GRAMMY-winning producer Philip Lawrence has his next collaboration in his sights.

For, he is eyeing a collaboration between some of today’s biggest stars.

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Chloe Bailey is ready for her time in the spotlight.

Case in point, she has announced that her debut album is finally completed.

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Normani appears to be cooking something up.

For, the former Fifth Harmony member is now working on “something really special.”

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Ed Sheeran has big plans.

Case in point, the ‘Shivers’ singer has now revealed that he has a “curveball” release coming soon.

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Shawn Mendes is opening up about his split from Camila Cabello.

As reported, the Pop pair went their separate ways in November 2021 after dating for two years.

Now, Mendes is sharing what the aftermath of the break-up has been like for him.

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Today’s From The Vault pick was a game-changer for its singer. For better and eventually for worse.

This week’s selection is ‘Blurred Lines’ by blue-eyed soul maestro Robin Thicke.

Released in 2013 as the first single of the crooner’s sixth studio album of the same name, it was produced by Pharrell Williams and had a guest verse by T.I.

The track was a monumental hit around the world, spending 12 weeks at #1 in the US. It also topped the charts in the UK, Australia, Canada, and France amongst many other territories.

Its infamous visual was directed by Diane Martel. Depicting scantily clad women parading around the three suited-up men, it broke the internet and then some with its racy skew.

The visual was also nominated for Best Video at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.

Amidst all its success, ‘Lines’ received plenty of criticism. It was the subject of many a think-piece because of its lyrical content arguably promoting rape culture.

Its music video only amplified that conversation because of its undeniable objectification of women. Adding to the cloud of controversy, Thicke and Williams were accused of plagiarism by Marvin Gaye’s family because of some similarities between the hit song and Gaye’s ‘Got To Give It Up.’

On a more personal tip, the artist’s then-wife Paula Patton filed for divorce following some infidelity allegations which occurred during the track’s promotional run.

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The trajectory of ‘Blurred Lines’ and its impact on Robin Thicke’s career and life can only be deemed a Greek tragedy. Indeed, following years of niche success, how ironic that the very song that finally made him a household name was the one that caused his downfall too?

Years later, Thicke, Williams, and Emily Ratajkowski – the main model in the video – have all expressed regret about their respective role in the song and video.

Despite his immense talent, the highly-talented Thicke hasn’t quite been able to capture the masses at such a seismic scale again. On the upside, he has diversified his portfolio by co-anchoring the judging panel of ‘The Masked Singer’ since 2019.

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When the 2022 GRAMMY Awards roll around on April 3, two realities are certain.

The first is that Trevor Noah will reprise his role as host. The second is that Kanye West will not be in the building.

Indeed, despite nabbing a multiple nominations – including a nod for Best Album for ‘Donda’ – the rapper has been dropped from the performer line-up for “concerning online behavior” in the wake of his split from Kim Kardashian.

Naturally, the decision ignited a wave of debate. And now Noah is weighing in.

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Beyond being a musical star in her own right, Kandi Burruss has baked classic bops for an endless array of artists including TLC, Destiny’s Child, and Whitney Houston

While on the promotional trail for her ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ spin-off series, ‘Kandi & the Gang,’ the multihyphenate force stopped by TMZ‘s It’s Tricky podcast.

Chopping it up with host Raquel Harper, Kandi was quizzed about who she wanted to work with next.

And it looks like she has her sights set on two of R&B’s most exciting new names.

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Sam Smith has been cooking up new music and looks set to serve sooner than folk may think.

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Doja Cat‘s global domination continued this weekend with a whimsical performance at Lollapalooza Argentina 2022.

Backed by her trusty troop of dancers, the multi-talented stage blazer ignited the Hipodromo in a way that won’t be forgotten anytime soon.

Performing to a capacity crowd of 50,000, Doja dazzled with her growing list of smashes – including ‘Woman,’ ‘Kiss Me More,’ and ‘Say So.’

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Nicki Minaj‘s hiatus may have left fans thirsty for fresh music, but from the onset of 2022, the femcee has been flooding the marketplace with the new-new. Much to the excitement of her ever-loyal Barbz.

Indeed, from the Lil Baby assisted comeback cut ‘Do We Have A Problem?’ to ‘Bussin’ to Coi Leray link-up ‘Blick Blick,’ it’s been an action-packed frame for Onika.

Today, she amplified buzz the more with the preview of a brand new track.

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Production on ‘The Color Purple’ revival is officially underway.

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