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John Legend is charging ahead full steam with the campaign for new album ‘Darkness & Light.’

The crooner took to social media to share the LP’s cover, touting that the set goes up for pre-order tomorrow.

What’s more, he also revealed the project’s official release date as well as a huge promotional spot he’s snatched.

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Mark those calendars! ‘Scandal’ is back on January 19th!

Season 6 of the hit ABC show promises many an explosive storyline – including a climax to the titillating election arch from last year.

The series moved from its traditional September premiere to Winter ’17 to accommodate the pregnancy of lead Kerry Washington.

To whet appetites, a first look trailer has been released. What are you waiting for? Watch after the jump…

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Following the untimely passing of Simone Battle, the group GRL was rebuilt by its creators.

The finished result? A three-piece Pop creation hoping to take on Fifth Harmony and their British label mates Little Mix.

This week the trio has kicked off their “comeback” plans by announcing the name of their new single.

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Tasked with restoring the likability factor she may have lost during her  ‘Famous’ fiasco Taylor Swift seems to have set her sights on Drake‘s knowledgable ear (and lucrative brand) to help her in her time of need.

How so?

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The Weeknd and Naomi Campbell enjoyed each other’s company at Wall Street Journal’s Innovator Awards last night.

It was there, before he takes on Bruno Mars’24K Magic‘ LP on the Billboard 200, did Weeknd accept an award handed to him to honour his contributions to the creative realm before the likes of Tom Ford, Alexander Wang and Melinda Gates.

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‘Fireman’ maestro Lil Wayne caused a firestorm of controversy after an interview with ABC’s ‘Nightline’ saw him slamming the ‘Black Live Matter’ movement.

When quizzed on his thoughts on the matter of police brutality and its impact (which spurred the BLM movement in the first place), Wayne replied:

“My life matters, especially to my b*tches.”

The quote above, part of a fiery rant that sent tongues wagging across the net, has not only gone viral, but has also gotten back to Wayne’s camp.  Curious to know his response to the hoop-la?

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Beyonce gave the 2016 CMA Awards a titillating taste of ‘Lemonade’ tonight.

Joined by the Dixie Chicks, music’s reigning queen performed ‘Daddy Lessons’ at the Nashville extravaganza.

Announced with just hours to go before the show, the short notice only served to fuel excitement. Indeed much of the social media commentary centered on when exactly Mrs Carter would hit the stage.

How did the quad fare? What are you waiting for? Find out below!

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Fresh from performing together at the 2016 CMA Awards, Beyonce and the Dixie Chicks have released a remix of ‘Daddy Lessons.’

Boasting all-new vocals and added Country flare, the new incarnation of the ‘Lemonade’ favourite awaits below…

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The publishing rights to music by the late, great Prince have a new home.

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Damn!  Before Beyonce could even yell out her first “yee-haw” at tonight’s CMA’s (Country Music Awards), the ‘Formation’ diva is seeing detractors express their disappointment for her inclusion in the night’s ceremony.

Indeed, nearly 9 months after her show-stopping performance at the Super Bowl caused a commotion and ignited the #BoycottBeyonce movement, some country music fans have taken to social media to announce their intent to boycott the show if she is there.  Branding the singer a “cop hater” and “anti-law enforcement,” tuck in below to see the troubling scene:

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Beyonce is renown for her ability sting and surprise. And the pattern continues tonight, for it’s been revealed that Queen Bey will be taking to the stage at the 2016 Country Music Awards.

Dive below for details!

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Tinashe‘s 2014 summer anthem, ‘2 On,’ came as a signal the southern beauty had finally arrived on the music scene.  Sliding right to the top 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 (where it peaked at #24), the tune – alongside the host of other gems making a splash on her debut album ‘Aquarius’ – was building some serious buzz for the-then stageblazing newcomer who was hearing her name in mention amongst “those to watch” for the following year.

As anticipation built for her sophomore set, T shocked fans with the announcement her album – reportedly helmed by serial hitmaking producers Max Martin, Dr. Luke, and other well-known pop producers – would sonically abandon the very Urban Pop approach that made her inaugural release buzzworthy.

After months of teasing, delays, stops, and restarts, Tinashe cranked up fan excitement by unveiling the project’s title, ‘Joyride’, and gave them their first taste of its content, the Chris Brown-assisted ‘Player’… 

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