Rita Ora is getting candid.

The ‘Anywhere’ singer recently sat down with Vogue Arabia, where she was quizzed on who some of her biggest influences were.

During the interview, Ora did not shy away from giving very honest answers and praise for many music legends. She cited Mariah Carey‘s ‘Honey’ and the “epic” video that she made for the song.

Elsewhere, she cited the King of Pop Michael Jackson and his song ‘In The Closet,’ revealing that she “couldn’t get it out of my mind.”

Further in the interview, she also cites Prince and George Michael as some of the artists to influence her as well.

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COVID-19 continues to ravage the entertainment industry.

Case in point, Doja Cat is once again forced to cancel an appearance due to the virus.

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Needless to say, her commentary set off a firestorm of controversy.  So much so, she took to Twitter Monday night to apologize.

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Fans of India.Arie‘s ‘Strength, Courage, & Wisdom,’ ‘Video,’ ‘Little Things,’ ‘Brown Skin,’ and countless other timeless jams needn’t look to Spotify to spin them for the GRAMMY-winning soulstress has announced she’s in motion to remove the tunes from the platform in protest of ‘The Joe Rogan Experience.’

The latest in a growing number of artists fighting against the podcast, look inside to see what Arie said led to her decision.

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The City Girls’ sophomore album, ‘City on Lock,’ may have not unlocked the success of its predecessor, 2018’s ‘Girl Code,’ due to a surprise leak, but what comes as no surprise is the 2020-released set’s singles are still getting love on digital download and streaming outlets.

So much so, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has announced the project’s second single – the Doja Cat-assisted ‘P***y Talk’ – has clawed its way to Platinum status.

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‘Richer Than I Ever Been,’ the December 2021-released studio album from Rick Ross, entered the Billboard 200 at #22 – marking the first time in his nearly 20-year career he missed the chart’s top 10 upon an album’s premiere.

The blow to his record hasn’t acted as a deterrent for promotion of the effort, however.

To put the project back in the view of consumers, the GRAMMY nominee has repackaged and re-released the set – padding its 12-song tracklist with three addition tracks (‘Vacheron’ feat. AZ, ‘Revelations,’ and ‘Not For Nothing’ feat. Anderson .Paak).

A toast to the re-release comes in the form of the cinematic ‘Little Havana’ music video, featuring The Dream and Willie Falcon.  Watch it inside:

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VERZUZ is back for its third season and is coming out of the gate swinging.

For, the battle platform has lined up a musical spar between crooners Anthony Hamilton and Musiq Soulchild. 

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The countdown is on for Nicki Minaj‘s hotly-anticipated return to the music scene.

As reported, the Rap queen is set to premiere her brand new single ‘Do We Have A Problem?’ featuring Lil Baby this Friday (February 4).

And, in exciting news for her ever-loyal Barbs,  the track will be arriving alongside its music video.

Moments ago, Onika shared a first look trailer and the visual will clearly be a cinematic affair.

The femcee is joined by Lil Baby, as well as actors Joseph Sikora (‘Power’) and Cory Hardrict (‘All American: Homecoming’).

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After ample speculation, Nick Cannon has confirmed that he is indeed expecting his eighth child.

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Janet Jackson‘s truth-bearing documentary has been earning rave reviews for its colossally candid deep-dive into all corners of the icon’s life.

One of the central focuses of the four-part film was Joe Jackson, the patriarch of the singer’s legendary family.

Viewers watched as Janet acknowledged her father’s steeliness, but placed it in the context of his unwavering desire to see his children succeed. A dream that came to fruition with The Jackson 5, Janet, and, of course, Michael Jackson.

The positive presentation caught the eye of another famous father, Mathew Knowles – dad to Beyonce and Solange. 

A maestro in his own right, having shepherded the careers of his daughters as well as the group Destiny’s Child, Knowles showered ample praise on Janet and the documentary more broadly for doing a solid service to Joe.

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‘Dilemma’ maestro Nelly has found himself in just that after taking to social media to criticize Queen of Pop Madonna for baring her buttocks on social media recently.

As has been reported, the 63-year-old dropped jaws last week (January 27) when she shared several provocative photos of herself donning lacy underwear and pantyhose that exposed her enhanced bottom.

Generating mixed reviews in response, among the detractors was GRAMMY-winning rapper Nelly (born Cornell Haynes Jr.).  Unlike his fellow naysayers, however, his commentary courted backlash and rode atop headlines around the globe.

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Congratulations are in order for Da Brat and longtime partner Jesseca Dupart.

For, the couple has announced that they are expecting their first child together.

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