As elusive albums go, few are as elusive as Rihanna‘s long-awaited ninth studio effort.

Codenamed ‘R9’ by the superstar’s super patient fans, the project has long promised in earnest – but has taken a notable backseat as the Bajan belle grew her billion-dollar Fenty empire. The pause button was also hit when the 34-year-old welcomed her first child with partner ASAP Rocky in May.

Now, though, a fresh sighting suggests music may well be on the way. Finally.

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Kelela is back.

After a lengthy hiatus, the alt-R&B chanteuse returns with hypnotic new single ‘Washed Away.’

The track serves as the star’s first original material to be released since 2017’s ‘Take Me Apart’ (home to the much loved ‘LMK’).

Speaking on the Yo van Lenz-produced track, the 39-year-old began by saying:

“A B*TCH IS BACK and feeling v ⛲️after my hiatus. please TRUST the bangers are on the way. but first: how’s your heart? ‘Washed Away’ out now!”

Expanding, she added:

“Recorded this track in the midst of uncertainty and a lot of my first takes made it to the final. I really didn’t think I’d hit on anything that would resonate out the gate, but I can see now that it was my willingness to try that paved the way for self belief and renewal. Hope it makes you feel the same.” 

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It’s been rumored for years and desired by fans for longer, but could 2023 finally see the Spice Girls scorch the Glastonbury stage?

According to a new report, the wheels are in motion.

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‘Rain On Me’ took on a whole new meaning tonight at the Miami stop of Lady Gaga‘s ‘Chromatica Ball.’

The superstar has been thrilling audiences worldwide on the mammoth stadium trek and was set to do the same for fans at the Hard Rock Stadium. 

However, mid-way through her performance, tumultuous weather conditions in the form of a thunderstorm forced Mother Monster to abruptly end the show.

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Ciara may have launched her new skincare line OAM (On A Mission) this week, but the R&B singer still has her eye on new music.

Indeed, it’s clear she’s concurrently been cooking up material that she’s gearing up to serve.

Case in point ‘Better Thangs.’

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Beyonce has joined the notable number of those congratulating Sheryl Lee Ralph in the wake of her historic win at the Primetime Emmy Awards 2022. 

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50 Cent and Starz have enjoyed enjoyed shiny success over the years. However, the
pact that brought the masses seismic shows such as ‘Power’ and its plethora of spin-off shows is no more.

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Megan Thee Stallion may be set to pour out more new music as part of her ‘Traumazine’ album campaign.

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Usher is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his sophomore album ‘My Way’ in seismic style.

For, just hours after unwrapping an expanded anniversary edition of the 7x Platinum LP, the GRAMMY winner premiered an accompanying documentary toasting the record – which is home to smashes such as ‘You Make Me Wanna,’ ‘Nice & Slow,’ and its title track.

Christened ’25 Years My Way,’ the Dolapo Sangokoya-directed special sees the singer reflect on the creation of the project and what it inspired for the future. Indeed, the performer notably has named his latest Las Vegas residency after the album. The likes of Jermaine Dupri and other instrumental to ‘My Way’ also appear.

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Babyface fans anxious to get their hands on his new album, the October 29-due ‘Girls Night Out,’ are being given yet another reason to get excited about the ladies-led project thanks to new song ‘Game Over’ featuring Queen Naija.

The follow-up to the critically acclaimed ‘Seamless’ with Kehlani and ‘Keeps on Fallin‘ with Ella Mai (which has peaked at #3 on Adult R&B radio charts as of time reported), ‘Game’ sees its performers trade verses about the hardships of leaving a love that’s gone south.

“I don’t wanna leave, but I gotta go, this is not for me / Yeah you had a good run had your fun now I’m done / And the game is over (I don’t wanna leave) / I don’t wanna leave, but I gotta go, this is not for me,” Naija croons on the chorus.

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It’s been over 5 months since Latto hit the critical jackpot with the release of her sophomore album ‘777,’ but the ‘Big Energy’ hitmaker is still energetically pushing the set’s content on the masses.

When not tackling award shows and making high-profile appearances in its support, the self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Da Souf’ is taking her talents on a North American tour as the supporting act on Lizzo‘s ‘Special’ jaunt.

To give her growing legion of fans a taste of what they can expect on the outing, Latto has been lifting live performances of cuts from ‘777’ to VEVO Lift.

Look inside to see how she handled fan favorites ‘Sunshine‘ and ‘Stepper.’

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Veteran actress Niecy Nash-Betts serves as ‘The Rookie’ in the forthcoming ABC spinoff, ‘The Rookie: Feds.’

As revealed in the trailer for the September 27-due series, Nash-Betts portrays “Simone Clark” – the oldest rookie in the FBI who, freshly out of the Academy, has come to turn the bureau on its head.  The series also stars Felix Solis, James Lesure, Britt Robertson, Kevin Zegers, and many other familiar faces.

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