In a year of big musical returns, The Weeknd didn’t receive the loudest response with his latest album ‘Dawn FM.’

Arriving this January sans the usual promotional fanfare that precedes the star’s releases, the LP delivered noticeably quieter launch numbers than its 2020 predecessor ‘After Hours.’

Indeed, its 148,000 debut (which saw it settle for #2 behind Gunna) paled in comparison to the 444,000 premiere of its mega-selling predecessor. It didn’t yield hits of the same seismic ilk either.

Still, The Weeknd is standing by his work.

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Cardi B is the latest name to pay her respects to the late Takeoff, who was tragically murdered on November 1.

The femcee, who is married to fellow Migos member Offset, has collaborated with the group multiple times on hits such as ‘Motorsport’ and ‘Type Sh*t.’ She maintained a solid relationship with the popular ensemble.

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Quavo has paid impassioned tribute to his nephew and Migos bandmate Takeoff.

As reported, the 28-year-old was shot to death in the early hours of November 1 after a disagreement broke out at a party he attended in Houston.

Now, a day after the rapper’s funeral at the State Farm Arena in his hometown of Atlanta, Quavo (who was with him at the time of his death), has opened up about the shocking loss.

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Nick Cannon further cements himself as one of Hollywood’s most fertile fathers. Because the media mogul has officially become a dad of 12. Yes, 12.

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Wizkid may have a centralized focus on new album ‘More Love, Less Ego,’ but the global star is continuing to accrue success with the breakout hit from his last LP.

For, ‘Essence’  with Tems from 2020’s ‘Made In Lagos’ has reached a major new commercial milestone in the United States.

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Christina Aguilera‘s life and illustrious career are set to serve as the subject of a rivetting new documentary.

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Stefflon Don has unlocked her brand-new single ‘The One.’

Following on from the Spice-assisted ‘Clockwork,’ the melodic track finds the star addressing a lover about uncertainties and external influences.

‘The One’ serves as the latest taste of the multihyphenate performer’s incoming (and long-awaited) debut album ‘Island 54’ (due in 2023).

Both the track and accompanying LP are being released as part of Stefflon Don’s freshly minted pact with BMG – which has partnered with her label 54 London.

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Having steered the careers of Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, and Solange, Mathew Knowles has an undeniable Midas touch.

Fittingly, then, the music industry maestro has been announced as one of the first keynote speakers on the line-up of the XP Music Futures 2022 conference.

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Taylor Swift is catering to the “unprecedented demand” that has greeted news of her ‘Eras Tour.’

And, as has become custom with the Pop superstar, she’s making history in the process.

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Wizkid is wasting no time lighting a match under his new album ‘More Love, Less Ego.’

For, hours after the release of the hotly anticipated LP, the Afrobeats royal has unlocked its latest video – ‘2 Sugar.’

The musical sweet treat sees Surulere’s finest team up with rising artist Ayra Starr. 

Together the pair trade flavorsome verses over the pulsating production (which is helmed by P2J).

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Chloe Bailey is strutting the promotional trail for her new single ‘For The Night (ft. Latto).’

And Genius was the R&B songbird’s latest nesting.

During her visit, the 24-year-old delivered an acapella offering of the track, while unraveling the layers of its vulnerable lyrics.

As reported, the Chloe x Halle singer revealed that the song is about her long-rumored boo Gunna.

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Rihanna sprung a surprise on fans today with the release of ‘Born Again.’

The stirring song serves as the second original track the superstar contributed to the motion picture soundtrack for ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’ following ‘Lift Me Up.’

Produced by Ludwig Göransson and The-Dream, the pair co-wrote the song alongside Rih and James Fauntleroy.

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