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DaBaby, Black Eyed Peas To Perform At 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Black Eyed Peas, DaBaby To Perform At 2020 MTV Video Music Awards

Black Eyed Peas and DaBaby have joined a superstar performer lineup for the 2020 MTV Video Music Awards set for Sunday, August 30.

In what is surprisingly their first performance at the VMAs, Black Eyed Peas will play their new single “VIDA LOCA,” which is due out on Friday.

“Looking back, I can’t believe Black Eyed Peas have never played the MTV Video Music Awards,” founding member Will.i.am. said.

He added, “Fifteen years after we played the MTV Video Music Awards pre-show at Radio City in New York, to be on the top of the charts and on the MTV VMA big stage is a blessing.”

Black Eyed Peas have been nominated for Best Collaboration for “RITMO (Bad Boys For Life),” featuring J Balvin and Best Latin for “MAMACITA,” featuring Ozuna & J. Rey Soul.

DaBaby, who will also be taking the awards show stage for the first time, is up for four awards this year, including Artist of the Year.

Black Eyed Peas and DaBaby join previously announced performers Lady Gaga, Ariana Grande, The Weeknd, Miley Cyrus, Doja Cat, Maluma, and CNCO.

Lionel Richie, Katy Perry, & Luke Bryan Returning As ‘American Idol’ Judges

ABC announced on Wednesday, August 19, that Luke Bryan, Katy Perry, and Lionel Richie will return as judges along with host Ryan Seacrest for the next season of “American Idol.”

Last season, “American Idol” was forced to air the show remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.

“American Idol has always been able to bring people together, entertain and inspire – and I am so proud of how this show continued to deliver joy and laughter into people’s homes during a time when we needed it the most,” Karey Burke, president, ABC Entertainment said in a statement. “There is no one who we feel more confident about leading us into a new season of high notes than Luke, Katy, Lionel and the incomparable Ryan Seacrest.”

Executive Producer and showrunner Trish Kinane added, “Katy, Lionel and Luke are fun, astute and really know how to spot talent. Their chemistry is undeniable, and we are delighted that they, along with host Ryan Seacrest, are returning to find the next superstar and take ‘American Idol’ to new heights next season.”

The producers have already commenced the search for the next singing sensation with “Idol Across America” remote virtual auditions taking place across all 50 states.

(Photo: ABC/Gavin Bond)

Donna Summer & Barbra Streisand Duet Featured In New LGBTQ+ Voting Ad

The Vote Proud organization, a political action group that aims to aid and inspire the LGBTQ+ community to register to vote, has released a brand-new advertisement that features a duet by Barbra Streisand and Donna Summer.

Titled “No More Tears (Enough Is Enough),” the 1979 single was written by the co-founder of Vote Proud, Bruce Roberts, who founded the organization alongside Lisa Halliday and Jake Resnicow.

“I wrote Enough is Enough many years ago. Barbra Streisand & Donna Summer recorded it and had a global #1 record, selling millions,” shared Roberts. “And all these years later it has become an anthem for change and equality in America today.”

The video focuses on bringing to light the fact that under the Trump administration, fewer and fewer members of the queer community have registered to vote. The ad also urges them to do so in the upcoming 2020 Presidential Elections to be held in November.

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Chloe X Halle Perform Stripped-Down Version Of ‘Forgive Me’

Chloe x Halle have shared a stripped-down version of their single “Forgive Me.”

The sisters recorded their performance during quarantine in their backyard tennis court that had been transformed into a forest-like stage.

The live performance was part of Variety‘s Power of Young Hollywood virtual program on Thursday.

In an introductory speech before their performance, Chloe said, “Women are incredibly powerful, and even though the world tends to underestimate us, we all know our worth. I think it’s really special how two young Black girls – my sister and I – can create something from nothing, especially in a male-dominated industry.”

She added, “A lot of the songwriters are men, a lot of the producers are men, a lot of the engineers are men, but it’s really fun taking that narrative and completely screwing it up and being like, ‘Hey, we can do it all, as well.’”

“In the midst of this crazy year of 2020, we want our music to bring peace and healing for listeners,” said the sisters.

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Alicia Keys, Khalid Join Forces On New Collab ‘So Done’

Alicia Keys and Khalid on Friday, August 14, dropped their new collaborative single, “So Done.”

The single is the latest offering from Keys’ new album ALICIA, which is due for release in the Autumn.

“I’m living the way that I want,” the duo sing in the chorus.

