‘Shang-Chi and The Legend of The Ten Rings’ has kicked butt at the box office to historic measure – a feat Marvel is undoubtedly looking for its companion album to emulate on the Billboard charts.

Two weeks after the star-studded project made its #160 debut on the Billboard 200, Swae Lee & Jhené Aiko unveil the official music video for their contribution to the soundtrack – ‘In the Dark.’

Reuniting the ‘Sativa’ hitmakers, the ‘Dark’ clip sees Lee and Aiko turn a group of high school friends’ prom night into an unforgettable affair.

Directed by Tyler Yee, look inside to see all the action.

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Who knew Kelly Clarkson was sitting on the holiday breakup anthem we didn’t know we needed?

Titled ‘Christmas Isn’t Canceled (Just You),’ the tune was first teased last Wednesday (September 15) when Clarkson took to social media to announce it would arrive the next Thursday (September 23).  Between time, the GRAMMY and EMMY-winning diva unwrapped even more yuletide news when she officially announced the tracklist for her second holiday album – ‘When Christmas Comes Around.’  

Among the tracks is ‘Canceled,’ which acts as the first single.

“You ruined all my favorite things (All my favorite things) / But you won’t take Christmas from me,” she wails on the Joseph Trapanese & Jason Halbert-produced tune.

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After teaming with Ty Dolla $ign on the rapper-singer’s joint effort with Jeremih (‘Mih-Ty’) and linking with Queen Naija for her warmly received track, ‘Supa Vibe,’ hitmaking producer Hitmaka joins forces with them both for the new song, ‘Quickie.’

“I need somebody who wit it / I need somebody who get it / I need some love in the city / f*ckin’ like Bobby and Whitney,” the GRAMMY-nominated producer raps on the racy new single.

Tapping Hakeem to helm its music video, the Los Angeles-filmed clip and its accompanying tune are about more than what its title alludes.

“The song came together organically. Me and my partner Chrishan cooked up the demo and were in Miami with Ty Dolla $ign. Shortly after we sent it to Queen Naija and it really came together! It’s about wanting to be with someone but not having all the time needed so let’s make the best of these moments,” said Hitmaka.

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SZA fans made no secret about their love of the R&B diva’s latest single, ‘The Anonymous Ones,’ upon its delivery a few weeks ago.

As they impatiently await her serially delayed sophomore album, the follow-up to 2017’s ‘CTRL,’ the GRAMMY nominee’s supporters are clinging to whatever material she drops – as evidenced by the fanfare for ‘Anonymous’ as well as her Soundcloud songs (‘Joni’, ‘I Love You’ and ‘Nightbird’).

The former is found aboard the star-studded soundtrack to the film, ‘Dear Evan Hansen,’ which – like its parent project – is due at midnight Friday (September 24).

Ahead of the movie and soundtrack’s respective premieres, SZA tapped Colin Tilley to give her contribution to the album the visual treatment. See the video inside:

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The billionaire belle made for a striking sight at the New York premiere of her Savage x Fenty Vol. 3 show.

Hotly anticipated, the special – which spotlights RiRi’s thriving lingerie line – arrives on Amazon‘s Prime Video tomorrow (September 24) and brings with it performances from the likes of Normani, Nas, and Jazmine Sullivan.

To celebrate the show’s arrival, RiRi held a screening at The Glasshouse, which was attended by a number of notable names including Jennifer Salke, the Head of Amazon Studios.

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Fantasia is well-equipped to amaze both on and off the stage.

And the GRAMMY winner’s latest showing highlighted the latter in earnest.

Joined by a group of fellow vocalists, the songbird took flight with a spirited rendition of her classic jam ‘When I See You’ on social media.

In trademark form, she took it to church and blew the roof off.

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Beyonce has expressed profound gratitude for the outpouring of love she received for her 40th birthday.

As reported, Queen Bey was tributed by fans worldwide as well as many of her peers – including Stevie Wonder, Ciara, Normani, Taylor Swift, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, and Lil Nas X.

Now, she’s penned an open letter, in which she expands on her appreciation for the well-wishes she says made her “cry tears of joy.”

Her impassioned words below…

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‘Body’ rapper Megan Thee Stallion has paired up with sportswear giant Nike for a mega partnership.

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Jason Derulo has announced the end of his relationship with model Jena Frumes.

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Alicia Keys toasts to lush times in the visually arresting video for her new single ‘LALA.’

Produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, the Swae Lee assisted jam is the first taste of new music from the 15-time GRAMMY Award winner since the release of last year’s ‘Alicia’ album.

The debut of the song’s accompanying video – which features cameos from husband Swizz Beatz, Mike WiLL, and Slim Jxmmi – follows Keys’ performance at the 2021 MTV Video Music Awards.

Watch the Sylvia M. Zakhary & Sing J Lee-directed visual below…

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Leslie Odom Jr. is back on the big screen and this time it’s as one of the central components of ‘The Many Saints of Newark.’

Billed as a prequel to The Sopranos, the hotly anticipated Warner Bros. picture chronicles the formative years of New Jersey gangster Tony Soprano.

Odom plays Harold McBrayer, an ambitious yet formidable foe who is not to be messed with.

That Grape Juice‘s Lettija Lee sat down with the Tony Award winner, who opened up about the film and much more.

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‘The Many Saints of Newark’ is out now in UK cinemas.
The film arrives in US theaters and on HBO Max on October 1.

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