This week, Wizkid left no doubt nor debate about his status as one of music’s most potent titans.

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‘Candy Shop’ rapper 50 Cent didn’t exactly get the sweetest response from Madonna once she got word he was ridiculing her on his Instagram page.

As we reported here last week, the rapper shared a photo of the Pop Queen in a precarious position while captioning the post with ageist commentary.

After his stinging words topped headlines, Madge hit back with some fiery commentary of her own – a move that prompted Cent (born Curtis Jackson) to walk back his initial statement.

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Mýa extends her acting resume by taking center stage in the new Lifetime film, ‘My Favorite Christmas Melody,’ as part of the women’s network’s ‘It’s a Wonderful Lifetime’ holiday movie campaign.

Starring opposite Rainbow Sun Francks, the GRAMMY-winning R&B diva portrays a singer-songwriter who finds love amid her failing music career after a bigger artist steals her song.

Directed by Michael Kennedy, ‘Melody’ was produced by Champlain Media while Tom Berry and Suzanne Chapman lead the team of executive producers.

Ahead of its December 5 arrival, see the official teaser inside:

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The same day “Queen of Christmas” Mariah Carey reigned over Apple TV+ with the release of her new holiday special, ‘Mariah’s Christmas: the Magic Continues’ (click here to see the trailer), her perennial hit, ‘All I Want For Christmas,’ was crowned the 68th single in the history of recorded music to be certified Diamond!

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Little Mix made headlines this week after announcing that, following a decade of continued dominance, they are to take a hiatus upon the climax of their 2022 ‘Confetti Tour.’ 

Still, with the group’s greatest hits compilation ‘Between Us’ impressively taking extended residence in the top 10 of the Official UK Album Chart, the ladies are pressing on the promotional trail. The Graham Norton Show was their latest stop.

There, the ladies delivered a spirited rendition of the LP’s title track – which serves as one of five new songs featured alongside their classic jams on the combined project.

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SZA has heeded the requests of fans who’ve been lobbying for her to release the song ‘I Hate U’ in full.

The track arrived as part of a three-song drop on an anonymous SoundCloud in August. And despite not being available more widely went on to enjoy viral success in snippet form on TikTok.

Speaking on its popularity in a post announcing its traditional release, SZA said of the Thank God 4 Cody production:

“Honestly this started out as an exercise. I jus wanted somewhere to dump my thoughts w out pressure… y’all made it a thing and I’m not mad lmao. Ask and u shall receive.”

Check out the official track, which has arrived with a lyric video, below…

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Mary J. Blige is wasting no time lighting a match under her dual single release.

For, on the same day the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul unwrapped ‘Amazing’ and ‘Good Morning Gorgeous,’ she has premiered the video for the latter.

Directed by Eif Rivera, the visual for the empowering anthem sees MJB toast to herself and leave difficult times behind.

As reported, Blige recently revealed that her incoming album – her first since 2017’s ‘Strength of a Woman’ – will see her celebrate coming out of the side of triumph after all she’s been through. Lyrically, she says, she’ll be singing her truth with a candidness like never before.

Ahead of the LP’s arrival in January (the same month in which she will co-headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show), check out the visual for ‘Good Morning Gorgeous’ below…

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Viewers of VERZUZ watched in shock as members of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony physically fought with Three 6 Mafia during what was meant to be a friendly musical spar.

Tensions flared and then fists flew on the live broadcast, which was watched by hundreds of thousands realtime.

Now, after the fight which temporarily halted the event, Bone Thugs member Bizzy Bone has issued an apology.

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Jennifer Lopez is hot on the promotional trail.

Case in point, the songstress has just shared the video for her song ‘On My Way.’

In the clip, Lopez can be seen at several locations. One of which is in front of a bridge. In another scene she can be seen in a room with white writing on the walls.

‘On My Way’ serves as the first taste of new music from her upcoming movie, ‘Marry Me.’ The soundtrack will feature new music from Lopez and her co-star Maluma.

Ahead of the film’s premiere, the trailer for the project has been released (as we reported here).

In the here and now, watch the video for ‘On My Way’ below…

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It’s finally here.

Ever since Doja Cat released her acclaimed album ‘Planet Her,’ fans have been eagerly awaiting for the song ‘Woman’ to get the music video treatment. Now, that time has come.

In the freshly-released clip, Doja can be seen being summoned by a woman. The ‘You Right‘ singer then takes on the form of a supernatural being, as she is joined by backup dancers.

‘Woman’ serves as the official fourth single globally from ‘Planet Her’ and has been serviced to radio stations across the world as such.

What are you waiting for? Watch the Child-directed clip just below…

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It’s here!

The long-awaited collaboration between Ed Sheeran and Elton John has finally made its debut.

Entitled ‘Merry Christmas,’ the video for the song also appeared alongside the debut of the song. In the clip, Sheeran and John can be seen singing around a piano with plenty of Christmas decorations adorning the background.

The collaboration was previously announced earlier this week (as we reported here). All of the profits from the tune will go to each artists respective charity as well.

‘Merry Christmas’ serves as the first new music from Sheeran since his ‘= (Equals)’ album in October. Similarly, the song is the first new music from John since his ‘The Lockdown Sessions’ album earlier this year.

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Due to triggering an unceremonious slamming from critics on social media and beyond for their 50-minute documentary, ‘Astroworld: Concert from Hell,’ Hulu has pulled the news special after just one day.

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