Producer Om’Mas Keith is to thank for ‘Divinity’, the seven and a half minute long cut by Jill Scott and SZA.

Bringing the ladies together after producing cuts for the likes of Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt, the release comes three years after Scott’s last album, ‘The Light of the Sun‘, fell into the world’s lap, opening with sales of 135,000 units.

Could ‘Divinity‘ be a sign of things to come on it’s follow-up?

Press play and weigh in below…

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As reported, Ciara has been gearing up for her wedding to fiance Future by being photographed by Brides Magazine.

The singer and new mother was joined by E! on the set of the shoot, and sat down with them to discuss how she and the ‘Move That Dope’ MC became more than friends.

During the brief but sweet interview, the stage commander even shed a tear as she recalled the poignant moment when all “changed”.

Peep the footage after the jump…

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Famed for her upbeat Pop numbers, Rita Ora takes a bold step in a new direction today, doing so with the Jazz-inspired grown’n’sexy bop that is ‘The Single Most Amazing.‘

Featuring ‘The Belle of St.Mark’ maestro Prince, the song is reported to feature on her US debut album and boasts production by Josh Welton, and a vibe that prizes the singer away from ‘Top 40’ Pop and places in her world far more experimental than her fans may be used to.

Ready to give the teaser a spin?

Rita, as you’ve never heard her before, below…

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Controversial rapper Azealia Banks appears to have been given the break she’s been longing for.

For, after a series of album delays, soured collaborations, and twisted Twitter infamy,  it looks like femcee’s label are ready to cut their losses and release her from their roster.

Should be “bad”, right?

Perhaps. For most artists. After all, Banks’ label Interscope are one of the most successful major label entities in the world.

However, recent months have seen the rapper vent her frustrations with her predicament – which most (regardless of their stance on her) would describe as “unfulfilled potential”.

Now, some two years after breakout hit ‘212’ rocked the industry, the sharp-tongued New Yorker took to Twitter today to declare her independence.

See what we mean below…

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We are getting closer and closer to Lifetime’s controversial biopic of late pop icon Whitney Houston.

Directed by Academy Award-nominated actress and longtime friend of Houston’s Angela Bassett, the film is moving full speed ahead despite a very public slamming from the Grammy winner’s troubled daughter Bobbi Kristina (read more on that here).

From a viewer perspective, on the other hand, the film seems to have the green light from fans.  This feat was all the more confirmed when news surfaced that ‘America’s Next Top Model’ contestant Yaya DaCosta was cast to portray the powerhouse songstress in the forthcoming flick.

If ever there was doubt as to why, one look at the pic above should remove it.  Tuck in below for your first HQ look at Yaya as Whitney:

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Dynamite diva Kelly Rowland lives up to her billing (and then some) in a stunning new photoshoot for TW Steel.

The luxury watch brand tapped the ‘Kisses Down Low’ cooer to serve as the spokesmodel for the brand two years ago, and with the union proving an immediate hit, the partnership has been extended and a fresh campaign rolled out.

Check out more pics of a pregnant and glowing Ms. Kelly below…

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Jay Z and Gwen Stefani are just two of the acts set to perform at this year’s ‘Global Citizen Festival’, a free event taking place in New York’s Central Park!

Want more details?

Everything you need to know about the show, below!

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Sported by the likes of Beyonce and Mariah Carey, ‘Roberto Cavalli’ extended its hand to newcomer Rita Ora this year, inviting the singer to front their Autumn/Winter 2014- 2015 campaign.

Today, after snaps from the campaign were released here, the 24 year old releases behind the scenes footage pulled from the shoot, giving fans a fly on the wall look at the method behind the designer’s magic.

Check her out below!

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Fans of ‘And I‘ singer Ciara were given a fresh glimpse into the singer’s personal life minutes ago, when the vocalist shared footage of she and her son Future Zahir on her ‘Instagram‘ page.

There, before she continues work on her next studio album, the singer performed one line fromJane Taylor‘s ‘Twinkle Twinkle Little Star’ for the talkative baby.

Motherhood and music below…

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She’s the fiery chanteuse famed for her heartfelt brand of soulful R&B. He’s the Pop prince who rose to fame in 2009 with the Platinum bop that is ‘My Time.’

Together, they make for the unusual but welcome pair that is Justin Bieber and Keyshia Cole! Sharing a collaborator in ‘I Would‘ singer/songwriter Elijah Blake, this morning saw Cole unwrap quite the surprise when she revealed the pair had hit the studio together to spin Bieber’s latest LP and to complete work on her own project.

Peep their pic and her caption below…

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If you’re Iggy Azalea you are probably losing count of the ways you’ve been winning since the turn of the year.

As if already holding the record as the first female artist in history to see her first two charting singles hold the #1 and #2 spot wasn’t enough, now the Aussie rapstress can rejoice at news that her megahit single ‘Fancy’ is on track to become the longest running #1 single by a female artist this decade. Joining the ranks of Rihanna, Adele, and more, the rate at which the Charli XCX-assisted hit is selling could see it dethrone the ‘We Found Love’ hitmaker as the decade’s Hot 100 leading lady.

Via Billboard:

10 weeks, “We Found Love,” Rihanna featuring Calvin Harris, 2011-12
9 weeks, “Royals,” Lorde, 2013
9 weeks, “Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen, 2012
9 weeks, “TiK ToK,” Ke$ha, 2010
7 weeks, “Fancy,” Iggy Azalea featuring Charli XCX, 2014
7 weeks, “Rolling in the Deep,” Adele, 2011

But, as Iggy cruises toward even more singles’ chart success, plenty competition lays in wait to dethrone her.  See this week’s top 10 below:

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Mindless Behavior indeed.

Months after announcing a major change to their line-up, R&B boy band Mindless Behavior find themselves in troubled waters today, following their release of unsettling video footage.

Yes, booting their chances of ever being embraced by mainstream media is group member Roc Royal, who can be seen launching a vicious assault on what appears to be an elderly gentlemen, kicking and punching his victim, stopped only by a friend who also appears in the 15 second clip.

A shocking scene below…

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