Jesy Nelson broke down in tears while emotionally reflecting on the tougher corners of her journey in music.

The former Little Mix star has teamed up with her boyfriend Zion Foster to release new single ‘Mine,’ following a hiatus from the spotlight.

Since leaving the group before its disbandment in 2021, Nelson’s solo run has been quite the rollercoaster.

Indeed, what initially began with promise in the form of her top 5 single ‘Boyz’ with Nicki Minaj quickly lost its momentum when a public backlash erupted over “blackfishing” allegations.

Nelson would end up splitting with her major label within a mere matter of months and embark on an indie journey – only to release just one song prior to this point.

Recalibrating, the 33-year-old is on the promotional trail for her comeback offering and seized the moment to get candid during a fan Q&A.

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Jesy Nelson is professing her love for her new boo on her incoming track.

After severing ties with Little Mix, going solo, and then splitting with the major label she signed to, the singer has resurfaced – this time alongside her partner Zion Foster. 

As reported, the pair have been teasing a collaborative project.

And the latest snippet of the set has folks buzzing, with the feedback being all sorts of polarizing.

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Ice Spice is keen to make clear that there’s no heat between her and Nicki Minaj.

The rapper covers the latest issue of Rolling Stone Magazine, as she ramps up the promotional push for her debut album ‘Y2K!’ (due July 26).

During a candid interview with the publication, she opened up about the status of her relationship with her ‘Barbie World’ collaborator.

As reported, Spice made headlines when a former friend leaked texts messages of her venting about Minaj.

Elsewhere in the feature, the femcee waxed candid about her feud with Latto.

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Has American business and finance magazine Forbes written a critical check it can’t cash? R&B enthusiasts sure seem to think so!

The money mag took a break from counting coins to counting down the “25 Greatest R&B Artists of All Time,” a list that saw Queen of NeoSoul Erykah Badu crowned its reigning monarch.

And while expected names like Anita Baker, Sade, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Mariah Carey, and Brandy all made the cut (albeit in arguable positions and mostly below relative newcomer SZA), readers were stunned to see some of music history’s biggest names omitted.

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Has Tinashe finally found somebody to match her freak?

The award-winning singer has landed one of the songs of the summer with ‘Nasty‘ continuing its reign on Tik Tok and Billboard charts, but now – as previously promised – she’s giving the energetic tune a lifeline with a slew of remixes.

Having already lifted an EP full of revamps of ‘Nasty,’ Nashe’s now recruited GRAMMY-nominated rapper Tyga and GRAMMY-nominated songstress Chloe Bailey to put their respective stamps on the Ricky Reed-produced bop.

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LL Cool J has announced ‘The Force’ – his first studio album in over a decade.

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Two Texas artists have had enough of watching Cardi B rake in the success of her latest Hot 100 top 10 hit, ‘Enough (Miami),’ and believe they’re entitled to some of it.

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Jade Thirlwall is putting the pedal to the metal.

After taking time to cultivate her sound and artistic positioning, the star has announced her debut solo single ‘Angel of My Dreams.’

Ahead of its July 19 arrival, Thirlwall – who is now doing by simply Jade for her solo career – covers the new issue of Beat.

Beyond a striking shoot lensed by Jesse Laitinen, the 31-year-old seizes the moment to open up about her journey to this point, landing her solo deal, and her debut album being inspired by Diana Ross, Janet Jackson, and more.

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Cardi B is continuing to tease new music.

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After years of being one of Urban Pop’s most consistent performers Tinashe isn’t only getting her overdue flowers from music lovers but from peers as well.

As her recent hit song ‘Nasty‘ continues its ascent up the Billboard Hot 100 (reportedly set to reach a new peak in the chart’s third quadrant this week), more and more celebrities – from Karamo and Mario Lopez to Azealia Banks and others – are showing their appreciation to the Ricky Reed-produced jam.

For Tinashe, however, the standout shout-outs came from two of her idols: Christina Aguilera and Janet Jackson.

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Pride is more than a month. It’s a mantra. A time to not only celebrate the LGBTQ+ community but also to remember how we have come.

When thinking of LGBTQ+ anthems, one may think of the grandiose divas that still fill nightclubs today. However, while those songs do deserve their place in history, in our minds, and in our hearts, we’ve compiled a tally that represents various eras of music. From the likes of Beyonce to Madonna to Chappell Roan to Orville Peck, and more.

So, join us below to see our refreshed list of R&B jams and sugar-Pop bops made the cut for Pride 2024.

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