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Ciara is busy chanteuse these days.

As reported, the dynamo diva has been working the press trail hard in support of new album ‘Jackie,’ which drops May 4th.

Keeping up the media visibility, Super Ci took to the stage at the Coachella Festival last night, where she performed a brand new song.

Unfortunately, it’s not a cut featured on her project, but will instead appear on producer R3hab‘s upcoming compilation.

Peep a preview of the performance below…

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Cop a gander of Monica!

The R&B songbird has unveiled a striking new look in the run-up to the release of her latest studio album, ‘Code Red.’

Clearly, the singer has taken a literal, yet stylised approach to her refreshed aesthetic – and we’re loving it.

Speaking on the switch-up, the star told fans:

I enjoyed speaking with People about deciding to switch up my look a bit as we move closer to album release… It’s an exciting time.

Exciting times indeed! Peep another pic below…

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Toni, Tamar, Trina, Traci, and Towanda are back for another drama-filled run of ‘Braxton Family Values.’

The WE tv hit returns to the box on May 21st and by the looks of its newly unleashed trailer, the concluding episodes of the he show’s 4th season promise all sorts of fireworks.

See what we mean below…

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R&B star Ciara is blazing the press trail for her latest collection of jams, ‘Jackie.’

The hotly anticipated album, her sixth studio effort, arrives on May 4th, as such CiCi is leaving no promotional stone unturned.

BET was the ‘I Bet’ belter’s most recent stop.

There she opened about the concept of the project, its message, her journey in the music business, and her evolution as a woman because of it. At this junction, Super Ci bills herself as a ‘B.M.F’!

Check it out below…

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After Sony Pictures faced the leaking of a number of internal emails last year this year has seen the music arm of the company’s body deal with the same drama after emails sent about a number of its acts by the label’s bosses were published online.

Now, as the debate surrounding the rights and wrongs and pros and cons of sharing said emails online heats up, the entertainer Beyonce has seen her name throw into the mix…again.

Full story below…

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Ciara is heading to Coachella!

Yes, before the May 4th unveiling of her new album ‘Jackie’ the R&B belle has been selected to rock the music festival in support of her new material and its supporting US tour.

Full story below…

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Tamar Braxton rubbed shoulders with Althea Heart and Benzino of ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ earlier this week, joining the couple for dinner at Atlanta’s Del Frisco’s.

Why?

To celebrate Heart’s birthday, touching down at the restaurant to turn up with the Reality TV star before the release of her second studio album which was set for release this month!

Her time with the couple comes after they were removed from the aforementioned ‘Atlanta’ and as Althea continues to build a career in music for herself, eyeing the month of May for the release of her new EP, ‘Controversy.’

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Your thoughts?

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Elijah Blake is on a roll!

After leaving Roc Nation‘s management bosom to find a new manager in industry power player Jordan Feldstein the R&B singer has released the first single to be pulled from his debut album this year.

Its name? ‘I Just Wanna’, now available to spin here.

Now, after failing to see any of his singles impact the Billboard Hot 100, the performer has seen this song promise on Rhythmic radio and find supporters in….camp Beyonce.

Full story below…

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Dej Loaf treats her fans to her ‘Me U & Hennessy’ video today, unlocking the spicy visual before she joins the US leg of Nicki Minaj‘s ‘The Pinkprint Tour.’

How this visual compares to the streaming magnet that was ‘Try Me’?

Check it out below…

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R&B lovers may want to mark May 18th on their calendars.

Actor Jamie Foxx returns to his first love of music on said date with the release of his eagerly awaited new album ‘Hollywood’ – the cover of which he released moments ago.

With lead single ‘You Changed Me (ft. Chris Brown)’ climbing its way up Urban radio, the multi-talented star is set to ramp up promotional efforts. Indeed, he’ll be making major appearances on the likes of American Idol, Jimmy Fallon, Ellen, and the Today Show.

We’re buzzed for new Jamie? Are you? Take a listen to ‘You Changed’ below and let us know…

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Def Jam diva Tamia is back and blazing with hot new single ‘Sandwich And A  Soda.’

The sensual cut is the first track to released from the songbird’s forthcoming debut for the label.

Received well by Urban Adult Contemporary upon its radio roll-out, the song was gifted an added boost moments ago when its accompanying video was unwrapped.

Check out the Canadian belter do her thing below…

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Jamie Foxx has been juggling movies and music for almost two decades. Now, though, the focus is squarely on his next studio album, which has a confirmed title of ‘Hollywood.’

The award winning star stopped by Jimmy Kimmel to talk up the project, which includes lead single ‘You Changed Me’ featuring Chris Brown.

Following the hilarious sit-down, hit the stage with Breezy the cut.

All the action awaits after the jump…

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