K-Pop superstar CL aims to make a splash with her American debut ‘LIFTED.’

Having risen to notability by way of 2NE1, the singer was snapped up by US mogul  Scooter Braun – who serves as manager of Justin Bieber.

With tall expectations, can she deliver? To assist her cause, she teamed up with Dave Meyers for the track’s accompanying the visual.

Watch after the jump…

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Melanin’s primary function is to protect the skin from sun damage, but it carries additional benefits that are enjoyed mostly by those with darker skin.

If only the gifted artist that is Azealia Banks received this memo.

For, after she revealed that she had been lightening her skin, the rapper has gone one step further by endorsing a controversial skin whitening cream reportedly designed to work against nature.

A sorry sight below…

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Lady Gaga broke the internet yesterday with the surprise announcement of her comeback single ‘Perfect Illusion.’

Despite only the title and release month being seeded, the track trended quite literally all day.

Secrecy encases the cut, which is due in September, yet details have begun to trickle out.

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Following the unveiling of three buzz singles, Rihanna’s ‘ANTI‘ was undoubtedly saved by the Reggae-kissed cut that is ‘Work.’

Today, its creator PARTYNEXTDOOR has revealed that things may have gone very differently for the project…as it was almost released by Rih‘s rival Alicia Keys!

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Britney Spears is in a generous mood.

Next Friday brings with it the release of her ninth studio album ‘Glory’ and she’s just served up yet another taste.

This time it’s ‘Do You Wanna Come Over?,’ which follows lead single ‘Make Me’ and promotional cuts ‘Clumsy’ and ‘Private Show.’ 

Penned by Spears and Julia Michaels, the cut was produced by Mattman & Robin.

What are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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Usher is promoting new movie ‘Hands of Stone,’ in which he plays boxer Sugar Ray Leonard. However, music remains at the forefront of the stage blazer’s mind.

Four years have passed since he released an album (‘Looking 4 Myself’) and the time in-between has only brought with it a number of false starts.

Now, with ‘No Limit’ scaling the R&B and Mainstream charts, it appears the LP (said to be titled ‘Flawed’) may finally be set to dance into stores.

During an interview with V103 in Atlanta today, the 37-year-old didn’t shy away when questioned on the long-awaited LP.

Head below where details on collaboration and producers await…

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Alicia Keys last released an album four years. As such, it’s little surprise that she’s taking the “flood” approach to her comeback campaign.

Ebony Magazine is her latest stop and she certainly makes it count.

Continuing her minimalist approach to her aesthetic this era, the ‘In Common’ cooer gets “unfiltered” on the cover – and also within its inner pages.

In her interview feature, the singer – who, after 15 years in the game, has just as many Grammys – waxes honest about her hiatus and new material.

Quotes await below…

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September is about to be all sorts of lit!

For next month brings with it the confirmed return of Pop megastar Lady Gaga.

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Katy Perry‘s altruism continues to enrich the lives of those who encounter her.

Details on her life-changing new move below…

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Usher seems to have struck gold with his latest single ‘No Limit.’

The Young Thug assisted track has been burning up clubs, radio, and the R&B charts.

Its video arrived last week and received praise aplenty for spotlighting what the veteran is most revered for – his slick choreography.

Now, Mr Raymond invites fans behind the scenes of the visual to see his preparation process.

Peep Ush, his troop of dancers, and head choreographer Jamaica Craft in action after the jump…

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Britney Spears is back and making a beeline for the stage at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Justin Timberlake brings dapper back a-front of Vanity Fair Italia.

The ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling!’ crooner has been basking in the success of said track, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 back in May.

Still a force, the cut has undoubtedly been one of the songs of the summer and has only increased thirst for the former NSYNC star’s next studio album.

There’s no word yet on when the set will arrive, however JT has been using social media to tease the as yet untitled effort; sharing cryptic snaps of himself in the studio with the likes of Timbaland and Pharrell Williams.

Pending more details, peep the video for ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling!’ below…

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