Good things come to Shawn Mendes fans who wait.

Nearly a month after its original October 18 release date, Mendes’ eponymous fifth studio album finally hit shelves on Friday (November 15).

A 12-song affair primarily produced by Mike Sabath and Shawn himself, the new project comes as the latter’s first studio effort since ‘Wonder‘ topped the Billboard 200 in 2020.

Heading to chart battle on the heels of the warmly received singles ‘Why Why Why,’ ‘Isn’t That Enough,’ Nobody Knows,’ and ‘Heart of Gold,’ hop inside to give the opus a spin courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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With that ‘J Christ‘ drama in his rearview, Lil Nas X is powering forward with the ‘Dreamboy’ era.

Delivering the project’s lead single, ‘Light Again,’ after ample teasing, the new cut comes as a House-inspired, bass-buoyed bop that’s sure to be a party starter.

“I’m delivered like the text went through / J. Cole said it’s memes or mills / But I’m the king and the jester though / N–as really wanna wipe me down / I got more patience than a hospital / Swear these ni–as rather beef with me,” he raps over the cut produced by longtime collaborator Take a Daytrip.

Accompanied by a Andrew Donoho-directed visual, hop inside to get acquainted with ‘Light.’

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It’s not Thanksgiving yet, but Mary J. Blige is giving her beloved fans much to be thankful for with the unveiling of her new album ‘Gratitude.’

Announced in late September, the 12-song effort – which features appearances from big names like Jadakiss, FERG, and Fat Joe – comes on the heels of her R&B chart-topping single ‘Breathing‘ as well as the warmly received ‘You Ain’t the Only One.’

Her first studio effort since the GRAMMY-nominated ‘Good Morning Gorgeous‘ (2022), look inside to stream ‘Gratitude’ courtesy of Apple Music and Spotify.

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GloRilla‘s debut album, ‘Glorious,’ may have slipped out of the Billboard 200’s top 10 this week for the first time since premiering inside the coveted chart region with the year’s biggest first-week sales among female rappers, but it looks like Glo is determined to return the LP to its former glory by gifting another of its favorites the video treatment: ‘I Luv Her.’

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Boyz II Men have brought an endless array of classics into the hearts of the masses. And now the iconic R&B ensemble will be bringing their story to screens.

For, the ‘One Sweet Day’ belters have announced that they are readying a biopic.

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Kenya Moore has had a change of heart.

The ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ favorite is “taking accountability” for her role in the season 16 scandal that saw her sensationally “suspended” from the hit show.

As reported, Moore clashed with newcomer Brittany Eady on a to-be-aired episode in an incident that saw explicit pictures allegedly shown to guests at a party.

The star’s tenure with RHOA was then paused indefinitely.

At the time, much of Moore’s verbiage centered on being “vindicated.”

However, during an appearance on the Tamron Hall Show today (November 14), her tone was more remorseful.

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SZA is keeping it all sorts of candid about her surgical enhancements.

Specifically, her Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).

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The credits may almost be ready to roll on 2024, but SZA looks set to end the year with not one but two major releases.

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Pop starlet Tate McRae is looking to kick off 2025 in seismic style.

For, the performer has announced both a new album and world tour.

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Colman Domingo has a penchant for commanding the screen in each and every role.

His latest is as the lead in a new Netflix series, ‘The Madness.’

The Emmy Award-winner transforms into Muncie Daniels – a political consultant-turned-TV pundit whose life gets flipped upside down.

Away on a work sabbatical, Daniels finds himself as the sole witness to the murder of a well-known white supremacist. And he is ultimately framed for the killing.

With little other choice, he goes on the run and mounts a drive to establish his innocence and uncover a global conspiracy. The journey sees him make surprising alliances and navigate complex hurdles as he pushes back on misinformation in the modern era.

Directed by Clement Virgo, the show also stars Deon Cole, Alison Wright, and Stephen McKinley Henderson.

With a November 28 (Thanksgiving Day) debut set on Netflix, check out the full-length trailer for ‘The Madness’ below…

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Cynthia Erivo has long possessed the savvy ability to sing any and everything sensationally.

And she lived up to that billing during a visit to The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 

Hot on the promotional trail for ‘Wicked,’ which she stars in alongside Ariana Grande, the multihyphenate stopped by the platform to dish on the eagerly anticipated film.

During the visit, Erivo’s rendition of the movie’s signature song, ‘Defying Gravity’ was touched on and she obliged a request for a brief but sweet live offering.

Elsewhere, she dished on her friendship with Grande and played a game of Music Genre Challenge – again dazzling in song with an R&B-flavored take on ‘The Sound of Music.’

Watch the fun-filled appearance below…

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