Sam Smith and Alicia Keys sent their respective fan bases into a frenzy when they surprised a New York bar with an unexpected live performance of Smith’s 2014’s megahit ‘I’m Not the Only One.’

Turns out the treat of a duet was a sample of what music lovers could expect as the GRAMMY-winning twosome prepared an updated recorded version of the chart-topping song which would be part of a 25-track musical package to toast the 10th anniversary of Sam’s debut album ‘In the Lonely Hour.’

“’I’m Not The Only One’ featuring the truly incomparable @aliciakeys…I am so honoured to have such an incredible talent and a beautiful soul join me on this track to celebrate a decade of ‘In The Lonely Hour,’” Sam wrote in a touching Instagram caption recently.

In addition to remixes of some of the original’s favorite cuts, the ‘Hour’ commemorative edition also features live recordings and the new track ‘Little Sailor.’

Hop inside to hear ‘Sailor,’ the Keys-assisted take on ‘One,’ and so much more from the expanded project courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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Sia‘s May 3-released 10th studio album ‘Reasonable Woman‘ may have featured big names like Kylie Minogue, Paris Hilton, and Benny Blanco (to name a few), but an easy standout came courtesy of the fan favorite ‘Immortal Queen‘ featuring Queen of Funk Chaka Khan.

Khan – who has referred to Sia as her “Goddaughter” – has not only enjoyed stage time with the GRAMMY-nominated Aussie diva but studio time as well as she’s penned tunes for past and future projects of Chaka’s.

Having already won over the critics with the original ‘Immortal’ (which also featured Brazil-born beauty Bianca Costa), Sia’s now looking to see that acclaim mirrored commercially with the introduction of a remix featuring hitmaker rapstress Eve.

“Where my queens? Where my girls callin’ on my impress?  Got the crown on their head and the S on their chest / Slayin’ giants bigger than Goliath / Writin’ a legacy that will never expire,” she raps over Greg Kurstin production.

Ready to hear how E-V-E took the already elevated ‘Immortal’ to even higher heights? Check it out inside.

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After watching the Eminem-led ‘Tobey‘ become his first Hot 100 top 40 hit in years, Big Sean is looking to replicate the feat by his lonesome with music set aboard his highly anticipated new album ‘Better Me Than You.’

Two weeks after unveiling the set’s lead single ‘Yes,’ Sean is saying “yes” to fans’ request for even more new music by officially lifting the lid on ‘On Up.’

The tune was first introduced via a live performance as part of the rapper’s critically acclaimed Tiny Desk Concert, but now music lovers can enjoy the recorded version.

“Don’t assume it’s number three of The Four Agreements / I got to start applying everything that I’ve been reading / It seemed like the tragedy of losing kids will never calm / I think about Trayvon, Breonna, my neighbor Deshaun / Damn praying for protection for my family / And that He keep His hands on me to fight through this insanity,” the 6x GRAMMY nominee raps over Amaire Johnson production.

Arriving just days after he made headlines for leaving Roc Nation, his longtime management home of 10 years, for a new deal at S10 Entertainment,  hop inside to hear the latest Sean.

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Five years separate fans of Khalid from his last album, 2019’s chart-topping ‘Free Spirit,’ but now the Alt-R&B hitmaker is bringing the wait for that project’s follow-up to a close with the August 2-released ‘Sincere.’

Originally titled ‘Everything Is Changing,’ ‘Sincere’ comes as a 16-track set that boasts vocal, songwriting, and/or production contributions from the likes of Alicia Keys, Drake, Noah Shebib, Arlo Parks, Adrian Rodriguez, Jason Kellner, Justin Lucas, M-Phazes, and more.

Released courtesy of Right Hand Music Group/RCA Records, the new LP is being led to Billboard 200 chart battle on the wings of previously released singles ‘Please Don’t Fall in Love with Me,’ ‘Adore U,’ ‘Ground,’ and ‘Heatstroke’ (which saw its music video dropped on August 2 like its parent project).

Stream it in full inside via Apple Music and Spotify.

