Spotify is under fire after a new class-action lawsuit surfaces alleging the platform ignored widespread fake streams that may have funneled massive payouts toward rap titan Drake.

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As the crowned Queen of Christmas, Mariah Carey‘s annual “It’s Time” announcement has become the highly anticipated royal signal to kickstart the holiday season.

Unlike in years’ past, however, the 2025 edition of the proclamation didn’t exactly get the most cheerful response.

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Model-actress Winnie Harlow (born Chantelle Whitney Brown-Young) may have garnered headlines and major attention for her over-the-top Halloween portrayal of her namesake, Pop icon Whitney Houston, but not everyone was cheering.

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Everyone knows Usher‘s Billboard Hot 100 and Billboard 200 stats are legendary, but his place in history books isn’t only cemented by his music sales but also his commercial performance on the Music Bible’s Boxscore (aka “Touring”) charts.

Just last year, the 8x GRAMMY winner raked in a whopping $183.9 million for the ‘Past, Present, & Future Tour‘ – is highest-grossing jaunt yet. Helping to add to the $422 million in ticket sales (approximately 3.3 million sold) he’s generated over his 30-plus-year-career, Ush is undoubtedly a towering force in R&B.

With those stats in his back pocket, the beloved singer-actor was presented the 2025 ‘Legend in Live’ Award by Billboard recently.

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Nicki Minaj has entered the cosmic chat.

The Rap powerhouse reposted Elon Musk’s resurfaced 2013 D11 conference clip and has set off a firestorm reaction across social media.

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After nearly 10 years together, Big Sean and Jhené Aiko have reportedly gone their separate ways, leaving fans crushed.

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Mario is once again speaking up for himself and for Black women.

The R&B star has faced months of scrutiny over his relationship with Mexican girlfriend Esmeralda Rios, who’s currently expecting their first child.

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A pregnant Cardi B popped up and out to support her boyfriend Stefon Diggs at his latest game. And it looks like she was a lucky charm. Because his team, the New England Patriots, went on to triumph.

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Diddy may have been omnipresent in the time since his arrest and eventual conviction, but it’s of note that the embattled mogul hasn’t been seen publicly in years.

Until now.

The Bad Boy founder’s federal trial forbade cameras, leaving the public reliant on artist sketches for glimpses at the hitmaker.

This week, though, the first snaps of Diddy behind bars have surfaced – revealing a dramatic new look.

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Blueface is a free man after serving a stint in prison.

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Kehlani has done it.

The R&B songbird has earned a career high on the Billboard Hot 100 with her viral smash ‘Folded.’

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‘Bel-Air’ is bowing out with a bang.

Season 4 of the hit Peacock series returns this month for its final run, and it promises to be an unmissable watch.

Produced by Will Smith, the series reimagines the classic ‘Fresh Prince of Bel-Air’ as a grittier drama.

Ahead of its premiere, the streamer has unleashed a first-look trailer.

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