For over a decade, The Weeknd has shone as one of Pop’s most preeminent forces.

Now, he’s set to take center stage as an actor – making his primetime debut in the new HBO series, ‘The Idol.’

The superstar, real name Abel Tesfaye, stars as a self-help guru and leader of a modern-day cult who begins a complicated relationship with an up-and-coming Pop idol (played by Lily-Rose Depp).

Helmed by Sam Levinson (the mastermind creator of ‘Euphoria)’ and co-produced by The Weeknd, the series promises a “sick and twisted” rollercoaster ride.

Ahead of its debut, watch the freshly unwrapped extended trailer below…

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While Keyshia Cole has maintained a presence of sorts by way of reality TV and her Verzuz spar with Ashanti, the volume has been noticeable quiet when it comes to new music.

Indeed, it’s been almost five years since the 2017 release of the songbird’s most recent studio album, ’11:11 Reset.’

However, that all looks set to change. Because the star has revealed that she’s gearing up to hatch fresh material.

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The drama between B2K has boiled to scorching degrees in the wake of Omarion‘s new docu-series ‘Omega: The Gift & The Curse.’

As reported, the special – which was originally set for release last month – chronicles the group’s ill-fated reunion on The Millennium Tour. 

With the episodes now unlocked, Raz B has spoken up and out about what he deems betrayal from his former bandmate.

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Beyonce has long been a dependable vendor for dynamite dancefloor anthems. And her latest bop ‘Break My Soul’ continues that trajectory.

Serviced as the lead release from Queen Bey’s chart-topping seventh studio album ‘Renaissance,’ the song proved an immediate hit and went on to top the Billboard Hot 100. A tally it currently reigns atop of.

Now, ‘Soul’ has added another achievement to its mantel.

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BLACKPINK are back and bulldozing records in the process.

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2022 is proving itself to be quite the year for Rap icon Snoop Dogg.

As if kicking it off as part of a historic headlining Hip-Hop collective at this year’s Super Bowl wasn’t enough (as we reported here), the 50-year-old unveiled his own cereal – Snoop Loopz – and announced his attachment to multiple TV ventures including hosting duties for NBC’s ‘American Song Contest’ as well as Peacock’s ‘So Dumb It’s Criminal.’

Never losing sight of his first love (music), Dogg continues to chase record-breaking stats in the entertainment genre – most recently landing the 12th top 10 hit of his career.

Hop inside to see how the arrival came as a career milestone for the legendary emcee.

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Disgraced singer R. Kelly‘s fate hangs in the balance as his sex abuse trial in Chicago cranks into full gear.

For many observers, the fallen star was dealt a devastating blow when the prosecution called a key witness to the stand – the woman at the center of his now infamous sex tape.

Now 37, the woman’s account of her experience is considered crucial to the current case. Because, despite being identified as the underage female in the video, she notably didn’t testify during Kelly’s 1998 trial. A move many say helped collapse the case against the crooner at the time.

Testifying as a “Jane Doe” to protect her identity, she did not hold back. Indeed, the woman relayed how Kelly coerced her into sex at just 15 years old and filmed several encounters.

Kelly wasn’t the only one portrayed in a bad light; her aunt – singer Sparkle – has been critiqued after the woman claimed the songbird brought her to Kelly and said: “I should rub his head and ask him to take that role [of godfather] in my life.” She suggested that her parents also approved, Kelly took on the position, and the sexual relationship between her and Kelly commenced shortly after.

The shocking testimony has left many with harsh words for Sparkle, who is now setting the record straight.

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Thanks to a supercharged start on digital platforms, ‘Super Freaky Girl’ – the latest single from Rap Queen Nicki Minaj – is predicted to premiere atop next week’s Hot 100.

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After rocking stages across North America on the first leg of his critically acclaimed ‘Night Tour’ alongside R&B veterans Joe and Anthony Hamilton, GRAMMY-winning singer Maxwell is not only expanding its second leg to include more cities but is also ready to bring some ladies aboard the bill.

Originally scheduled to conclude in Mobile, Alabama on October 23, Max is pushing through fall with help from friends Xscape, Leela James, Fantasia, and more.

Look inside to see if the megawatt talents will be shining on a stage near you later this year.

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Drake continues his unprecedented domination of Billboard.

In the 13 years since the release of the 2009 ‘So Far Gone’ mixtape that’s credited with launching his career, the Canadian emcee has managed to rack up the most impressive Hot 100 run of any artist ever.

Among the highlights are most #1 hits among rappers (11), most weeks at #1 among rappers (54), most #2-peaking singles (7), most top 10 singles (59), most #1 debuts (7), most top 40 entries (158), and most appearances on the chart overall (277).

As if the aforementioned was not enough, the arrival of his 277th entry – as supporting act on DJ Khaled‘s latest single ‘Staying Alive’ (also featuring Lil Baby) – was accompanied by its own slew of history-making stats this week.

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All roads lead to next Friday (August 26) for Britney Spears and Elton John.

For, the dynamic duo will be debuting their brand new single ‘Hold Me Closer’ on said date.

The hotly anticipated track, which is a reworking of John’s 1972 classic ‘Tiny Dancer,’ serves as Spears’ first original recording since 2016’s ‘Glory’ album. Perhaps most notably, it’s also the Pop performer’s first offering since the termination of her conservatorship in December 2021.

With anticipation sky high, the pair unwrapped a new preview.

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Chris Brown is the latest name to weigh in on the Diddy-ignited debate about whether “R&B is dead.”

Joining the likes of Mary J. Blige and Jermaine Dupri, C. Breezy – who has dominated the genre for over a decade – has sounded off. And he did not hold back.

Find out what he had to say below…

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