Usher may be trying to find his footing again chart-wise, yet that hasn’t stopped the R&B force from embracing the artists whose careers his success helped birth. Two of such acts being August Alsina and Trey Songz.

The ‘Good Kisser’ singer enlisted 22-year-old Alsina to serve as the opener on his critically-praised new tour ‘The UR Experience’, which touched down in Chicago yesterday (November 17th).

Springing a surprise on fans in the windy city, Ush staged a spectacle of unity by joining August on-stage during his performance of ‘I Luv This’ and bringing out Trey Songz to perform the remix of the track.

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Beyonce may be winding down the campaign for her blockbuster fifth album, but the singer looks set to have fans wining their waists as she does so.

Why?

Because her new song ‘7/11’ is making a beeline for radio next week.

The tea is spilled below…

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This Sunday’s American Music Awards has seen its performers line-up beefed up with a multitude of major names led by Nicki Minaj.

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Nicki Minaj is kicking the campaign for her new album ‘The Pinkprint’ into high-gear.

Fresh from releasing new tracks and shooting new videos, the Rap titan appears a-front of Complex Magazine in a edgy shoot lensed by Vijat Mohindra.

The enclosed interview is equally as engaging and sees the ‘Anaconda’ MC spill on ”Print’ (which she deems her most “personal” project yet), becoming a mother, retiring after her fifth album, and more.

Excerpts and more pics below…

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The Band Aid 30 remake of ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas’ has been the subject of much debate since its recording over the weekend.

Indeed, for all the praise showered on the 2014 version of the track (which was first released in 1984), there has also been many who’ve branded it unnecessary and even culturally insensitive.

However, despite the back and forth, sales of the charity single (which aims to raise money for the Ebola relief effort in Africa) have proven phenomenal.

More on the success of the Rita Ora, One Direction, Emeli Sande, Sam Smith, and Bono fronted track below…

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R&B songbird K. Michelle hatched a new video today.

Christened ‘Maybe I Should Call’, the track is the latest to be rolled out in support of the singer’s sophomore album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart?’ (due December 9th).

Peep the clip, which premiered following the latest episode of her VH1 reality show ‘K. Michelle: My Life’, below…

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They could be revolutionaries in the making or they could just be plain crazy.  And, if a recent New York Times interview is anything to judge by, more people are willing to bet the latter than the former.

Whatever you peg them, the Smith kids – Jaden and Willow – have certainly been earning their fair share of names from spectators as of late.  The elder Smith and his bevy of memorable quotes like “how can mirrors be real if our eyes aren’t real” and “if everyone dropped out of school we’d have a more intelligent society” have earned mix review from commenters who can’t decide of the former ‘Karate Kid’ is genius or nah.

Willow, on the other hand, has made just as many headlines for her outspoken nature.  Now, it seems the duo is poised to keep the side-eyes and raised eyebrows coming via an interesting New York Times interview that’s leaving many-a-head scratched.  Read some of the quotes below:

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In one month’s time Nicki Minaj will unleash her third album ‘The Pinkprint’ on the masses.

Having warmed folk up through the Summer with hits ‘Pill N Potions’ and follow-up ‘Anaconda’, the Young Money maven is set to blaze with new Urban number ‘Only’.

The track, which features YMCMB comrades Drake and Lil Wayne as well as Chris Brown, has been garnering ample radio play; a trend that looks set to continue now that Onika has shot a video for it.

Ever keen to share, the rapper previewed pics from the set of the clip on social media moments ago. Check ’em out above and below…

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Nicki Minaj‘s new album ‘The Pinkprint’ was gifted a major boost today.

Its controversial second single ‘Anaconda’ has reached a new height of success.

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Taylor Swift is riding high atop of the Pop pack these days thanks to the gargantuan success of her new album ‘1989’.

However, her recent comments about the genre’s reigning queen Janet Jackson have us wondering if the 24-year-old is feeling a little too brazen for her own good.

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Solange‘s New Orleans wedding to Alan Ferguson made headlines aplenty last night. And it looks like the couple’s stylish nuptials will continue to do so as the week progresses.

A new video has surfaced from the event of the 28-year-old dancing with her ten-year-old son Julez to Rae Sremmurd’s hit ‘No Flex Zone’.

The well-choreographed routine was lapped up by all in attendance, including Solo’s sister Beyonce who can briefly be seen rushing to the front to watch/film.

Peep pics and the vid below…

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With just one week remaining until Iggy Azalea‘s remoulded debut album ‘Reclassified’ fly’s into stores, the Billboard belle has previewed another of the set’s new songs.

This time it’s the turn of ‘Trouble’, the 23-year-old’s new duet with Grammy and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson.

Take a listen to the snippet below…

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