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When EW chatted with the couple earlier this year,McGrawexplained the delay.

“The timing never seemed right,” he said.

“We didn’t want to do an album just because we could.”

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Or contributed multiple features to Childish Gambino’sSTN MTN / Kauai?

How about when he made a fashion statement at Kimye’s wedding by wearing anall-white Batman suit?

Singlehandedly that may be a stretch, but Smith’s varied abilities indicate some serious potential for the 19-year-old.

Her latest solo venture unites her with Steve Aoki for a potent EDM banger.

“I don’t think anybody’s heard this T-Pain yet.”

Written for children born into this trying time, Carlile urges triumph over division.

With singing like this, they just might.