Just weeks after making Billboard 200 history with her ‘Joker‘ specialty project, ‘Harlequin,’ GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning singer is looking to repeat the feat on the Billboard Hot 100 – this time with the first single from her long-awaited seventh studio album.

Titled ‘Disease,’ the haunting tune comes as promised after a series of cryptic social media messages that sent her beloved fans (affectionately called #LittleMonsters) into a frenzy.

“I could play the doctor, I can cure your disease / If you were a sinner, I could make you believe / Lay you down like one, two, three / Eyes roll back in ecstasy,” she sings over Cirkut & Watt production.

The inaugural taste of what’s set to come on her next album (due in February), hop inside to hear ‘Disease.’

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As the clock ticks toward her long-awaited debut album, ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ rapper Saweetie is keeping her fans (affectionately called the #ICYGang) fed with new music until official news about the set arrives.

This year alone the ‘Tap In’ diva has not only dropped her own singles ‘Immortal Freestyle,’ ‘Is It the Way,’ ‘Richtivities,’ ‘Nani,’ and ‘My Best,’ but she’s also tapped in to guest star on songs by LL Cool J, 310babii, and others (as we reported here).

The newest addition to the latter bunch comes via the Shygirl cut ‘Immaculate.’

“Yeah, this p–sy is immaculate / Wetter than the ocean / I can tell you can not handle it / Well spoken, that is some vernacular / Suck a n–ga dry, better call this p–sy Dracula,” the British rapper and DJ spits on the racy track.

Unveiling the studio version after giving the cut a live debut via Charli XCX and Troye Sivan‘s ‘Sweat Tour,‘ hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Immaculate.’

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Kendrick Lamar‘s unveiling as the headliner of the 2025 Super Bowl Halftime Show set tongues wagging, with many praising the decision and a select few questioning it.

Rihanna is among K. Dot’s legion of supporters.

When quizzed about her ‘Loyalty’ collaborator’s gig at the Big Game, she was filled with praise aplenty.

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Keke Palmer and SZA have teamed up for a wild ride in new buddy comedy, ‘One of Them Days.’

Produced by Issa Rae, written by Syreeta Singleton, and directed by Lawrence Lamont, the film follows bestie roommates Dreux (Palmer) and Alyssa (SZA).

About to have “one of them days,” they discover Alyssa’s boyfriend has blown their rent money and the pair find themselves going to extremes in a comical race against the clock to avoid eviction… and keep their friendship intact.

Set for a January 24 theatrical release in US cinemas, check out the first-look trailer below…

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Having won over a new generation of fans with her previous Netflix ventures ‘Resort to Love‘ and ‘Falling Inn Love,’ singer-actress Christina Milian is bringing her rom-com magic to the holiday season with the festive effort ‘Meet Me Next Christmas.’

Also acting as the flick’s executive producer, Milian shares the screen with heartthrobs Kofi Siriboe and Devale Ellis in a film that tells the story of a woman who goes above and beyond to secure a seat at the season’s most sought-after music event: Pentatonix‘s Christmas Eve concert in New York.

Her wild journey through the Big Apple sees her biting off more than expected as she finds love in the most surprising place.

Also starring Kalen Allen, Wesley French, Tymika Tafari, Nikki Duval, and, of course, Pentatonix, the Rusty Cundieff-directed movie is set to hit the streamer on November 6.

Ahead of its arrival, see the official trailer inside.

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Beyonce continues to blaze ahead with her many business ventures.

For, Queen Bey is set to sting anew with the launch of another fragrance – Cé Lumière.

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Camila Cabello‘s last album, the July-released ‘C,XOXO,’ may have marked a personal milestone as her first solo effort to miss the Billboard 200’s top 10 upon its debut but that’s hardly kept her from forging ahead in its promotion.

Following the release of the project’s deluxe edition, Cabello continued her bid to get the LP into the all-genre chart’s upper rankings by giving a mini concert of some of its content to VEVO Live.

Rolled out incrementally, among the ‘C,XOXO’ fan favorites that got the live treatment were ‘B.O.A.T.’ ‘DREAM-GIRLS,’ ‘Dade City Dreaming,’ and ‘GODSPEED.’

Have you been missing the action over Camila’s official YouTube handle? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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Rita Ora is set to reprise her role as host of the MTV Europe Music Awards.

For, the media multihyphenate hasbeen tapped as MC for the 2024 ceremony – which aptly takes place on homesoil in the UK.

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Bruno Mars‘ hit ‘Die with a Smile‘ isn’t the only reason he’s grinning these days.

As the Lady Gaga-assisted cut continues its international chart domination (even printed inside the top 10 of this week’s Billboard Hot 100 months after its premiere), Mars has learned his latest single – ‘APT.‘ with BLACKPINK star Rosé – is poised to be an even bigger hit thanks to its handsome global reception on digital outlets.

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Zayn Malik wasn’t shy to express how the “heartbreaking loss” of One Direction bandmate Liam Payne impacted him personally and professionally.

“I lost a brother when you left us and can’t explain to you what I’d give to just give you a hug one last time and say goodbye to you properly and tell you that I loved and respected you dearly….I feel right now other than beyond devastated,” he said after reports of Payne’s death hit the news.

Going on to share his inaugural solo world tour, ‘Stairway to the Sky,‘ would be postponed during his mourning period, Malik did give anxious fans a glimmer of hope when he promised new dates for the jaunt would likely be announced for the top of 2025.

Keeping his word, Zayn has lifted the lid on the rescheduled itinerary for the global jaunt.

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Hot Girl Coach Megan Thee Stallion brought the heat to the hot seat of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’!

Ahead of the release of her new musical effort ‘Megan: Act II‘ (the deluxe edition of her chart-topping third studio album ‘Megan‘) as well as the autobiographical Amazon Prime documentary ‘In Her Words,‘ Meg acted as the lead guest on Wednesday night’s episode of the late-nite talk show in support of the projects (October 23).

Declaring this “the year of Megan Thee Stallion,” look inside to see the 3x GRAMMY winner reflect on 2024’s highs (i.e. ‘Hot Girl Summer Tour,’ hosting the VMAs, and her first solo Hot 100 #1 hit) as well as what her beloved fans – affectionately called #Hotties – can expect in the coming months.

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It’s no trick; ‘The Magic Hour Tour‘ – starring Jhene Aiko – has concertgoers across North America under its spell.

So much so, the R&B diva’s had to lift the lid on a slew of additional dates to accommodate for the mega demand.

Details inside.

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