Nicki Minaj has a grand task on her hands.

What said task is? To support her new album ‘Queen‘ and its supporting world tour with the support of an ‘Anaconda‘ or ‘SuperBass’-sized smash hit single.

Supporting her as she undertakes this challenge? The ‘Made in America Festival’ where she performed a number of tracks from the Hip-Hop LP with help from her new crew of dancers, choreography, charisma and…a wardrobe malfunction.

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Today’s From The Vault pick comes from yet another uniquely gifted singer, Keyshia Cole. This week, we give you ‘Love.’

The songbird’s breakthrough of sorts, ‘Love’ (in its original guise) was “the” track that got Ron Fair to sign Cole to Interscope back in 2003. It was written by the singer alongside Greg Curtis who also produced the cut.

Formally released in 2005 as the fourth single from her debut album ‘The Way It Is,’ the song was her most successful single at the time peaking at #19 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Additionally, it reached the Top 3 of Billboard’s Hip-Hop/R&B charts

The visual for the tune was directed by the mighty Benny Boom and featured the infamous Tyrese in the role of Keyshia’s love interest. During the course of the clip, the couple experience relationship issues after she suspects him of being involved in untoward activity.

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13 years on, it’s disheartening to see that the world has seemingly stopped rooting for Keyshia Cole like it used to. If you ask us, to this day no one has been able to step in that Hip-Hop/Soul lane originated by Ms. Blige quite like Keyshia has.

While the latest tracks from her repertoire haven’t been as engaging as ‘Love,’ ‘I Should Have Cheated,’ or ‘Let It Go,’ her talent still remains intact. A reality which should count for something…right?!

Now, as the industry has shown us over the years, it ain’t over until it’s over so KC, the ball is definitely in your court. Play it right and it may well bring back the ‘Love.’

Your thoughts?

Lady Gaga‘s commitment to her remake of the Hollywood classic ‘A Star is Born‘ is truly commendable.

Determined to ensure that the movie soars cinematically, the performer made her way to Europe to promote the project with her co-stars and take part in a press conference which gave fans clear insight into the movie, its production and the role it plays in the star’s filmography.

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Chris Brown is in the middle of a child-support fuelled firestorm!

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Childish Gambino salutes the culture with the star-studded video for ‘Feels Like Summer.’

But there’s a twist.

The multi-hypenate talent takes the animated route for the visual, which is lifed from his ‘Summer Pack’ “features” the likes of Nicki Minaj, Drake, Beyonce, Azealia Banks, Migos, and more. All of whom he sees as he strolls through the neighborhood.

‘Summer’s arrival follows the mammoth success of chart-topper ‘This Is America’ – which nabbed awards aplenty and has spawned a stateside trek (aptly titled the ‘This Is America Tour’). The jaunt kicks off this Fall.

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As we reported here, Fat Joe and Chris Brown‘s latest bop – ‘Attention’ – might not be getting much attention on the Hot 100 as of time reported, but the duo’s looking to change that with the long-awaited arrival of its accompanying music video.

With assistance from Dre, the star-studded clip – which features cameos from the likes of Ashanti, Scott Storch, and more – was shot in Los Angeles and comes as the first offering from Joe’s forthcoming ‘Family Ties’ LP.

Nearly a month after first teasing the vid with behind the scenes footage, you can see the finished product below:

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Eminem sprung quite the surprise on fans this week with the release of his 10th studio album ‘Kamikaze.’

Hailed by many as a welcome return to form following last year’s polarizing ‘Revival,’ the set now looks poised to top the Billboard 200.

But what are those all-important first week sales shaping up like? Find out below…

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Newcomer TeaMarrr pours out flavorsome fire with new single ‘One Job.’

Critically acclaimed, the Boston-bred singer (who also has Haitian rooting) has been drumming up all sorts of buzz since dropping 2017 EP ‘Thanks for the Chapstick.’

Now, as she struts towards the arrival of her debut album ‘Tea Turns To Wine,’ she showcases her infectious brand of R&B with blazing jam ‘One Job’

Co-penned by Kareem James, the quirky cut has been paired with an equally edgy, avant-garde lyric video courtesy of Tyren Redd.

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Lady Gaga beamed as the belle of the ball at the world premiere of ‘A Star Is Born.’

Staged at the 75th Venice Film Festival, the spectacle began before the first scene even aired – for Mother Monster served all sorts of drama with her pink feathered ensemble.

And even then, there was more theatrics to come.

For, about one hour into the flick, lightening struck and caused a 15-minute technical glitch.

Nonetheless, critics in attendance are raving in almost complete unison – with many touting the film’s Oscar prospects, both in acting and musical categories.

Ahead of the Bradley Cooper production’s October 5th debut, peep pics below…

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Bishop Charles H. Ellis III has apologised to those who feel touched Ariana Grande unknowingly as he led Aretha Franklin’s funeral service.

Grande honoured the home-going event with song and was invited to speak to Ellis about her feelings towards the late icon.

There, an awkward moment ensued.

Today, he has offered some clarity.

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With all eyes on the homegoing celebration of Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin (click here to watch), Empress of Soul Gladys Knight gave fans a scare when she revealed she and the late icon “had the same disease.”

Offering little more clarification, reports like the one found here immediately began flooding the net with news the 74-year-old was suffering from pancreatic cancer – the disease that claimed the life of Franklin.

Now, with the help of her rep Jay Schwartz, Knight is providing context to her statement and assuring her longtime music lovers that she does not have cancer.  Read her statement inside:

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Fans the world over saw Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin‘s royal sendoff via a live stream of her funeral services.

Broadcast live Detroit’s Greater Grace Temple, the event – attended by many of the Soul icon’s closest family, friends, fellow celebrities, dignitaries, politicians, and more – delivered many-a-noteworthy tribute performance courtesy of its scheduled performers Faith Hill, Ariana Grande, Fantasia, Jennifer Hudson, Chaka Khan, and so many more.

Did you miss any of the stellar showings?  See highlights inside:

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