From Brad Paisley to Jill Scott, Leslie Odom Jr., and more, Nationwide is no stranger to getting award-winning on their side over the years to help promote their insurance and financial service products.

The latest to put a twist on the company’s iconic jingle is GRAMMY & Academy Award-winning songstress H.E.R.

“I think it’s one of those jingles I’ve always known, and I never thought I’d be the one singing it,” said the celebrated singer-songwriter. “It’s just so fun to take something you already know and kind of make it your own and be a part of somewhat of a legacy.”

Adding her unique R&B stylings to Nationwide’s ‘On Your Side Soundtracks’ campaign, H.E.R. not only spun the insurance giant’s signature song but also unveiled a listen at an original tune that speaks to the spirit of those who have been on her side over her short but storied career.

Look inside to hear both.

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With its #94 peak on the Hot 100 (as of time reported), Sam Smith‘s latest single – ‘Love Me More’ – isn’t exactly getting the love the GRAMMY winner is accustomed to seeing their singles get upon arrival.

In an effort to change the tide on the Stargate-produced track, which was released April 28, Smith is giving ‘More’ more attention on the promotional front.

Not even two weeks after unveiling a stirring acoustic rendition of the tune, Sam’s unlocked a behind the scenes look at the creation of the song’s official music video.

Look inside to see the Luke Monaghan-directed action.

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Nicki Minaj is no stranger to big deals and her latest pact is with a multi-year, multi-dimensional pact with Maxim.

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It’s Normani‘s 26th birthday and, in a treat for fans, the singer’s appearance on Genius has been unwrapped.

The segment saw the stage blazer shine spotlight on her recent single ‘Fair.’

Journeying through the song’s lyrics, Normani also seized the moment to belt out the emotional track.

The appearance comes as excitement builds around a new incoming song from the star named ‘Candy Paint.’

Watch the showing after the jump…

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‘Pinocchio’ is set for an all-new adventure on Disney+.

Premiering this September on Disney+ Day, the live-action incarnation of the classic tale promises to put a fresh spin on the much-loved narrative – which tells the story of the wooden puppet who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy.

Tom Hanks stars as wood maker Geppetto and Cynthia Erivo is also in the mix as the Blue Fairy.

Other notable names on board include Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Keegan-Michael Key, Lorraine Bracco, and Luke Evans.

Check out the first look trailer of the flick, which is directed by Robert Zemeckis, after the jump…

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Chloe Bailey keeps the new music a’coming and this time it’s by way of an official “Shemix” of Capella Grey‘s ‘Gyalis.’

Some will recall that the 23-year-old put her spin on the track in a widely praised clip shared on social media.

Racking up over 3 million views, Bailey’s rendition received love from the likes of SZA, Tracee Ellis Ross, and Fivio Foreign – all of whom called for a collaborative release.

Well, Bailey and Grey heed the request with the arrival of this flavorsome new blend of the bop.

Its debut comes as the songstress struts towards the release of her debut solo album and Grey’s incoming collab with Ty Dolla $ign, ‘OT.’

Take a listen after the jump…

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D.L. Hughley and Mo’Nique have been making headlines this week after the latter hit out at the ‘The Kings of Comedy’ comedian – alleging that he refused to perform at a joint event if she headlined.

The resulting spar has seen the pair take to social media with claims that they (and not the other) were given top billing at the Detroit Fox Theater event.

Now, D.L. appears to have drawn a definitive line under his side of the debate – with receipts too.

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After the very public discourse between them and their label, Halsey has new music coming this week.

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Harry Styles‘ latest album may be called ‘Harry’s House,’ but several of the songs from the project are now calling the Billboard Hot 100 top 10 home.

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Jessie J is speaking out.

For, she is now praising ‘Heartstopper’ actor Joe Locke for helping someone close to her.

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ASAP Rocky is getting candid.

For, the rapper is now dishing on fatherhood unlike ever before.

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It has been a big year for Cupcakke and she is continuing to make it even bigger.

Case in point, she has just unleashed yet another new tune. Entitled ‘H2Hoe,’ the song finds its release to coincide with the rapper’s birthday.

The song is all about finding sexual pleasure and features plenty of her clever double entendres. Across the tune, she raps:

“Stick it in from the back like the tag was out / Throw the GPS, make him come the fastest route.“

‘H2Hoe’ arrives shortly after she shared her remix to Nicki Minaj and Fivio Foreign‘s ‘We Go Up’ last month.

Listen to ‘H2Hoe’ below…

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