Zayn is in the studio piecing together his second studio album – the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Mind Of Mine.’

Of the One Directio-ers, the 25-year-old solo’s output has skewed the most Urban – a trajectory that looks set to continue having tapped Timbaland for the hotly anticipated set.

Continuing to play in the R&B space, Zayn put his own spin on August Alsina‘s ‘Don’t Matter’ and spun it into a collaboration.,

And though he says it wasn’t intended to come out, he’s released it for free after it surfaced online.

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As the film, ‘A Wrinkle In Time,’ makes it stamp on movie theaters across the U.S., its official soundtrack is doing the same on digital sales charts.

Thanks to contributions from the likes of DJ Khaled, Demi Lovato,  Sade, and more, the project is luring in music lovers left and right – a bid certainly added to by Kehlani.

The eccentric songstress brings ‘Let Met Live’ to the set, an anthemic effort that hears the Grammy nominee chant some seriously heart-tugging messages of empowerment.

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Madonna is back in the lab!

The Pop queen hasn’t released an album since 2015’s ‘Rebel Heart’– which, despite spurning a blockbuster tour, serves as her lowest selling album to date.

Hoping to put the commercially tanking of that project in rear-view, her Madgesty is hard at work on her next body of work.

With her 60th birthday rapidly approaching, could the titan be looking to release as a tie-in?

The established evidence suggests that wouldn’t be far-fetched.

She’s teased an imminent tour and has made clear she’s taking a back to basics approach with her recording this go round.

Now, she’s showing the masses that she’s ready to roll.

Peep studio pics and clips below…

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Janet Jackson may be one of the biggest stars on the planet, but she’s never been afraid to prop up other artists – especially rising talent.

Case in point soulful songstress H.E.R. 

The alt-R&B singer is currently on tour in London and it turns out one of the city’s newest residents – Ms. Jackson – is a huge fan.

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‘Breaking Point’ beauty Keri Hilson has broken news that not only is her long-awaited new album finished but also that fans will have the chance to hear the finished product ahead of the buying public…if they’re down to contribute to a good cause.

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Toni Braxton is strutting on to the March 23rd release of new album ‘Sex & Cigarettes.’

The smouldering set is the first solo album from the diva in eight years and arrives following the Grammy winning success of her concept collaboration album ‘Love, Marriage, Divorce’ with Babyface.

With lead offerings ‘Deadwood’ and ‘Long As I Live’ receiving solid responses, head below to find out which other cuts are featured…

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Chris Brown‘s efforts to celebrate the work of the brilliant Vanessa Carlton were knocked down faster than he could say “57 track LP” hours ago.

Why the pair are now feuding?

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Potentially baseless reports have named Nicki Minaj as the superstar responsible for Demi Lovato‘s return to rehab.

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Check out Cardi B!

The Bronx bred rap star blossoms and blooms a-front of the latest issue of The New York Times Magazine.  

Looking every bit the force she’s become, the femcee’s appearance comes just days before she premieres the long awaited video for ‘Bartier Cardi.’

Released last December, the push for the track (which has thus far peaked at #14 on the Billboard Hot 100) was paused to accommodate promotion for ‘Finesse’ – her collaboration with label-mate Bruno Mars.

With that song now a bonafide smash, it’s back to business for Cardi.

Pending the arrival of her visual peep more below…

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23-year-old music sensation MNEK has penned hits for the likes of Beyonce and Madonna, but now he’s stepping into the spotlight on his own accord.

Titillating new single ‘Tongue’ has received the video treatment and it’s a must-see.

Directed by Bradley and Pablo, the clip sees the rising star head up the table at an elaborate dinner party. Joined by a host of diners, he’s also sat opposite his love interest.

As the visual plays out, MNEK teases his potential partner with the help of dynamite dancers.

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Jason Derulo continues to be all sorts of omnipresent with the debut of new single ‘Colors.’

The high-octane track is a collaboration between the Pop crooner and Coca-Cola an serves as the anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

It’s billed as celebrating all of the vibrancy and excitement that comes with the arrival of the world’s biggest football tournament.

In a statement, Derulo said of the song:

“It was a pleasure working with Coca-Cola to create the anthem for the 2018 FIFA World Cup™. It’s a tournament that celebrates athletic excellence and I’m honoured to provide the soundtrack. Through my years of travel, I’ve been able to see the beauty in our cultural differences and I wrote ‘Colors’ to celebrate that diversity and be a part of the amazing energy that sports fans around the world give to their teams.”

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Tinashe is finally hitting the performance circuit in support of new single ‘No Drama.’

The Offset assisted jam is the first of three songs lined up to precede her long-awaited sophomore album ‘Joyride’ (due later this year).

She took front stage center at Sony’s Lost In Music Session to perform the song.

Backed by a full band, the 24-year-old put a fresh spin on the gritty jam.

Check out the performance below…

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