Azealia Banks sent her dedicated fans into a frenzy in early October when she not only teased new music but declared she had “finally outdone” one of her most commercially successful singles to date: 2011’s ‘212.’

And while she spoke rather ambiguously about the forthcoming song at the time of her self-praise session, Banks took to X (formerly known as Twitter) before the month closed to confirm the new music is coming sooner that some may think.

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Coi Leray is embarking on a new journey.

And this time, it’s as an independent artist.

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Because of his mounting legal woes including over 140 lawsuits for sexual assault or misconduct as well as a looming May 2025 trial for federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs isn’t exactly enjoying the benefit of the doubt from many.

There’s one, however, who’s been more than willing to defend the embattled mogul: his former Dirty Money groupmate Kalenna Harper.

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One thing fans of Amerie have consistently begged for over the years has been a new studio album from the R&B diva whose last EPs – ‘After 4AM’ and ‘4AM Mulholland’ – were released in 2018.

But, if her recent interview with Questlove is any indication, their patience will soon be rewarded.

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Tori Kelly may be busy rocking stages around the world as part of the ‘Purple Skies Tour,’ but the songstress has still found the time to revamp her April-released album ‘Tori‘ for a deluxe edition.

Not to be confused with the 2023 EP of the same name, the project – which serves as her debut LP on new label home Epic Records – famously features fan favorites ‘Missin U,’ ‘Thing U Do,’ Young Gun,’ and ‘High Water.’

On Friday (October 11), Kelly lifted the lid on “a lil more” when she expanded the set’s tracklist by four songs including ‘bottomline‘ – her long-awaited original duet with fellow powerhouse vocalist JoJo!

The long-awaited answer to prayers from fans of both divas, hop inside to hear the new song and stream its parent project courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Ciara is celebrating the 20th anniversary of ‘Goodies’ and sharing little-known details about the smash hit single and its like-titled album in the process.

During a visit to The Kelly Clarkson Show, where she also plugged new singles ‘Run It Up’ and her latest offering ‘Wassup,’ CiCi opened up about how her signature hit was almost given to Britney Spears.

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As Mario fans impatiently await official news about his inaugural album at new label Epic Records, the 2x GRAMMY nominee is whetting appetites with more looks at his latest music video ‘Space.’

Directed by Le3ay, the recently dropped visual comes as Mario’s first of 2024.

“You got that look on your face / Like you still want to place / Come over to my place / Let you into my space,” he croons on the track co-penned with James Fauntleroy.

Not even two weeks after launching ‘Space’ to the masses, the ‘Let Me Love You’ hitmaker is letting fans in to see the behind the scenes action to see how the magic of the clip came to be.

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Kesha is gearing up to release new music next year.

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Despite watching her latest album, ‘143,’ clock into the top digital music sales positions in countries around the world, Katy Perry seems poised to see the LP land a lukewarm welcome in her native USA.

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Jennifer Hudson is hitting the road this holiday season to spread festive cheer.

For, fresh from announcing her new Christmas album ‘The Gift of Love’ (due October 18 via her new label Interscope), history’s youngest EGOT winner lifted the lid on news of a companion tour.

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Beyonce scorches on the cover of GQ Magazine‘s October issue.

Arriving during a busy window of activity for Queen Bey, the feature sees the megastar pose it up in a blazing shoot lensed by Bryce Anderson and open up about her new business ventures – SirDavis and CÉCRED.

Renowned for rarely giving interviews, the insightful chat also sees the ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ chart-topper delve into considerable detail about her music – from the inspiration behind her ‘Cowboy Carter’ album, 2011’s ‘4’ being her “anti-Pop” moment, and the ever-elusive visual component to her album trilogy.

Beyonce spoke in depth about her family life, sharping her schedule around her children, Blue Ivy taking to the stage, and more.

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