Azealia Banks is looking to show off her versatility this holiday season with the yuletide-flavored, ‘Icy Colors Change’ EP.

Revealed to fans on December 20th, the set sees Banks rap and sing her way over some Jazz-infused tracks then showcase her vocal prowess over the surprisingly well orchestrated rendition of ‘Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.’

Are we well on our way to seeing a softer side of the rapstress in 2019?

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To say the least, Cardi B‘s had the best year ever.

In addition to nabbing two additional Hot 100 chart-toppers over the course of 2018, the rap diva also saw her debut album, ‘Invasion of Privacy,’ invade the Billboard 200 and reign as one of few solo female tenants of the #1 spot.

As if that’s not enough, this week the 26-year-old learned every track that comprises the LP has earned a Gold or Platinum RIAA certification.  Details inside:

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In news that can only be classified as shocking, Gabe Solis‘Braxton Family Values’ star and ex-husband to Trina Braxton – has succumbed to his battle with cancer.

Details inside:

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With a #13 peak to its credit (as of time reported), Cardi B‘s latest – the J. White Did It-produced ‘Money’ – has already proven itself a hit.

However, after one peek at its high octane accompanying music video, the tune will undoubtedly see its lodged into the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10 (if not at #1).

Featuring the 26-year-old taking it back to her stripper roots, look inside to see the NSFW visual:

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“How you doiin?” was the question many ‘Wendy Williams Show’ watchers were asking following the host’s last show before the holidays.

Beyond having her arm in a visible sling, concerned viewers noted that the star sat through many segments and, most worryingly, slurred through words. At several points, it was clear she had ample difficulty reading her autocue and staying on track.

Unable to minimise the growing volume of debate surrounding her well-being, the TV maven has spoken up and spoken out.

See what she had to say below…

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2019 is already off to a brilliant start.

For, years after its untimely demise, B2K is to be reborn.

Fantastic news below…

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Mariah Carey’s ‘All I Want For Christmas’ collaborator Walter Afansieff has been making headlines of late, thanks to his not-so-endorsing stance on the diva.

Now, he’s weighing in on an act cut from Mimi’s vocal cloth – Ariana Grande.

And, once again, his words aren’t likely to bode well with her fans. For, Afansieff insists that her songs won’t stand the test of time.

His thoughts below…

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With a New Year incoming, Nicki Minaj is steering in an all new direction with her upcoming world tour.

For, fresh from postponing its US leg, the rapstress has announced a complete overhaul – one that’ll see Future bounced from the bill altogether.

Indeed, as some will recall, the turn-up king had to bow out from the Stateside jaunt – which has been named the ‘NICKIHNDRXX’ TOUR‘ after the scheduled dates clashed with prior commitments.

Now, it seems the challenges attached to working one trek in the US and another internationally have caused Onika to switch everything up.

Details below…

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It’s been over 14 years since Pop powerhouse JoJo stormed the music scene with her self-titled debut album.  Housing the hits ‘Baby It’s You,’ ‘Leave (Get Out),’ and more, the project introduced the young starlet as a vocal force to be reckoned with among her Pop peers.

Now, as a clap back to her former label home for keeping her music off of popular streaming outlets, the singer has re-recorded the LP from start to finish with updated tracks.  Lending her matured vocal stylings to the tunes, the songstress – who celebrated her 28th birthday on December 20th – announced the set as a gift to fans to stream and download.

Titled ‘Album One ’04,’ hear her first album reworked in full below:

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Two months after surprising fans with the unexpected drop of the ‘Wouldn’t Leave’ video, R&B crooner August Alsina brings his 2018 to a close with the release of the official video to its follow-up, ‘Like You Love Me.’

A slow-burning R&B cut that sees its visual borrow elements of D’Angelo‘s famous 2000 ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel)’ video, look inside for what fans are hoping is the latest tease before official info drops about the singer’s yet-announced next album:

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Mariah Carey fans excited about reports the diva was pairing rap legend Lil Kim with the genre’s “it girl,” Cardi B, to join the remix of her critically acclaimed ‘Caution’ track, ‘A No No,’ will be disheartened to learn the collaboration is a ‘no no.’

Cardi – who recently sat down with our friends at ExtraTV to dish on motherhood, divorce, and plans for 2019 – was very candid when quizzed on the likelihood of her inclusion on the cut’s remix.

Look inside to see what she said about it and so much more inside:

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Ariana Grande may be using her new song, ‘Imagine,’ as a way to get fans to move on to the next one, but a peek at the Billboard charts suggest they aren’t ready to let go.

Just a week after recapturing the Hot 100’s perch with the biggest streaming week in history for a female, Grande’s inaugural chart-topper, ‘thank u, next,’ retains its grip on the tally’s #1 spot for yet another week.  Keeping nearest competitors, Halsey‘s ‘Without Me’ and Travis Scott‘s ‘Sicko Mode,’ at bay, the ode to her exes held tight to the summit thanks to a combination of 50.7 million U.S. streams, 25,000 downloads sold, and 77.6 million radio audience impressions this week alone [source].

Curious to see who joins her in the top 25 ? Look inside to see:

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