R&B: Last News

SZA has announced that she’ll be making further changes to her recently released album ‘Lana’.‘Lana’ arrived last Friday (December 20) after almost a year of teasing. Rather than a standalone album, it exists as a deluxe version of her 2022 LP ‘SOS’.The record was subject to delays, though. Fans had initially expected to wake up to it on Friday morning, but it didn’t drop until the afternoon, with SZA sharing: “Just needed a few more hours for new mixes to ingest evenly across all platforms..

Ariana Grande has shared a new live performance of ‘Santa Tell Me’, right in time for Christmas.Last night (December 23), Grande took to Instagram to post a snippet of a new live performance of the 2014 track to not only usher in the Christmas season but to celebrate the song’s 10th anniversary.She wrote on social media: “celebrating ten years of ‘Santa Tell Me’! thank you so much for all of the love you have shown this record over the past decade. wishing you all a happy, happy holiday!”She has also shared the full performance on YouTube, which can be seen below.

SZA has said more new music is on the way, only hours after dropping her new deluxe album ‘Lana’.The singer’s long-awaited ‘Lana’ arrived yesterday (December 20) after almost a year of teasing. It followed her announcement earlier this month that, rather than a standalone record, it would be the deluxe version of her 2022 LP ‘SOS’.Though fans initially expected to wake up to the record on Friday morning, it didn’t drop until the afternoon, after SZA shared: “Just needed a few more hours for new mixes to ingest evenly across all platforms..

SZA has finally released Lana, the long-promised deluxe edition of her hit 2022 album SOS. Scroll down to listen on Apple Music and Spotify.

SZA has released ‘Lana’, the reissue of her 2022 album ‘SOS’ – and it includes a Kendrick Lamar feature.This week, the singer revealed that the long-awaited Lana would arrive today (December 20). She first began teasing the album last year, and announced earlier this month that it would be the deluxe version of ‘SOS’ rather than a standalone album.Some fans had anticipated waking up to ‘Lana’ this morning, with SZA writing on her Instagram Stories last night, “FULL DELUXE OUT TOMORROW AM.

The Weeknd has announced the release date for his upcoming film, Hurry Up Tomorrow, tying into his upcoming album of the same name.It was reported last year that the singer – real name Abel Tesfaye – had been working on a film with Jenna Ortega and Barry Keoghan. At the time, the film was unnamed until last month when Deadline reported that the film would be titled ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’ and would serve as “an extension” to his sixth album of the same name.Today (December 20), Tesfaye took to his official X/Twitter account to announce that the film will be released on May 16 2025.

SZA has shared a new, chilled-out video for her song ‘Drive’ which stars Ben Stiller. Check it out below.Shared today (December 20), the new track comes as the latest teaser for the singer’s long-awaited ‘SOS’ deluxe album, dubbed ‘Lana’.Arriving just hours before the album drops later today, the new track is one that has been teased by SZA for a long time now.

GloRilla and Kehlani have teamed up to release the fun Christmas-inspired ballad ‘Xmas Time’ ahead of the holidays. Listen below.Recently, GloRilla teased the duo’s first-ever collaboration by uploading videos to social media.

Lil Wayne, Chris Brown and Alice in Chains are reportedly among the artists who spent US tax-payer funded COVID relief grants on luxury items, travel, and parties.The funding, called the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant, was signed into law by President Donald Trump in 2020, and aimed to subsidise musicians and venues who were impacted by pandemic-related closures.Now, a new report from Business Insider has found that a handful of big artists, including Wayne, Brown and Alice in Chains claimed millions from the grant before spending it in lavish ways.The publication reveals that Wayne received $8.9million from the tax-payer-funded grant, spending over $1.3million on private-jet flights and over $460,000 on clothes and accessories, including many from luxury brands like Gucci and Balenciaga.The rapper reportedly put $175,000 towards “a music festival promoting his marijuana brand, GKUA” as well as “flights and luxury hotel rooms for women whose connection to Lil Wayne’s touring operation was unclear, including a waitress at a Hooters-type restaurant and a porn actress.”Insider also alleges that Wayne claimed $88,000 for a concert in Coachella, California that he didn’t end up performing at. They report that, when reaching out to him via text to comment, Wayne responded with “a sexually explicit overture to a reporter and did not respond to questions.”Elsewhere, the artist and athlete management firm NKSFB received at least $207million in grant money, of which they took $7million.

Beyoncé has broken yet another record, now becoming the most RIAA-certified female musician in history.Yesterday (December 17), The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) announced new certifications for several of Beyoncé’s releases, bringing her total certified titles to a whopping 103, more than any other female artist ever.Per the RIAA, the record comes as several of her albums and singles received new certifications.Her latest album ‘Cowboy Carter’ has now earned Platinum status, while hit singles ‘Texas Hold ‘Em’ and ’16 Carriages’ have gone 2x Platinum and Gold respectively. Additionally, 2022’s ‘Renaissance’ has gone 2x Platinum.Other new certifications include 2003’s ‘Crazy In Love’ and 2013’s ‘Drunk In Love’ – both with husband Jay-Z.

50 Cent, Davido and Mary J. Blige will join forces for a huge 2025 show at London’s Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

SZA has finally announced the release date for her long-awaited ‘SOS’ deluxe album, dubbed ‘Lana’ – find out more below.SZA has long teased a new album, ‘Lana’, dating back to 2023. Then, she began teasing a deluxe version of her seminal 2022 album ‘SOS’.

