Barely a week before Christina Aguilera gears up to perform and be honored at the 2022 Billboard Latin Music Awards (as we reported here), her recent Latin efforts received special recognition from another institution:  the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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All roads lead to this Friday (September 30) for Ciara and Summer Walker.

For, the R&B belles are dancing towards the debut of their brand new single, ‘Better Thangs.’

The collaboration follows CiCi’s showing on Walker’s ‘Still Over It’ album as narrator on the aptly titled ‘Ciara’s Prayer.’

To whet appetites for the track, which follows ‘Jump,’ the duo have unwrapped a new teaser for its accompanying video

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Megan Thee Stallion‘s ‘Cash Sh*t’ collaborator DaBaby is cashing in on the copious press he received over the weekend thanks to the release of his latest album, ‘Baby on Baby 2,’ and its housed single ‘Boogeyman’ which contains lyrics alleging he slept with the GRAMMY winner the day before she was allegedly shot by fellow rapper Tory Lanez.

And while Meg has yet to officially respond to the claim, DaBaby (born Jonathan Kirk) continues to press the issue by unveiling the official music video to the tune.

Featuring a Stallion lookalike, the horror music video – which opens with a disclaimer that spoofs that of Michael Jackson‘s ‘Thriller’ – seemingly pays homage to ‘Nightmare on Elm Street’ and sees its star portray a Freddy Krueger-esque character.

Directed by Kirk’s longtime collaborator Reel Goats, look inside to see the rapper’s killer clip.

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Just weeks after watching their duet, ‘Hold Me Closer,’ enter the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 to historic measure, Elton John and Britney Spears have finally unleashed the official music video for the tune.

Shot in Mexico City, the Tanu Muino-directed visual is laden with choreography – but not from Britney as she nor Elton appear in the clip.  A compilation of stunning and colorful visuals, the pace of the visual’s vibrant dancers is only matched by the city’s scenery.

Speaking on the magical experience, Muino said:

“Going into this video, I knew there would be a lot of emotional expectations the audience and fans would have. With this responsibility, I had to do something different and unexpected. The visuals had to be different. The dance had to be forward-thinking to raise eyebrows and make Elton and Britney proud. To capture this magic, we shot around all my favorite architectural locations in Mexico City and brough ton choreographer Jacob Jonas who does the best contemporary choreography today. Getting the best dancers, crew, and access to some of the most private locations in the world was simple as everyone wanted to work with Elton John and be part of his legacy.”

Look inside to see the action.

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Nicki Minaj is not holding back.

For, she is now slamming YouTube for putting an age restriction on her ‘Likkle Miss’ music video.

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Rina Sawayama is lighting up the charts.

For, she has just now earned her first-ever entry on the coveted Billboard 200 chart.

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Sam Smith and Kim Petras appear to have a hit on their hands.

Case in point, their song ‘Unholy’ is pacing towards a big debut in the UK.

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Nearly 10 years after its release, Katy Perry‘s 2013 chart-topper – ‘Dark Horse’ – has ridden into another storm of controversy thanks to lyrics housed in the portion rapped by its feature, Juicy J.

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With Tik Tok still showing major love to her breakthrough single, ‘Mind Yo Business,’ rising rapstress Lakeyah made it her business to deliver the tune’s parent project – ‘No Pressure 2.’

Released courtesy of Quality Control Music on Friday (September 23), ‘Pressure’ comes just three months after its predecessor of the same name.

“’No Pressure Part 2′ is a natural follow-up to part one. While I was creating this EP, I wanted it to be a reminder of my lyrical ability and versatility,” Keyah shared. “I have songs for the girls, the culture I represent, and a song just in time for cuffing season!”

The 10-track effort also boasts appearances from some notable names including Lucky Daye, Latto, Flo Milli, and more.

Stream it inside via Apple Music.

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At the top of the year, Mariah Carey was in a longstanding tie with music icon Barbra Streisand for the title of best-selling female album seller in the United States.

As if breaking the tie on her birthday (March 27) wasn’t enough to celebrate, the rest of the year would see the 53-year-old enjoy buoyed digital attention to her timeless catalog – a feat that led the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) to update the figures attached to some of her biggest hits.

The result?  She not only extends her album-selling record among females in the U.S. but also gets bumped up the all-time best-selling digital artists’ list as well.

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Usher has amassed a colossal following worldwide, as such it was all sorts of apt that the performer was tapped to headline the Global Citizen Festival: Accra 2022. 

Stationed at Black Star Square, the event – which ran in tandem with a companion extravaganza in New York City – was mounted to raise funds for the charity’s mission to end extreme poverty.

During his dynamite set, the superstar electrified with back-to-back hits – such as ‘Confessions,’ ‘You Make Me Wanna,’ and ‘Burn.’ All the while, the adoring audience sang full volume alongside the 43-year-old.

Watch the 8x GRAMMY winner rock the stage like only he can after the jump…

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Mariah Carey is no stranger to Platinum plaques, which is apt because she’ll need to make room for more. A lot more.

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