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Mary J. Blige's concert film "For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden" will hit theaters globally in November.

Mary J. Blige's 'For My Fans' Concert Film Is Coming to Theaters

Mary J. Blige has announced her first concert film, "For My Fans, Live From Madison Square Garden," will hit theaters globally in Nov. 2025.

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28 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her sixth album "The Velvet Rope."

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Toni Braxton covers Kehlani’s “Folded” 💜

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Another Sad Love Song
Unbreak my Heart
Seven Whole Days
Long as I Live

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Happy 58th Birthday to Toni Braxton! 🎉💜

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𝐛𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐚 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐮𝐦 💋💜 @jessijeannie.bsky.social · 1d

I love me some him
unbreak my heart
another sad song
you’re making me high

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Happy 58th Birthday to Toni Braxton! 🎉💜

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Happy 58th Birthday to Toni Braxton! 🎉💜

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On this day in 1995, Mariah Carey released her fifth album “Daydream.”

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Anthony Hamilton has scored 10 new RIAA certifications, including a 2x platinum award for "Charlene."

Anthony Hamilton Earns 10 New RIAA Certifications, 'Charlene' Now 2x Platinum

R&B veteran Anthony Hamilton has scored nearly a dozen new certifications from the RIAA, including a 2x platinum plaque for "Charlene."

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Toni Braxton has partnered with Lifetime to executive produce and star in two films inspired by her hits "He Wasn't Man Enough" and "Breathe Again."

Toni Braxton and Lifetime Announce Two New Movies Inspired by Her Classic Hits

Toni Braxton has partnered with Lifetime to produce and star in two movies inspired by her hits "He Wasn't Man Enough" and "Breathe Again."

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Jagged Edge has announced their Cuffing Season Tour with special guests Lloyd and Eric Bellinger.

Jagged Edge Announces 'Cuffing Season Tour 2025' Dates

Jagged Edge has announced the dates for their Cuffing Season Tour 2025, with special guests Lloyd and Eric Bellinger.

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9 years ago today, Solange released her album "A Seat at the Table."

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Tori Kelly joins Samm Henshaw on his new single "Find My Love."

Samm Henshaw Enlists Tori Kelly for New Song 'Find My Love'

British-Nigerian R&B singer Samm Henshaw has teamed with Tori Kelly for his new single "Find My Love," out via AWAL Recordings.

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On this day in 2009, Mariah Carey released her 12th album "Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel."

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20 years ago today, Toni Braxton released her sixth album “Libra.”

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Tweet is back with "Toot Toot," the lead single from her upcoming album "Memoirs of a Southern Hummingbird."

Tweet Returns With New Single 'Toot Toot'

R&B singer Tweet has released her new single "Toot Toot" from her album, "Memoirs of a Southern Hummingbird," coming in early 2026.

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Stream Doja Cat's new song "Take Me Dancing" featuring SZA.

Doja Cat and SZA Reunite on New Song 'Take Me Dancing'

Pop-rap star Doja Cat and alt-R&B phenomenon SZA have teamed up for another collaboration, "Take Me Dancing," from Doja's fifth album, "Vie."

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19 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her ninth album "20 Y.O."

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Stream Ari Lennox's new song "Vacancy," produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.

Ari Lennox Releases New Song 'Vacancy'

R&B singer Ari Lennox has released her new single "Vacancy," produced by Jermaine Dupri and Bryan-Michael Cox.

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18 years ago today, Keyshia Cole released her sophomore album "Just Like You."

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Aaliyah has earned her first No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart with "Gone" featuring Tank.

Aaliyah and Tank's 'Gone' Reaches No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay Chart

Aaliyah's posthumous single "Gone" featuring Tank has reached No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart in its 20th week.

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Kehlani has scored her first No. 1 hit on urban radio with "Folded."

Kehlani's 'Folded' Hits No. 1 at Urban Radio

Kehlani has achieved a new milestone at urban radio. Her blazing single "Folded" has reached No. 1 this week.

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Tank now ties Charlie Wilson and Usher for the most No. 1s among male artists on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay chart (10).

Tank Scores Tenth No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B Airplay Chart

R&B singer Tank earns his 10th No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B Airplay with his appearance Aaliyah’s posthumous single “Gone.”

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Stream Trevor Jackson's new song "One Foot In."

Trevor Jackson Wants a Full-Time Lover on 'One Foot In': Stream

R&B singer and actor Trevor Jackson has released his new single "One Foot In" from his upcoming EP, "I LOVE YOU."

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36 years ago today, Janet Jackson released her fourth album "Rhythm Nation 1814."

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Stream Keri Hilson's "We Need To Talk: Drama," the second installment of her three-act album.

Keri Hilson Releases 'We Need to Talk: Drama'

Grammy-nominated singer Keri Hilson has released "We Need To Talk: Drama," the second installment of her three-act album.

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