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Ari Lennox fans who thought the early June conclusion of the ‘2026 Vacancy Tour‘ marked the official end of the ‘Vacancy‘ album’s era were served a pleasant surprise this week when the GRAMMY-nominated songbird announced plans to hatch a reissue of the project.

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Ne-Yo may have seen his inaugural Country album ‘Highway 79‘ ride right into critical acclaim for its innovative mix of Country, R&B, and Pop, but the serial hitmaker still managed to miss the Billboard 200 with its debut – a career-first for him.

With hopes of turning its success narrative around, the celebrated singer-songwriter is shining another spotlight on some of the LP’s content: namely the fan-favorite single ‘Dance Right Now.’

“We could waste time on all that we don’t know / Or we could dance right now / And worry about the rest after the bar shuts down / I think it might be best if we just / Skip all the details we don’t need to figure out,” he sings on the Daniel Breland-co-penned track.

Set in a rustic saloon, hop inside to see the Salty-directed action in full.

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Tyga is stepping into a bold new creative era.

The chart-topping rapper has unveiled the self-titled debut album from $TARFACE, his original alter ego inspired by the music, fashion, and cinematic flair of the early 1980s.

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Davido has officially opened a new chapter with the arrival of his highly anticipated sixth studio album, ‘Oriadé.’

The Afrobeats superstar’s latest body of work embraces his Nigerian roots while celebrating his evolution as one of Africa’s biggest global stars.

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After years of speculation, Mahershala Ali has finally shared his thoughts on Marvel’s long-abandoned ‘Blade‘ reboot.

The Oscar-winning actor, who was unveiled as the iconic vampire hunter in 2019, never got the chance to suit up as the character due to multiple creative shake-ups.

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Season 17 of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ has its end in sight, but before the curtain call, viewers will be treated to an explosive 3-part reunion.

As always, Andy Cohen will preside over events as the ladies aim to bring closure to a number of the dramas that transpired over the course of the season.

Taped earlier this month, the action-packed special will see Porsha Williams, Phaedra Parks, Drew Sidora, Shamea Morton, Kelli Ferrell, Angela Oakley, Pinky Cole, and K. Michelle hash out the highs, lows, and shade grenades of the Bravo reality hit’s latest installment.

They will be joined by RHOA Friend Cynthia Bailey.

Your first look at the RHOA season 17 reunion ahead of its August 9 premiere awaits below…

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Soulja Boy is calling out Kai Cenat. The rapper challenged the streamer to a boxing match and labelled him a “Diddy clone” during a wild rant.

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Ariana Grande has unlocked the cinematic video for ‘petal,’ the title track of her newly bloomed album of the same name.

Directed by longtime collaborator Christian Breslauer, the striking clip sees the songbird flex her acting chops in the short film.

Unwrapped moments ago, the video showcases Grande in the role of a 1950s-era character named Pepper who navigates a high-stakes audition narrative.

The must-see follows the visual for ‘hate that i made you love me,’ which premiered atop the Billboard Hot 100 in June.

Grande’s freshly hatched offering comes as its housing album rocketed straight to #1 on the Apple Music US tally.

It also comes amidst the performer’s ‘eternal sunshine tour.’

Booked, busy, and blooming!

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Nicki Minaj has issued a bleak prediction for Dr. Anthony Fauci.

The rapper took to X on Friday to share her assessment of the former White House COVID-19 response head’s future.

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The UK’s biggest celebration of musical excellence has unveiled its 2026 Mercury Prize shortlist, and RAYE, Olivia Dean and JADE are among the stars receiving major recognition.

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Tory Lanez is facing a fresh hurdle.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) filed a motion to dismiss his $100 million lawsuit over a prison stabbing.

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Ari Lennox kicked off 2026 by delivering one of the year’s most critically acclaimed R&B efforts – her third album ‘Vacancy.’

And though the opus earned thumbs-up aplenty from industry tastemakers and fans alike, the sales didn’t exactly mirror that fanfare – a feat echoed by the project’s #172 peak on the Billboard 200 (her lowest to date).

As rumors swirl she’s set to give the LP a second swing at bat via a reported forthcoming deluxe edition, Lennox took to social media this week to at least confirm the arrival of new song ‘Hookah Baby.’

“My girls shakin’ a– and we all outside / All on ten / Tellin’ everyone that I leave in five / I’m lying, I lied / I might good night, I might just slide / Said pass the hookah, baby,” she wails on the vibey new track.

While we wait on confirmed news about the official home for ‘Hookah,’ look inside to get acquainted with the new song in full.

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