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Offset is taking a different approach to his solo album: No singles, and no features

Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagicFollowing the recent solo releases by his fellow Migos members Quavo and Takeoff, Offset is dropping his own solo album next month — but he’s taking a very different approach than most artists.

“No features, I’m coming by myself,” the 26-year-old rapper tells Billboard. “I got features top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 right now. I don’t need any features right now.”

The still–untitled album will drop on December 14, Offset’s birthday, and he does not plan to promote any specific songs.

“I’m not putting out any singles because I know that’s how all the artists are,” he says. “You be thinking one song is hot and it be the other one.” Offset remembers he did not expect his 2017 collabo with Metro Boomin, “Ric Flair Drip,” would blow up, and it went triple-platinum.

Cardi B’s husband says his solo album will reflect the joy and pain of the two past years, including his marriage, the birth on the couple’s baby Kulture, and when he totaled his car in an accident in May.

“I’m talking about relevant situations that have occurred over the last 18 or 24 months, like me being in the crash, my kids, my family time and me being married.” he says.

“There’s different parts of my life,” he adds. “The ups and downs of being in music, the feeling of people doubting me and being the underdog to becoming the big dog.”

Meek Mill partners with PUMA and Foot Locker on special promotion for his new album, “CHAMPIONSHIPS”

Atlantic RecordsMeek Mill is teaming with PUMA and Foot Locker on a special promotion for his new album, CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Beginning tomorrow, November 21, fans can buy a CHAMPIONSHIPS collector’s booklet at Foot Locker and receive an instant download and access to stream the album. The booklet will also be included with the purchase of any PUMA sneaker from Foot Locker.

“Go to any @FootLocker on 11/21 to grab the #CHAMPIONSHIPS collectible item,” Meek commented on Instagram. “Comes with the album upon release, 6 months access to @TIDAL, and a special online fan experience. Learn more at TIDAL.com/MeekMill“

Fans will also receive an album download by buying Dream Chasers merchandise, including hoodies, T-shirts, and posters, from Meek’s website.

CHAMPIONSHIPS will be released November 30. It will be the Philly rapper’s fourth studio album, following Wins & Losses in 2017.

Report: Police respond to Drake/Future strip club party after receiving call about gunfire

Prince Williams/WireimageDrake was making it rain with thousands of dollars at Future’s birthday party early Tuesday morning in an Atlanta strip club when police reportedly responded to a call about gunfire.

Police arrived at the Magic City club at approximately 3 a.m. following a report of fighting and a gunshot, but they found no evidence of gunfire, according to TMZ.

The club was renamed “Future City” for the event as Future was celebrating his 35^th birthday with Drake, Lil Yachty, Jacquees, Pastor Troy, and Atlanta Falcon football star Julio Jones.

Drizzy made it a party to remember, bringing an armored truck full of cash. The liquor was flowing, including 30 bottles of Hennessey, and 30 bottles of Don Julio tequila.

The famed Magic City club is now in business with Drake: He’s launched a Magic City/Scorpion merchandise line, including hoodies, T-shirts, sweatpants and shorts.

Listen now: K. Michelle debuts new single, “Save Me,” on the Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood reunion

Atlantic RecordsK. Michelle debuted her new single, “Save Me,” with a performance Monday night on the Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood reunion.

The song tells the story of a failed relationship, as Michelle sings, “You never saved me/You were supposed to be supposed to be my hero/my knight in shining armor.”

The singer/reality star commented about the song on Instagram, “At the end of the day we can only really depend on self and God to save us. You can look in the eyes of love and protection and in the blink of an eye the vision of lies and betrayal sit looking right back at you. I can’t accept it. Once again I sang all my business to y’all.”

“Save Me” is now available for download on all music formats. Michelle is in the studio completing her fifth studio album, which she plans to release in 2019.

Beyoncé ranks third on the Forbes list of highest-paid women in music

Parkwood EntertainmentBeyoncé dropped from number one to number three on the Forbes list of the highest-paid women in music, but it was still a very prosperous year for Queen Bey.

Beyoncé earned $60 million during the scoring period of June 1, 2017 through June 1, 2018, following Katy Perry with $93 million, and Taylor Swift with $80 million.

However, the money really started rolling in following the June 1 deadline, as Bey released the Everything Is Love album with husband JAY-Z, and also kicking off the On the Run II tour, which earned over $250 million. She’ll probably rank higher on Forbes’ list for 2019.

Jennifer Lopez’ earnings increased from $38 million to $47 million, but she fell from number five to number six. J. Lo ended her very successful three-year residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas in September.

Rihanna repeated at number seven on the list, earning $37.5 million. Her fashion businesses, Fenty Beauty and Savage X Fenty Lingerie, continued to thrive this year, and she also starred in Ocean’s 8.

