The promo trail is officially heating up for Sam Smith and his new album, ‘The Thrill of it All.’

Seeing his sophomore era kicked off by the top 5 single, ‘Too Good At Goodbyes,’ the singer-songwriter is working hard to say ‘hello’ to another multiplatinum selling album – a charge that’s seen him not only announce a North American tour for the project, but also already lift its second single, ‘Pray.’

Taking both to last night’s ‘SNL,’ look inside to see the first U.S. televised performances of both tunes:

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Nelly made headlines earlier today when it was reported that he was arrested after a woman accused him of rape.

At the time the news broke, the rapper was believed to still be incarcerated.

However, he’s taken to social media to response to the very serious situation.

His words below…

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Alexandra Burke is amazing on the mic and is proving equally as arresting on the dance-floor.

The Brit-belter, who rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor after performing with Beyonce, is currently competing on the current series of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

Much like the US’ ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ the series sees celebrities battle it out each week in a quest for the coveted ballroom trophy.

Oft commanding an audience of 10 million + each week, the show is renown for being a potent promotional platform and the real “win” tends to be for competitors careers.

With Alex readying new material, it’s smart timing. Especially as she’s slaying!

Watch her week 3 movie-themed performance of the American Smooth with partner Gorka Marquez. Their song is ‘Wouldn’t It Be Loverly.’

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In a developing story, it’s being reported rapper Nelly has been arrested after being accused of rape.

Full story below…

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Fantasia kicks off the festive season with the release her first ever holiday album ‘Christmas After Midnight.’

Executive produced by Ron Fair, the set is a specially curated collection of the American Idol‘s favorite Xmas classics.

Unwrapped this week, the LP features a spirited rendition of Leonard Cohen’s ‘Hallelujah.’

Listen to Ms. Barrino soar after the jump…

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Gliding towards the hearts and ears of music lovers this evening is Louis York‘s latest body of work ‘Masterpiece Theatre Act III.’ 

A bold and unashamed love letter to classical music, the R&B-leaning effort comes packaged with five original tracks including the Jazz treasure ‘I Enjoy You.’

Listen below…

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Sam Smith is pounding the promotional pavement in support of new album ‘The Thrill Of It All’ (due November 3rd).

The crooner’s latest stop was Beats 1 radio, where he sat down with Zane Lowe to chat about a whole host of topics.

During their insightful interview, the 25-year-old Brit opened up about the hurdles he faced writing ‘Thrill,’ reconciling his new found fame, coming out as gay “twice,” Beyonce, and much more.

Check it out below…

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Tamar Braxton will fly the flag for R&B on this week’s Billboard 200. At least as far as new releases go.

The final numbers have been tallied. Find out what the singer’s new album ‘Blue Bird Of Happiness’ sold first week below…

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Rita Ora is EMA bound!

As reported, the media maven has been tapped to host the 2017 MTV Europe Awards, which is taking place in her hometown of London on November 12th.

In a bid to make the gig a major one, the 26-year-old will also be hitting the stage to perform what has today been confirmed as her new single ‘Anywhere.’

Yesterday, the star shot the track’s accompanying video in New York City.

Filmed at six different locations (including Times Square), Ora paired each scene with a stunning look.

The visual follows ‘Your Song’ as the latest taste of her new album – her first since leaving Roc Nation and signing with Atlantic Records.

Peep pics below…

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Cassie‘s filmography has welcomed a brand new movie.

Its name? ‘Cassie.’

The short film dropped minutes ago and sees the singer venture into new visual terrain with help from executive-producer Diddy.

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It’s day of big reveals for Keyshia Cole. 

For, fresh from unwrapping the cover and tracklist for new album ’11:11 Reset,’ the songbird has hatched the video for current single ‘Incapable.’

Directed by Mike Ho, choreographed by Chris Grant, and co-written by Cole, the clip is one of her more cinematic offerings.

Check it out below…

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Toni Braxton is celebrating her 50th birthday early with the debut of the video for ‘Deadwood.’

The scintilating single is the first to be taken from the legend’s album ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ – which is her first solo body of work in seven years.

Longtime collaborator Billie Woodruff directs the monochrome clip, which finds Braxton sad but resilient.

Watch below…

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