As is customary, the 2017 edition of Jay Z‘s Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch brought out a who’s who of the music industry.

The annual gathering, which takes place the day before music’s biggest calendar night, was this year attended by the likes of Rihanna, Diddy, T.I, DJ Khaled, Remy Ma, Fat Joe, Jaden Smith, Nick Jonas, Demi Lovato, Tiwa Savage, and more.

Peep pics below…

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Ed Sheeran served up a double dose of slayage on this evening’s Saturday Night Live!

The British singer delivered rousing renditions of smash hit singles ‘Shape Of You’ and ‘Castle On The Hill’; both of which are lifted from his upcoming third album ‘Divide.’

Due in stores on March 3rd, the LP has been bolstered by the chart topping success of ‘Shape’ and a slew of media appearances. The latest, it has been announced, will take place at tomorrow night’s Grammy Awards.

Ahead of Sheeran’s showing on the grandest stage of them all, watch his SNL performances below…

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Frank Ocean is renown for marching to the beat of his own drum. As such, while his decision to not enter new album ‘Blonde’ for this year’s Grammy‘s surprised some, others were less shocked.

Folk are likely to raise an eyebrow in unison, however, following the crooner’s comments towards the committee.

Producer Ken Ehrlich is believed to have simply answered a question about Ocean’s decision not to take part.

His words clearly irked the star, because he took to his Tumblr and wrote this…

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Ciara may be heavily pregnant, but that doesn’t mean her performance ability is taking any breaks.

The R&B chanteuse took to Instagram to pay homage to Whitney Houston five years after her passing with a spirited “performance” of ‘I’m Every Women.’

Set in her martial home, CiCi was watched on by husband Russell Wilson and son Future Zahir. 

Peep the fun after the jump…

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Want the formula for Justin Bieber‘s success?

Look no further than Poo Bear, the creative behind the star’s hit-kissed sound.

So, it came as little to surprise to attendees of his Grammy party in Los Angeles last night that the ‘Journals’ performer was also in attendance.

Catch pics of the pair alongside music industry major player Ebro Darden and more below…

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‘Stand’ singer Donnie McClurkin is standing in the need of prayer himself after Twitter got wind of his suggestion for Christians to stop protesting Donald Trump.

Much like fellow gospel singers Vicki Yohe and Tina Campbell (of Mary Mary) before him, McClurkin called for a “cease fire,” so to speak, among Christians who have expressed disasppointment in the current administration.  Taking to Erica Campbell’s syndicated radio show, the Grammy winning vocalist stated:

“We need to know what our vote really means and how to utilize it. But I don’t want us to get caught up in this protest. The protests do nothing but rile [people] up. It causes people’s anger to rise up and it gives us a false sense of involvement.

…the true sense of involvement is at the voting booth.”

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Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin has gifted music some of its most memorable numbers over the past 5 decades.  Now, after cranking out countless hits, topping charts, and filling concert venues, the legendary singer is looking to take her final bow.

Much to the dismay of longtime fans, Franklin – who boasts 18 Grammys and over 75 million records sold to her credit – has revealed her upcoming projects will be her last.

Hear it from her inside:

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It appears folk aren’t that interested in seeing Mariah Carey and Lionel Ritchie sing their hits all night long.

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Lady Gaga wracked up ample applause for her roof-raising performance at the Super Bowl Halftime Show last week.

Now, Mother Monster is inviting the masses behind the scenes of the epic showing to share how it was pieced together.

As earlier reported, the 30-year-old began rehearsals shortly after the announcement was made last Fall.

Preparation took place at a variety of places, including a soundstage in Burbank, California, a tent in Gaga’s backyard, and eventually at the NRG Stadium in Houston.

Clearly, it paid off in more ways than one. Beyond the critical praise, the singer delivered dynamite ratings, received a huge sales spike, and launched a tour.

Watch how Gaga’s titan-like touchdown came to be below…

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With ‘Fifty Shades Darker‘ due in theaters on Valentine’s Day, Nicki Minaj and Nick Jonas get braggadocios on their raunchy new song ‘Bom Bidi Bom.’

Featured on the sensual flick’s soundtrack, ‘Bidi Bom’ finds the duo depicting their sexual prowess over a familiar beat; one that references the original ’94 ‘Bidi Bidi Bom Bom‘ #1 single by Selena.

While Jonas impressively croons with two verses and the hook, Nicki adds dancehall-inspired verse to close things out.

Get ready to whine your waist after the jump…
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If everything Katy Perry touches turns to gold (or better), we can assure you ‘Chained to the Rhythm’ will be no exception.

The first release from her yet-titled follow-up to 2013’s hit-ridden ‘Prism,’ Perry – with a little help from Bob Marley‘s grandson, Skip Marley –  is playing approximately no games with her Max Martin/Sia written comeback single.

Is it game changing and on track to turn the pop world upside down?  Eh…we wouldn’t say so.  Will it dominate radio in every market?  Unquestionably.

Hear it in full inside and you’ll see what we mean:

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‘Cheat on your man girl, come get some head…’

Ray J looking to encourage the masses this Valentine’s season with the inspirational quote above.  Lifted directly from his latest single, ‘Cheat On You,‘ the tune saw its official accompanying video (directed by Marty McFly) land on the net yesterday.

Ladies, if you’re keen for a crash course in infidelity, Ray’s got some words for you.  Hear them inside:

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