Forbes’ 2018 list of highest paid women in music:

1. Katy Perry ($83 million)
2. Taylor Swift ($80 million)
3. Beyoncé ($60 million)
4. Pink ($52 million)
5. Lady Gaga ($50 million)
6. Jennifer Lopez ($47 million)
7. Rihanna ($37.5 million)
8. Helene Fischer [Russian-German singer] ($32 million)
9. Celine Dion ($31 million)
10. Britney Spears ($30 million)

Report: Miguel is ready to get married; obtains marriage license in LA

C Flanigan/Getty ImagesIt looks like Miguel may be ready to sing his platinum debut hit “All I Want Is You” to his model girlfriend Nazanin Mandi and put a ring on it.

According to TMZ, the Grammy winner and his lady went to a courthouse in Los Angeles on Monday and obtained a marriage license.

33-year-old Miguel met Mandi, 32, when he was 18, and they began dating in 2005. They got engaged eleven years later, in 2016.

Last year, Mandi starred in the E! series The Platinum Life, about the wives and girlfriends of famous musicians.

Kim Porter's funeral set for Saturday in Columbus, Georgia

Jim Spellman/WireImageThe funeral for the late Kim Porter will be held Saturday in her hometown of Columbus, Georgia.

The service will take place at the Cascade Hills Church and will open to the public, ABC affiliate WTVM reports. There will be two public viewings at the church: Friday from noon to 6 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Porter will be buried at Evergreen Memorial Park in Columbus.

The 47-year-old model/actress, who has three children with Diddy, died Thursday at her home in Toluca Lake, California. Porter was suffering from flu-like symptoms and was being treated with saline and vitamins. When paramedics arrived, they declared she suffered cardiac arrest. However, the cause of death is still “pending investigation,” according to a death certificate obtained by Us Weekly.

Diddy held a private memorial for Porter at his estate in Los Angeles on Sunday. Mary J. Blige,Pharrell Williams, and French Montana were among the guests.

Cardi B buys dream house for her mother, reveals first video of baby Kulture

Jorda FrantzisIt’s going to be a very Happy Thanksgiving for Cardi B: She just bought a dream home for her mother.

The three-time American Music Award winner showed off the luxury house in an Instagram video and commented, “Happiest day of my life… I’m emotional. I’m ready to cry.” Cardi added, “I waited and waited and waited until I could afford a dream home.”

The “Money” rapper also revealed the first video of her baby Kulture, now four months old, though she’s only seen from the neck down. Cardi caresses her baby in the video, saying, “Wow Kulture, I missed you. I miss you. You look so cute.” Kulture is wearing a pink and white top that reads, “50% Kiari. 100% Cardi. 100% Kulture.” Kiari is the birth first name of Cardi’s husband, Offset.

Cardi previously said she turned down a million offer for photos of Kulture.

Scoreboard roundup — 11/19/18

iStock/Thinkstock(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Monday’s sports events:

NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATION
Philadelphia 119, Phoenix 114
Charlotte 117, Boston 112
Detroit 113, Cleveland 102
Indiana 121, Utah 94
L.A. Clippers 127, Atlanta 119
New Orleans 140, San Antonio 126
Memphis 98, Dallas 88
Milwaukee 104, Denver 98
Sacramento 117, Oklahoma City 113

NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUE
NY Rangers 2, Dallas 1
Toronto 4, Columbus 2
OT Buffalo 5, Pittsburgh 4
OT Washington 5, Montreal 4
Florida 7, Ottawa 5
Nashville 3, Tampa Bay 2
L.A. Kings 2, St. Louis 0
Calgary 7, Vegas 2
Winnipeg 6, Vancouver 3

NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE
L.A. Rams 54, Kansas City 51

TOP-25 COLLEGE BASKETBALL
(1) Duke 90, San Diego St. 64
(3) Gonzaga 84, Illinois 78
(6) Nevada 90, California Baptist 55
(7) North Carolina 101, St. Francis (Pa.) 76
OT (8) Auburn 88, Xavier 79
(12) Kansas St. 82, Missouri 67
(14) Florida St. 93, Canisius 61
Arizona St. 72, (15) Mississippi St. 67
(16) Clemson 72, Akron 69
(17) UCLA 80, Presbyterian 65

Bono, Snoop, others gather on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” for his fourth-annual (RED) benefit show

ABCJimmy Kimmel Live! aired its fourth annual (RED) benefit show on Monday, November 19th, in honor of World AIDS Day on December 1st.

Guests for the evening’s show included Bono, Brad Paisley, Chris Rock, Will Ferrell, Kristen Bell, Channing Tatum, Snoop Dogg, Mila Kunis, Pharrell and more. As always, the show featured a Home Shopping Network-like Shop-A-Thon segment, in which celebrities inform people what products they can buy that benefit the charity founded by U2‘s Bono.

The U2 frontman sang a torch song-style cover of the Bee Gees “Stayin’ Alive” with Pharrell, and also announced that he’d be collaborating with Lady Gaga for a contest that would have the two icons creating a song named after the winner — with all the proceeds benefiting the HIV/AIDS charity.

More information can be found at the charity’s website.