The killing of rapper PnB Rock sent shockwaves through the music industry. And the aftermath is proving equally as jaw dropping.

As reported, the MC was gunned down while eating Roscoe’s Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles.

Now law enforcement has announced new developments as they aggressively seek to bring justice.

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After jumpstarting her 8th official era with the sizzling cut ‘Jump,‘ singer-songwriter Ciara is moving on to better thangs.

The newest taste of what’s set to line the yet-titled project’s tracklist, ‘Better Thangs’ is an “out with the old” anthem that features R&B sensation Summer Walker and sees the two trade verses about leaving a no-good man behind.

“No, it ain’t worth my time, no / Stop calling my line / You ain’t even cross my mind / Now I’m wanting better things,” they croon on the chorus.

Coming as the second time the two have shared studio time (following ‘Ciara’s Prayer’ which is featured on Walker’s Billboard 200-topping sophomore album ‘Still Over It’), hop inside to hear ‘Better.’

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“Caresha please” is exactly what a number of Twitter users are telling City Girls‘ star Yung Miami after the rapper – who has been making waves as hostess of her own Web-based talk show ‘Caresha Please’ – took to Twitter to share her big dreams for the platform and her foray into interviewing.

Since its debut over the summer, the REVOLT series has garnered millions of views for its raw and honest discussions with some of Urban culture’s biggest names like Diddy, Megan Thee Stallion, Saweetie, and more.

Now, thanks to an interesting comment the 28-year-old made about Oprah Winfrey on Twitter Tuesday night (September 27), commenters are having an open and honest discussion with Miami about awareness.

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Everybody get up!

Just days after teasing music lovers with her take on one of Teena Marie‘s greatest hits, ‘Square Biz,’ powerhouse vocalist JoJo is making it her business to roll out the full version of her cover.

Lifted to her official YouTube handle Tuesday (September 27), her rocking rendition comes as calls continue to grow for her to not only cover more of Lady T’s iconic tunes but also portray the late diva in a biographical film – an undertaking the 31-year-old has previously indicated she is more than ‘open to.’

Until updates arrive on that hopeful movie venture, look inside to hear Jo jam to ‘Biz.’

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Selena Gomez is baring it all.

The ‘Lose You To Love Me’ songstress has just unleashed a vulnerable new look at her private life in the trailer for her upcoming documentary ‘My Mind and Me.’

In the brief clip, a series of scenes flash across the screen, showing Gomez crying in bed, hugging friends and traveling the world.

The documentary was directed by Alek Keshishian and promises to follow Gomez’s life over the course of six years, giving insight into her life as one of the world’s biggest stars.

Watch Gomez’s journey unfold when ‘My Mind and Me’ premieres November 4 on Apple TV+ and watch the explosive trailer below…

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Rina Sawayama is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, she has now just unleashed a scorching cover of Billie Eilish‘s ‘Happier Than Ever.’ 

Appearing on BBC Radio 1‘s Live Lounge Tuesday, she delivered a cover of the song, where she swapped out the song’s acoustic sounds and replaced them with dreamy guitars.

However, that was not the only song that she performed. While there, Sawayama also took the time to perform her song ‘Hold The Girl’ from her album of the same name.

The round of latest live performances comes as she is gearing up to head out on her headlining tour.

Watch the series of stunning performances below…

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Ayra Starr bulldozed global barriers with her breakout hit ‘Bloody Samaritan.’

And the hard-hitting jam is proving to be the gift that keeps giving. For, GRAMMY-winning superstar Kelly Rowland has on-boarded the track for a special remix.

Lifted from the forthcoming deluxe edition of Starr’s debut album ’19 & Dangerous’ (due October 14), the refreshed take on the track sees the newcomer and the veteran blend their butter-smooth vocals with delicious results.

Speaking on the release (which follows recent single ‘Rush’), Starr said:

“I’ve always been a huge fan of Kelly Rowland and when this came up, I could barely keep in the excitement! While recording this, Kelly made me feel so comfortable and relaxed, something I really appreciate. She was super amazing and I was able to hold my own alongside a legend and I can’t wait to share this new music with you all!”

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Billie Eilish has just unleashed a series of live performances. This time around, they are for her songs ‘TV’ and ‘The 30th.’

The performances were filmed at Singapore’s Cloud Forest at Gardens by the Bay and depict Eilish surrounded by various flowers. The only instrument is played by her brother Finneas.

Both ‘TV’ and ‘The 30th’ were previously released in July as a surprise release. While they did not perform like her other previous singles on the charts, the tracks did win acclaim from various publications.

As of reporting, Eilish is on her ‘Happier Than Ever’ tour in support of her album of the same name.

Watch Eilish stun with her latest live performances below…

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Burna Boy owned the airwaves in a seismic way this summer with ‘Last Last,’ but rather than rest on his laurels, the African Giant is keeping the flow of music coming.

Case in point ‘It’s Plenty,’ the latest single from the GRAMMY winner’s sixth studio album ‘Love, Damini.’

With the track nearing 100 million streams on TikTok, its official video has been unwrapped.

Watch the Troy Roscoe-directed visual – which sees Burna venture from the stage to the barber shop and more – after the jump…

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Barely a week before Christina Aguilera gears up to perform and be honored at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards (as we reported here), her recent Latin efforts received special recognition from another institution:  the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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All roads lead to this Friday (September 30) for Ciara and Summer Walker.

For, the R&B belles are dancing towards the debut of their brand new single, ‘Better Thangs.’

The collaboration follows CiCi’s showing on Walker’s ‘Still Over It’ album as narrator on the aptly titled ‘Ciara’s Prayer.’

To whet appetites for the track, which follows ‘Jump,’ the duo have unwrapped a new teaser for its accompanying video

Check it out after the jump…

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Cash Sh*t’ collaborator DaBaby is cashing in on the copious press he received over the weekend thanks to the release of his latest album, ‘Baby on Baby 2,’ and its housed single ‘Boogeyman’ which contains lyrics alleging he slept with the GRAMMY winner the day before she was allegedly shot by fellow rapper Tory Lanez.

And while Meg has yet to officially respond to the claim, DaBaby (born Jonathan Kirk) continues to press the issue by unveiling the official music video to the tune.

Featuring a Stallion lookalike, the horror music video – which opens with a disclaimer that spoofs that of Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller’ – seemingly pays homage to ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ and sees its star portray a Freddy Krueger-esque character.

Directed by Kirk’s longtime collaborator Reel Goats, look inside to see the rapper’s killer clip.

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