Jack Harlow‘s ‘First Class’ is off to a strong start.

Case in point, it is now on course to top the charts all around the world.

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‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ is off to a strong start. For, it has now topped the weekend box office.

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T.I. is taking the tanking of his latest comedy show in his stride.

As reported, the rapper – who is embarking on a stand-up journey – received a less than favorable response from an unforgiving audience during his performance in Brooklyn, New York show last night (April 9).

Indeed, he was essentially booed off stage.

Now, the MC is sharing his take on what went down.

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From The Vault is back this week with one of our favorite R&B starlets.

Today’s pick comes courtesy of the talented Mya with her 2003 effort ‘Fallen.’

Issued as the second single from the performer’s third album ‘Moodring’, the song sampled Hip-Hop classic ‘Runnin’’ by The Pharcyde, which itself was built around a sample of Bossa Nova jam ‘Saudade Vem Correndo’ by Luiz Bonfà.

Following the home run that was ‘Lady Marmelade’, ‘Moodring’ in many ways was designed to take Mya to the next level. The album’s first single – the Missy Elliott-produced ‘My Love Is Like Wo’ – was a Top 20 hit but for some incomprehensible reason ‘Fallen’ failed to make an impact on the Billboard Hot 100/ Indeed, it peaked right outside of the Top 50 at #51.

The video for the tune finds the songstress in besotted mode, following a guy she’s crushing over around New York City. From the newsstand in the morning to his bathtub in the evening. Directed by Darren Grant, aspects of the clip would be borrowed in Rihanna’s ‘What’s My Name?’ visual years later – a video that followed the then-red-haired beauty from sunrise to sunset around the Big Apple.

Sadly, ‘Fallen’ remains Mya’s last single to chart on the Hot 100.

Until this day, we’re perplexed at what prevented the entertainer from being one of the biggest names in music (commercially speaking). From the talent to the songs and the look, she had it all in earnest. Some say politics others ponder the product. For us, it will forever remain a mystery.

Thankfully, she has been able to experience success in different ways since then. Indeed, she embarked on an independent journey and released several successful albums for the Japanese market. She even snagged a GRAMMY nomination for her critically-acclaimed seventh LP ‘Smoove Jones’. As is increasingly becoming the case in the contemporary climate, success is relative and Mya has emerged as a textbook example of how.

She – alongside the Tinashes and Dawn Richards of the world – stands as a true testament that in the music industry there are many ways to win if you are ready to explore them.

We salute you, Ms. Harrison!

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Lizzo is looking to light up the charts anew with her incoming single ‘About Damn Time.’

Set to debut on April 14, the track follows last summer’s ‘Rumors’ and serves as the latest taste of the star’s long-awaited new album.

Ever one to march to the beat of her own drum, the performer is whipping up buzz in trademark form.

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Little Mix kicked off their ‘Confetti Tour’ in seismic style last night (April 9).

Blazing Belfast’s SSE Arena, the chart-topping Pop trio brought a hit-filled set comprised of classics such as ‘Touch,’ ‘Shout Out To My Ex’ and their most recent #1 smash ‘Sweet Melody.’

Rescheduled due to the effects of the global health crisis, the largely sold-out trek serves as the group’s last for a while as they embark on their previously announced hiatus.

And while solo ventures are amounting fast, the ladies are still going all out with the super-slick arena spectacle – their first since the departure of member Jesy Nelson.

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T.I.‘s crack at a comedy career hit quite the iceberg tonight (April 9).

For, while delivering a routine in Brooklyn, New York, the rapper booed off stage…expeditiously.

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This week it was revealed that, after eight seasons on the air, ‘The Real’ has been canceled.

The confirmation of the Fox talk show’s end arrived on the heels of rampant speculation, which saw the news of its axing preempted to the point that some of the cast were forced to address the matter – seemingly before a firm decision had even been made.

With the fate of the series finalized, anchor Loni Love has opened up about the cancelation and shared insights into some of what was transpiring behind the scenes.

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Live from New York, it’s Camila Cabello!

Hot on the promo trail in support of her April 8-released third studio album, ‘Familia,’ the GRAMMY-nominated songstress showcased live renditions of her latest two singles – the Ed Sheeran-assisted ‘Bam Bam’ and Willow Smith-enlisted ‘Psychofreak’ – for the ‘SNL’ audience aboard the show’s Jake Gyllenhaal-hosted episode Saturday (April 9).

Though handling the colorful showing of ‘Bam’ by her lonesome, Cabello stunned viewers when she was joined by Willow for the rocking first televised performance of ‘Psychofreak.’

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Tekashi 6ix9ine has returned.

After a somewhat lengthy spell away from social media, the provocative Hip-Hop performer has declared that “the demon is back.”

Announcing his new single, the MC did so with an elaborate trailer.

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‘Do It’ singers Chloe x Halle delivered a double dose of dynamite at the Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards 2022 tonight (April 9).

The soul-filled sisters stunned on the multi-colored carpet as they arrived at the ceremony, which took place at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California.

Their appearance comes as they continue to branch off with various solo projects.

Chloe Bailey has been blazing a trail with her music, with her latest single ‘Treat Me’ igniting ample conversation.

While Halle Bailey has been nabbing a succession of acting roles; indeed, she recently wrapped as the lead in the live-action revival of ‘The Little Mermaid’ and is set to star in ‘The Color Purple’ musical movie – both of which hit the big screen next year. She’s also been in the studio working on material of her own too.

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Remember the phrase: “you’ve got to pay me for my pain”? Well, it looks like Chris Rock does. Because that’s reportedly the star’s stance in the aftermath of the now-infamous slap he received at the hands of Will Smith (quite literally) at the 2022 Oscars. 

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