For many, the number 7 signifies perfection; and for R&B siren Ciara it’s the route she’s she’s taking for her next studio album.

All eyes are on the stage blazer’s upcoming project for a number of reasons.

One of the main being that it’ll serve as her first offering after departing Epic Records earlier this year.

There’s no word yet on which label the project will arrive on, but CiCi is beginning to spill on the set. Albeit slowly.

See what we mean…

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Wonders never cease.

Rihanna ‘Work’ shows no signs of loosening its stronghold atop of the Billboard Hot 100.

Because, it has officially been confirmed that the Drake assisted track has clocked its 9th week atop of the US tally – surpassing a record long-held by one of music’s most iconic groups.

Full story below…

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‘Rich Girl’ collaborators Gwen Stefani and Eve are reuniting.

The dynamic duo are set to hit the road in support of Stefani’s chart-topping new album ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like.’

As many a millennial will recall, the pair enjoyed ample success a decade ago with hits such as ‘Rich’ and Eve’s ‘Let Me Blow Your Mind.’ 

Still flyer than fly, their re-teaming sounds like one enjoyable night.

Setting sail in July, the trek – titled ‘This Is What The Truth Feels Like Tour’ – will see the ladies rock US cities through until October.

Dates await below…

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A new Alicia Keys performance is on the way!

The “Fire We Make” singer, who’s already teased us with new music, is set to blaze the stage as Saturday Night Live’s musical guest next month.

Like many other artists dropping album hints and documentaries, this particular performance could bring with it that new music we’ve been hearing about lately.

More details? Read on.

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Rihanna sprung a surprise on Coachella attendees moments ago.

The 28-year-old hit the stage for an impromptu performance of ‘We Found Love’ during Calvin Harris‘ set at the annual festival.

RiRi’s showing comes in the midst of her ‘ANTI World Tour,’ which has received polarizing reviews from both fans and critics alike.

How did the Coachella crowd receive the unannounced guest? Find out below…

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Chris Brown is setting sail on a clean-up campaign.

The oft-controversial crooner is gearing up to release a new documentary which invites the masses behind scenes of his chaotic life and career. Aptly, the special is titled ‘Welcome To My Life.’

Featuring carefully curated narrations from C. Breezy and a list of industry friends (including Usher, Jamie Foxx, and Jennifer Lopez), the first trailer for the doc was unveiled moments ago.

Watch after the jump…

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Tinashe‘s ‘Joyride Tour‘ made its way to Santa Ana recently.

There, before the unveiling of its parent album of the same name, the rising starlet rocked her audience with a performance of her single ‘All Hands on Deck.’

Much to the surprise of those who’d praised its supporting visual the song bombed on the U.S. charts. However, that’s done all of nothing to stop the promising Urban Pop princess from pushing the cut with performances like the one served up at The Observatory below…

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#Beyhive rejoice!

After sending fans into a quick frenzy (and we do mean “quick”) yesterday with the unveil of a brief look at her forthcoming HBO-hosted special ‘Lemonade,’ Grammy winning pop diva Beyonce sent many running to calendars to checkmark April 23rd.

But, those unsure if the short teaser was news about the singer’s long-awaited new album, affectionately titled ‘B6,’ pressured officials at the premium channel until they blew the whistle on news an extended teaser would be available for viewing pleasure tonight.

Will it ease doubts about the nature of the project?  There’s only one way to find out and it awaits below:

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With the the world holding their glasses out for a taste of ‘Lemonade,’ it’s easy to see how any other announcement of new music may have flown under the radar this weekend.

Just ask Alicia Keys.

The 15-time Grammy winner, who has not released an album since 2012’s ‘Girl On Fire,’ officially revealed that new music is imminent.

Check out her announcement below…

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K. Michelle‘s relationship with radio seems to have taken a turn for the worst.

Bad news for the ‘Maybe I Should Call’ singer below…

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Buzz continues to build for Ariana Grande‘s third studio album ‘Dangerous Woman.’

The volume of excitement was cranked up a notch moments ago when Lil Wayne collaboration ‘Let Me Love You’ surfaced online – reportedly as an instant-grat offering for those who pre-order the set..

It follows previously released numbers ‘Be Alright’ and the LP’s title track.

Ahead of the project’s May 20th arrival, take a listen to Ari and Weezy after the jump…

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2016’s Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival kicked off in California hours ago and welcomed the likes of Interscope sisters Fergie and Lana Del Rey to celebrate its first day.

Pictured together, the ladies enjoyed performances by Kanye West, A$AP Rocky, Rae Sremmurd and Ellie Goulding.

Pics from their wild night out below…

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