While fans of Mariah Carey, Cher, Mary J. Blige, and Sade are overjoyed at news their favorite divas are getting their overdue shot of joining Janet Jackson, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, Madonna, and more in the hallowed Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, some supporters of music history’s biggest divas can’t exactly share their elation.

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Justin Timberlake sent fans into a frenzy when he teased an upcoming musical reunion with his NSYNC bandmates on ‘The Kelly Clarkson Show’ this week.

However, sources close to JT’s label – who are going guns blazing promoting his new solo album – are pumping the brakes on the buzz.

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On what would have been late R&B princess Aaliyah‘s 45th birthday (January 16), Blackground Records has confirmed the singer’s highly anticipated new project, ‘Unstoppable,’ will drop in 2024.

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Taped at the Beverly Hilton hotel in Beverly Hills, the annual Grio Awards – hosted by actor-comics Roy Woods Jr. and Sheryl Underwood – aired Saturday night (November 25) and gave nods to the achievements of African Americans across fashion, entertainment, sports, philanthropy, business, environmental and social justice, and education.

Among the 2023 honorees was Mariah Carey, who not only stands in Billboard records book as the most-decorated chart-topper in Hot 100 history (among soloists) but is also one of the best-selling female singers of all time.

Beyond accepting the night’s Music Icon Award, Mariah saw her timeless catalog toasted via a tribute rendered by Coco Jones, Boyz II Men, Patti LaBelle, and Jennifer Hudson.

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CMT assembled some of today’s most powerful voices to tribute the groundbreaking women in music who paved the way for them via its ‘Smashing Glass’ celebration.

The “genre-defying musical salute,” which gave a nod to women who broke records and smashed stereotypes, was recorded in Nashville at the Belmont University’s Fisher Center for the Performing Arts in October before airing on Wednesday (November 15).

Honoring trailblazers Patti LaBelle, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Tanya Tucker, and Sinead O’Connor, big names like Ledisi, Amber Riley, Mickey Guyton, The War and Treaty, Clint Black, Chris Janson, and more assembled to deliver their takes on some of the legend’s most iconic hits.

Did you miss the action when it first aired? No worries; we’ve got you covered.

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Cardi B and Patti LaBelle ring in the holiday season with a flavorsome collaboration.

And we mean that literally.

The unlikely pair linked up for a festive serving of Patti’s famed Sweet Potato Pies topped with Cardi’s flavored alcoholic Whipshots.

Both big personalities, the ladies bounced off each other in the warming scene – which is aptly named ‘The Hug.’

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GloRilla talks big sh-t in the music video for her latest single, ‘Pop It.’

Featuring CMG The Label and Mike WiLL Made-It (who also serves as the cut’s producer), ‘Pop’ is one of many warmly received tunes found aboard the label’s latest compilation album, ‘Gangsta Art 2’ (which features Glo’s rostermates Yo Gotti, Moneybagg Yo, Blac Youngsta, Est Gee, and more).

“Ain’t no falling off, ho, I’ll be damned I let them catch me slipping / And your music whack as f-ck, it come on in the car, I skip it,” she spits in the Diesel Filmz-directed clip.

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Megan Thee Stallion is officially a free artist

For, the femcee has settled her long-running legal tussle with her former label, 1501 Entertainment.

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Megan Thee Stallion is setting sail on a new musical journey.

And she’s doing so on her own.

Because the femcee has revealed that her incoming album is being released independently.

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Jessie J is embarking on a new chapter: independence.

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Jennifer Lopez is finally ready to roll with her brand new album ‘This Is Me…Now.’

And it’ll be housed at a fresh new label for the superstar.

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Ciara may be pregnant with baby #4, but that isn’t putting a pause on her musical hustle.

The GRAMMY winner unleashed her new EP ‘CiCi’ on August 18 and has had fans spinning the 7-song set on repeat.

Home to lead single ‘How We Roll (ft. Chris Brown),’ the project also features Lil Baby (‘Forever’) and Big Freedia (‘Winning’).

Rather than rest on her laurels, the 37-year-old sat down with Apple Music to discuss the project and her musical journey of independence.

Waxing candid, CiCi opened up about her rollercoaster run with labels and the emancipation she felt by launching her own imprint, Beauty Marks Entertainment.

Watch the insightful interview with Nadeska below…

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