With a revamped image, an Urban-kissed sound and the full support of the general public, Jason Derulo readies the release of new album ‘Talk Dirty’ this year!

Hoping to capitalise on the success of its supporting single of the same name, the electric entertainer will unleash the sonic beast on April 15th, giving him less than a month to ensure it doesn’t suffer the same fate as 2011’s ‘Future History.’

Is he up to the challenge?

You tell us below!

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The Boondocks is making a beeline for the box!

April 21st brings with it the return of the cult classic for its long-awaited fourth season.

And as if anticipation wasn’t already at fever pitch, buzz was cranked into overdrive today when its home network Adult Swim debuted the first trailer for the Aaron McGruder comedy.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Check it out below…

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Revenge may be a dish served best cold, but heat is the only thing ABC bring with their hit series of the same name! Following the story of a young woman’s quest to right the wrongs committed by a family her father once called friends, season 3 continues on this week- touching down with a brand new episode christened ‘Struggle’!

Preview episode 16 of ‘Revenge’ below”

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Ever eager to cater to many as formats as possible, Mariah Carey whips up fresh momentum for new single ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’ with the welcome release of a brand new Dance remix!

Following the release of its first EDM reworking here, this remix comes just weeks before her new LP’s May 5th release date, and as the cut’s original version struggles to find a commendable chart position on the iTunes singles tally.

Is it any good?

Yes. However, it may be a little difficult for the star’s more sensible fans to enjoy, doing little to ease the minds of any still wondering how well the album will fare upon its arrival.

Ready to give it a spin?

Press play for its ‘Chus and Ceballo main mix‘ below!

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Tyga blows ‘Cash Money‘-flavoured smoke into the atmosphere today, lighting up the net with his brand new release ‘Hookah‘, featuring Young Thug.

Unveiled to support his forthcoming ‘The Gold Album: 18th Dynasty‘ album, the cut sees Tyga rock its production with scorching verses but let down by the noise that is Thug‘s verse, torturous to say the least.

Akin to nail’s on a chalkboard, his delivery-though commendable on a lyrical tip- did all of nothing for the song. A shame, considering how impressive he sounds on his own material.

How he made Rihanna‘s voice hop, skip and jump for its money?

Listen below!

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As Platinum showers continue to rain on her career, Rita Ora kicks off the campaign for her second studio album by announcing the release date of its launch single today!

When it is?

Its release date and more below!

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Euphoric might be one word to describe the performance below, put on by none other than R&B diamond Beyonce during the German leg of her ‘Mrs.Carter Show.’

There, as sales of her self-titled new album skates towards sales of 3.5 million units worldwide, the star wowed her audience with an unforgettable rendition of her budding Pop hit ‘XO.’

Why unforgettable?

Love, joy and vocals below…

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Kelly Rowland may be collating material for her fifth studio album, however the R&B diva isn’t bowing out of the spotlight to do so.

This weekend saw the 33-year-old rock the 9th annual Jazz In The Gardens festival in Miami, Florida.

Rowland completed an impressive line-up that included the likes of LL Cool J, Ne-Yo, and Jamie Foxx.

Watch below as Ms. Kelly titillates with a blazing performance of ‘Ice’…

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One year after the explosive release of single ‘I Hit It First’,‘Bad Girls Club’ star Ray J returns to the scene baring quite the gift today.

What the world can expect to find once unwrapped? A brand new number named ‘Hey Love’ featuring Tyga and French Montana, released to support his forthcoming ‘Raydiation 2’ LP.

Give ‘Love’ a try below…

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It’s finally here!

After a mouth-watering teaser, ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Porsha Williams unveils a full listen to her debut single ‘Flatline’.

Is it D.O.A.? You tell us below:

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This week’s From The Vault comes courtesy of former Murder Inc front-woman, Ashanti. Our pick is her sizzling debut solo single ‘Foolish’.

In 2002, after a carefully planned campaign that saw Ms. Douglas featured on many a rapper’s song to great success, all eyes were on the diva to see if it was all make-believe or if the hype was legit. With no other choice but to score a home-run, the Inc. opted for the heartfelt ‘Foolish’ as their first lady’s launching single – a bold move considering the upbeat musical landscape that was the year ’02.

An exquisite pick, ‘Foolish’ went on to become one of the most successful songs of the 00’s in the US with 10 weeks spent at #1 and over 8 millions physical copies sold, as well as many Top 10 placings around the world including the UK, Australia and Japan.

Fun Fact: ‘Foolish’ replaced none other than the Ja Rule assisted ‘Ain’t It Funny’ by Jennifer Lopez at the top spot of the Billboard and was in its turn replaced by Nelly’s ‘Hot In Herre’. We’re pretty sure we don’t have to explain the connections here.

Produced by 7 Aurelius and Irv Gotti, the track’s cinematic VMA’s nominated visual was helmed by the latter and features cameos by the likes of then-label mates Ja Rule, Vita and Charli Baltimore and was of course featured Academy Awards nominee Terrence Howard. Based on the movie ‘Goodfellas’, it depicts Howard as a cheating gangster (of sorts) that Ashanti – no matter of unhappy she is – can’t seem to leave. Just like in the tune’s lyrics.

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Oh how we miss this Shany. Though the music remains of quality, the same cannot (always) be said about her most recent visual delivery. Sadly that’s often the price to pay (no pun intended) when you opt for the independent route, which is quite unfortunate because Team Ashanti did a great job establishing her as a visual artist, from this to ‘Rain On Me’ and ‘Only U’, the singer-actress has an ability to truly elevate her sound to the next level by way of amazing imagery.

Still, it’s refreshing to see an artist who stands by their beliefs and their art.

May the future be bright for the stunner and see her star shine as bright as it was once.

‘Braveheart’, in stores now.

Your thoughts?

While the skill she possesses as a lyricist remains undeniable, one could argue that Nicki Minaj‘s ‘visual game’ isn’t half as tight as it should be…for an act of her calibre at least.

Indeed, despite winning on a sales and critical front since her debut, the world is yet to see Minaj birth an era filled to the brim with ‘timeless’ music videos, heading on the right with track with likes of ‘Your Love‘ but steering off course with the quantity over quality approach she took during her ‘Roman Reloaded’ era.

So, one needn’t be surprised at the glee felt by her fans today, when she unveiled snaps pulled from the set of ‘Rise of an Empire‘s ‘Senile’ video, teasing a Chola-themed concept available to peep above, and below!

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