Usher is heading to Sin City!

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The raunchy video for ‘WAP’ helped Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion nab a historic #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

And while the much-loved clip continues to accrue hundreds of thousands of views a day, it would have played out slightly differently if Cardi got her way.

For, in a new interview with Hot 97, the femcee revealed that original plans were for Lizzo to make a cameo appearance.

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The world at large is mourning the tragic passing of actor Chadwick Boseman, who died aged 43 due to complications from colon cancer – which it was revealed he battled for four years.

News of the ‘Black Panther’ star’s death has generated an outpouring of emotion from fans and contemporaries alike.

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While Jennifer Lopez fans, affectionately called #JLovers, were none-too-pleased after the Academy Awards snubbed the singer-actress earlier this year (click here to read more), but redemption may come via their TV alternative – the EMMYs.

Tuesday (July 28), the Television Academy announced its highly anticipated Primetime EMMY nominations for its 72nd annual ceremony (as we reported here).  Easily its most diverse crew of nominees to date, the list made history for being the most inclusive of acts of color in the event’s history.

Among celebrated nominees were Lopez and Shakira for their historic Super Bowl Halftime Show that rocked Miami’s Hard Rock Stadium in February.

Look inside to see how the ladies responded to the announcement:

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The social media entity Hopper HQ is giving the world insight into the lucrative world of Instagram marketing and revealed which celebrities can command (or are commanding) the most mula on the platform.

Waiting below? A list dominated by Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Dwayne Wade and Billboard Hot 100 chart topper Nicki Minaj.

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Due to the global health crisis, millions of students are unable to walk the stage at their respective graduation ceremonies.

But, in a bid to help them celebrate, YouTube showed up and showed out with a special virtual ceremony named Dear Class of 2020.

Comprised of commencement speeches and performances, the star-studded broadcast was “attended” by the likes of many including Beyoncé. 

Having already seen the likes of Lady Gaga, Alicia Keys, Barack & Michelle Obama, and others salute, celebrate, and encourage the world’s latest graduates (click here to watch if you missed it), look inside to see what GRAMMY winners Mariah Carey, Justin Timberlake, and Taylor Swift (among others) added to the mix.

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With multiple Billboard 200 chart-toppers to their respective credits, Kanye West and Ariana Grande are no strangers to seeing their names atop industry tallies.

As such, it should come as no surprise the hitmaking duo – who have made headlines for being at odds in the past – find themselves at the summit of Forbes’ ‘Highest Paid Celebrities’ list (among musicians) for 2020.

Leading a list that features the likes of Taylor Swift, Shawn Mendes, Rihanna, and more, look inside to see if your favorite star made the cut:

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Madonna, Mariah Carey, Usher, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Celine Dion, and Britney Spears are just a few of the big names in music who have buckled up for James Corden‘s wildly popular ‘Late Late Show’ segment, ‘Carpool Karaoke,’ over the years.

Yet, despite the slew of prospective guest stars music lovers have on their wish lists (see: Janet Jackson, Taylor Swift, Rihanna, Beyoncé, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Brandy, etc.), Corden’s gone on record to announce the future of the show is uncertain due to to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

Look inside to hear him detail the decision to forego the virtual alternative:

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May 26 marks the season 4 kick off of NBC’s top-rated reality dance competition, ‘World of Dance.’

Calling on world-class movers and shakers to duke it out on the floor for a $1 million prize and title of ‘best dancer in the world,’ look below for the first look at round 4 of Ne-Yo, Jennifer Lopez, and Derek Hough‘s search for the ultimate dance champions.

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The global health crisis has forced the cancelation of many a graduation ceremony.

However, YouTube are stepping up to honor millions of graduates across the US. And Beyonce has been unveiled as one of many huge names added to the bill.

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The year was 2002 and Ashanti had added another global chart-topper to her name when Fat Joe collaboration ‘What’s Luv?’ took over the music landscape.

However, the rapper – who, in recent years, has become renowned for his candid storytelling – revealed to her on Instagram Live that the song was on the cusp of sounding very different. Primarily because plans were in place for not to feature.

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Kelly Rowland poured out new single ‘Coffee’ to rapturous applause Friday (April 17).

Produced by Kosine and co-penned by Rowland alongside Syd The Kid, the delicious mid-tempo is the premiere taste of the GRAMMY winner’s first solo album in seven years.

That Grape Juice has had both the song and its Steven Gormillion-directed visual on repeat since their synchronized debut.

Now, join us after the jump as we unpack five reasons why Ms. Kelly’s sonic and visual comeback is everything we’ve waited for from her…

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