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As the critical acclaim continues to roll in for for ‘Never Gets Late Here‘ – the May 24-released sophomore album from Shenseea – the Jamaican hitmaker is giving undecided music lovers yet a new reason to check out the project by gifting another of its fan-favorite cuts the visual treatment: ‘Work Me Out.’

Accompanied by Nigerian music sensation Wizkid, ‘Work’ sees the two trade innuendo-laden verses about working up a sweat in the gym and the bedroom.

“Just one night to work me out (Work), work me out (Work) / Give sexercise and burn me out (Burn) / Keep it quiet, but turn me up (Turn) / Turn me up (Turn), just one night to work / Work me out (Work),” Shen sings on the chorus of the London On Da Track-produced bop.

The latest cut to get the visual treatment from ‘Never’ following ‘Hit & Run,’ ‘Die for You,’ and ‘Flava,’ hop inside to see the Adindu Collins-directed action of ‘Work.’

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Having watched her ‘Legs‘ walk her straight into critical acclaim and increased anticipation for her first new album in 15 years, legendary singer-actress Vanessa Williams is looking to keep running on that momentum by unveiling the tune’s follow-up: ‘Bop.’

Tapping real-life daughter and fellow music superstar Jillian Hervey (of LION BABE) and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race‘ star Trixie Mattel to assist, the trio delivered a House-inspired cut that certainly lives up to its moniker.

“Follow mother to the door / I’ll meet you inside by the floor / That’s what I came here for / They told me the kids need a bop / I’ll bring the bop,” Vanessa sings on the chorus of the Mel Holder and Kipper Jones-produced tune.

Jetting to London for its official music video, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Bop’ courtesy of its accompanying visual directed by the mother-daughter duo.

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Summer 2024 may be wrapping up before we know it, but Brat summer shows no signs of stopping.

After ample teasing, Charli XCX unveiled the guest on her anxiously awaited ‘Guess‘ remix would be none other than GRAMMY and Academy Award-winning singer-songwriter Billie Eilish.

“You wanna guess the color of my underwear / You wanna know what I got going on down there,” Charli sings on The Dare and FINNEAS-produced cut.

Serving as the latest tune from XCX’s latest hit album, ‘Brat,’ to get the video treatment (following the warmly received ‘360’ and ‘Von Dutch’), the arrival of ‘Guess’ was accompanied by its official visual that sees its stars turn up at a hot house party with underwear flying everywhere.

See the Aidan Zamiri-directed action inside.

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Cop a gander at Rihanna!

The superstar serves blonde bombshell in the latest campaign for her Savage x Fenty lingerie line.

Fans may be clamoring for new music from the Bajan belle, but with a billion-dollar empire established, Rih is making sure to water her businesses with ample vigor.

As well as posing it up for promotional stills, RiRi also takes centerstage in a striking commercial.

Check all out after the jump…

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In the same era that saw Megan Thee Stallion gallop into Billboard record books when ‘Hiss‘ made her only the third female rapper in the 65-year history of the Hot 100 to debut at #1 (following Lauryn Hill, and Nicki Minaj), the 3x GRAMMY winner trots into an exclusive diva club because of her latest viral hit ‘Mamushi.’

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Tinashe is ready to turn all the way up with her brand new album, ‘Quantum Baby.’

Set for an August 16 release, the project is home to viral smash ‘Nasty’ – a track that, as reported, has become the performer’s highest charting solo effort to date.

With the release of the project fast approaching, Nashe has unwrapped the tracklist for the set – which follows last year’s ‘BB/Ang3l.’

Find out which tracks will be joining ‘Nasty’ after the jump…

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Letoya Luckett is receiving an outpouring of love following the surprise announcement of her marriage to Taleo Coles.

However, prior to the star going public with the news of her wedding, her ex-husband Tommicus Walker took to Instagram with what many are interpreting as shade.

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Beyonce has saluted Simone Biles in a seismic way following her historic win tonight (August 1) at the Olympics 2024 in Paris.

As reported, the gymnast made history on a multitude of fronts when she won gold in the all-round female competition.

Following her triumph, Queen Bey released a video narrating her appreciation for the “Greatest of All-Time” and proudly declared that Biles “inspires me.”

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