Circle January 5th on those calendars!

Brandy is heading back to the box, this time on BET with new sitcom ‘Zoe Ever After.’

The singer/actress plays cosmetics mogul (Zoe Moon), who is navigating through the challenges that comes with such a title, as well as being a single mother and recent divorcee.

Following her visit to the Wendy Williams Show this week, the star dropped off an exclusive clip from the show.

Watch below…
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“I don’t care who’s around…”

From The Vault is back this week with an “after midnight” special. Pop royal Janet Jackson‘s 1993 hit ‘Any Time Any Place’ is this week’s selection.

Aptly, the track was the fifth single released from the artist’s eponymous fifth LP ‘janet.’, the smooth and sultry jam was yet another Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Jackson concoction and saw the singer thematically pushing the envelope with a voyeuristic setting.

Like all singles from the said album, the track was a monster hit, peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and most importantly spent a then-record breaking 10 weeks at #1 on the Hip-Hop/R&B chart.

Its Urban success was due mostly to its remixed version courtesy of R. Kelly who was on a critical high with his ’12 Play’ album during the song’s time of release.

The Janet jam was brought back to the public’s attention in 2012 when Kendrick Lamar and Drake sampled it for their Hip-Hop smash ‘Poetic Justice’ – in reference to the movie Jackson starred in with legendary rapper Tupac.

For its music video, Jackson adopted a literal approach and can be seen engaging in sensual play with her neighbor.

Despite causing quite the controversy at the time for its explicit content (which these days could arguably be deemed tame), the visual – like most Jackson clips – offered a message.  This time about the importance of safe-sex.

Directed by Keir McFarlane, a special edit was made for the R. Kelly remix with additional scenes.

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Though we really respect and enjoy the more demure approach Janet is taking with the ‘Unbreakable’ project, we do miss “baby-making-songs.” Indeed, much like Marvin Gaye, Ms. Jackson has the ability express even her dirtiest fantasies with an unparalleled air of class and sophistication.

Whatever the case, we’re glad we have Damita Jo back on the radio and the charts again.

Your thoughts?

Following a brief bout of flu, Mariah Carey bounced back last during Busta Rhymes’ HOT 97 concert in New York.

Mimi joined the rapper on-stage to perform their 2003 hit ‘I Know What You Want.’

Recent years haven’t been the kindest to the duo commercially, but there’s no denying that their respective legacies are enduring.

As such, it was awesome seeing Carey honor Busta’s invite despite her health issues.

How did she sound, though? Find out below…

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Tyra Banks is making a beeline for the big screen again!

Details (and ‘America’s Next Top Model’ spoilers) below…

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Cop a gander of Fantasia and Christina Aguilera.

The vocal wonders took a moment to mingle backstage at the Frank Sinatra tribute gig they performed at this week in NYC.

Surely we’re not the only ones salivating for a collaboration? It may not be the most obvious of pairings, but there’s no denying that they’d deliver something dynamite with the right song. Oh how we long for the days when great artists could team up without the “politics.”

Hopefully, given that they’re on the same label, our wish is granted.

In any case…

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Fleur East brought both electricity and ferocity to her first showing at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball last night.

Strutting the promotional trail in support of new album, ‘Love, Sax and Flashbacks’ (which hit stores this week and is currently within the top 10), the Londoner lit up the O2 Arena with a dynamite showing of hit single ‘Sax.’

Backed by her trusty troop of dancers, East continues to show and prove why she’s one of The X Factor‘s most exciting prospects in years!

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Oh, if…only he knew his viral video would be a gateway to dreams come true, we’re sure Patti Labelle fan-turned-sidekick James Wright (aka Chanel) would’ve made that video sooner.

But, as opportunities pour in, it’s proving Wright may have picked just the right time.  Evidence of such has been further lent by the recent announcement the aspiring singer is set to team with his idol for a holiday cooking special to air on The Cooking Channel!

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If Jill Scott was looking to end her year on a high note she certainly succeeded with ‘Back Together’ – the latest gem lifted from her #1 album ‘Woman.’

A statement piece to say the least, the visual that accompany the number features a cameos from the Complexions Contemporary Ballet ensemble and Donna Vaughn – the principal dancer of Broadway’s ‘The Lion King.’

Inspired by Scott’s son, Jett, get into “Back Together” below and share your thoughts? (more…)

Trey Songz hasn’t been rocking the charts of late. Still, undeterred, the Virginia native is instead flexing his acting muscles.

In an odd, yet interesting move, Trigga has joined forces with the WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment) and Codeblack Films for a new movie.

 Details below…

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Despite ascending to dizzying heights with ‘Fancy,’ Iggy Azalea finds herself in the most tricky of predicaments.

Largely written off by cultural critics, the femcee is tasked with showing and proving with her sophomore set ‘Digital Distortion.’

No released date has been set yet for the follow-up to 2014’s ‘The New Classic,’ but the Australian bred beauty is beginning to build buzz online.

Taking to Twitter today, she shared a snippet of a new track.

Can she re-light her fire after quelling it with of ill-advised social media activity? You be the judge below…

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Reality TV star Kim Kardashian and her husband the music mogul Kanye West have welcomed the arrival of their second child today.

News of their special delivery was announced today weeks after fans of the celebrity couple learned that he was expected to arrive on Christmas day.

A name is yet to be announced.

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Has Bravo extended the shooting schedule for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘?

Hit the link below to find out what many of the hit show’s fans believe it has below…

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