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The Queen of Pop Janet Jackson reigns supreme!

‘Unbreakable,’ the diva’s first album in over seven years, will officially open at #1 on tomorrow’s edition of the Billboard 200 – it has been confirmed.

How much did the ‘No Sleeep’ led set sell to achieve the feat? Find out below…

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As songs of the summer go, ‘Yoga’ and ‘Classic Man’ by Wondaland staples Janelle Monae and Jidenna were two of the season’s most omnipresent offerings.

Not only did the tracks serve as a radio, club, and chart fixtures, they gave way for the launch of the group’s first trek.

Billed as ‘Janelle Monae and Wondaland present The Eephus Tour powered by Toyota,’ the 8-city jaunt saw the eclectic ensemble electrify audiences across the States.

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And while the tour has since wrapped, you can check out titillating performances from the show below. Between the amazing energy at the shows and the epic ‘Eephus’ EP, Wondaland has whet our appetites for what’s to come! (more…)

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fifth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 5 /episode 4 teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up another corker of a season.

Check the preview for episode – titled ‘Dog-Whistle Politics’ – below…

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All hail The Weeknd!

Keen to ensure his latest album ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’ enjoys a long and prosperous run on the Billboard 200 the ‘Love Me Harder’ singer has teamed up with ‘Saturday Night Live’ to deliver a promotional appearance this week.

His spot on the NBC platform will air this weekend and will take place before the arrival of his ‘Madness Fall Tour’ which kicks off in Toronto on November 3rd!

Peep his ‘Live’ promotional piece below..

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Forget Fridays, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for an action-packed second season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season the group become involved in a twisted murder plot and this plays out the aftermath – which boasts even more roller-coasters.

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 4 of season 2 below…

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First they teamed up to support Jay Z‘s ‘TIDAL’ streaming venture.

Now, the supposed sworn enemies Beyonce & Rihanna have reunited once more.

What for?

Details below..

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Chrystina Sayers continues to rebuild the buzz around her brand this week by delivering a performance at Toronto’s ‘TDOT Festival.’

There, armed with a crew of routine-slaying dancers the entertainer honoured her time in the girl group Girlicious by performing some of their biggest hits and delivering a brand spanking new showing of her single ‘Feel Lit’, penned and produced by Kareem James, Jordan Lewis, David Asante and the unsigned Pop sensation herself.

Press play to catch her in action after the leap…

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Sage the Gemini lends a helping hand to the up & coming Austin Mahone on his latest single ‘Put It On Me’ this week!

Undoubtedly hoping to match or dethrone Pop’s current prince Justin Bieber, Mahone unlocks the song via Cash Money records amidst the legal drama it is facing with its feuding family members.

Read more on that here.

Fortunately, ‘Me’ is anything to go by, said drama has done nothing to disturb his creative process or Gemini from helping him complete the fun-filled cut .

Find out what we mean below…

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“What happens on tour stays on tour!”

Thankfully, that wasn’t the case for Janelle Monae and her Wondaland collective.

The dynamic faction owned summer with smashes such as ‘Classic Man’ by Jidenna and Monae’s hypnotic hit ‘Yoga,’ yet they were keen to showcase their live gravitas on the road.

Backed by a full band, they set out on an 8-city trek that they christened ‘Janelle Monae and Wondaland present The Eephus Tour powered by Toyota.’

Beyond celebrating their break-out hits, the concerts spotlighted the wealth of talent – which also consists of St. Beauty, Deep Cotton, and Roman GianArthur.

You’ve seen select performances, now take a behind the scenes look at backstage! As you’ll see, there’s just as much fun to be had off-stage!

 

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Bruno Mars has conquered the charts and is now making a beeline for the small screen. Albeit behind the scenes.

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Missy Elliott is back!

Fresh from rocking the Super Bowl with Katy Perry and heating up the club on Janet Jackson’s ‘BURNITUP!,’ the iconic rapper is turning her attention to her own return to the charts.

Ten years have passed since Missy dropped a studio album (2005’s ‘Cookbook’), but it finally seems she’s ready to serve up juicy new jams.

Full story below…

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After a successful first leg, Ciara‘s ‘Jackie Tour’ is hitting the road once again.

This time, the R&B force has teamed with Topshop (for whom she is now a brand ambassador) to present the new shows.

Set to kick off November 27th in the singer’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, the trek will journey through a number of major cities before wrapping in Anaheim, California on December 20th.

Yahoo have once again been tapped to broadcast one of the shows (opening night) globally.

Want to find out when Super Ci will be blazing a stage near you? Details and dates below…

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