‘Red Light Special’ singers TLC have finally gotten the green light for a release date on their fifth and final album.

A fan-funded affair thanks to a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $430,000, the project courted controversy when fans feared those funds were being misused after an album did not turn up in a timely fashion.

Alas, via official word from the duo’s manager, Bill Diggins, the group’s faithful follower’s needn’t fret as the long-awaited LP will be delivered this summer.  Keeping his word, as promised in an open letter penned months ago, read his latest thoughts inside:

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Regardless if you get down with her music or not, one thing you cannot deny is eclectic songstress D∆WN has been nothing but consistent on the visual front.  And, with the accompanying video for her new single, ‘LA,’ she keeps tight with that trend.

A glossy black-and-white affair, the clip comes as an ode to two Stateside locations near and dear to the singer:  the city of Los Angeles and the state of Louisiana.  Tapping Trombone Shorty to assist, tuck in below for the Monty Marsh-directed outing:

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More than being a mononym, Beyonce has become a business.

Indeed, her music, touring, fashion, and investment activities have seen her become a staple on the Forbes rich list year in and year out.

But a new report shines light on another layer of her power – social media.

For, new data has uncovered Mrs Carter as the ‘Most Influential Star On Social Media.’

Find out why below…

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Victoria Monet is ‘Ready’ for her close up.

Though not a household name yet, the 23-year-old has penned songs for some of music’s hottest acts such as Ariana Grande (‘Be Alright’) and Fifth Harmony (‘Reflection’).

Stepping into the spotlight in her own right, the rising starlet has unwrapped a brand new visual.

Has R&B found its new “it” girl? Watch below and let us know…

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Just a year after making headlines for becoming the first artist to ever top the Billboard charts on the strength of streaming figures alone, rapper Kanye West now pencils his name in streaming history books again for being the first artist to go platinum on streams alone.

Details inside:

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Streaming has quite literally changed the game.

And now the rules are shape-shifting too.

Head below for the latest on Spotify‘s major new move and the impact it could have on future releases.

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Time flies.

Just ask Beyonce and Jay Z, who celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary yesterday.

Mrs Carter gave a triumphant nod to her nuptials with the release of the video for ‘Die With You’ and continued the love-fest with the release of new pictures.

The notoriously private singer, who is heavily pregnant with the couple’s second and third offspring, uploaded snaps of their eighth anniversary celebration last year at the Grand Canyon.

Head below where more shots of Bey, Jay, and Blue Ivy await…

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While his debut album, ‘The Chief,’ may have not been hailed as highly on the commercial front as it was critically, Jidenna is still hot on the promo trail with hopes of turning that tide.

His latest stop?  ‘GMA’ to show off brand new live renditions of the album’s cuts ‘Bambi’ and ‘Some Kind of Way.’

Watch inside if you missed ’em:

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Beyonce has honoured her marriage to Jay-Z by dropping a brand new release – ‘Die With You.’

Unwrapped as the couple celebrate their ninth wedding anniversary, the short but sweet project premiered on the singer’s Instagram page along with its very own visual shortly before the arrival of their twins.

Watch below…

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Suge Knight has stepped forward to offer the names of the people he says murdered the rapper and political activist Tupac Shakur.

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Camila Cabello has her sights set on solo stardom after an acrimonious split from Fifth Harmony.

A lengthy list of features, covers, and interviews have assisted the 20-year-old on that quest. Performances too, including a showing at An ACLU fundraising concert in LA last night.

Joining Zedd on-stage at the Staples Center spectacle, Cabello tackled Michael Jackson‘s classic ‘Man In The Mirror.’

Did she do the ‘Bad’ anthem justice? Watch below and let us know…

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will.i.am has been stacking up his pounds (£) over in England as a prominent judge on ‘The Voice UK.’

Inspired by his time overseas, the Black Eyed Peas frontman salutes British style and culture in the video for new single ‘FIYAH.’

There’s no word yet on which project, if any, the track is attached to.

will’s last solo effort, ‘#willpower,’ was released in 2013 and there’s not been much uttered about a follow-up. He did go on record last year to tout the imminent arrival of a new B.E.P LP. So it’s anyone’s guess.

What is certain, though, is that the visual for ‘FIYAH’ awaits below…

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