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Megan Thee Stallion has become the first black woman to appear on the cover of Forbes’ “30 Under 30” issue. Forbes estimates that the Houston rapper earned some $13 million from a combination of royalties, ticket sales, endorsements and merch in 2022. The sources of her fortunes this year include an estimated $2 million Super…

Albania’s President Bajram Begaj granted citizenship to pop sensation Dua Lipa on Sunday (November 27) for promoting the country through her music and fame. Begaj said he considered it an honor to do so because Lipa has made Albanians famous throughout the world. “Happy to give the one and only Dua Lipa the decree of…

Hip-hop superstar The Weeknd has announced 2023 dates for his “After Hours Til Dawn Tour.” Just one day after wrapping up the North American leg of his tour, the singer announced dates for the European and Latin American leg. The next leg of the tour will kick off on June 10 at Etihad Stadium in…

Billie Eilish is set to headline the second edition of Prince William’s Earthshot Prize awards ceremony, scheduled to take place in Boston on Friday, December 2. Prince William and Kate Middleton will be the guests of honor. Eilish will sing alongside her brother and collaborator FINNEAS. Clara Amfo and Daniel Dae Kim will co-host the…

Beyoncé was among the big winners at the 2022 Soul Train Awards, which aired on BET and BET Her on Saturday, November 26. Beyoncé won album of the year for the fourth time with Renaissance. “Break My Soul” earned her the song of the year, while “Make Me Say It Again, Girl” (featuring Ronald Isley…

Taylor Swift recently released an acoustic version of her hit single “Anti-Hero,” the lead track from her tenth studio album, Midnights. Before the acoustic version, Swift released several other versions of “Anti-Hero,” including some remixes. S he also released a version featuring Jack Antonoff’s band Bleachers. Meanwhile, “Anti-Hero” has become the longest-running female No. 1…

West Coast supergroup Mount Westmore recently dropped “Free Game,” the second single from their forthcoming debut album, Snoop Cube 40 $hort. The new single is accompanied by a Cam Busby-directed video and showcases the four rappers pulling off a successful heist. The rap group, comprised of Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, E-40, and Too $hort, will…

Lil Baby recently released a music video, featuring Nardo Wick for “Pop Out,” a song from his third studio album, It’s Only Me. The visual shows Baby interacting with fans and supporting politicians, including Senator Raphael Warnock. Baby is also seen showing off his glowing chains and riding around in a Maybach, along with his…

Australian rapper Iggy Azalea has sold her master recording and publishing catalog to the Atlanta-based Domain Capital Group for a whopping eight figure sum. The deal, first reported by Female Rap Group, includes her biggest hits, including “Fancy,” “Proble,” and “Black Widow.” According to Billboard, an “additional trigger” will allow the performer to earn future…

Jennifer Lopez has announced a new album, This Is Me… Now, 20 years after the release of her 2002 album This is Me… Then. The “Jenny from the Block” singer shared a video where she recreates the cover of This Is Me. Then and then transforms into the artist she is today. “This is me…