Bad news for fans of ‘Need U Bad’ beauty Jazmine Sullivan.

Not even two weeks after embarking on her highly anticipated ‘Heaux Tales Tour,’ a North American jaunt designed to support her critically acclaimed 2021 EP ‘Heaux Tales,’ the singer-songwriter announced she’s pressing pause on the venture due to testing positive for COVID.

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Kehlani‘s spent most of the time since releasing her R&B chart-topping 2020 studio album, ‘It Was Good Until It Wasn’t,’ cooking up its follow up and playing music video director to a number of her peers.

Now, she’s putting her creative vision back into her own music.

As fans get ready for the release of her forthcoming album ‘Blue Water Road,’ the 26-year-old lifts the lid on another gem set to line the projec.t

Titled ‘Little Story,’ the ballad – produced by Pop Wansel and Some Randoms – saw its February 24 unveiling accompanied by an artsy, yet sobering black-and-white music video that centers on Lani and her daughter, Adeya Nomi.

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Having shared studio time with the likes of Megan Thee Stallion, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea, Saweetie, Cardi B, and other over the years, Tyga is no stranger to calling on female rappers for assistance with cranking out hits.

One of his most memorable female Rap collaborations is 2019’s ‘Juicy,’ the second single from Doja Cat‘s sophomore album ‘Hot Pink,’ which – with its #41 peak on the Hot 100 – served as her first noteworthy moment on the Pop charts.

Unexpectedly, the two announced a reunion earlier this week with hopes of reaching even higher heights on the tally.

Titled ‘Freaky Deaky,’ the tune arrived Friday (February 25) alongside a music video that very much lives up to its title.  Hop inside to see the Christian Breslauer-directed action.

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Ari Lennox lit up the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live today with a rousing rendition of her R&B hit, ‘Pressure.’

The track, which has been making seismic strides on radio, received a fresh flare courtesy of the soulful songbird and her bouncy band.

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Niecy Nash and her wife Jessica Betts are blazing quite the trail.

Because the lovebirds have made history by becoming the first-ever same-sex couple to grace the cover of ESSENCE magazine.

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In breaking news, three former Minneapolis police officers have been found guilty of violating the civil rights of George Floyd.

As reported, the unarmed Black man died after his neck was knelt on by officer Derek Chauvin – who was convicted of murdering him.

Now, his co-workers and accomplices have been handed their fate.

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NLE Choppa has been making waves on a global scale with his fiery flow and unwavering work ethic.

Aged just 19, the star has been shining since blazing onto the scene in 2018.

Keeping the flames coming, the MC – who was born Bryson Lashun Potts – has been earning rave reviews for his latest release, ‘Me vs. Me.’

The mixtape, which is home to hits such as ‘Final Warning’ and ‘Stompin,’ adds to a fervent flow of music emanating from the Memphis native.

That Grape Juice‘s Jay McGregor sat down with the rapper, who discussed the release, making major changes to his lifestyle, fatherhood, and much more.

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Saweetie is ready for her time to shine.

Case in point, the ‘Tap In’ rapper recently appeared in Billboard‘s Women in Music issue, where she dished on her upcoming debut album, ‘Pretty B*tch Music.’

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A music industry veteran of over 25 years, Tank – for his own hits as well as those he’s penned for others – is easily one of the most revered male R&B vocalists of his generation.

With that reverence and experience, the singer-songwriter (born Durrell Babbs) has not shied away from voicing his displeasure over the changes he’s seen in the business over the years – chiefly as it applies to the commercial reception (or lack thereof) of R&B and the ease in which up-and-coming acts are so quickly deemed leaders of the genre.

His stance on those honorific titles landed him in hot water with rising rapper Yung Bleu earlier this week, sending both acts’ fans into a frenzy over their heated exchange.

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Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kris, Kendall, and Kylie are back.

For, Hulu has debuted a new teaser trailer for their upcoming series aptly-titled ‘The Kardashians.’

The new trailer offers a glimpse into Kourtney’s engagement to Blink-182 member Travis Barker and Kim joking about her own marriages in the process.

‘The Kardashians’ promises an “all-access pass” into their lives and to “reveal the truth behind the headlines.”

Previously, the Kardashian-Jenner family starred in the E! series ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ before inking a deal with Hulu for their new show.

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Jesy Nelson may have another collaboration on the way.

This time around, it appears as though she is bringing producer and Black Eyed Peas member Will.I.Am along for the ride.

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Olivia Rodrigo may have had one of the most successful debut eras in recent years when she released ‘Sour’ last year. However, it appears as though the follow-up is already in the works.

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