Just as Saweetie fans (affectionately called #IcyGang) thought they were closer to the rapper’s debut album due to the reception of its latest single, ‘Closer’ (featuring H.E.R.), she offered a stunning update at Billboard’s Women in Music event Wednesday night (March 3).

On hand to accept the event’s GameChanger Award, the GRAMMY nominee (born Diamonte Harper) confirmed changes to the rollout of her inaugural LP, ‘Pretty B*tch Music,’ which has seen its arrival serially delayed due to the 28-year-old’s confession she wanted to revamp the sonic direction of its content.

Months after announcing that update, Harper says she’s finally headed into the studio to close out the project’s recording.

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Doja Cat dominated the Billboard charts in 2021 (and well into 2022) with hits found aboard her third studio album, ‘Planet Her.’

For that reason and more, it’s only fitting the Rap diva was bestowed the PowerHouse Award at the 2022 Billboard Women in Music event Wednesday night (March 2).

Presented the honor by fellow stage blazer Normani, Cat not only made headlines for delivering an impassioned acceptance speech and stunning performance of her song ‘Alone,’ but also for sending her fans – affectionately called #Kittens – into a frenzy with reports she may be gearing up to share studio time with the former Fifth Harmony star.

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Ciara is hot on the promotional trail for ‘Why Not You?’ – her new children’s book with husband Russell Wilson.

And while the star has made no secret of her growing passions, she’s still got music on the mind.

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Amazon‘s Prime Video is doubling down on its commitment to music-flavored content. Because the streamer will play host to a new documentary powered by Timbaland, Swizz Beatz, and Lena Waithe.

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There is no stopping Mary J. Blige. 

Because fresh from rocking the Super Bowl Halftime Show and releasing new album ‘Good Morning Gorgeous,’ the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul has linked up with Lifetime for a unique movie venture.

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In the 2000s, few, if any, musical imprints maintained a grip on the culture like Murder Inc. 

Home to heavyweights such as Ja Rule and Ashanti, the Irv Gotti led label dominated the Pop cultural landscape with hit after hit after smash hit.

Now, the INC’s rise and challenging times are set to be chronicled in a seismic new BET documentary series.

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Chloe Bailey is continuing to put the pedal to the metal as she accelerates on her solo journey.

For, after heating up the scene with debut offering ‘Have Mercy’ last year and collaborating with Gunna to kick off 2022, the songbird is set to hatch more new music in the form of ‘Treat Me.’

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Jennifer Hudson is renowned for rocking a mic, but now she’ll be using her voice in an exciting new way. Because the Oscar, GRAMMY, and Emmy winner is officially launching her own daytime talk show.

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Get ready to board the ‘Bullet Train.’

Led by Brad Pitt, the action-packed movie event sees the superstar lead a dynamic and diverse assembly of assassins – all of whom with interconnected yet conflicting objectives. The fast-paced thrill of a film is set against the backdrop of a non-stop ride through present-day Japan.

Directed by David Leitch (who also helmed ‘Deadpool 2’), ‘Bullet Train’ (which hits theaters on July 15) also stars Bryan Tyree Henry, Bad Bunny, Aaron Taylor-Johnson, Andrew Koji, and Joey King.

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Regina Hall heats up movie screens in ‘Master.’

Arriving as the debut offering from director-writer Mariama Diallo, the film relays the layered narrative of three women striving to find their place at a prestigious New England university; an institution whose rigid elitism is hiding something much darker beneath its shiny veneer.

Hall leads as Professor Gail Bishop, who has become the first Black woman to be promoted to the position of ‘Master’ of a residence hall.

Determined to affect positive change, a series of events sees Gail confronted with the shocking prospect of the school possibly being haunted in a way few could ever have foreseen.

A hit at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival, ‘Master’ – which also stars Zoe Renee and Amber Gray, arrives on Amazon‘s Prime Video on March 18.

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Ciara and Russell Wilson have long been couple goals and recent times have seen the pair aptly team up to achieve goals together.

Indeed, they’ve launched a fashion brand The House LR&C, as well as various fragrances and philanthropical missions.

The latest venture for The Wilsons is a children’s book titled ‘Why Not You?’

Hitting the promo trail for the release, CiCi and Russell stopped by Jimmy Kimmel Live to dish on the book, naming their baby son Win, being competitive with each other, Russell spending $1 million a year on his body, and much more.

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Nearly 6 years have separated fans of Usher from his last solo studio album, 2016’s ‘Hard II Love,’ but – if a recent interview from the R&B veteran is anything to judge by – the wait for its highly anticipated follow-up is coming to a close very soon.

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