Self-proclaimed ‘Queen of da Souf’ Latto may be paving her own lane in the music realm thanks to big hits like ‘Big Energy’ and ‘It’s Givin,’ but she’s never shied away from givin’ props to the Rap Queens who came before her – especially those from the South.

Though historically noted for her reverence of Foxy Brown, Lil Kim, and Nicki Minaj (despite their recent fallout), Latto (born Alyssa Stephens) has gone on record praising Southern female Rap icon Trina – who also featured on the remix of the 23-year-old’s breakout hit ‘B*tch from da Souf’ – and also Memphis legends La Chat and Gangsta Boo.

The latter found herself the topic of Stephens’ conversation once more, this time during the ‘Wheelie‘ star’s recent pit stop in Vancouver as supporting act on the critically acclaimed, Lizzo-led ‘Special Tour.’

Look inside to see what she said.

(more…)

North American Lizzo fans, affectionately called #Lizzbians, who may have thought they missed out on the Stateside dates of the diva’s critically acclaimed ‘Special Tour’ will be pleased to know the original November 19 close of the jaunt is no more.

(more…)

Kelly Rowland is booked, busy, and unbothered.

The GRAMMY-winning diva, who is hot on the promo trail for her new Paramount+ movie ‘Fantasy Football,’  dominated headlines this week for clapping back at Hot 97 radio DJ Peter Rosenberg for saying she ‘plays second’ to former bandmate/best friend Beyonce.

“Light attracts light, and I am light. So I am a beautiful brown shining light. I don’t think anybody’s light dims anyone else’s,” she told Rosenberg at the time. ”I think that when other people start to compare you, I think that shows how dim they are of themselves.”

Once she was done, Twitter united to continue the drag – not only slamming Peter for his problematic commentary but also giving the ‘Flowers‘ singer her flowers for the work she’s done as a solo act across movies and music for the last 20 years.

Although the uproar prompted the DJ to quickly lend an apology, Rowland – instead of directly responding to him – opted to thank her fans and admirers for the massive outpour of support.

Look inside to see what she said.

(more…)

Over the summer R&B superstar Chris Brown made headlines for saying music award shows haven’t invited him to perform in years, a message that underscores why he – despite having some of the biggest Urban hits of the last decade – has rarely been seen delivering said smashes on major televised stages.

His dedicated fan base, affectionately called #TeamBreezy, thought the ‘Fortune‘ singer’s misfortune was set to change when reports surfaced he was due to do a tribute to his idol, Michael Jackson, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the King of Pop’s magnum opus, ‘Thriller,’ at the American Music Awards (AMAs) on Sunday (November 20).

And while rehearsal footage eventually surfaced of Brown showing off his oft-praised footwork in salute of the music icon, he doubled back to confirm he’s no longer on the show’s performance roster.

(more…)

Taylor Swift‘s highly anticipated 2023 stadium jaunt – The Eras Tour – generated such incredible demand with its presale it set a record of 2 million tickets sold in one day, an event that’s become a nightmare for Ticketmaster.

Forcing the site to shut down sales due to ‘insufficient inventory,’ the fiasco left millions of Taylor fans (affectionately called #Swifties) in the cold – prompting many to take to social media to air out their grievances.

Even Swift herself issued a statement on the matter, saying Ticketmaster’s mishandling of the process ‘pisses her off.’

Although reps from the company initially offered a response to the hoopla on their site, that explanation has since been removed and replaced with an official statement that includes an apology to Taylor and the #Swifties.

Look inside to see it.

(more…)

Just two weeks after dropping the music videos for his latest singles ‘Still That’ and ‘Tipsy,’ R&B sensation Jacquees finally lifts the lid on news about the cuts’ parent album – ‘Sincerely For You.’

(more…)

Adele is back!

The superstar kicked off her long-awaited Las Vegas residency ‘Weekends with Adele’ last night (November 18) at the Colosseum in Caesars Palace.

And it was a seismically spectacular affair.

Initially set to kick off in January, the concert series was dramatically postponed one day before its original start date. A controversial move that made headlines worldwide. And not headlines of positive persuasion.

