Britney Spears may have enjoyed seeing her name printed in the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 last week for the first time in 10 years thanks to new song ‘Hold Me Closer’ (as we reported here), but those expecting to see her give the Elton John-led hit a live rendition on stage had their hopes dashed Sunday night (September 11) when she revealed she likely won’t ever perform again.

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Cardi B made headlines last month when it appeared that she had tattooed her face.

Well, not only has the chart-topping femcee confirmed she indeed did get the unique inkwork done, she has given fans a glimpse of and opened up about its meaning.

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Britney Spears is making no secret of her disdain for her parents in the aftermath of her 13-year conservatorship.

As widely reported, the Pop force’s life – both professionally and personally – was governed by the controversial legal mandate that her family implemented in 2008.

Following a series of legal moves triggered after years of silence, Spears saw the conservatorship terminated last December.

And she’s turning the volume all the way up as relates to her feelings on the matter as well as the alleged treatment she received from her family. Specifically her father Jamie Spears and her mom Lynne Spears.

Now, the singer – who recently revealed she’s an atheist as a result of her experience – says she “prays” her parents “both burn in hell.”

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Meek Mill welcomes the masses to a new era with the video for ‘Early Mornings.’

Unlocked today, the track serves as the first solo offering from the Hip-Hop star this year.

It notably arrives on the heels of the rapper severing ties with Roc Nation management.

Meek – who teased the release of 10 independent albums – embraces the indie spirit with ‘Mornings’ – the beat for which he sourced online.

Ahead of its arrival, the MC took to Instagram and wrote:

“I got this beat off YouTube …. If you sell mid or ain’t no killer put upppp! Tag producer.”

Watch the visual for the song – which sees Meek muses on his recent experiences and what’s to come – after the jump…

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It’s customary in the music industry for songs to pass through many artists before landing at their final destination. And such was the case for Little Mix’s ‘Sweet Melody.’

The 2020 chart-topper has become of the British group’s most revered offerings. But, unbeknownst to most, the Tayla Parx-penned track was actually recorded by JoJo first.

When quizzed by a fan about murmurs of her recording the song, JoJo not only confirmed the speculation but also shared a lengthy audio clip of her demo version.

What are you waiting for? Listen to JoJo’s take on ‘Sweet Melody’ after the jump…

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Usher continues to rack up accolades. Deservingly so.

And the latest set of wins has seen the stage blazer add a number of shiny new plaques to his mantel.

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Nicki Minaj is keeping the new music coming. And this time it’s by way of a collaboration with Yung Bleu.

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Has Cardi B secured her wish of working with Lil Kim?

It appears that may well be the case.

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Bad Bunny has crossed a monumental milestone with his blockbuster album, ‘Un Verano Sin Ti.’

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This week’s From The Vault pays homage to one of the greatest albums of the contemporary era – Mariah Carey‘s ‘Butterfly’ ahead of its 25th anniversary.

Today’s pick is one of its anchoring singles, ‘My All.’

Rolled out as the fifth single from Mimi’s sixth studio LP, the soaring ballad was both written and produced by the songbird alongside her longtime collaborator Walter Afanasieff.

Lyrically, the track tackles the topic of deep infatuation and the feeling of wanting to risk it all for a night of passion with “the one.”

Vocally, as is trademark, Carey took flight and launched into melismatic magnificence.

The masses were magnetized and lifted the song to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the top 10 of tallies across the globe – including #4 on the Official UK Singles Chart.

Shot in Puerto Rico, the song’s monochrome video was lensed by Herb Ritts and showcased the diva enchanted by her love interest. A literal take, of sorts, on the cut’s lyrical narrative.

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Beyond her powerful pipes, one of Carey’s main attraction talents is her ability to lasso listeners with compelling storytelling and vivid visuals.

As the 25th anniversary of ‘Butterfly’ approaches, we can’t but be filled with all sorts of appreciation for this legendary chanteuse.

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Ray J has gone nuclear on Kris Jenner after the Kardashian matriarch took a lie detector test to prove that she wasn’t involved in the leaking and promotion of his now infamous sex tape with Kim Kardashian.

As widely known, the intimate video catapulted Kim and her clan into the mainstream of Pop culture and the circumstances surrounding its surfacing have remained somewhat of a mystery. Indeed, claims range from the unauthorized leak being genuine to it being a purposeful play for prominence.

Now, in the wake of Kris’ polygraph test on The Late Late Show with James Corden (which she appeared to pass), Ray has slammed the Kardashians for what he brands a “fake lie detector test” carried out by a “fraud” and the “inhumane” way his name is being tarnished as a result.

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While Beyonce fans wait with bated breath for live performances from her ‘Renaissance’ album, other artists are placating with their own interpretations.

And Camila Cabello is the latest.

The Pop starlet took to the stage at Rock in Rio 2022 and delivered a rousing set.

During her showing, the 25-year-old served up a performance of Queen Bey’s ‘Energy.’

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