Production duo Stargate have showered praise on long time collaborator Rihanna this month, revealing that her fans can expect to hear “growth” on her eighth studio album, set for release later on this year.

Why the star’s Navy have ample reason to look forward to the body of work?

Exciting new details on its sound below…

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As to celebrate their undeniable contributions to the arts, Grammy award winners Ne-Yo and Jermaine Dupri are to be honoured at the ‘ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Awards‘ in Los Angeles next month!

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Now, while the ladies may have been guaranteed love in their domestic market upon its release, we doubt they could have anticipated the number would make quite the Urban splash in the United Kingdom today.

How their British fans declared their love for the single?

Good news after the jump…

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That Grape Juice are elated to announce that we’ve teamed up with our friends at Creative Recreation footwear to present new live series ‘Sole Sessions’.

A sister to our own acoustic show The Splash, ‘Sole Sessions’ will see us (in partnership with CR) spotlight the hottest talent – with both familiar and new faces being a fixture.

Kicking things off is Soul-filled crooner Daley.

Behind his signature black frames and curly hair, lies an honesty and truth of voice, which is increasingly rare in today’s musical landscape. At 24 years old, Daley is a UK singer-songwriter who is well on his way to becoming a budding future-soul prodigy, having already toured with Miguel and Jessie J.

Performing ‘Be’ and ‘Good News’, Daley welcomes us into the world of his Days & Nights album.

Peep the action above and below…

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Pop icon Jennifer Lopez serves up a taste of the cinematic in the video for new single ‘First Love’.

The clip, which features male supermodel David Gandy, is the latest to be lifted from the diva’s tenth studio album ‘A.K.A’, which struts into stores on June 17th.

Watch the video for J.Lo’s latest jam after the jump…

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Which powerhouse vocalist shared this snap of herself with fans recently, doing so months after the launch of her latest body of work in December, 2013!

Hint: Oft praised for her larger than life vocal style, this R&B chanteuse is ‘No Angel’ but did find a place in “The Sun” when she saw her single of the same name peak at #14 on the Official R&B Singles Chart!

The identity of our mystery maestra?

Find out below!

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As the age old adage goes, a good meal takes time to cook. It’s a memo Luke James is well-acquainted with. For, the New Orleans native has been slowly cooking, seasoning, and stirring his debut album ‘Made To Love’ for the last two years.

Now, it appears the vocal powerhouse is ready to serve.

Next Tuesday, June 3rd, James will release his latest single ‘Options’ to iTunes.

So as to whet appetites, the singer has unwrapped a new teaser of the Rick Ross assisted cut.

Take a listen below…

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This Summer sees Alexandra Burke swap the charts for London’s West End, when she takes on the lead role in musical ‘The Bodyguard’.

The X Factor star, who is wrapping up her third studio album, plays Rachel Marron – a role made famous by the late, great Whitney Houston in the classic movie version.

Proving that she has the pipes and the power, watch Ms. Burke soar with a teaser of ‘I Have Nothing’ below…

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Jhene Aiko calls on alter ego J Henny to join her on ‘Stay Ready’ today, an alternate version of her very own ‘Stay Ready (What a Life).’

Released before the launch of her forthcoming ‘Souled Out’ LP, the remix sees both ladies rock the mic in spectacular fashion before the world learns if Henny is to appear on the aforementioned album, due out in the summer!

Catch the creator and creation in action below…

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It’s here!

Nicole Scherzinger has unleashed new single ‘Your Love’.

The uptempo serves as the first release to be lifted from the stage blazer’s upcoming new album (due in the Autumn), which dubs as her first for new label RCA.

Is the former Pussycat Doll bringing the heat this go round? You decide below!

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‘Telephone’ twosome Beyonce & Lady Gaga continue their tight grip on the music industry by finding placement yet again on Forbes’ annual list of ‘The World’s 100 Most Powerful Women.’ Coming in as two of few ladies in entertainment to make the list, the girl power poll comes as an ode to the 100 women who “rule the world”.  And, if this list of ladies are any indication, girls really do run the world.

While top earners/acts like Mariah Carey, Jennifer Lopez, Madonna, Rihanna, and Katy Perry were visibly absent, Beyonce, Lady Gaga, and Shakira joined the ranks with political figures Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton to media mogul Oprah Winfrey and more.  See where they all landed:

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‘Wet’ wailer Nicole Scherzinger continues to wet the appetites of fans looking forward to her soon due new single ‘Your Love.’

After unveiling news of its July 2nd arrival last week,  the former Pussycat Doll frontwoman has been climbing her way up Twitter trends by teasing the The Dream/Tricky Stewart-produced dance tune via Instagram.

With finishing touches being placed on its accompanying music video as well, tuck in below to see snaps from the set, hear Scherzinger shine with an a capella take on the tune, and find out just how soon you’ll be able to hear the song in full:

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