Rita Ora is the latest star to be Punk’d by BET this year, falling prey to the revamped version of MTV’s hidden camera pranking series.

There, the entertainer got quite the surprise when she attempted to help a baby in need.

What happened next?

Peep the hilarity below…

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Tinashe is charging on into sophomore territory.

The eclectic stage blazer is gearing up to release her second studio album this November and it’s now been confirmed that the set has an official title – ‘Joyride.’

Due via RCA, the set will feature a collaboration with Hip-Hop titan Drake – according to Rolling Stone. Interestingly, said track was recorded for the 22-year-old’s critically acclaimed debut ‘Aquarius,’ but will instead appear on its follow-up.

Having closed the chapter for her first opus just yesterday (with final a visual for ‘Bet’ and ‘Feels Like Vegas’), the singer has unleashed a telling teaser for ‘Joyride’ and opened up about its lead single ‘Party Favors.’

Ready to jump aboard? Watch below…

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Fifth Harmony are building on their international buzz!

Fresh from completing two successful headlining tours of the US, the Epic Records quintet have announced their first ever European trek.

Set to kick off in October in Madrid, Spain, the jaunt will journey through major cities such as London, Manchester, and Amsterdam, before wrapping in Paris in November.

Speaking on the shows, member Ally Brooke Hernandez gushed:

“We love Europe and our European Harmonizers who have always made us feel so welcome.  We’re really excited to be bringing our tour to them – it’s going to be crazy!!”

Check out the dates and additional details below…

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Iggy Azalea made her way back to Australia to celebrate her union with the clothing manufacturer Bonds recently.

There, the ‘Cool for the Summer’ rapper sat down for a number of interviews to raise awareness for the partnership and speak openly about her brand new…face.

What she had to say about her new look and the music she has in store for her Azalean Army.

Watch below…

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Azealia Banks‘ continues to flaunt her flare for fireworks.

The fiery femcee is no stranger to popping off on social media, a trait which reared its head again today on Twitter.

This time, it was Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, and attention-seeking singer Miley Cyrus who were on the ‘212’ rapper’s hit list.

Their crimes? According to Banks, being “basic” and releasing “whack” music.

Details below…

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We may be only 2 months away from her official sophomore LP, but that doesn’t mean up-and-coming diva Tinashe is done making marks with her first era.

Closing chapter 1 of her career with ‘Bet,’ the latest lifted from her debut project ‘Aquarius,’ the singer yet again shows off her oft-envied dance moves in a high octane video directed by Stephen Garnett.

And, after one peek at the video, we can say with certainty this may be her best yet.  Check in below to let us know if you agree:

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Though not flying atop of the charts these days, T-Pain once dominated the Urban-Pop landscape with what seemed – at the time – like an endless list of hits.

As most will recall, it was his unique use of auto-tune that served as his main selling point.

It caught many off-guard, then, when the singer was tapped to perform the US National Anthem at the LA Dodgers game last night.

Interestingly, he ditched his vocal trademark and tackled the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ with a more traditional approach.

Wonder how he did? The answer awaits below — and you may be surprised.

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Check out Queen Bey!

Beyonce may be renown for her showgirl antics, however in new snaps shared online with fans, the superstar songstress flaunts an altogether more demure look.

At this junction, it’s pretty clear Mrs Carter can rock anything and still look flawless.

In other Beyonce news, the volume on the murmurs about new music continues to turn up. Could the follow-up to 2013’s self-titled be nigh? Or perhaps the rumored joint album with Jay Z? Stay tuned to find out.

Pending the arrival of an answer, check out the diva in all her regality below…

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Music royals are a rarity in today’s blink and you miss it Pop culture climate.

However, last night Janet Jackson showed and proved that her crown not only remains in intact, but also that it hasn’t lost any of its shine.

The Queen of Pop took to the stage in Vancouver, Canada to perform the first show on her hotly anticipated ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ — and Ms. Jackson did not disappoint.

Her past jaunt saw the singer journey through the hits, yet this trek smartly does that while laying the foundation for her eagerly awaited new album, ‘Unbreakable.’

So while the likes of ‘All For You,’ ‘If,’ and ‘Nasty’ were delivered with fine finesse, new numbers such as ‘No Sleeep’ and the LP’s title track were introduced live. The Missy Elliott assisted opener, believed to be titled ‘Burn It Up,’ received an especially roaring reception. [Editor’s note: it’d be almost criminal if this isn’t a single. Preferably the next single. But we digress…]

In other Jackson news, the superstar’s current single ‘No Sleeep’ returned to #1 on the Billboard Adult R&B songs chart — coincidentally on the the same day the tour kicked off.

Check out what the diva had to say about the honor below, where more snaps and footage from the show awaits…

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Racy Rita Ora steamed screens across the globe recently with the unleashing of the video for ‘Body On Me’ – her sensual duet with Chris Brown.

Lifted from the 24-year-old’s new album, due in November, the track serves as the LP’s first global offering and is already off to a blazing start digitally (having amassed over 10 million views).

Keen to keep the momentum going, Team Rita have unveiled a behind the scenes look at how the Colin Tilley directed visual was pieced together.

According to the Roc Nation princess, the video concept changed three times – with initial treatments including a beach vid as well as an exotic desert clip.

In any case, Watch below as Ora and Brown get all sorts of close on set…

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Where can find fans of Beyonce, Janet Jackson & Nicki Minaj expect to find the ladies at the same place and time?

A new Black Entertainment Television series set for takeoff this year.

Major music news below…

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The first night of Janet Jackson‘s ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ stormed Vancouver’s Rogers Arena last night and brought new material from the icon along for the ride.

Yes…new Janet music.

Should one hit the link below they’d find footage which captured the performer’s grand entrance and a live version of a brand new song which features a very special guest.

Watch below…

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