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Leon Thomas & Halle, RATHER BE ALONE | Dazzling Duets
In the 20th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), R&B musicians Leon Thomas and Halle collaborate on “RATHER BE ALONE.”
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5 Gems
Goodbye | 5 Gems
Goodbye: 5 Gems No. 14 (2026) features songs by ADONXS, AJR, Artemas, Kristinia DeBarge, and Sabrina Carpenter.
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Music
Chaka Khan, Chakzilla | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ At 73 years young, the legendary Chaka Khan ate and left no crumbs on her confident, funky, giant, and infectious pop single, “Chakzilla.”
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Evergreen
13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs | Playlist
13 Dynamite Do Not & Does Not Songs features songs by Brandy, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Jill Scott, Kelly Clarkson, Ruel, and Wilson Pickett.
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George Benson, Give Me the Night | Throwback Vibez
In the 55th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we recollect and reflect on “Give Me the Night” by Grammy-winning legend George Benson.
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Music
Chris Brown, Fallin’ | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️½ R&B superstar Chris Brown, assisted by R&B standout Leon Thomas, dips into traditional R&B on the bluesy, soulful single, “Fallin’.”
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Music
Madonna & Sabrina Carpenter, Bring Your Love | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Musical icon Madonna duets with pop superstar Sabrina Carpenter on “Bring Your Love,” the infectious lead single from Madge’s CONFESSIONS II.
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Evergreen
13 More Randomly Curated Your, Yours, or Yourself Songs | Playlist
13 More Randomly Curated Your, Yours, or Yourself Songs features songs by Artemas, Charlie Puth, Fantasia, Sade, Saja Boys, and Tyler, The Creator.
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Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life | Dazzling Duets
In the 18th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes collaborate on “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.”
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Evergreen
A Memorable Song From Each Letter of the Alphabet | Playlist
A Memorable Song From Each Letter of the Alphabet features songs by Al Calderon, Billie Eilish, Cardi B, Justin Bieber, RAYE, and Tyler, The Creator.
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Evergreen
Striking Bops from April 2026 | Playlist
Striking Bops from April 2026 features songs by BTS, Durand Bernarr, Jack White, John Summit, Lady Gaga & Doechii, and Ravyn Lenae & Dominic Fike.
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LGBTQ
Durand Bernarr, AM I OKAY?! | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ ½ Grammy-winning R&B singer-songwriter Durand Bernarr delivers another home run with “AM I OKAY?!”, the second single from BERNARR.