One of Madonna‘s former friends and dancers have stepped out to confirm that the star had a deep rooted hatred of her 90s chart rival Janet Jackson.

Kevin Stea, who stood as one of the brains behind Madonna’s creative machine, is now feuding with the singer after he joined a large group of her former employees to sue her for moves he claims she made to invade their privacy and exploit them during their time together.

Now, he has opened up an incident which he says shocked him to his core and exposed, according to him, Madonna’s supposed desire to take Janet down.

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Janet Jackson is gearing up for a big reveal!

The Pop superstar sent fans into a frenzy moments ago when she launched a mysterious countdown clock on her official website.

Its appearance comes in the wake of mounting speculation that the 50-year-old diva is set to return to the road.

As widely reported, Janet postponed her ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ in 2016 to “plan a family” – the fruit of that being son Eissa who was born in January of this year.

Observant fans who held on to their tickets (after promises of rescheduled shows) noticed updates on their Ticketmaster accounts; specifically revised Fall dates and a new name for the trek – the ‘State Of The World Tour.’

Whatever the case, judging by the clock, definitive word on what’s happening looks set to arrive next Monday (May 1st).

We’re ready, are you?!

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‘Body Party’ performer Ciara has a new reason to celebrate!  Details inside:

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When Jesus says yaaaassss, nobody can say no!

Kelly Rowland warned in a recent interview that her fellow Destiny’s Child alum, Michelle Williams, was working on something “big” and “top secret.”  While we impatiently await official news on what that “something” is, Williams took to Instagram and Facebook to unveil some new jaw-dropping shots that may serve as our first clues.

Fiercely working the snaps under the direction of the famed photographers Cyndi Brown and others, the Grammy-winning songstress – whose debut album, ‘Heart To Yours,’ celebrated its 15th birthday this month – is reminding any naysayers she’s still able to rock a mic, runway, and a lens nearly 20 years in the game.

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Jennifer Lopez continues to slay with effortless ease.

The 47-year-old turned heads as she arrived at the 2017 Billboard Latin Music Awards last night.

Taking place at the Watsco Center inCoral Gable, Florida, the event saw the multi-hyphenate maven presented with the evening’s top honor – the Star Award.

The win comes after the ever-active Lopez, who rocked two revealing ensembles, was bestowed with the Billboard Icon Award in 2014.

Peep more pics from the spectacle below…

Slaying, as ever.

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With the exception of songstresses Alessia Cara, Selena Gomez, and Julia Michaels [in leading positions], the Hot 100’s upper rankings – namely the top 30 – are indeed a man’s world.  Leading that pack of 27-male entries, to no surprise, is King Kendrick Lamar.

In addition to seeing his album, ‘Damn,’ top the Billboard 200 with the year’s highest first week sales (to date) and simultaneously place all fourteen of its tracks in various positions across the Hot 100 this week, the set’s breakout hit – ‘Humble’ – has politely been seated at the latter chart’s summit (consequently ending Ed Sheeran‘s ‘Shape of You‘s 12-week run at the top).

Curious to see where you can see Lamar’s name scattered all over the chart?  You know what to do:

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Katy Perry served up sassy new single ‘Bon Appétit’ at the strike of midnight and the expectation was for the masses to eat it up.

It’s early, but it appears folk are proceeding to the table slower than perhaps planned.

As at writing, the Migos assisted cut has yet to enter top 10 of US iTunes. It presently occupies the #15 spot. This despite banners and ample fan-fare.

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While it’s far from doom and gloom, especially given Perry’s general strong streaming performance, it does make one wonder.

Because beyond being the tier of act accustomed to instant hits, she’s coming off a lukewarm chart run with preceding single ‘Chained To The Rhythm.’

All of which makes for potentially sweaty palms at Camp Perry.

Still, as the age old adage goes, it’s rarely about how one starts but how they finish. Maybe just maybe it’ll take longer to rise but enjoy sweeter success.

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British vocal outfit MiC Lowry have been building buzz on a global stage thanks to their infallible harmonies and vocal prowess.

Like Justin Bieber (who they recently opened for on tour), the quintet garnered their big break on YouTube after covering classics from the likes of Beyonce and Boyz II Men.

Their steady ascend has seen them amass a huge fanbase, sign with Universal Music, and perform on stages across the globe – including The Wendy Williams Show.

That Grape Juice welcomed the Liverpool bred group to The Splash and they showed up and showed out.

Watch above as they perform new single ‘Whiskey Kisses’ (available to buy and stream now) and a cover of Usher‘s ‘U Remind Me.’

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Fans of the Pop icon Diana Ross were elated when they discovered that the performer was to launch a new set of live shows in New York City.

This week, said elation turned into euphoria when the shows kicked off and saw the former Supreme soar on stage with a set which glides through her discography and personal journey.

Watch below…

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It’s here!

DJ Khaled has unwrapped the video for newest single ‘I’m The One.’

Justin Bieber leads an all-star line-up of features on the track, which also plays host to Lil Wayne, Chance The Rapper, and Quavo.

The cut is the latest taste of the Snapchat King’s upcoming album ‘Grateful,’ which will see guest spots from the likes of Rihanna and Nas. It’ll also feature Khaled’s collaboration with Beyonce and Jay Z (‘Shining’).

In the here and now though, check out the colorful clip for ‘I’m The One.’ It ushers in summer season sweetly…

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Today marks the global release of Mary J. Blige‘s thirteenth studio album ‘Strength Of A Woman’. 

The set, which features contributions from the likes of Missy Elliott, Jazmine Sullivan, Kanye West, and DJ Khaled, arrives at a dramatic time for the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul.

Indeed, as widely reported, Blige is in the midst of a mucky divorce from former manager Kendu Isaacs.

During the promotional rounds for the LP, she’s cited the creation of the project as being therapeutic for her after years of secretly suffering in her marriage.

And one listen of the LP highlights the hurt but also the triumph of realising one’s worth.

Stream via Apple Music below…

Also, check out the video for the album’s title track below…

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Pop songstress Katy Perry‘s politically charged last single, ‘Chained to the Rhythm,’ may not have been linked to the type of ‘out of the box’ success she’s used to enjoying, but its follow-up – ‘Bon Appetit‘ featuring chart-topping rap group Migos – may be on track to sing another tune (commercially).

Being served alongside a healthy helping of controversy (click here to read more about that), listen to it inside and tell us if Ms. Perry will land a hit akin to the other big smashes that line her discography:

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