The shock and awe evoked by Lady GaGa has largely hinged on wacky hairdos and colorful lyrics.

However, during a visit to The Howard Stern Show today, the ‘Cheek To Cheek’ singer opened up about a much darker side to her rise.

She revealed she was raped at age 19.

Full story below…

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It appears there’s been a method to the madness that has been Teairra Mari‘s turn up’s on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood’ this season.

The former Princess of the Roc has been trying to battle out of R&B wilderness with the help of the VH1 show; yet for many, her temper tantrums seemed like the only thing she’s been selling on the Mona Scott production.

With yesterday ushering in the finale of the show’s current run, today brought with it a drop of redemption in the form of new song ‘Deserve’. 

No word on whether it’ll sit on an actual album or a buzz building mixtape. What is certain is that the cut awaits below…

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With Mary J. Blige‘s new album ‘The London Sessions’ in stores globally this week, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is hitting the promotional trail.

Today saw her pay a visit to The Wendy Williams Show.

Watch below as the regal R&B royal talks music, marriage, and much more…

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Undeterred by the backlash the Aaliyah biopic caused, Lifetime are pressing ahead with their much-talked about Whitney Houston movie.

Produced by Angela Bassett, the film is being led by Yaya DaCosta who steps into the iconic stilettos of the late, great vocalist.

With anticipation to see how the flick turns out high, the network have today revealed that its debut is sooner than one may assume.

Find out when ‘Whitney’ is set to blaze the box below…

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Rihanna is hitting the road!

Two years after she rocked seven cities on seven nights with her ‘777‘ venture, the chart-slaying superstar has announced that she is to return to the stage with a brand new live show next year!

Good news below…

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Guess which mic-shattering couple were snapped sporting Gucci in the city of Berlin yesterday.

Hint: The lady rocking the red shoes attended the same school as R&B singer Adele, and recently watched her collaboration with ‘Bangerz’ singer Miley Cyrus stroll past the 5.5 million units sold in the US mark!

Still not sure who the mystery couple is?

Pop open the lid below…

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Two years after she began work on the project, December 15th 2014 will bring with it Nicki Minaj‘s new studio album ‘The Pinkprint’, set for takeoff via ‘Universal.’

So, as to give her fans good reason to support the project come release date, the entertainer launched a Question & Answer session on Twitter today, calling on them to pose questions to her in a bid to generate attention for its songs.

It was there, after releasing its track list, did she reveal that the project contains two of her most personal songs to date. Their names?

Find out below…

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R&B star Chris Brown has weighed in on his own flaws today, revealing that he still feels guilty for mistakes he made many moons ago.

Doing so after his longtime girlfriend Karrueche Tran rocked the net with this comment, the Grammy winning superstar took to social media to speak openly on the battles he faces in his personal life, brought about by a number of high profile missteps.

His words below…

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After using ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood‘ to showcase his well received personality, R&B’s Omarion takes it back to the music this year, no doubt hoping to reclaim the audience he lost after 2006’s ‘Ice Box.‘

Today, he takes one step closer to that reality with the release of the new single ‘Boss’, which features his ‘Maybach Music’ brother Rick Ross, dropping before VH1 airs ‘Hollywood’s very first reunion special.

Check it out below…

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Album delays cause mood swings. Just ask Rihanna.

The model may have looked a picture of happiness in London last night at the British Fashion Awards, however she served up full plate of foul to a photographer who was simply trying to take a picture of her.

Many would argue that the episode was soaked in ample irony as the 26-year-old’s “fame” is largely hinged on photos and press propaganda.

In any case, check out the shocking footage below…

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R&B songbird K. Michelle‘s new album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’ takes flight into stores a week from today.

As such, the singer and reality star is giving fans the chance to try before they buy via an exclusive stream of the ‘Love ‘Em All’ led LP.

So what are you waiting for? Stream the entire album below via MTV.

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It’s here!

Gwen Stefani has officially lit a match under her comeback campaign by unleashing the video for its official first single ‘Spark The Fire’.

The Pharrell Williams produced jam follows buzz cut ‘Baby Don’t Lie’ and is set to sit on the singer’s hotly anticipated third solo album.

Watch the vivid visual after the jump…

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