Beyonce made history this month when she covered the September issue of Vogue magazine.

Handed unprecedented control over the edition (including the selection of the 23-year-old Black photographer Tyler Mitchell), Queen Bey’s feature spread was showered with praise for its striking aesthetic and equally resonating words.

Now, the fashion bible is taking folk behind the scenes of the feature, which was lensed in the UK.

Head below to see Mrs Carter in action, including brief glimpses of her children Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and Sir…

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Nicki Minaj has at long last unleashed ‘Queen’ – her fourth studio album – and she’s wasting no time hitting the promotional trail.

One of her first stops was an interesting one – Hot 97 for a sit-down with Funkmaster Flex.

In times of past, the pair have been at odds, with a number of disparaging remarks being made publicly.

Well, it appears like it’s a case of water under the bridge because Onika stopped by the studio for a candid, lengthy, and insightful interview.

Covered during the chat was everything from her fall-out with Flex, to her frustration with being held to a higher standard than others, and a whole lot more.

Check it out below…

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Ariana Grande has quickly ascended to the upper echelon of the Pop pack with her powerful pipes and infectiously catchy tunes.

However, before she set sail on her music career she showcased her acting chops on Nickelodeon’s ‘Victorious.’

Now, as she sails ahead to the release of her fourth album ‘Sweetener’ this Friday, she fuses and flexes her singing and acting muscles in a hilarious skit on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden.’

The songbird and the Brit re-enacted several scenes from the movie ‘Titanic’; together they celebrated the love-story between Jack and Rose using songs from the likes of Lady Gaga, Timbaland, Nelly, NSYNC and of course Celine Dion.

Watch the skit below…

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Stefflon Don delivers the drama in the cinematic video for ‘Lil Bitch.’

The hard-hitting track serves as the opening number of her hotly anticipated mixtape ‘Secure,’ which arrives this Friday (August 17th).

As reported, the set features an eclectic collection of major names including Future and DJ Khaled. 

Check out Steff raw, unfiltered, and paying homage to rap videos that have impacted her, after the jump…

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Nicki Minaj‘s press run saw her make her way to ‘Colbert’ last night.

Why? To push her new album ‘Queen’ to higher ground in the United States (where it is to open with modest sales) before she makes her way to Europe & Asia (markets which are to elevate the project to record-breaking levels this week).

Ready to see the interview below?

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Not even two months after confirming a collaboration album was ‘in the works’ (click here to read more on that), longtime collaborators Ashanti and Ja Rule serve up what is believed to be the first fruit of that labor.

Titled ‘Encore,’ the retro-inspired cut will certainly inspire a two-step or two as it not only borrows elements from the R&B of yesteryear, but even throws a nod to the 2003 Jay Z classic of the same name.

Is the tune a step in the right direction for the duo? Listen inside and tell us:

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Nicki Minaj‘s fourth studio album ‘Queen’ finally strut into stores last Friday after ample anticipation.

Announced earlier in the year, the set had been expected during several different windows and still arrived amidst a cloud of question-marks related to clearances.

Still, corners of confusion couldn’t quell excitement for the project which has spawned the hit ‘Chun-Li’ and other singles ‘Bed’ and ‘Rich Sex’ featuring Ariana Grande and Lil Wayne respectively.

With such a bold title, how is the project faring commercially? Especially in a landscape that now boasts other top-tier femcees making major movements?

The first week sales predictions bring the answer. Head below for the digits…

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Nicki Minaj set off flames with newly released album ‘Queen,’ but the rapper just unleashed an inferno with the video for ‘Ganja Burn.’

Arriving without warning, the visual sees a regal Onika blaze with the cinematic offering.

Its debut follows the clips for preceding clips ‘Chun-Li’ and ‘Bed.’

What are you waiting for? Watch Ms. Minaj rise like never before after the jump…

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Janet Jackson is lining up a week of excitement for the launch of her new jam ‘Made For Now.’

The Harmony Samuels production serves as the first taste of fresh material from the megastar in over three years and she’s treating its release like the event it is.

Fresh from announcing its release and unveiling its cover, Jackson has revealed that the cut’s Dave Meyers directed video will arrive simultaneously (on August 17th).

And, as if that wasn’t titillating enough, she’ll be taking to the stage on a major platform on the same day to perform the song alongside Daddy Yankee.

Details below…

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Cardi B‘s work ethic knows no limit.

The rapper remained active right up until giving birth to baby Kulture last month and is back at it already.

See what we mean below…

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The chart-rocking megastar Sam Smith has revealed that he does not like the deceased Pop icon Michael Jackson.

Full story below…

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G-Eazy has mocked Kanye West‘s inability to share his thoughts on Donald Trump by calling him out on Twitter.

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