Ne-Yo has broken his silence after his wife Crystal Smith announced their latest split.
As reported, the actress/model alleged that the singer cheated on her “unprotected’ with “numerous women.”
Now, the GRAMMY winner is opening up about the drama and he’s asking for…respect and privacy.
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Today’s From The Vault salutes the ever-reigning Queen of Pop Madonna.
With a career and catalog as colossal as hers, the diva’s music is celebrated on a daily basis. And rightfully so.
Our pick is hypnotizing anthem ‘Secrets.’
Lifted from Madge’s 1994 album ‘Bedtime Stories,’ the track was produced by music maestro Dallas Austin and was issued as the LP’s lead single.
After the controversy that encased the singer’s name and image following the raunchy ‘Erotica’ era, the Pop maverick arguably sought to soften both with ‘Stories.’
A marked departure from previous shapeshifts, the project drove in a much more R&B direction and placed lyricism and vocal performance at its forefront.
The effort was well-received.
‘Secrets’ peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US, #5 in the UK, #2 in France, and placed within the top 10 in multiple countries worldwide. The track also hit #1 in Canada and Switzerland.
Its accompanying black and white video was directed by Melodie McDaniel and showcased the star in performance mode, while also slickly spotlighting others; the combination of which illuminated the song’s layered lyrics in earnest.
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For four decades Madonna has dominated like no other – primarily due to her willingness to embrace fresh sounds, themes, and manners of visual presentation.
Case in point ‘Secret’ and ‘Bedtime Stories.’
Madge’s commitment to evolving established a template in Pop that remains religiously adhered to by the many names that have followed in her footsteps.
All hail the Queen!
Nichelle Nichols, famed for her role as Lt. Nyota Uhura in the original ‘Star Trek’ series, has sadly died.
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Patti LaBelle isn’t just aware of the new generation of raunchy Rap starlets, she’s endorsing them too!
The legendary diva served as the latest guest on Drink Champs with Noreaga and, as is customary on the show, she did not hold back.
When quizzed on today’s crop of femcees, she gave a seismic salute.
Check out what Ms. Patti had to say after the jump…
Crystal Smith is making it crystal clear that she’s done with her husband Ne-Yo.
Just three months after the couple renewed their wedding vows, the actress/model slammed the GRAMMY-winning singer in an explosive social media post.
Within it, she hurled several accusations of infidelity at the performer – including allegations that he slept with “numerous women….unprotected.”
Read her jaw-dropping statement after the jump…
Muni Long continues to hit many a stage on her ascend – the latest being Genius’ Open Mic.
There, the singer-songwriter delivered a potent rendition of her single ‘Pain’ – which has been making strides across Urban radio.
The rising star, who was born Priscilla Renea and first rose to prominence being a songwriter, is riding high on the success of her breakout smash ‘Hrs & Hrs’ and recently inked record label deal with Def Jam.
Watch her in action after the jump…
Few can rival the year Nigerian superstar Temilade Openiyi, better known as Tems, has had.
The international music sensation, who made history earlier this year when she became the first Nigerian act to debut at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 courtesy of Future and Drake‘s ‘Wait For U,’ went on to snag multiple BET Awards at this year’s ceremony including Best International Act and Best Collaboration (for her work on the top 10 hit ‘Essence’ with fellow Nigerian hitmaker Wizkid).
Having already played assistant to multiple smash singles, the refreshed Hot 100 suggests the 27-year-old songstress may finally be poised to hop in the driver’s seat to find her own course to the top of the charts.
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As reported here, Mary J. Blige dazzled New York City’s United Palace on July 13 for the live taping of her “one night only” Apple Music Live concert – available to stream now exclusively on Apple Music.
Lifting the lid on the finished product July 27, the criitically acclaimed experience – which comes as the second live album of her career following 1998’s ‘The Tour’ – saw Blige bang out a career-spanning set that included performances of some of her greatest hits like ‘My Life’ and ‘Love No Limit’ as well as new tunes found aboard her latest album, ‘Good Morning Gorgeous.’
Giving fans a foretaste of what they can expect on the September 17 kick off of her forthcoming ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ tour, look inside to hear ‘Apple Music Live: Mary J. Blige’ in full.
As the masses continue to release their wiggles to the sounds of Beyoncé‘s seventh studio album, the July 29-released ‘Renaissance,’ industry analysts have turned their attention to the commercial performance of the set.
And if early reports are anything to judge by, Bey may do some wiggling herself when she finds out the numbers expected to be attached to the LP’s first-week sales.
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Lady Gaga returned to London last night (July 29) for the first of two sold-out Chromatica Ball shows at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
The live blockbuster has been mounted in support of Mother Monster’s chart-topping ‘Chromatica’ album – which is home to hits such as ‘Stupid Love’ and #1 smash ‘Rain On Me.’ Both of which were paired with high-octane showings at the seismic spectacle.
A blazing bolt of energy from its opener ‘Bad Romance’ ignites what is an electifying exhibit of Pop perfection from the multihyphenate GRAMMY and Oscar winner.
Both contemporary and nostalgic, The Chromatica Ball is quite the triumph for an artist that has all at once managed to establish a lane like no other, evolve like no other, and cultivate an eclectic catalog like no other.
Classics such as ‘Just Dance,’ ‘Poker Face,’ and ‘Love Game’ were launched onto the adoring audience early – reminding of Gaga’s meteoric ascend. One that has yet to be matched by any in music’s fast-paced landscape.
New ‘Chromatica’ jams such as ‘Sour Candy,’ ‘Alice,’ ‘Babylon,’ and ‘Replay’ were expertly woven between fan favorites like ‘Monster’ and ‘Shallow’ – with all collectively receiving a rapturous response from the capacity crowd.
As one of Pop’s most notable shapeshifters, Gaga thrilled with a multi-dimensional show that celebrates all facets of her musical, visual, and theatrical arsenal. From the freaky to the fashionable. From the raw to the regal. All the “Lady Gagas” we’ve come to know and love over the years showed up to the ‘Ball – and it was glorious. Very much a victory lap from a titan artiste that shows no signs of slowing down.
Initially scheduled for takeoff in 2020, The Chromatica Ball was one of several shows postponed due to the global health crisis.
Two years later, it has proven well worth the wait.
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Beyonce is off to a fire-fuelled start with her new album ‘Renaissance’ – especially on Spotify.
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