October has been quite the busy month for Trina.

When not making headlines for blazing the stage alongside City Girls star Yung Miami at this year’s BET Hip Hop Awards, the award-winning rapstress has been pounding her heels on the promotional trail in support of her long-awaited memoir ‘Da Baddest’ (which hit shelves October 8).

As critical acclaim swarms in for the soul-baring autobiography, Trina was most recently spotted at ‘Tamron Hall’ where she discussed everything from her career highs and lows, personal losses, and even treated viewers to a live performance of her biggest Hot 100 hit yet – 2005’s ‘Here We Go.’

Look inside to see how she fared performing the Kelly Rowland-assisted smash by her lonesome.

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As shockwaves continue to ripple throughout the entertainment industry upon news of Liam Payne‘s death earlier this week, even more celebrities are taking to social media to pour out condolences for the late One Direction singer.

While stars like Ty Dolla $ign, Zedd, Charlie Puth, Juicy J, Flavor Flav, and Paris Hilton were among the first to make headlines for expressing their sympathies, Payne’s fellow 1D bandmates Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik followed shortly with their respective heartfelt sentiments as well as a group statement posted to the band’s official Instagram page.

Now, big names like Chris Brown, Camila Cabello, Rita Ora, J. Balvin, Steve Aoki, James Corden, Backstreet Boys, and NSYNC are among the stars joining the chorus in memory of Liam.

See what they said inside.

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Bruno Mars may still be enjoying the Billboard top 10 success of his Lady Gaga duet ‘Die with a Smile,’ but now it appears he has his sights set on even higher Hot 100 heights with another collaboration.

Tapped by BLACKPINK star ROSÉ to assist on her new single ‘APT.,’ the English and Korean-sung tune – delivered Friday (October 18) – is just one of many highly anticipated gems set to line her December-slated debut solo album ‘rosie.’

“Don’t you want me like I want you, baby? / Don’t you need me like I need you now? / Sleep tomorrow but tonight go crazy / All you gotta do is just meet me,” Mars sings on the Cirkut-produced jam.

Arriving alongside its official music video, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘APT.’

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Coco Jones may have watched her single ‘Here We Go (Uh Oh)‘ become her second top 10 hit on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart this week (following her 2023 breakthrough hit ‘ICU‘), but now she’s ready to conquer the Hot 100 with its latest follow-up ‘Most Beautiful Design.’

To aid her bid for Pop chart domination, the GRAMMY winner tapped serial hitmaker Future to feature.

“They tryna trеat me like a womanizer / And I don’t wanna be like that, I don’t wanna be that way, yeah / A woman to me so amazing, yeah / The most beautiful design God made,” he sings on the London On Da Track-produced chorus.

The latest taste of new music set to line her yet-titled debut album, hear ‘Design’ in full inside.

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10 years separate Jennifer Hudson fans from her last album (2014’s ‘JHUD‘), but now the singer-actress-turned-talk show host is turning the page on her music career by adding a new entry to her prized discography: ‘The Gift of Love.’

Her first holiday effort, ‘Gift’ comes as a collection of Hudson’s soaring take on Christmas classics like ‘Jingle Bells, ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain,’ ‘Little Drummer Boy,’ ‘Winter Wonderland,’ and more while also boasting new songs like ‘Almost Christmas‘ (which features her Academy and GRAMMY Award-winning boyfriend Common).

Executive produced by OneRepublic star Ryan Tedder, ‘Gift’ is a 13-track affair that also boasts production from Gospel icon Kirk Franklin as well as big names like James Poyser, Fede Vindver, and Peer Åström.

Stream it inside courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Kylie Minogue stormed charts around the world with her critically acclaimed 16th studio album, ‘Tension,’ in 2023, and with its sequel – ‘Tension II‘ – the Pop royal is looking to repeat the feat.

Released Friday (October 18), the 13-track set – led by single ‘Lights Camera Action‘ – was originally designed to be an expansion of ‘Tension’ but eventually took on a life of its own to become a standalone LP.

A star-studded affair, ‘Tension II’ boasts features from Sia, Bebe Rexha, Tove Lo, The Blessed Madonna, Diplo, Orville Peck, and more.

Before Minogue brings tunes from the project to a city near you aboard the ‘Tension World Tour,’ hop inside to get acquainted with the new LP courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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It’s been nearly a year since Ari Lennox blessed her fans with ‘Get Close,’ but the wait for new music came to a close on Friday (October 18) when the soulstress dropped her first single of 2024 (as a song leader) – ‘Smoke.’

Delivered courtesy of Dreamville/Interscope Records, the retro Soul-inspired track boasts Bongo BytheWay production and is set to appear on the R&B diva’s third studio album due early 2025.

“Save all your thoughts for me / I want all the smoke / Save all your thoughts for me / Better not give that sh-t away,” she wails on the sizzling new song.

Accompanying its arrival with a Chris Robinson & LCR$-directed music video, hop inside to get acquainted with the latest from Lennox.

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The ‘Real Housewives of Potomac’ have officially returned.

Already off to a turbo-charged start, the ninth season of the Bravo hit is serving dramatic twist and turn – straight out of the gate.

‘Potomac’ favorites Gizelle Bryant, Karen Huger, Ashley Darby, Wendy Osefo, and Mia Thornton are all back in the mix.

Newcomers Keiarna Stewart and Stacey Rusch have joined the ladies as full-time flute holders and cause an instant splash.

Now, the all-important season 9 taglines have been revealed in the new opening credits.

Watch after the jump…

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Jade has unlocked her latest jam, ‘Fantasy.’

The whimsical cut serves as the Little Mix star’s official second solo single and follows on the heels of her top 10 launch hit ‘Angel of My Dreams.’

Co-penned by Jade and produced by Mike Sabath, the colorful track showcases a fresh dimension of what the singer’s hotly anticipated debut album looks set to deliver.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen to ‘Fantasy’ below…

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Harry Styles has poured out his emotions over the loss of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

As reported, the 31-year-old tragically died yesterday (October 16) after falling from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina.

It is not yet known if the fall was accidental or intentional. However, authorities have confirmed that the star was distressed and under the influence of drugs and alcohol in the moments leading up to his death.

Focusing on the positive of Payne’s impact on his life and that of others, Styles shared his tribute moments ago.

Full story below…

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With the shocking death of Liam Payne in Argentina continuing to reverberate, Zayn Malik has spoken up and out.

The pair rose to global prominence together as teens in One Direction alongside Harry Styles, Louis Tomlinson, and Niall Horan after being formed on The X Factor UK.

Malik would leave the group in 2025 ahead of its disbandment in 2016. However, as expressed in his emotional tribute, he makes clear that he has “lost a brother.”

As reported, authorities have confirmed that the late singer jumped to his death from the third floor of his hotel in Argentina. Multiple sources assert that the performer was under the influence of both drugs and alcohol.

Read Malik’s passionate tribute to his 1D bandmate below…

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Louis Tomlinson has opened up about the sudden death of his One Direction bandmate Liam Payne.

As reported, the 31-year-old tragically jumped to his death from the third-floor balcony of his hotel in Argentina.

Authorities confirm that Payne, 31, was distressed – with drugs and alcohol touted as the cause.

Together with Tomlinson, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, and Zayn Malik, Payne rose to worldwide prominence as a founding member of the global phenomenon of 1D.

Head below to see his bandmate’s emotional tribute…
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