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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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Music
Charli xcx, Rock Music | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning pop singer-songwriter Charli xcx ‘rocks out’ on her short but utterly sweet and entertaining single, “Rock Music.”
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Tracy Chapman, Give Me One Reason | Throwback Vibez
In the 56th edition of Throwback Vibez (2026), we reflect on “Give Me One Reason” by Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Tracy Chapman.
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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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The Four Lads vs. They Might Be Giants | Face Off
In the 14th edition of Face Off (2026), The Four Lads and They Might Be Giants face off for the best rendition of “Istanbul (Not Constantinople).”
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Justin Bieber & Gunna, WAY IT IS | Dazzling Duets
In the 19th edition of Dazzling Duets (2026), pop superstar Justin Bieber and melodic rapper Gunna collaborate on “WAY IT IS.”
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Evergreen
13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama | Playlist
13 Captivating Songs That Are Loosely About Mama features songs by Benson Boone, Carl Carlton, Kendrick Lamar, Latto, Meghan Trainor, and Victoria Monét.
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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
Lizzo, BITCH | Song Review
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and songwriter Lizzo delivers a bitchin’ pop single – a self-described WOMANIFESTO – with “BITCH.”
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Arlo Parks, Yukon | COVERS
In the 13th edition of COVERS (2026), Arlo Parks delivers a compelling rendition of “Yukon,” originally performed by Justin Bieber.
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Labrinth, Mount Everest | Wacky Wednesday
In the 18th edition of Wacky Wednesday (2026), we break down the unique “Mount Everest,” performed by British rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer Labrinth.