In the accompanying video, Keys and Khalid perform onstage at a high school prom, where a girl who has just arrived finds trouble fitting in.

However, she soon becomes happy and comfortable after a band of motorcyclists enters the gym and wreaks havoc.

The music video also features actress Sasha Lane. The clip was directed by Andy Hines.

“I’m so excited to share ‘So Done’ with the world,” said Keys. “We call it a trance! The energy is inescapable!”

“Collaborating with Khalid on this one was very special,” she added. “This song is about being done with changing yourself for the sake of others and letting go of any one else’s ideas of how your life should look.”

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Toni Braxton Announces New Album ‘Spell My Name,’ Drops Single ‘Dance’

R&B singer Toni Braxton has released a brand-new single from her upcoming album, Spell My Name.

Titled “Dance,” the new, Disco-inspired track was produced by Antonia Dixon and comes after a Dave Audé remix of the song was released and climbed to No. 1 on the U.K. Commercial Pop Club chart.

The new song follows the release of “Do It,” which reached No. 3 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs chart.

Meanwhile, the 52-year-old singer is gearing up to release her 10th studio album; titled Spell My Name, the collection is slated to drop on August 28 via Island Records.

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Dua Lipa Announces ‘Levitating’ Remix Featuring Missy Elliott and Madonna!

Dua Lipa has announced a remix of “Levitating” featuring Madonna and Missy Elliot.

“LEVITATING REMIXED BY THE BLESSED MADONNA FEATURING MY IDOLS MADONNA & MISSY ELLIOTT – 14TH OF AUGUST – DREAM COME TRUE LETS GO!!!!!!” Lipa tweeted.

Lipa announced the news along with a photo of the pop stars posing for the camera.

Lipa’s manager Ben Mawson had previously revealed the remix in an interview with Music Week last month.

“Levitating” is the fifth track from Lipa’s second studio album Future Nostalgia, which dropped in March.

The track was written by Lipa, Clarence Coffee Jr., Sarah Hudson and Stephen Kozmeniuk. The “Levitating” remix will arrive on August 14.

Beyoncé Shares ‘Already’ Video From ‘Black Is King’ Visual Album

Beyoncé surprised her fans Friday by sharing a music video for the song “Already” along with her visual album, Black Is King.

Speaking about the video, Major Lazer‘s Diplo wrote on Twitter, “We went from the basement studio to disney+ with this one thanks for letting me part of it.”

“Already,” featuring Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale and electronic dance music trio Major Lazer, shows scenic beauty from The Lion King.

Black Is King is based on Beyonce’s tracks for The Lion King: The Gift, the soundtrack for the remake of The Lion King.

“Brown Skin Girl,” “Mood 4 Eva” and “My Power” are the other videos included in Black Is King.

Beyoncé also released The Lion King: The Gift deluxe edition, which includes her new song “Black Parade” and MeLo-X‘s remix of “Find Your Way Back.”

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Eminem ‘Stressed Out’ About Potential Revelations In Mariah Carey Memoir

Eminem is reportedly stressed out due to the upcoming memoir by Mariah Carey, which he expects will include revelations about him.

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, was romantically linked with Carey in 2001. Eminem confirmed their relationship during an interview with Rolling Stone in 2002.

“Eminem’s Achilles heel has always been Mariah Carey. They had a very toxic relationship,” an insider told Us Weekly. “He knows that Mariah is going to say very negative things about him. He is expecting the onslaught, and almost welcomes it.”

However, Eminem is particularly worried that Carey could reveal details about their sex life.

“Marshall is stressed out that Mariah is going to say sh*t that he was bad in bed or a selfish lover because he has always been very insecure about that,” the source said. “She knows that.”

Beyoncé Narrates First Trailer For Visual Album ‘Black Is King’

Beyoncé has narrated the first trailer for her upcoming visual album, Black is King.

“You were formed by the heat of the galaxy. What a thing to be, both unique and familiar, to be one and the same — and still unlike any other,” Beyoncé says as a young boy floats in space.

“Life is a set of choices: Lead, or be led astray,” she continues. “Follow your light — or lose it.”

The trailer also features appearances from Jay-Z, Kelly Rowland, Lupita Nyong’o, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Pharrell Williams, and others.

Previously, Beyoncé had said that the film was originally created as a companion piece to The Lion King: The Gift soundtrack and was meant to celebrate the “breadth and beauty of Black ancestry.”

Black Is King will stream exclusively on Disney+ beginning July 31.

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