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Cardi B is seemingly back to releasing her solo music. On Feb. 28, 2024, the rapper announced her new single, “Like What (Freestyle).” In …
#SpillTheTea: Here’s the 4-1-1 on Artists Who Scored Las Vegas Residencies
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Press Play: 5 Country Music Duos You Need on Your Playlist
After Beyoncé announced that she was dropping a country album on March 29, 2024, country music has been getting more attention. To prepare for the que…
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After Beyoncé announced her upcoming country album — in a commercial during the 2024 Superbowl — discussions of Black country music artists’ con…
Take That and Rewind It Back! 5 of Usher’s Greatest Hits
Since Usher’s Las Vegas Residency in 2021, the Grammy-winning musician has reminded us not to count him out. The residency highlighted why we al…
Playlist Alert! Tune Into 6 of J. Cole’s Best Songs
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What a time to be alive! The Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion beef heated up in late January 2024. Fans have been picking sides, running …
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