Chloe Bailey made the masses exclaim ‘Have Mercy’ this summer when her scorching single was unleashed after months of teasing on social media.

Folk were especially enamored with the song’s equally blazing music video.

With the release continuing to burn up the airwaves, the 23-year-old has unlocked a behind-the-scenes look at its visual.

The action-packed affair – which featured appearances from the likes of Rome Flynn, Tina Knowles-Lawson, and Bree Runway – has amassed over 35 million streams.

Now, check out how the Karena Evans-directed video was pieced together below…

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Cop a gander of Lady Gaga!

The multi-hyphenated superstar glowed a potent shade of purple tonight on the red carpet of the ‘House of Gucci’ UK premiere in London.

Set for worldwide release on November 24, the film sees Mother Monster play Patrizia Reggiani: the ex-wife of Gucci who was convicted of orchestrating his hit after he had an affair.

Based on Sara Gay Forden‘s book ‘The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, & Greed,’ the movie also stars Adam Driver, Salma Hayek, Jared Leto, and Al Pacino – most of whom were in attendance.

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Alicia Keys is not holding back.

The 15-time GRAMMY-winning songstress is the latest superstar to cover the UK version of Marie Claire.

In the spread, she dishes on a wide range of topics, including: finding her voice, sexism in the music industry, and the importance of setting boundaries.

Her cover comes as she gears up to release her upcoming ‘KEYS’ album, which is set to feature the singles: ‘LALA,’ and ‘Best Of Me.’

Peep pics and quotes below…

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Ed Sheeran is getting candid.

The ‘Bad Habits’ singer did not hold back in his new interview with Power 105.1‘s ‘The Breakfast Club.’ 

During the interview he talked about several subjects. Some of the main focal points were his rapping skills, becoming a father, and why he deiced to drop an album before fellow British superstar Adele. Other key talking points were when he talked about writing for Rihanna and not feeling accepted in his genre of music.

Sheeran recently released his highly-anticipated ‘= (Equals)’ album, which debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 chart. It became his fourth chart-topper and has spawned two top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 as of now.

Watch his compelling interview below…

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Janet Jackson served as the center of the celebration on the latest episode of ‘Dancing With The Stars.’

For, the show dedicated an entire episode of the hit competition to the music of the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer.

Indeed, contestants competed with bops such as ‘All For You,’ ‘Feedback,’ ‘If,’ ‘Nasty,’ and ‘Anytime Anyplace.’

Jackson herself dropped by (via satellite) and chopped it up about the honor with the show’s host (and her friend) Tyra Banks. 

Head below for all the action from DWTS’ Janet Jackson Night…

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Another marriage bites the dust and, this time, it’s the union of Stevie J and Faith Evans. 

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Drake has spoken up and out about the tragedy that occurred at Travis Scott‘s Astroworld Festival. 

As widely reported, eight people died and hundreds more were injured after the mass stampede at the event – which took place at Houston’s NRG Park.

With the youngest person to pass being just 14-years-old and a 9-year-old currently in a coma, the fallout has been immense. Case in point the mounting lawsuits.

Now, Drake – who performed as Scott’s guest – has issued a statement.

His words await below…

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Summer Walker brought the heat to Monday’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ with a scorching live performance of ‘Still Over It’ cut ‘Unloyal.’

And while the recorded version of ‘Unloyal’ features fellow R&B diva Ari Lennox, Walker rendered a virtual showing by her lonesome.

Hop inside to see how she fared.

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James Earl Hardy‘s 1994 best-selling book, ‘B-Boy Blues,’ gets a film adaptation courtesy of former ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett.

Serving as his feature film directorial debut, ‘Blues,’ also produced by Smollett, chronicles the clash of class and culture when an unlikely pairing – a middle class magazine editor and a rough-neck, Harlem hoodlum – fall in love.

Speaking on the forthcoming flick, Jussie said:

“Like so many same-gender-loving, black men… B-Boy Blues was and continues to be a story that hits home for me in ways that not many people truly understand. With that said… it’s truly a universal story about Black on black love.”

Starring names like Ledisi, Timothy Richardson, Thomas Mackie, Broderick Hunter, Landon G. Woodson, Michael Jackson, Jr., Marquise Vilson, and Brandee Evans, look inside to view its official trailer ahead of its premiere.

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Rihanna may have briefly been dethroned by Taylor Swift as “Queen of Digital Music” (as we reported here), but since reclaiming the title the Bajan beauty has not only extended her reign among female acts but is now edging closer to surpassing the Recording Industry Association of America’s (RIAA) most certified digital act to date – Drake.

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Missy Elliott has received many honors in her time, but today brought with it one of the most prestigious.

For, the rap pioneer and visual trailblazer is the latest name to be immortalized with a star on the iconic Hollywood Walk of Fame. 

The feat, which follows Elliott’s induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, adds yet another jewel to the tapestry of the femcee’s legendary career.

Ciara, Lizzo, and Elliott’s longtime manager Mona Scott-Young were some of the names on-hand cheering her on.

Check out key moments below…

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Travis Scott is caught in quite the firestorm following the death of eight revelers at his Astroworld Festival in Houston last Friday.

As reported, the tragedy was the result of a mass stampede at the concert and claimed the life of a fan as young as 14.

The blowback has been intense and some of the flames are being directed Scott’s way – given that he continued with the show.

In the time since the rapper has expressed “devastation” and claimed that he didn’t know the extent of the chaos that was in motion as he performed.

Now, he’s taking an extra step to assist those affected.

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