colossal stack of coins.

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50 Cent is renowned for his unapologetic shenanigans on social media. As such, the mogul shocked many moments ago when he issued an apology to Megan Thee Stallion.

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With new album ‘Gloria’ a mere matter of weeks away from release, Sam Smith has unwrapped another taste of the LP in the form of latest single ‘Gimme.’

Armed with the momentum of chart-topping smash ‘Unholy’ with Kim Petras, the British belter teams with Koffee and Jessie Reyez for their latest offering.

A slick slice of Island-kissed Pop-meets-R&B, the song sees Smith delve deeper into exciting new terrain.

Speaking on the track, Smith said:

“I’m a sexual person, I like sex. It’s something I’m teaching myself to not be ashamed of. Me and Jessie were basically drunk, drinking whisky in Jamaica, two in the morning, running around absolutely wasted, like two girlfriends having a laugh.”

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