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Fresh from joining Harry Styles on-stage at Coachella 2022, the Houston native took to social media to heat up feeds with sizzling swimwear snaps.

And it’s courtesy of her own brand.

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Today’s From The Vault pick comes courtesy of one of the greatest entertainers to grace a stage.

This week’s selection is ‘Confessions (Pt II)’ by the mighty Usher.

The title track from the artist’s blockbuster fourth studio album, the song was served up as its third single following the monumental success of ‘Yeah!’ and ‘Burn.’ Talk about a trifecta!

Penned by Usher alongside Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox, the latter duo also produced the track.

Lyrically, ‘Confessions’ tells the tale of a man in a committed relationship who has impregnated his “chick on the side” and how he confesses his sins to his (soon to be former?) girlfriend.

Like its predecessors, the track charted at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100, replacing the previous single ‘Burn’ in position. Although not the international hit the other two had been, the release managed to climb to the 5th position on the UK Singles Chart.

Chris Robinson directed the song’s visual. Mirroring the song’s lyrical story, the clip kicked off with Usher in the studio receiving the call from his mistress before going to his car, seemingly on his way to meet up with his partner.

Embodying the confessional concept of the song, the lionshare of the action takes place in a darkly lit room. Dancing on a chair or on top of a piano, Mr Raymond relies largely on his charisma and showmanship to convey the narrative.

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While a refresh in his overall proposition is definitely in order, the music world could absolutely benefit from an Usher project. One of on the epic scale of ‘Confession.’

Ironically, after 2012’s ‘Looking 4 Myself’ era, Ush has been navigating his way back to his musical sweet spot. And we’re hopeful his incoming LP marks the long-awaited arrival.

After a successful Las Vegas residency and with R&B enjoying some kind of resurgence as of late, the time is most definitely right.

We’re ready when you are, Ush.

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It goes without saying that ‘White Chicks’ has long stood as a comedy classic.

Helmed by brothers Marlon Wayans and Shawn Wayans, the 2004 film saw the dynamic pair play FBI agents who go undercover as caucasian sisters.

Generating over $113 million on a $37 million budget, the movie was not just hugely successful, but hugely also profitable.

And, per Marlon, the latter is at the center of the hold-up for a much-demanded sequel.

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Chloe Bailey is strutting the promotional trail in support of her scorching new single ‘Treat Me’ – and her latest stop was the popular YouTube series The Terrell Show.

During the fun-filled sit-down sing-a-long, the performer opened up about some of the behind-the-scenes realities of the music industry that folk may not be as in the know about.

Her words may (or maybe not) surprise you.

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Powered by hits such as ‘Wild Side’ and ‘Motivation,’ singer Normani is blazing a trail.

And while she has a laser focus on her forthcoming solo album debut, the Fifth Harmony graduate has taken a moment to salute the forces whose journeys have facilitated hers.

Currently on the promotional trail for her newest song ‘Fair,’ the 25-year-old opened up about the seismic impact of Pop queens Beyonce and Janet Jackson. Especially as Black women.

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Megan Thee Stallion is sharing her side of the night Tory Lanez allegedly shot her in the foot.

And the details are harrowing.

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Rihanna and ASAP Rocky put on a united front this weekend at the baby shower for their incoming bundle of joy.

The couple was spotted hand-in-hand leaving the event, which reportedly took place at Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Los Angeles.

It notably marks the first sighting of the pair following Rocky’s arrest earlier this week upon their return from Barbados.

As reported, the MC was handcuffed and taken into custody in connection with a shooting that took place in November 2021.

With that story still unfolding, check out the RiRi and the rapper together in happier circumstances after the jump…

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Chris Rock‘s Mom, Rose Rock, is the latest name to sound off on the Oscars slap seen around the world.

As widely reported, at the 94th Annual Academy Awards, Will Smith hit the stage and then struck comedian Chris on the live broadcast after the latter threw an awkward hair jab at his wife Jada Pinkett Smith (who suffers from alopecia).

The aftermath has dominated the headlines; indeed there have been apologies, a voluntary resignation, and Will being banned from attending the Oscars for ten years. And just yesterday (April 23), the ‘King Richard’ actor was spotted in India where he is reportedly seeking the guidance of a renowned spiritual guru.

With the world at large still in deep debate about the slap, Rose Rock is the latest to weigh in.

Find out what she had to say after the jump…

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Tiffany Haddish may be renowned for bringing the funny on-screen and on-stage, but she’s revealed that she’s musically inclined too.

And she has a major collaboration on the mind.

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After being named “the best rapper alive,” Future‘s name has been at the center of ample debate this week.

What is for sure, though, is that the MC is making it rain.

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Months after first teasing its arrival, Alabama-born beauty Flo Milli finally lifts the lid on the official music video for the vogue-inspired ‘PBC (Pretty Black Cute).’

Directed by Amber Park, the clip sees the femcee confidently rip the runway and she spits equally confident lyrics about self-empowerment.

“I’m that girl / Step, step / Get it girl (oh) / Go, go / Show out / Brrr / Inches (inches), inches (inches) / Vogue, b*tch, Vogue,” she raps on the YoungFyre-produced bop.

The visual arrives Milli gears up for the release of the clip for the remix to  ‘We Not Humping’ – her collabration Monaleo.

In the here and now, check out the ‘PBC’ video below…

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Pusha T has long gone by the moniker King Push and it’s all sorts of apt this week.

Because the rapper looks set to reign atop of the charts with his brand new album ‘It’s Almost Dry.’

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