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Six years separate the world from Beyonce’s last major movie role, and now- if Warner Bros get their way- the star will reclaim the role she’s said to have dropped in a rebooted version of ‘A Star is Born.’

Movie news below…

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Grammy nominated, Urban gospel superstars 21:03 are back with their highly anticipated album ‘Outsiders.’

Boasting a delectable and delightful mix of inspirational, Urban gospel, and ‘ratchet and redeemed’ (as they’ve coined it), their newest offering lives up to its title by daring to straddle the line of contemporary R&B, pop, and EDM with uplifting gospel messages.

And, while the endeavor is by no means a new concept to the gospel realm, one spin of ‘Outsiders’ will ring as a reminder why the Stellar Award winning twosome leave most of the genre’s more noted acts in their rearview.  Tuck in below as they dish exclusively on the new project and so much more:

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After Kendrick Lamar blasted the use of ghost writers in his new single ‘King Kunta‘, the Pop force that is Iggy Azalea finds herself in hot water now hers has decided to out himself.

Yes, after rising to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with the Pop bop ‘Fancy’, Azalea and her fans have learned that the rapper Skeme has now come forward to claim that he is responsible for penning her biggest hits.

His shocking admission below…

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“People think I think I’m ‘The Sh*t’ when I’m actually really hard on myself”

Iggy Azalea spills all in a fun, yet telling new interview with Vogue.

Departing from the usual Q&A format, the magazine tapped the ‘Fancy’ femcee for their latest 73 Questions feature.

A mixed blend of music, fashion, and lifestyle questions, the informal chat – which sees her talk Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, and more, is arguably the best sit-down we’ve from the controversial Australian rapper since she became a Billboard fixture.

See why below…

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Serena Williams strikes a pose for the April 2015 edition of US Vogue, shot by the photographer Annie Leibovitz sporting a dress designed by Rag & Bone.

The athlete rocks the publication sans any digital wizardry, baring all without the benefit of editing in a spread which sees her address tennis’ competitive  occasionally sinister nature.

She reveals:

It’s hard and lonely at the top. That’s why it’s so fun to have Caroline Wozniacki, and my sister, too. You’re a target when you’re number one. Everyone wants to beat you. Everyone talks behind your back, and you get a lot more criticism. God forbid I lose.

Is the world of tennis just as competitive as the world of Pop?

Share your thoughts below!

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As the likes of Madonna learned last week, the success of FOX show ‘Empire’ isn’t confined to TV ratings.

The season one soundtrack of the hit music drama caused a major upset when it beat the diva to top of the Billboard 200.

‘NY Raining’ by Charles Hamilton and Rita Ora is one the featured songs on the set that is gaining ample attention.

Capitalising on its buzz, the duo stopped by ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ this week to perform the track.

Check out their performance below…

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Tinashe is no time waster.

Having just been announced as an opener on Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pinkprint Tour’ (after dropping out of Iggy Azalea postponed trek), the singer is gearing up to unleash the video for new single ‘All Hands On Deck.’

The club jam is the latest cut to be served up from the 22-year-old’s debut album ‘Aquarius.’

Interestingly, despite being preceded by ‘2 On’ and ‘Pretend,’ the rising star told Style.com Arabia that the track is the project’s second single.

Speaking on the clip’s arrival, she gushed:

The ‘All Hands On Deck’ music video is coming out very soon, so definitely be on the lookout for that. It’s my second single and I’m really excited to share a sneak peek with you.

Check out the preview below…

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Brandy is heading to Broadway!

Fresh from wrapping up the latest season of ‘The Game,’ the Vocal Bible is set to flex her acting and vocal muscles in the stage-show production of the musical ‘Chicago.’ 

Details below…

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It seems Jay Z has found a business associate in Taylor Swift.

For, after blocking Spotify from placing her latest album on their streaming service, she has teamed up with Mr. Beyonce to upload her music on his streaming service.

More on the above, below…

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Rita Ora is on a mission.

Since blazing onto the scene in 2012, the Roc Nation priori has made a name for herself globally by way of music, movies, and endless endorsements.

And while the aforementioned have established her name in the minds of the masses, it has given birth to the view among some that she’s more notable for being famous than her music.

Keen to emphasise that she knows what she’s doing, the 24-year-old – whose new album is due later this year – opened up on the topic during an interview on HOT 97 this morning.

Her words below…

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Tyra Banks’ search for ‘America’s Next Top Model’ continues in Los Angeles this year, breaking new ground with its forthcoming season set to be unveiled on The CW later on this year.

Fortunately, fans of the televised modelling competition won’t have to wait that long before meeting her new clan of cat walkers as an unofficial teaser has been placed online this week.

Do they have what it takes to complete with the likes of Rob Evans, Cara Delevigne and ‘Top Model’s very own Winnie Harlow?

Press play to find out below…

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Mark those calendars!

April 20th will officially usher the return of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ – the most ratchet of the controversial Mona Scott Young franchise.

Little is known about season 4 has in store for viewers, however the network have begun to tease and titillate with a newly released sneak peek – featuring original cast-mates Stevie J and Mimi Faust.

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Check out the preview (featuring Nikko) below…

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