Jay Z is in quite the position.

On the one hand, he’s married to one of the industry’s most prolific stars, while on the other he’s helped create the career of her rival.

Of course, the latter refers to Rihanna – whose success (or current lack-thereof) has been the subject of much debate this year.

The campaign for her eighth studio album has been muddied and marred by under-performing singles and endless delays.

Still, in attempting to help his prized project keep up appearances, the Roc Nation mogul has offered his insight to the latest goings on in her career.

Speaking in the starlet’s latest Vanity Fair feature, Jigga muses on the her new record label, Westbury Road (which Roc will distribute), as well as Rih’s recent acquisition of her past and future master recordings. He also offers his stance on the incessant push-backs of ‘R8.’

His words below…

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Given the roller-coaster that has been Iggy Azalea‘s rise, it’s somewhat surprising that rapper is only just strutting towards her sophomore album.

Indeed, following the explosion of ‘Fancy,’ the femcee has experienced the kind of career peaks and troughs others are subject to over multiple years rather than one.

Presently on the lower end of public opinion after a series social media meltdowns, it appears the Australian beauty is drawing on the drama with the follow-up to 2014’s ‘The New Classic.’

Find out what she’s christened her next effort after the jump…

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‘My Way’ wailer Fetty Wap has made his way to the top yet again, but this time it’s with his self-titled debut album aboard the Billboard 200.

As if seeing his first three singles ‘679,’ ‘My Way,’ and ‘Trap Queen’ reign over singles’ charts wasn’t enough, the newcomer can now boast the addition of a #1 album to his list of growing accomplishments.

Knocking former chart champions Drake & Future down to #2 this week, tuck in below to see how many units Wap moved to claim the top spot:

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Queen Khia suffered a royal backlash yesterday when she took to social media to weigh in on pop queen Janet Jackson‘s newest #1 album ‘Unbreakable.’

Reporting live from the kitchen of friend/porn star TS Madison, the ‘My Neck, My Back’ diva didn’t hold anything back when a fan asked her thoughts on the Grammy winner’s comeback project – even saying the ‘No Sleep’ singer’s new opus put her “to sleep.”

Comments that quickly prompted a fiery roast from #Janfans, tuck in below to also hear Khia give a detailed recount of her beef with Miss Jackson (stemming from the ‘So Excited’ drama) and more:

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The countdown is on to the arrival of Ariana Grande‘s new single ‘Focus.’

Wildy anticipated, the track serves as the lead single from the pint-sized powerhouse’s third studio album, ‘Moonlight.’

Due to descend on October 30th, the donut loving diva surprised fans today by teasing with a snippet of the song.

Take a listen below…

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Lookout Europe! Janet Jackson is coming to a town near you!

After kicking off the wildly successful US leg of the ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ this Summer, promoter Live Nation have announced that the dynamite diva will play a series of shows across Europe next spring.

The concerts, which celebrate the superstar’s new album ‘Unbreakable,’ kick off next March in the UK.

Find out when the ‘BURNITUP!’ belter will be heating up the stage below…

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As tabloid celebrities go, few can rival Rihanna‘s ability to generate headlines.

One of such instances came in 2012 when the model controversially reunited with Chris Brown.

The pair’s history is well-documented and is, perhaps, most defined by the 2009 incident which saw Brown pummel his then-girlfriend after an argument.

Expectedly, the reconciliation was short-lived and the duo have since moved on to pastures new. In the absence of new music, 27-year-old Rih used her feature in the November issue of Vanity Fair to explain why.

Find out what she had to say about her second split from C. Breezy below…

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The blockbuster success of this summer’s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ is opening new doors for its director, F. Gary Gray.

For, multiple reports confirm that Universal Pictures have picked the acclaimed talent to take the directorial helm of ‘Furious 8.’

Details below…

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Rihanna revisits red on the November 2015 cover of ‘Vanity Fair’.

The Bajan bombshell famously rocked the hue during her ‘Loud’ era in 2010 and channels that look – perhaps in hope of drumming up buzz for her eighth studio album.

With the set still being worked on after allegedly being scrapped multiple times, the star has attempted to maintain momentum by flooding the media scape with shoot after photoshoot.

A smart distraction tactic for now, but with three underperforming singles under her wig, one has to wonder how long it’ll be before even her trusty Navy sail on to more organised shores.

For now, check out more from the Annie Leibovitz lensed shoot (which took place n Havana) below…

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Having dominated on tour for the last month, Janet Jackson is enjoying a brief break.

While new album ‘Unbreakable’ dances to the top of the charts, the diva jetted off to Paris Fashion Week, where she was snapped with billionaire husband Wissam Al Mana.

The pair, who were all smiles, attended the Hermes Spring/Summer 2016 presentation and looked all sorts of stylish while there.

Jackson’s ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ resumes October 13th in San Fransisco.

Pending then, peep another pic below…

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With a new album nigh, Rita Ora continues to tackle the TV circuit in support of lead single ‘Body On Me.’

Said push led the Londoner to the Ellen stage today, where she turned in a spirited showing of the track – which, in its recorded form, features Chris Brown.

Watch Ora in action after the jump…

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The ongoing legal battle with Cash Money’s Birdman and Young Money’s Lil Wayne has taken a turn for the worst today.

For, in legal documents unearthed by the publication TMZ a letter reportedly written Nicki Minaj‘s camp supports Wayne’s claims that Birdman is guilty of stealing from his artists.

A surprising development below…

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