The accolades continue to roll in for actress Lupita Nyong’o.

Fresh from nabbing Golden Globes and Oscars for her role in ’12 Years A Slave’, the Kenyan-bred talent has been named PEOPLE magazine’s “Most Beautiful Person In The World”.

Lancome‘s newest spokesmodel not only celebrates the feat a-front of PEOPLE, she dishes on her journey to self-acceptance in an exclusive interview.

Lupita, in her words, after the jump…

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With social media slamming and empathising with Porsha Williams’ actions on Bravo‘s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’, the television personality seems to have landed a new found supporter in rapper Nicki Minaj this week.

Indeed, after part one of the show’s season 6 reunion saw Williams attack cast mate Kenya Moore, Minaj weighed in on the incident during the promotional run of new movie ‘The Other Woman’, citing Moore’s two year long provocation of Williams as the reason behind Sunday night’s hair-pulling drama.

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From surprise albums, to shock videos, to unannounced performances, Beyonce certainly knows how to keep busy.

As earlier reported, the Pop royal’s latest venture sees her team up with car giant Toyota for their new ‘Get Going’ campaign.

The initial commercial unwrapped last month has now been revealed as one of three TV spots shot in support of the project, with the remaining two set to be rolled out over the year.

Directed by the formidable Melina, fans can now grab a behind the scenes look at the making of the ad.

Check it out below…

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Destiny’s Child may have gone their separate ways ten years ago, yet the ladies bond remains as strong as ever.

Members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams shared a shot of themselves hanging out on Instagram moments ago.

The break will no doubt be brief for the divas, who are each busy with solo endeavours. Indeed, Rowland is currently recording her fifth studio album and serving as the spokesmodel for Caress Skincare, while Williams is gearing up to take on a lead role in the 50-date arena tour of musical ‘Jesus Chris Superstar’. The Gospel belter is also readying new album ‘Journey To Freedom’, for release later this year.

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Stage blazer Shakira quite literally lived up to that billing last night on The Voice.

The singer, who serves as a “coach” on the show, stepped out of her seat and hit the stage to perform latest single ‘Empire’.

Backed by a full band, flames, and handy reference track, the star was no doubt hoping re-ignite interest in her new self-titled album – which hasn’t necessarily been flying off shelves since its release on March 25th.

Watch Shaki in action below…

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The US campaign for Rita Ora‘s new album kicked off in stellar style tonight.

For, the British-bred star brought her unique brand to ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’.

There, the Roc Nation priori performed new single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ – which received its Stateside release today.

Vocals, paint, and a whole lot of energy await after the jump…

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The fourth and final season of The Boondocks continues next week with another action-packed episode.

Clearly, the producers of the Adult Swim comedy are keen for the show to go out with a bang.

Check out a sneak peek at episode 2 of season 4 below…

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It appears the potent potion of press surrounding “that fight” on The Real Housewives Of Atlanta has paid off…for Bravo.

Details after the jump…

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Before being submitted to and subsequently rewritten by Beyonce and Chad Hugo, the former’s ‘I Care’ was introduced to ‘Who Cares‘, a solo release launched by singer/songwriter Jeff Bhasker.

Released via Bhasker‘s alter-ego Billy Kraven, ‘Cares’ found its way to Carter’s fourth studio album ‘4′, reproduced and recorded as it is today at Times Square‘s ‘MRS Studios‘, packing a vocal punch oft hailed as one of the vocalist’s best.

Love the song and want to hear the original?

Press play for an enjoyable listen below!

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And the sales are in!

Yes, one week after unlocking the studio effort, the opening week number for August Alsina‘s debut LP ‘Testimony‘ have been released!

This, days after industry outlet ‘Hits Daily Double‘ predicted the star would shift between 50 to 60,000 units following an intense promo run that saw him tackle the press head on with interviews given to outlets from all walks of media life.

Unfortunately, those who placed bets on the sales using ‘Double’s prediction can now consider themselves losers, as he did not move numbers between 50 and 60k mark.

What he did sell?

Find out below…

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Hitmaker BOOTS helped Beyonce piece together her recent blockbuster album – creating cuts such as ‘Haunted’ and ‘Heaven’. Hence it’s little surprise that the superstar singer was willing to return the favour.

King B re-teams with the singer/songwriter/producer on his new track, christened ‘Dreams’.

The song and its backstory await below…

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Jennifer Lopez‘s latest jam ‘I Luh Ya Papi’ continues to heat up the airwaves. So, with Summer looming, what better way to crank up the temperature with a blazing new remix.

Produced by DJ Khaled, the latest incarnation of the cut sees rappers Big Sean and Tyga join original guest French Montana. 

Take a listen after the jump…

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