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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.’

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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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Puff Daddy has joined the likes of Beyonce, Justin Timberlake and Adele at Sony Music Entertainment.

Why?

His 90s inspired comeback of course!

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Queen of Pop Janet Jackson is set to reign supreme on the next count of the Billboard 200.

As reported, the ‘BURNITUP!’ singer’s new album ‘Unbreakable’ is on course to open atop of the tally with healthy numbers.

Now, things are looking even better for the diva. Why? Because said figures have been revised upwards.

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JoJo is hitting the road.

Fresh from the release of her “tringle” in August, the vocal powerhouse is set to flex her pipes on her newly announced ‘I Am JoJo Tour.’

The trek marks the songbird’s first dedicated trek in over three years and comes ahead of her hotly anticipated third studio album.

Speaking on the jaunt, the 24-year-old said:

“I’m anxious, because it’s been a long time coming, but I don’t get hung up on the fact that it’s been a long time. The time is now.”

Find out when the ‘Say Love’ singer is hitting a town near you below…

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Dawn Richard dazzles in the dynamite video for new single ‘Dance.’

The high-octane cut is the lead release from the performer’s third solo opus, ‘Redemption Heart’ (due next year).

As previously relayed, the track sees the former Danity Kane diva skew more to the mainstream middle after her dalliances with daring EDM.

Watch Ms. Richard rock all the way out after the jump…

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On the strength of her new material, Fleur East is heading in one direction – to the top!

The masses were first introduced to the Londoner last year when she wowed weekly on The X Factor UK. After placing second, the sassy talent was snapped up by Simon Cowell’s SyCo and has been steadily crafting her debut album since. By no means standard-fare, the project has been pieced together by an All-Star line-up of producers, including Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins, TMS, Wayne Hector, Electric, and Pop N’ Oak. 

With lead single ’Sax’ set for release later this month, That Grape Juice were invited to hear select tracks from its housing LP. And let’s just say folk will not be disappointed. 

Find out what Fleur is gearing up to unleash after the jump…

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‘Schon’ magazine welcomed Adam Lambert to its shores recently, welcoming him to rock its cover as he gears up for the unveiling of his brand new single from the album ‘The Original High.’

Its name? ‘Another Lonely Light‘ and follows the release of the rising hit ‘Ghost Town.’ 

Want more on his plans?

Read excerpts from his interview with the mag below…

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The Pop icon that is Janet Jackson is making moves!

What, where and why?

Details below…

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