Occupying similar spaces in the music realm makes it easy for fans to pit artists against each other.  Such is particularly the case for the likes of Chloe Bailey and Normani, who are not only two of the day’s top female steerers of contemporary R&B, but are equally renown for their sizzling stage performances.

Despite the sometimes negative comparisons, Bailey – as she’s putting the finishing touches on her forthcoming solo debut album – recently made headlines for confirming she’s eyeing a collaboration with the former Fifth Harmony star.

Look inside to see how Normani responded to the report.

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‘Industry Baby’ may have birthed Lil Nas X‘s third run atop the Hot 100 last October, but the Kanye West-produced bop remains a commercial force thanks to a continued push on the promotional front.

Just days ahead of the sales boost it’s enjoying this week thanks to a high octane presentation at the 64th annual GRAMMY Awards (as we reported here), the song had already been pushed up the certification ladder at the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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The global health crisis forced James Corden‘s ‘Carpool Karaoke’ into what many feared would be a permanent parking spot.

However, as reported here, ‘The Late Late Show’ phenomenon has finally revved up its engines again after a 2-year hiatus.

Rolling on to screens Wednesday (April 6), Rap Queen Nicki Minaj was tapped to assist with the wildly popular segment’s royal return to television.

“The entire afternoon that we spent together, I was so happy to be in her orbit and her company and I really, really loved being with her,” Corden said of his time with the GRAMMY nominee. “It was so joyous.”

Cranking out rocking renditions of her hits ‘Starships,’ ‘Super Bass,’ ‘Anaconda,’ and much more, hop inside to see how Minaj helped get the show back in gear.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta returns on May 1 with its hotly anticipated 14th season.

Its premiere comes on the heels of an elongated spell off-screen as producers prepared a major overhaul of the cast – which this go-round includes the addition of Marlo Hampton, OG Sheree Whitfield, and Sanya Richards-Ross as full-time peach-holders.

That Grape Juice was on hand at the 2022 Essence Black Women in Hollywood Awards and caught up with Kandi Burruss – who is now the longest-running member of the current cast.

Chopping it up with TGJ’s Shar Jossell, the entrepreneur opened up about what folk can expect from the incoming chapter of RHOA, her spin-off show ‘Kandi and the Gang,’ and more.

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Congratulations are in order for Amara La Negra and her partner Allan Mueses.

For, the ‘Love & Hip-Hop Miami‘ star has welcomed twins.

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JAY-Z‘s musical appearances are unquestionably an event these days. Especially when the pairing is at potent as his latest team-up with Pusha T. 

The pair have unveiled new song ‘Neck & Wrist,’ which is lifted from the latter’s incoming album ‘It’s Almost Dry’ – which follows 2018’s ‘Daytona.’

Naturally, the Hip-Hop forces do not hold back – trading verse after fiery verse on the track which is their latest collaboration since 2016’s ‘Drug Dealers Anonymous.’

What are you waiting for? Take a listen to the Pharrell Williams production after the jump…

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Coachella has announced the official replacement for Kanye West, whose departure from the 2022 line-up was confirmed earlier this week.

And it’s a two-for-one special.

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Normani has nabbed another endorsement deal and this time it’s a pact with Cracker Jill. 

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Aunjanue Ellis is the latest major name to onboard the big-screen revival of ‘The Color Purple.’

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Cop a gander of Chloe Bailey!

The stage blazer makes for an enchanting sight on the cover of Wave Magazine‘s Spring/Summer 2022 issue.

Arriving ahead of this Friday’s release of the starlet’s new single ‘Treat Me,’ the Bucci-lensed spread has been paired with an interview in which the 23-year old reflects on her solo journey.

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Alicia Keys is cooking up the release of a new single.

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When the ladies of Little Mix launch their ‘Confetti Tour’ later this week, it’ll serve as the last the masses see of the trio for a while as they commence their hiatus and set sail on their solo journeys.

And the wheels have been turning speedily as relates to the latter.

Indeed, as reported, the group’s members have been announcing solo record and management deals.

Jade Thirkwall was the latest, with it being revealed that she has inked a major pact with RCA Records and will be shepherded by Full Stop Management – whose roster includes Lizzo and Harry Styles.

Now, details about her solo launch are trickling out.

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