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R&B chanteuse Tamar Braxton stays having her hands in many a pot. Indeed, from talk shows to reality shows, the youngest of the Braxton clan has become exceptionally versed in staying both busy and visible.

In the months ahead, it appears it’ll be her music that will take centre-stage.

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The Queen of Pop Janet Jackson was spotted looking all sorts of fierce in Dubai last night.

Flashing her megawatt smile, the superstar was in town to support her brothers, The Jacksons, who were performing at a private event with Chaka Khan and Gloria Gaynor.

We’re still crossing our fingers, toes, and everything else in hope that Janet will make a return to the music scene this year. It’s time. It’s been time!

In the meanwhile, peep more pics of the regal royal below…

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Check out The Carter clan!

Music’s first family have been marking the holiday season in Thailand – fun times which have extended into the New Year.

Beyonce, Jay Z, and their daughter Blue Ivy (who turns three this month) were snapped ringing in 2015 at a private event which saw them pose it up with a baby tiger.

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As reported, a host of major names ushered in 2015 on ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’ last night.

Among them were Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams, who took to the stage to perform their current single ‘Spark The Fire’. The track, which was also produced by Williams, is the latest cut to be lifted from Stefani’s third studio album (due later this year).

Watch the duo in action after the jump…

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With 2015 set to bring new releases from the likes of Usher, Jeremih and Elijah Blake, Pop’s Bruno Mars flies the flag for Pop princes on the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘ this week!

Indeed, as Taylor Swift‘s ‘Blank Space‘ tops the chart for a seventh week, Mars’ new single ‘Uptown Funk‘ has leapt to #2 on the chart, earning itself a new peak position in the US after it surpassed the 400,000 unit sold mark in the United Kingdom!

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She may have been one of their highest selling acts to date, but it would seem Ashanti‘s relationship with UMG’s Def Jam is now a far cry from what it was when she was signed to the label.

For, in a new interview with Hip Hop outlet ‘Vlad TV‘, the singer/actress revealed that the label recently blocked an attempt she made to have music from her Christmas album ‘Ashanti’s Christmas’ placed in a Christmas movie she starred in back in 2013.

Her story below…

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After joining Jessie J to fly the flag for British music on US soil in 2012, 2015 will see Rita Ora extend her reach to the world of cinema, doing so with the film adaptation of E. L. James ‘Fifty Shades of Grey.’

Now, as she looks forward to the project’s February 13th release date, the ‘Black Widow’ singer has weighed in on feminism and the role of women in the entertainment industry.

Will you agree with what she has to say?

Find out below…

Speaking to ‘The Mirror‘, Ora shared:

I think people take the word feminist really seriously and I think people are scared to use that word. In this industry, all the heads of labels are men, but every artist has to prove themselves, regardless of their sex. I have always been very vocal about the women sticking together. Without pulling the whole female card, I think it has always been harder for females in all respects. Whenever we have an opinion it always seems to be taken out of proportion. As a woman in this industry, it has always been a bit about proving yourself.

 

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As her latest single ‘Beg For It‘ skates towards Gold status in the US, Def Jam‘s Iggy Azalea enjoyed a little downtime with world renown plastic surgeon Dr. Ghavami recently.

Celebrated among industry circles for work carried out on many an entertainer, his recent catch up with Iggy comes before the release of brand her second studio album, which she is to begin recording next week.

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The arrival of 2015 was celebrated in earnest by many a major name.

Adhering to the sharing age we’re in, the likes of Katy Perry, Rita Ora, Chris Brown, and Ciara posted snaps of their New Year’s Eve festivities.

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With Iggy Azalea and Nick Jonas gearing up to hit the road together on their joint tour, The Great Escape, their pair gave fans a preview of what to expect by taking to the stage last night on Ryan Seacrest’s ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’.

Joined by Charli XCX, Azalea (who has been engulfed in flames of controversy of late) performed mega-hit ‘Fancy’, while Jonas served up a rousing rendition of his Urban-Pop jam ‘Jealous’.

Peep both performances below…

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Fergie signalled her return to the spotlight last Summer with blazing hot comeback single ‘L.A. Love’.

Produced by DJ Mustard, the club jam has thus far peaked at #27 on the Billboard Hot 100.

In a bid to best the already impressive feat, the Black Eyed Peas front-woman took to the stage at Ryan Seacrest’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve 2015 to perform the track.

Watch her werk it after the jump…

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New year, new music.

Keen to get his year started with a sonic bang, Kanye West releases the brand new song ‘Only One’ today, doing so with a little help from its featured act Paul McCartney.

The song is a tribute to the performer’s daughter North West, and drops before the release of his hotly-anticipated new album, the follow-up to the polarising ‘Yeezus.’

Check it out below!

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