However, the British belter has continued to stand strong in her stance that delaying the residency was the right decision and, looking at the end result, it’s hard to disagree with that sentiment.

The diva’s setlist was quite the hit list. Indeed, launching with 2015’s ‘Hello,’ it fused smashes from the length and breadth of her catalog – with cuts such as ‘Rolling In The Deep,’ ‘Someone Like You,’ and ‘When We Were Young.’ New album ’30’ also received ample love by way of live offerings of chart-topper ‘Easy On me,’ ‘Oh My God,’ and ‘I Drink Wine.’

As well as delivering a stunning production (complete with 180-degree screens, fire, and raining polaroids of rare pictures), Adele brought her trademark humor to the stage – randomly remarking how excited she was about the finale of ‘The Walking Dead.’  

What’s for sure is that excitement around ‘Weekends With Adele’ is very much alive.

Check out highlights after the jump…

(more…)

Wizkid‘s ‘More Love, Less Ego’ promotional train pulled into The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.

Backed by a full band, the Afrobeats titan delivered a rousing rendition of ‘Money & Love’ from the flavor-filled album.

The major TV spot comes on the heels of Wiz announcing the US leg of the ‘More Love, Less Ego Tour,’ as well as a huge African stadium date in Accra, Ghana.

Watch the honey-soaked offering after the jump…

(more…)

Peruse of the updated Billboard 200 reveals Doja Cat‘s GRAMMY-nominated tertiary album, 2021’s ‘PLANET HER,’ is the week’s best commercially-performing female Rap album as it’s still orbiting in the chart’s topmost quadrant (#47 this week).

Its ongoing success across Billboard comes as the result of rocking radio with as well as steady streams and digital downloads of its slew of smashes including the Hot 100 top 10 hits ‘Woman,’ ‘Kiss Me More,’ ‘Get Into It (Yuh),’ and more.

That enduring presence on charts is also the reason the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently took to press to share news several of her most beloved titles had received certification upgrades.

Look inside for details.

(more…)

Indeed, life is great for rising rapstress Glorilla.

The Memphis rapper, who burst onto the scene earlier this year with her viral hit ‘FNF (Let’s Go),’ saw her name go from virtually unknown to becoming one of the year’s most celebrated newcomers.

Over the last two weeks alone she released her first EP, ‘Anyways, Life’s Great’ to critical acclaim, received her first GRAMMY nomination, and accepted her first Gold plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) for the Cardi B-assisted hit, ‘Tomorrow 2.’

Now, just days after unveiling the high octane music video to the EP’s latest single, ‘Nut Quick,’ the 23-year-old is ready to bring that tune and her growing brigade of hits to a stage near you on the ‘Anyways, Life’s Great’ North American tour.

More inside.

(more…)

As proclaimed with her latest critically acclaimed single, Pop sensation P!nk meant it when she declared she’s ‘Never Gonna Not Dance Again.’

After sending her dedicated fans into a frenzy with news she’ll be dancing on stages around the world aboard a stadium tour in summer 2023, the GRAMMY winner has now lifted the lid on the new music the global trek will support.

Hop inside for details about her recently announced ninth studio album, ‘Trustfall.’

(more…)

With 7 nominations to her credit for work found aboard her latest Spanish album, ‘Aguilera,’ Pop diva Christina Aguilera entered the 2022 Latin GRAMMYs Thursday night (November 17) as a top contender for some of the night’s biggest honors including Album and Record of the Year.

Ultimately walking away with the Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album honor, Christina – defeating Sin Bandera‘s ‘Frecuencia,’ Fonseca‘s ‘Viajante,’ Marta Gomez‘s ‘Filarmonico 20 Anos,’ and Kurt‘s ‘La Vida’ for the win – nabbed the second Latin GRAMMY of her career.  It comes over 20 years after her first triumph in the Best Female Pop Vocal Album for her inaugural Spanish-language release, 2000’s ‘Mi Reflejo.’

Accepting the new award wasn’t the only time Aguilera graced the stage at Las Vegas’ Michelob ULTRA Arena at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino Thursday, however.

Look inside to see how she rocked the house with ‘Cuando Me De La Gana’ alongside Mexican hitmaker Christian Nodal.

(more…)