The Weeknd shocked fans at his show in Los Angeles tonight by pulling the plug on his set mid-concert.

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As two of the most important Black artists to ever grace recorded music, Dionne Warwick (one of the best-selling female acts of all time) and Gladys Knight (the crowned ‘Empress of Soul’) not only boast six decades of impact respectively but they also own two of the most recognized names, voices, and faces in their field.

Despite the aforementioned, earlier this week – during one of Serena Williams‘ farewell tennis matches at the US Open – Twitter went up in flames when analyst/announcer Chanda Rubin misidentified Warwick as Knight (who were both in attendance at the star-studded showing).

Yet while the negative criticism poured in heavily for Rubin, Dionne and Gladys seemed to be the least offended by the mixup.

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Funnyman Aries Spears has been getting everything BUT laughs over the last two weeks.

When not in headlines for allegations of sexual misconduct with minors, the 47-year-old was trending on Twitter for his unprovoked slamming of GRAMMY winner Lizzo for her appearance and public antics.

Likening the diva to the “sh*t emoji” in a recent interview (as we reported here), Spears’ fat-shaming attack found him on the receiving end of the very criticism he wielded against the songstress.

Sunday (August 28), Liz slyly clapped back at this comments while accepting an award at this year’s MTV VMAs.

Just days later, Aries’ interview with VLADTV surfaced in which he addressed her response to the haters.  Look inside to see what he said.

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Taylor Swift, already one of the most successful artists in Billboard’s 64-year history, keeps piling on the record-breaking feats at the publication.

On the Hot 100 side she’s listed as the female act with the most overall appearances, most top 10 debuts (20), most top 40 hits (86), and more.  The Billboard 200 sings the ‘All Too Well’ singer’s praises just as much as she’s the female artist with the most albums on Billboard’s Top 200 Albums of All Time list (4), the female act with the most #1 albums in a calendar year (3), the female act with the most consecutive #1 studio albums (10), and she ranks as the woman with the most career weeks at #1 on the tally (55).

And while those stats are just the tip of the iceberg, this week saw her add yet another jaw-dropping accomplishment to her list of Billboard 200 achievements.

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Remy Ma fans have been waiting with bated breath for new music from the femcee.

And while word on her much anticipated ‘7 Winters 6 Summers’ album remains pending, the booked and busy belle still has fresh material on the way.

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Jack Harlow brought the heat to ESPN’s College Gameday moments ago.

Armed with a mic and momentum, the MC delivered a fiery rendition of his chart-topping anthem ‘First Class.’

Taking command of the stage at the Columbus, Ohio-based event, Harlow’s showing comes after a show-stopping performance of the track with Fergie at the MTV Video Music Awards. It also comes ahead of the September 6 start of his ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You Tour’ with the City Girls.

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Pop royalty reigns in the upper region of this week’s Official UK Singles Chart.

For, Britney Spears and Elton John have flown in high on the coveted count with their collaboration, ‘Hold Me Closer.’

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Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller,’ the biggest selling album of all time, is set to thrill on in celebration of its latest milestone.

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Time heals all wounds, it seems.

Because, after years of feuding, Mo’Nique and Lee Daniels have mended fences in a major way.

As reported, the pair who worked together on ‘Precious’ and fell out in the aftermath of the film’s success, repaired their relationship earlier this year and have teamed up for a new project.

Now, there’s another heartwarming update.

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Another one (or two)!  DJ Khaled keeps the videos coming in support of ‘God Did,’ his latest studio album.

Set to hit #1 on next week’s Billboard 200 (as we reported here), the project’s seen a number of its 18 tracks gifted the visual treatment.

Already blessing ‘God’-housed cuts like the Kodak Black and Nardo Wick-backed ‘It Ain’t Safe,’ the Future and SZA-assisted ‘Beautiful,’ the 21 Savage-enlisted ‘Way Past Luck,’ ‘Party‘ (featuring Quavo and Takeoff), ‘Keep Going’ (featuring Lil Durk, 21 Savage, & Roddy Ricch), and more with the visual treatment (as we reported here), the tunes ‘Jadakiss Interlude’ (featuring its namesake) and ‘Big Time’ (featuring Future and Lil Baby) also have accompanying clips that recently surfaced.

While ‘Jadakiss Interlude’ is directed by Ivan Berrios and sees its stars hit the streets of NYC, ‘Big Time’ is directed by Eif Rivera and sees its stars take time to get away to a lush estate where their needs are taken care of by a staff of scantily-clad beauties.

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It was the slap seen around the world.

And five months on, the masses are still talking about Will Smith putting the paws on Chris Rock live on the Oscars 2022 stage. Especially in the wake of the storm that ensued thereafter.

One person who has noticeably been low volume about the matter is Rock himself. A move that has led many to assume a more measured (and perhaps more lucrative address is pending).

In an unexpected play, the comic briefly spoke on the matter while on the tour in the UK this week.

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Given the hold ‘Hold Me Closer’ has had on digital sales tallies since its August 26 release, the Elton John and Britney Spears tune is not only promising to unseat Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Super Freaky Girl’ as the year’s best first-week single seller but it’s also threatening to debut in the top 10.

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