Kelly Rowland is currently in sunny Australia, where she’s shining as a coach on The Voice.

Stopping by TODAY to promote the show’s latest season, the 37-year-old was playfully taken to task for initially denying the Destiny’s Child reunion that took place during Beyonce‘s Coachella set.

Elsewhere in the candid chat, Ms. Kelly dished on the process of preparation for the spectacle; a process she says spanned many months and many flights.

Check out the fun-filled sit-down below…

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After announcing a new album earlier this week, From The Vault salutes one of UK’s most gifted girl groups.

This week’s pick is All Saints‘Pure Shores.’

At a time when their chart rivals the Spice Girls were venturing out for solo project, the coast was clear for the Saints to release ‘Shores’, the first single from their sophomore effort ‘Saints & Sinners.’ It was also the official single from the soundtrack of the Leonardo DiCaprio-led blockbuster ‘The Beach.’

Produced by William Orbit and written by band-member Shaznay Lewis, the track was met with universal acclaim upon its release in early 2000, with many comparing it to Madonna’s latest project ‘Ray Of Light’ – also produced by Orbit.

The Electronica-Pop tune was a worldwide hit, hitting #1 on home-soil and charting inside the Top 100 in Australia, New Zealand and France among many other countries.

Intercut with scenes from the motion picture, its trippy video, directed by Vaughan Arnell, featured infrared shots of the girls walking on the beach, in Norfolk, England. Other scenes show quad in a jungle setting, a nod perhaps to the movie’s plot.

A public and ugly breakup followed soon after, however the the ladies buried the hatchet and regrouped in 2016 to release critically acclaimed ‘Red Flag’ album (which also opened at #3 on the UK tally).

And we’re glad they did.

Because, as talented as they are individually, the magic is principally activated when the four are together on record or a stage. A reality for many a group.

Ironically, nowadays it feels like such groups are only considered a stepping stone before the big – or not so big – solo takeover.

We say, the current crop of groups ought to learn from their predecessors and never burn that bridge. After all, there are no guarantees about what tomorrow may bring.

It begs the question, though: can groups really thrive and survive for the long haul or is the stepping stone factor now the unchangeable norm?

Your thoughts?

Remy Ma‘s decision to spar with Hip-Hop’s reigning queen Nicki Minaj has brought nothing but trouble to her life.

For, despite winning praise for her diss track ‘Shether‘, the rapper’s poorly-executed clash with Minaj has seen her lose their support of the Nicki-loving general public and forced to depend on a fan base who refuse to purchase her music.

The result? A crew of poorly-received tracks matched by even poorer sales. Unfortunately, there are some who seek to exploit this fact by targeting the rapper with fake news stories designed to aggravate her fans.

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Nashville, home of the National Museum of African American Music, played host yet again to the “Celebration of Legends Gala” recently – an event designed to honor the accomplishments of some of entertainment’s most enduring African American achievers.

Presenting each honoree with a special tribute performance and a Rhapsody & Rhythm Award, this year’s recipients included legendary producer/singer/songwriter Nile Rodgers, reality TV maven Mona Scott Young, legendary singer/songwriter Charlie Wilson, Grammy-winning blues musician Keb Mo, and Grammy-winning gospel songstress Yolanda Adams. In regard to the latter, fellow powerhouse vocalist Tamia was on hand to lend a stunning tribute.

Tackling one of Adams’ signature hits, ‘Open My Heart,’ look inside to hear T handle the inspirational classic like only she can:

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Kanye West‘s ‘Ye’ has earned a surprising Metacritic score his fans are anything but pleased about.

Hit the link below to find out what West’s remaining fans are so peeved about.

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Demi Lovato is in serious trouble.

Why some of her fans and several critics have compared to her Harvey Weinstein?

Find out below…

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Ariana Grande sprinkled a little ‘Sweetener’ on her Wango Tango set tonight.

For, she thrilled fans with a performance of new song ‘The Light Is Coming.’

Prior to now, the song – which features Nicki Minaj – had only been previewed in snippet form.

What does it sound like? Find out below…

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The W’s just keep getting handed to Camila Cabello.

Since breaking away from pop quintet Fifth Harmony, the 21-year-old hitmaker not only saw her eponymous debut album top the charts upon its release, but also be certified Gold within its first 7 days of availability.  As if that’s not enough, the project’s two official singles – ‘Havana’ and ‘Never Be the Same’ – gifted the songstress two respective visits to the Billboard Hot 100’s top 10.

Now, it seems the former is the gift that keeps on giving.

Having crossed the 5x platinum threshold in the U.S. alone, the Young Thug-assisted chart-topper has now entered history books as Spotify’s most streamed song by a female lead artist in its history:

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Azealia Banks’ isn’t interested in playing nice with RuPaul…and she may have good reason not to.

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As Normani‘s solo star continues to climb, the singer is making sure to show love to her supporters.

In a super sweet move, the 22-year-old honored the invite of super-fans Gabriel Lowell and Gabriela Villuendas by showing up at their High School graduation in today in Texas.

According to Lowell, he initially invited the ‘Love Lies’ singer to attend their senior prom last year, but a scheduling conflict prevented.

She promised to be at their graduation, bought her ticket, and cheered them on.

Pics and quotes below…

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Summer is nigh and so too is the release of Ne-Yo‘s newest album ‘Good Man.’

So it’s fitting that the soulful chanteur has unwrapped a song named… ‘Summertime.’

Produced by Tane Runo and J-Hill, the track may read like an club jam on paper, but R&B’s gentleman drives in a somewhat different direction.

Take a listen below…

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Check out Christina Aguilera!

The ‘Dirrty’ diva covers the June issue of Germany’s Blu Magazne.

It serves as the latest promotional spot in support of her long-awaited eighth album ‘Liberation,’ which arrives via RCA Records on June 15th.

Preceded by taster cuts ‘Accelerate’ and ‘Twice,’ the LP is being spearheaded by its first focus single ‘Fall In Line’ featuring Demi Lovato.

As the project’s release date draws near, expect to see a lot more of Xtina who’ll also be headlining the TODAY Show Concert series.

Before then, some of what to expect awaits after the jump….

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