#Barbz bummed at not catching Nicki Minaj on the first run of her hotly selling ‘Pink Friday 2 World Tour‘ will be pleased to learn they have another shot to see the Rap Queen live as she’s confirmed the second North American leg of the history-making jaunt.

Taking to social media on Friday (May 24), Minaj sent her beloved fan base into a frenzy with news she will return to the U.S. for a slew of arena dates after wrapping up the European leg of the international trek.

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The original incarnation of Kehlani‘s banging comeback single, ‘After Hours,’ already contained a throwback t0 2004 with its prominent sample of Nina Sky‘s signature smash ‘Move Ya Body.’

But, just as the April 4-dropped ‘Hours’ continued racking up spins and downloads on digital outlets its GRAMMY-nominated creator has lifted its official remix – this time throwing it back to the 2004 hit ‘Cater 2 U’ found aboard Destiny’s Child‘s last studio album ‘Destiny Fulfilled.’

“Why don’t you stay? / Stay here after hours / I know you don’t wanna leave / Stay here after hours,” she wails on the slowed down version of the dancefloor-ready bop.

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Nelly Furtado is the latest GRAMMY winner to bring her brigade of hits to ‘Tiny Desk’!

Gracing the NPR office in Washington, D.C., Furtado delivered an electric showing of 11 songs including performances of tunes like ‘Promiscuous,’ ‘Maneater,’ and ‘I’m Like a Bird’ as well as new releases ‘Love Bites’ and ‘Eat Your Man.’

Backed by Jim Beanz and Anjulie Persaud (vocals) with support from William Lamoureux (violin), Brian West (guitar), Hrag Sanbalian (keyboard), Daniel Stone (percussion), Lionel Jarvis (bass), and more, hop inside to see Nelly put it down like only she can.

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Shortly after getting heads bobbing to his latest single, ‘Clear the Smoke,’ former Migos frontman Quavo followed by unleashing its accompanying music video.

A cinematic affair, the KeeMotion-directed visual sees Huncho calling all the shots over an underground business.

“Everything bankroll right / Smokеd out, burnt out life,” he raps over Nick Mira and Dez Wright production. “B-tch, I threw back twice / Damn, I feel nice, what you feel like? / Worth some M’s, right , b-tch, don’t film.”

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Taylor Swift is hot on the promotional trail for her latest album, ‘The Tortured Poets Department.’ 

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Camila Cabello is about to receive a special honor.

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Lady Gaga could be the next villain of the ‘Mad Max’ franchise.

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Emerging music sensation Jon Muq is on a roll.

Originally from Uganda, he has been generating buzz with his distinctive blend of folk and afropop, highlighted by his uniquely warm timbre.

As he prepares to launch his debut album, ‘Flying Away,’ on May 31 via Easy Eye Sound, he has released the single ‘Flying Away From Home’ along with its music video.

‘Flying Away From Home’ narrates Muq’s journey of pursuing his dream to become a musician and is produced by Dan Auerbach of The Black Keys along with the rest of his debut album.

Check out the visual for ‘Flying Away From Home’ below…

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Since the arrival of ‘Cowboy Carter‘ teasers during the 2024 Super Bowl, the #Beyhive and #LittleMonsters – devoted fans of Beyonce and Lady Gaga respectively – have suspected the two have been subtly teasing a reunion to their 2010 megahit ‘Telephone.’

After months of speculation, Gaga – hot on the promo trail of the May 25 premiere of her forthcoming HBO concert film ‘Gaga Chromatica Ball‘ – finally addressed the rumors.

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With that headline-grabbing beef with Chris Brown in his rear view, Quavo is moving past the noise to ‘Clear the Smoke‘ – his new single.

Produced by Hitkidd and Wheezy, ‘Smoke’ is believed to be the newest taste of the gems set to line his yet-titled third solo studio album (the follow-up to 2023’s ‘Rocket Power‘),

“They tryna clear the smoke on sight (Sight, yeah) / They even tryna clear the smoke a few time (Yeah) / Got the gang members on go (Go) / We might be havin’ smoke,” he raps on the sizzling new track.

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As the countdown continues to the June 7 release of Meghan Trainor‘s sixth major-label studio album, ‘Timeless,’ her beloved fans (affectionately called #MegaTronz) can expect to hear even more gems from the highly anticipated project ahead of its unveiling.

Kicked off by singles ‘To the Moon‘ and the T-Pain-assisted ‘Been Like This,’ the LP’s announcement was accompanied by news Trainor will be hitting the road alongside Natasha Bedingfield, Chris Olsen, and Paul Russell in support of the forthcoming effort on the like-titled ‘‘Timeless Tour.’

Ahead of that North American jaunt’s September launch, Trainor has lifted the new song ‘I Wanna Thank Me‘ to major streaming services.

Inspired by actress Niecy Nash‘s heartstring-tugging acceptance speech at the 2024 EMMYs, look inside to hear ‘Thank’ in full.

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It’s the remix!

Just two days after making headlines for revamping Muni Long‘s megahit ‘Made for Me,’ Songbird Supreme Mariah Carey gave one of her own ballads similar treatment via a four-track EP.

Dedicated to her 2018 cut ‘Portrait‘ (originally found aboard her critically acclaimed 2018 album ‘Caution‘), the May 24-released project not only features the standard version of the fan-favorite cut but also a House-inspired reimagining and more.

First teased as part of Carey’s inclusion on Audible’s ‘Words + Music,’ now the diva’s beloved fans (affectionately called #Lambs) can hear the updated take on ‘Portrait’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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