Jennifer Hudson‘s first Christmas album, The Gift of Love, has debuted on Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums chart this week. The EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony) winner’s first album release under her JHUD Productions imprint in partnership with Interscope Records debuts at No. 10 on this chart, where Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas soundtrack leads […] The post Jennifer Hudson’s ‘The Gift of Love’ Lands on Billboard’s Top Holiday Albums […]

Summer Walker has picked up her first-ever No. 1 single on Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay chart as a guest artist on 21 Savage‘s “Prove It.” The track, which samples “You Are My Joy (Interlude)” by Faith Evans, is 21 Savage’s third song this year to top this airplay chart following “Redrum,” which led for two weeks […] The post 21 Savage and Summer Walker’s ‘Prove It’ Tops Billboard’s Rhythmic Airplay Chart […]

Mary J. Blige’s Gratitude era continues to produce new entries on Billboard. Her latest radio single, “You Ain’t The Only One,” opens at No. 22 on this week’s Adult R&B Airplay chart, led by Chris Brown’s “Sensational” with Davido and Lojay. It’s the Rock & Roll Hall of Famer‘s 63rd appearance on this airplay chart, […] The post Mary J. Blige’s ‘You Ain’t the Only One’ Debuts on Billboard appeared […]

Chris Brown‘s hit single “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay reclaims the No. 1 spot this week on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay chart. The DJ Hardwerk-produced track pushes Mary J. Blige‘s “Breathing” featuring Fabolous from the top spot to No. 3 after a one-week reign. “Sensational” previously held this throne for seven straight weeks, beginning its […] The post Chris Brown’s ‘Sensational’ Returns to No. 1 for Eighth Week on Billboard’s […]

Alt-R&B singer Mereba will release her first album in more than five years, The Breeze Grew a Fire, on Feb. 14, 2025. The album will arrive under her new deal with Secretly Canadian, the indie label that has a roster that includes Baby Rose, serpentwithfeet, and Brandon. The announcement of The Breeze Grew a Fire […] The post Mereba Announces New Album ‘The Breeze Grew a Fire,’ Shares New Song […]

Sade Adu, the frontwoman of the band Sade, has returned with a new song, “Young Lion,” her first in six years. She co-produced the song with Aaron Taylor Dean and they co-wrote it with Ben Travers. “Young Lion” is a heartfelt ballad that honors Adu’s transgender son, Izaak, and offers him a sincere apology. “Young […] The post Sade Adu Honors Her Trans Son on New Song ‘Young Lion’: Listen […]

Tinashe and Urban Outfitters, a global lifestyle brand founded in 1970, will unveil a new collection in 2025. According to the company, the collection of lifestyle designs merges Tinashe’s passion for fashion with dance and street-style culture. Tinashe designed and curated the collection in partnership with the company’s in-house design team. According to the announcement, […] The post Tinashe and Urban Outfitters Tease New Dance-Inspired Collection appeared first on Rated […]

Fantasia and Adam Blackstone dazzle in evening attire in the video of their bright version of “Summertime.” Directed by 12vy, the sophisticated video unfolds at Middle C Jazz in Charlotte, North Carolina, showcasing both Blackstone and Fantasia in their finest attire. In it, Blackstone enchants with his double bass mastery, while Fantasia delivers powerful vocals […] The post Fantasia and Adam Blackstone Share Elegant ‘Summertime’ Video appeared first on Rated […]

Queen Naija bears her heartbroken soul following a tragic loss on her new single, “Missing You,” produced by OG Parker, Mike Woods, and G. Ry. As an admirer of the ’90s music, the singer’s latest “Missing You” is noteworthy alone for its opening, which features a pitched-up bridge from Faith Evans‘ “Never Gonna Let You […] The post Queen Naija Tributes Her Late Friend on ‘Missing You’: Listen appeared first […]