Don’t call it a comeback!  After a period of commercial downturn, Sam Smith is back and better than ever!

As if having 2023 GRAMMY gold in sight isn’t enough recent news to celebrate, the chart-topper also learned their Hot 100 #1 hit, ‘Unholy,’ has been blessed with a Platinum plaque from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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Tis the season…to crash Christmas parties!

Such is definitely the case if you’re a pair of swindlers looking for your next big break like Tara (Skye Townsend) and Tre (Jaime M. Callica).

The two tricksters eventually decide to work together to carry out their missions for fame and fortune, not knowing they would end up unwrapping something bigger at the end: true love.

Also starring Kajuana S. Marie, look inside to see the trailer for the Sheldon Epps-directed yuletide flick ahead of its November 17 premiere on BET+.

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Kendrick Lamar may have just racked up major nominations at the GRAMMYs 2023, but that hasn’t stopped the Rap titan from continuing with the push for his latest album ‘Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers.’

Moments ago, K. Dot debuted the video for ‘Rich Spirit.’

Directed by Calmatic, the clip sees the revered MC visually illuminate the fan-favorite track – on which he reflects on how he’s fulfilled by much more than material things.

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Ari Lennox is taking her sophomore album ‘age/sex/location’ on the road.

For, the songbird has hatched the announcement of her aptly titled ‘age/sex/location Tour.’

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SZA‘s sophomore album is officially on the way.

For, the GRAMMY-winning singer-songwriter has announced her long-awaited second studio LP, ‘S.O.S.’

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Will Smith returns to the spotlight in the hotly anticipated new movie ‘Emancipation.’

Directed by Antoine Furqua, the film serves as the first offering from the superstar since the Oscar slap seen around the world on the night he bagged the Best Actor award.

Moving forward and reminding the masses of his Midas touch on screen, Smith takes center stage in the Apple TV+ flick – which is inspired by a true story that centers on the narrative of an enslaved man who embarks on an arduous journey to reunite with his family.

With its December release fast approaching watch the newly unwrapped extended trailer…

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With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Pop Empress Janet Jackson reigns as one of the best-selling female artists in history on the global front – a ranking she seems poised to extend as the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) recently updated the certification statuses of a slew of her classic hits.

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Travis Scott is making his return to the festival scene.

Case in point, he has just been booked as a headliner for the 2023 California Rolling Loud celebration.

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Donald Trump has his eyes set on the White House.

Case in point, he has just announced his bid to return as President of the United States.

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The late Nipsey Hussle is getting a docuseries about him.

According to Deadline, the series features archival footage of Hussle as well as interviews with those who were closest to the GRAMMY-winner.

Additionally, it will feature his life from childhood all the way to his turn as one of the most notable music figures in recent years.

The upcoming series was directed and produced by Emmy-nominated director One9. Hussle’s children (James, Carter, Jamal Henderson, and Philip Bryon) also serve as executive producers.

Set to arrive sometime in 2023, the series is coming from LeBron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Company as well as Hussle’s Marathon Films.

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Taylor Swift‘s song ‘Anti-Hero’ is climbing the charts.

Case in point, it is making major waves at pop radio.

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While many artists were overcome with joy upon the unveiling of the nominations for the 2023 GRAMMY Awards, singer Summer Walker was not one of them.

For, as reported, the R&B star was one of the notable names omitted from the tally.

This, despite delivering one of the genre’s highest-selling debuts with her official sophomore album ‘Still Over It’ within the nomination eligibility window.

Now, joining the chorus of those weighing in, Walker has shared her thoughts on the snub.

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