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R&B superstar Doja Cat has been announced as the host of MTV’s 2021 Video Music Awards ceremony. “I’m hosting the 2021 #VMAs this year Wowowowowowow,” the “Say So” and “Kiss Me More” singer wrote on social media to announce her new gig. Doja took home the coveted Best New Artist prize at the 2020 VMAs.…

For the first time in more than a decade, albums by female artists have claimed the top 3 spots on the Billboard 200. Billie Eilish’s Happier Than Ever tops the list dated August 28, followed by Doja Cat’s Planet Her and Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour. The last time the No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3…

Tory Lanez’s bail was raised to $250,000 after the rapper violated a protective order that that required him to stay at least 100 yards away from Megan Thee Stallion. On Monday, August 23, Lanez appeared in an L.A. courtroom, where he was ordered to post a higher bail amount to stay out of jail while…

Halsey’s new album If I Can’t Have Love, I Want Power, released Friday (August 27) via Capitol Records, features Dave Grohl, Lindsey Buckingham, and a few other top acts. The Bug’s Kevin Martin, Dave Sitek of TV on the Radio, Pino Palladino, Karriem Riggins and Meat Beat Manifesto are the others featured on the 13-track…

Power couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z star in Tiffany & Co.’s latest campaign, “About Love.” “Love is the diamond that jewelry and art decorate,” the couple said in the press release. The campaign’s images feature Beyoncé wearing the iconic 128.54 carat Tiffany Diamond, while Jay-Z sports the Bird on a Rock brooch by Jean Schlumberger. Beyoncé…

Lizzo and Cardi B’s “Rumors” has debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart after a full week of streaming. “I calmed down & I’m locked in. AND MY RECORDS LIVE IN THE TOP 10!!!! @IAMCARDIB !!!!!!!! WE MUTHAF***IN DID IT!!!! THANK YOU FOR STREAMING #RUMORS – I GOT THE #4 SONG IN…

The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber’s “Stay” continued to rule over the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart for the third week in a row. The song, which dropped on July 9 on Raymond Braun/Columbia Records/Def Jam, drew 51.3 million radio airplay audience impressions, up 29%; and 32.7 million U.S. streams, up 3%; and sold 14,400…

DaBaby addressed the homophobic remarks he made during a music festival last month during his return to the stage after the controversy. Last weekend, the rapper appeared at Hot97’s Summer Jam 2021 at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. The event was one of the only two events that did not drop the rapper from…

Justin Bieber recently announced that his upcoming Las Vegas experience, titled “Justin Bieber & Friends, The Vegas Weekender,” will feature The Kid LAROI, Kehlani and a few more top acts. The event, in partnership with Pollen Presents, will take place October 7-10 at Wynn Las Vegas’ XS Nightclub and Encore Beach Club. The three-day experience,…

Iconic musician Elton John has returned to the Billboard Hot 100 chart after 21 years thanks to “Cold Heat,” his collaboration with Dua Lipa. “Cold Heart (Pnau Remix),” with Lipa, debuted at No. 81 on the chart dated August 28. The song, released August 13 on Mercury/EMI/Interscope Records, opens with 3.8 million radio airplay audience…