Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The Bajan sensation returned to home soil for the Crop Over Carnival and made a point to show up and show out.

Dressed in a body-baring ensemble, RiRi proudly posed with her curves on full display.

Needless to say, we imagine many will be having ‘Wild Thoughts’ after seeing these.

Peep pics and below…

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The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards are a mere matter of weeks away and to amplify buzz the network have announced the first wave of performers.

Find out who’ll be hitting the stage below…

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Pop quad Fifth Harmony plan to heat up the charts come August 25th with the release of their self-titled third album.

And to ramp up buzz, Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally have unwrapped the official cover for the set.

Led by ‘Down,’ the record features production from the likes of Skrillex, Poo Bear, Harmony Samuels, and Ester Dean.

The project marks the first body of work from the group since the acrimonious split from member Camila Cabello.

As reported, the four-piece have secured a coveted performance slot at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on August 27th.

Watch the video for ‘Down’ below and let us know what you think of the cover…

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Having scored a UK top ten with ‘Your Song,’ Rita Ora has turned her attentions to the US.

The media maven’s latest promotional stop was Good Morning America today and she sure made it count.

Backed by a full band, the 26-year-old (who is currently co-hosting ABC’s ‘Boy Band’) belted out the Ed Sheeran penned cut powerfully.

Peep her performance below….

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All roads lead to this Thursday for Pink!

The Pop rebel will be premiering her new single ‘What About Us’ on August 11th and is revving up the buzz machine.

Taking to social media, she shared the official cover for the track, which serves as the lead release from her first solo album since 2012’s ‘The Truth About Love.’

Additional details, such as the song’s producer and housing LP, are being kept under wraps. But with ‘Us’ due imminently and live dates popping up on Ticketmaster, it seems as though this week will bring a whole lot of tea.

It’s about to be Pink season and we’re ecstatic. Are you?

Your thoughts?

As the world awaits a response from Usher following a slew of herpes allegations, one of his accusers has come forward.

Details below…

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There’s no doubt about it, The Weeknd has become the Pop prince to beat.

Gliding above a number of rivals by way of his critically-approved material and pure sales, the performer now celebrates news which solidifies his status as one of the decade’s biggest success stories.

What it is?

His LP ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’ has spent 100 consecutive weeks on the Billboard 200 after impacting last week’s chart at #76.

Your thoughts?

The last week has seen Beyonce dominate headlines after the world learned of her plans to purchase an opulent home in Bel Air.

However, bubbling beneath the media circus’ surface is a tale of philanthropy the star was hoping would never be told.

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It’s been a long time since a song inspired a ‘yaaaaaasssss’ in our spirit, but one listen to Ledisi‘s new single, ‘Add to Me,’ changed that – quickly.

The DJ Camper-produced cut – the latest lifted from the singer’s highly anticipated 9th studio effort, ‘Let Love Rule’ – comes as a bop of a call for the fellas to step their game all the way up.  Making its way to the net as its predecessor, ‘High,’ continues its upward climb on Urban charts, ‘Add To Me’ has only added to the long list of reasons we can’t wait to get our hands and ears on Lady L’s forthcoming project (in stores September 22).

Get your first listen below:

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In the month since its release, ‘Tone It Down’ – the latest collabo between rapper Gucci Mane and R&B bad boy Chris Brown – has failed to impact the Billboard Hot 100. Peaking right outside of the tally at the top of the Bubbling Under charts, the duo are looking to change its fate by unveiling its long-awaited music video.

For the flute-driven track’s official visual, the duo turned to Eif Rivera to direct.  Set in an Asian nightclub of sorts, Breezy takes to the stage to show off some fancy footwork while Gucci spits his bars from a nearby throne.

Will it be enough to hoist the Cardiak & Hitmaka-produced ‘Down’ up the charts?  We sure hope so.  See it inside:

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This week’s From The Vault salutes the ladies of TLC this week. Our pick is 2002’s ‘Girl Talk.’

The feisty track was issued as the lead single from the group’s fourth studio album ‘3D,’ which  served as their first following the passing of member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

‘Talk’ saw the trio press on with the female-empowering / male-bashing formula that made songs such as ‘No Scrubs’ and Destiny’s Child’s ‘Bug A Boo’ such towering hits. This time, TLC were putting men up on game about their need to bring their A-game or run risk of having their tea spilt. An unreleased Left Eye rap is featured in the song as it was the case with half of the album.

Penned by Kandi Burruss alongside Lopes and fellow member T-Boz, the track was a moderate(ish) hit in the US where it peaked at #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #23 on the Hip-Hop/R&B tally. It earned the R&B outfit another UK Top 30 too.

The mighty Dave Meyers was tapped to direct the track’s visual. Surviving members T-Boz and Chilli are seen “girl-talking” in the Dirty South, Tokyo and Africa. Boasting trademark TLC choreography. Midway through the video, the three members are reunited thanks to an animated film during Left Eye’s rap.

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With the ladies having just released their last album, it’s interesting to reflect on how strong their catalogue is. It still saddens us when we ponder all the amazing places their careers – as a group and solo acts – could have gone if Lisa was still with us today.

Still, no matter how the story goes, their names are etched in the history books forever and we’re elated to have lived in a world where TLC were the blueprint for everything crazy, sexy and cool in music and culture.

Your thoughts?

HBO have a rich history with all things music and this Fall are reportedly set to add another chapter courtesy of Lady Gaga.

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