Criminally underrated by some of Kelly Rowland‘s younger fans is her debut studio album ‘Simply Deep.‘

A cool and halcyon collection of Pop-leaning R&B tracks, the mature album is most appreciated by Destiny’s Child fans who’d enjoyed the album ‘Survivor’ a year earlier in 2001.

Today, fifteen years after its unveiling, Deep’s tales of self-discovery, first loves and deep losses continue to move its admirers who have taken to Spotify to support it.

The result? A monumental achievement with the ‘Past 12′ songbird.

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If folk thought Cardi B‘s success was going be contained at ‘Bodak Yellow,’ then they ought to think again.

Because the reality star turned real rap star is making money moves on a whole other level now.

For, she’s just signed a lucrative publishing deal with Sony / ATV.

Details on the deal below, as well as her latest showing of the Billboard Hot 100 chart-topper.

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SZA is fast becoming 2017’s definitive breakout star.

Debut album ‘CTRL’ has earned both critical and commercial success, with the LP and its lead single ‘Love Galore’ receiving RIAA plaques this past week.

Keen to showcase the varying colors of her record, the rising star jetted into the UK this week to perform ‘Normal Girl’ on Later…With Jools Holland.

Peep her rousing rendition after the jump…

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Kaya Jones, a former member of the Pussycat Dolls, is refusing to remain silent on what she says was abuse she endured at the hands of the group’s founder Robin Antin.

Kaya made headlines days ago when she claimed that Antin was the mastermind behind an organisation which saw the Dolls use Pop music to market themselves to wealthy men.

What Kaya sells they were really selling? Their bodies.

Robin denied the claim and called her former employee a liar but not even the threat of being silenced by the law has stopped Ms. Jones from spilling never-before-heard stories about the group’s business dealings.

Her story below…

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Fleur East‘s time at Sony Music  has come to an end.

Details below…

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Beyonce did not come to play, she came to slay!

Queen Bey made a rare appearance tonight at JAY-Z‘s TIDALxBrooklyn fundraiser at the Barclays Center in New York City.

And needless to say, she showed up and showed out.

Serving the essence of classic Hollywood glamour, the 36-year-old turned heads and sent cameras into a flutter.

Peep more of Mrs Carter after the jump…

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As we reported last week, Nicki Minaj was one of 20 influential rap figures covering XXL magazine for its 20th anniversary cover.  Inside the mag, the Harajuku Barbie lifted a number of tongue-wagging quotes as she dished on her relevance and influence to the genre.  None, however, got people talking more than her thoughts on her role in “reintroducing female rappers to the mainstream.”

Expounding on the comment, Minaj stated:

I think female rappers have always been dope and influential, but I think I sort of came in at a time where big business was paying attention, so I was able to capitalize off of a lot of deals and business ventures. I aligned myself with a lot of brands, and I was able to show that a female rapper was able to sell products.

Fans of fellow rapstresses – namely Lil’ Kim, Foxy Brown, Queen Latifah, and Missy Elliott – took umbrage with the quote.  Taking to the ‘PinkPrint’ performer’s social media handles to sound off, the commentary eventually led her to lend her own lengthy rant defending her statement.

Read it inside:

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TIDAL is hosting its third annual charity concert, ‘TIDAL X: Brooklyn,’ and has called on a star-studded lineup including JAY-Z, Jennifer Lopez, DJ Khaled, Fat Joe & Remy Ma, Cardi B, Chris Brown,  and more to raise awareness and funds in support of those affected by recent natural disasters.

Hosted by Angie Martinez at Brooklyn’s famed Barclays Center, this year’s performers are coming together in an effort to raise awareness and funds for organizations that support relief and recovery for those affected by the unprecedented natural disasters, including: Hurricane Harvey, Hurricane Irma, Hurricane Maria and the earthquakes that took place in Mexico.

More inside:

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As MTV‘s revived TRL tries to find its footing, the show scored quite the coup by securing Fifth Harmony for a takeover.

The Pop outfit, who are no doubt aligned with the audience of the original show, featured for the entire hour.

During their appearance they performed current single ‘He Like That’ and smash in waiting ‘Don’t Say You Love Me.’

Watch both below…

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Rita Ora is on the road to the release of a brand new new single.

Following the chart success of ‘Your Song’ (which has become her biggest European release), the 26-year-old is gearing up to premiere ‘Anywhere’ this Friday (October 20th).

To whet appetites, the multi-hypenate star has shared behind the scenes snaps of the track’s video.

Directed by Declan Whitebloom, the clip was filmed in New York City and saw Ora shoot in location such as Times Square, the Meatpacking District, the Hudson River, and China Town. The Brit-bred singer, who hosts the MTV EMAs on November 12th, wears 9 different outfits in the video.

Ahead of the visual’s arrival, peep pics below…
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Fifth Harmony have sprung an early holiday gift on their legions of fans.

The Pop quad have unwrapped new song ‘Can You See The Star.’

A rousing anthem, the release is lifted from the soundtrack of motion picture ‘The Star.’

The animation retells the story of “the first Christmas” for the contemporary audience and features material from many others besides 5H – including Mariah Carey.

Listen to the group’s musical contribution below…

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“Love is the only way. You can hate yourself while someone else is saying, ‘You can’t. You won’t. You never will.’

These are the words of a certain Mary J, Blige in her feature spread in November’s ESSENCE magazine.

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul covers the publication in support of current album ‘The Strength of A Woman’ and new Netflix movie ‘Mudbound.’

Due on the streaming service November 17th, the flick explores racial division in post World War II Mississippi.

Hotly tipped for Oscar glory, you can check out the trailer by clicking here.

We’re totally here for MJB making her mark in multiple arenas. She’s long established herself as an insurmountable force; hence it’s awesome to see her working it (and werking it) during this trying time (see: divorce).

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