Sean Paul and Ashanti have teamed up for their 2025 UK and Ireland ‘Bring It’ co-headlining arena tour set to commence early next spring.The tour will kick off at Dublin’s 3Arena on April 8. From there, the two will make their way to the UK with shows in Leeds, Nottingham, London and Birmingham before wrapping up their co-headlining dates on April 20 at Manchester’s AO Arena.Rapper Fat Joe will serve as opening support for the shows in London, Birmingham and Manchester.

Drake has awarded CAD$10,000 to the winner of his lookalike contest in Toronto – find out more below.On Saturday (December 14), Toronto, Canada’s Casuals Cakery held a contest to find the city’s best Drake lookalike. The grand prize was initially meant to be a bottle of Hennessy and a pack of cigars.However, Drake caught wind of the contest and sent Casuals Cakery a DM on Instagram, saying that he would be contributing “10 bands” to the contest “as the main prize”.

Usher has gone viral for his less-than-impressed response to a fan suggestively eating a cherry during one of his live shows.The singer is currently underway with his huge ‘Past Present Future’ tour, which is currently making its way across the US, before heading across the pond in 2025.At one of the recent stops, fan-captured footage showed Usher looking somewhat perturbed as a fan began seductively eating a cherry in front of him while he walked through the crowd. The moment came mid-way through the set, as a woman in the audience locked eyes with the singer and began lathering a cherry in spit.For the majority of the clip, all can be seen of Usher is the back of his head as he stands frozen in place.

latest album of the same name which he dropped over the summer.In total, 11 new shows have been added to the bill, all of which will be held across the spring. They kick off with an opening night at the O2 Universum in Prague on April 7, then continue with gigs in Amsterdam, Cologne and Berlin on April 10, 11 and 12 respectively.Later in the month, Kaytranada will head to Warsaw, Brussels and Paris for three arena shows, before heading over to the UK.

Mustafa has announced his first-ever world tour in support of his latest album ‘Dunya’.The Sudanese-Canadian poet and singer-songwriter – and recent NME Cover star – announced yesterday (December 10) that he will make a trek across the US before heading to UK and Europe, all before performing in Ethiopia and Sudan.Tickets for all US, UK and Europe dates will go on sale this Friday (December 13) at 10am PT time and 6pm UK time.Presales will commence on Thursday (December 12) at the same timeslots – head over to his official website here to sign up. Tickets for his shows in North Africa will be sold via email RSVP, with contact links provided on his website.A post shared by Mustafa (@mustafathepoet)To celebrate the tour announcement, Mustafa issued a YouTube video featuring a performance of songs off ‘Dunya’, featuring backing vocals from Daniel Caesar and Monica Martin, filmed at Los Angeles teahouse Tea at Shiloh.

SZA marked the two year anniversary of her hugely successful album SOS by offering an update on the arrival of the deluxe edition of the 2022 project. In a clip shared on Instagram on Monday (December 9) SZA squats in the woods to pee while a song that appears to sample The Isley Brothers' "Voyage To Atlantis" plays in the background.

Nelly has announced a UK and European arena tour for summer 2025 – you can find all the details below.The ‘Hot in Herre’ rapper and singer is due to hit the road in Europe for his ‘Where Da Party At Tour’ next spring. He’ll take to the stage in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Denmark and France in May.From there, Nelly will head to the UK and Ireland for headline shows at Birminham’s Utilita Arena, London’s O2 Arena, Manchester’s AO Arena, Glasgow’s OVO Hydro and Dublin’s 3Arena.“2025“ WE UP ⬆️ …!!! LETS GOOOOOOOOO,” Nelly wrote on social media to announce the forthcoming tour – which will celebrate the 25th anniversary of his debut studio album, ‘Country Grammar’ (2000).Tickets for Nelly’s UK and Ireland gigs go on general sale at 10am GMT this Friday (December 13) – you’ll be able to buy yours here.

SZA has confirmed that her new album ‘Lana’ is a deluxe edition of 2022’s ‘SOS’, teasing new music in a social media post.SZA has been teasing ‘Lana’ since 2023 – she recently appeared on streamer Kai Cenat’s livestream alongside Lizzo, where she said that there’s “a whole new project” that people have yet to hear, and that it’ll be out “before the year is over”.The tease elicited major reactions from Lizzo and Kai Cenat, who began screaming in surprise.This isn’t the first time SZA has said that new music will drop before 2025. In November, it was reported that SZA’s next project will arrive in autumn this year, which will conclude right before Christmas.Now, SZA has shared a teaser on Instagram, with the album title ‘Lana’ accompanied by ‘SOS Deluxe’ in all-caps. The post was published yesterday (December 9), marking the two-year anniversary of ‘SOS’.“Clock starts now”, she wrote.

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade last week — in the pouring rain. “My toes are frozen, but I was thankful to perform,” she told The Post.And now, she’ll be singing tunes from her new Christmas EP “Coco by the Fireplace” at the Rockefeller Center tree lighting ceremony Wednesday alongside host Kelly Clarkson and a star-studded lineup, including Jennifer Hudson, the Backstreet Boys, Little Big Town, Dan + Shay, British breakout Raye and more.No doubt, she’s living out the dreams of a little girl who wore out one very special Christmas gift.“One of my younger Christmas gifts was a Barbie karaoke machine,” recalled Jones, 26.