Two months after thrilling critics and fans with his 3-song EP, ‘Intimidated,’ Canadian producer and DJ KAYTRANADA gave the project’s title track the live treatment aboard Tuesday’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show with JImmy Fallon’ (January 18).

Tapping his RCA labelmate – the Academy & GRAMMY Award-winning songstress H.E.R. (born Gabriella Wilson) – to assist, the late nite performance saw KAY rocking out behind the drum machine while H.E.R. lent her soaring vocals.

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When not serving up sizzling hits like ‘Savage,’ ‘Thot Sh*t,’ and ‘Body,’ rapper Megan Thee Stallion‘s no stranger to making headlines for bringing the heat in other ways.

Just months after revealing the launch of her own hot sauce with fast food chicken franchise Popeyes (as we reported here), the GRAMMY winner teamed with Frito-Lay for a fiery Super Bowl ad in promotion of their Flaming Hot Doritos and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos.

Ahead of the clip’s full unveiling Super Bowl Sunday, look inside to see how Stallion’s already scored a touchdown with its teaser.

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The ‘Queens’ are back for their thrones.

Eagerly anticipated, ABC‘s new music drama is anchored by Brandy, Eve, Naturi Naughton, and Nadine Velazquez.

The show tells the tale of a group of friends who have a shot at reclaiming their glory years.

In the 90s, they performed together as part of the female rap collective – the Nasty Girls. Fast forward to the present and their lives are markedly different.

The series follows the quad as they navigate a new normal and the chance at another spell in the spotlight.

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Christina Aguilera sprung a surprise on fans moments ago.

For, the vocal supernova announced that the first part of her hotly anticipated Spanish-language project will be arriving this week.

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Pardison Fontaine wants to put a stop to the speculation about his relationship with Megan Thee Stallion and rumors about abuse.

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Another week means another win for Adele.

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Amid buzz about a possible new album and a confirmed spot as a Coachella headliner, Harry Styles has announced rescheduled dates for his ‘Love On Tour’ live trek.

The news has also come with confirmation of stadium dates and special guests.

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Cardi B has long paired her musical hustle with care and awareness of the world around her.

And the rapper’s community spirit has once again been highlighted by way of her efforts to help with a tragedy in the Bronx.

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Shenseea has made a splash on a global scale and now she looks set to cause a tidal wave with a little help from Megan Thee Stallion. 

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Emeli Sande soars to vocal highs on her brand new single ‘Brighter Days.’

The uplifting empowerment anthem is the latest offering from the BRIT Award winner since setting sail on her independent journey.

Sonically, the track finds Sande on familiar terrain. For, with her emotive delivery and piercing lyrics, she draws listeners in with a warmth and reliability that has made her one of music’s most magnetic talents.

Speaking on ‘Brighter Days,’ which arrives ahead of her show at London’s Roundhouse tonight (January 19), the songbird said:

“‘Brighter Days’ is inspired by the truth that even in the darkest moments, there is always hope. We might have to dig deeper to feel it, but hope is always there. Staying anchored in hope and faith is our victory and defeat only comes when we lose sight of this power. ‘Brighter Days’ is an affirmation – it’s a reminder of our collective power to make a choice and create our reality.”

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K. Michelle is quite the busy bee!

When not hitting the promo trail in support of her forthcoming Lifetime TV efforts – reality series ‘My Killer Body’ and film ‘Single Black Female‘ (as we reported here) – the award-winning songstress is putting the finishing touches on her Country and R&B albums respectively.

As it pertains to the latter, Michelle sent her faithful fans into a frenzy earlier this month with reports the first fruit of the project will be sprouting before the winter’s end.

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Ne-Yo may be putting the finishing touches on his eighth studio album, the March-due ‘Self Explanatory,’ but ahead of its release longtime fans of the singer-songwriter can expect to hear his unmistakable voice aboard another highly anticipated R&B project:  Aaliyah‘s first posthumous studio album.

Titled ‘Unstoppable,’ the LP – due on digital shelves later this month – features a studded list of guest stars including Ne-Yo (born Shaffer Smith) as well as Drake, The Weeknd, Chris Brown, Future, and more.

Taking to press recently, Smith gushed when quizzed about his contribution to the long-awaited effort.  Look inside to see what he said.

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