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The singer K. Michelle has denied claims that she is bullying her R&B sibling Tamar Braxton today, doing so after the latter used the TV show ‘The Real‘ to weigh in on their ongoing feud.

Indeed, after revealing that she felt the singer resembled a character from Jim Henson’s The Muppets, Michelle learned that Braxton had taken her remarks to heart today and had this to say to her:

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‘The One’ singer Tamar Braxton has broken down in tears on her hit show ‘The Real’ this week, shedding tears in response to being called a muppet by performers Chris Brown and K. Michelle in two separate incidents.

Though the pair didn’t say which muppet they felt the singer looked like, their words moved the entertainer to tears and have now seen her claim that she is being bullied by them.

Her story below…

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After a hurricane of hype, Timbaland‘s protégé Tink offers up the video for her new single ‘Ratchet Commandments.’

With a multitude of femcees attempting to make a name for themselves in a Nicki Minaj dominated landscape, many have christened the Chicago newcomer as destined for success.

Epic Records, where the 20-year-old is signed in partnership with Timbo’s label, clearly agree.

They tapped Dave Meyers (famed for his work with Missy Elliott) to direct the action-packed visual.

Check it out below via Pitchfork…

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“My music, my rules”

Alexandra Burke is back and reincarnated.

Having risen to prominence as a Pop act after winning The X Factor, the 26-year-old is rebranding with a more soulful, hard-hitting Urban sound.

The singer, whose hits include ‘Bad Boys’ and ‘Hallelujah,’ showcases her fresh musical outlook on new song ‘Renegade’ – which is lifted from her upcoming free EP of the same name.

Unwrapped moments ago, the track is one of six songs featured on the set – which promises to turn Alexandra from singer to storyteller when it arrives on April 27th.

Bite into the first taste below…

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She’s coming!

Britney Spears recently told Billboard that she’s in no hurry to release a new album. However, it’s quickly becoming clear that this has no bearing on the singles front.

Rapper Iggy Azalea revealed that she teamed up with the Pop megastar for a new song.

Today brings with it the premiere date of the track, which is titled ‘Pretty Girls.’

Find out when it arrives below…

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As Pop puppets go, few come as overrated as Rihanna.

However, in recent years, the star’s narrative is becoming less Pinocchio and more power.

Granted the shift hasn’t been without its problems – as evidenced by the delay in the release of her new album, it looks set to be very lucrative move for the Bajan belle once the LP arrives.

Find out why below…

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Grammy nominated, Urban gospel superstars 21:03 are back with their highly anticipated album ‘Outsiders.’

Boasting a delectable and delightful mix of inspirational, Urban gospel, and ‘ratchet and redeemed’ (as they’ve coined it), their newest offering lives up to its title by daring to straddle the line of contemporary R&B, pop, and EDM with uplifting gospel messages.

And, while the endeavor is by no means a new concept to the gospel realm, one spin of ‘Outsiders’ will ring as a reminder why the Stellar Award winning twosome leave most of the genre’s more noted acts in their rearview.  Tuck in below as they dish exclusively on the new project and so much more:

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After Kendrick Lamar blasted the use of ghost writers in his new single ‘King Kunta‘, the Pop force that is Iggy Azalea finds herself in hot water now hers has decided to out himself.

Yes, after rising to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with the Pop bop ‘Fancy’, Azalea and her fans have learned that the rapper Skeme has now come forward to claim that he is responsible for penning her biggest hits.

His shocking admission below…

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“People think I think I’m ‘The Sh*t’ when I’m actually really hard on myself”

Iggy Azalea spills all in a fun, yet telling new interview with Vogue.

Departing from the usual Q&A format, the magazine tapped the ‘Fancy’ femcee for their latest 73 Questions feature.

A mixed blend of music, fashion, and lifestyle questions, the informal chat – which sees her talk Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, and more, is arguably the best sit-down we’ve from the controversial Australian rapper since she became a Billboard fixture.

See why below…

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As the likes of Madonna learned last week, the success of FOX show ‘Empire’ isn’t confined to TV ratings.

The season one soundtrack of the hit music drama caused a major upset when it beat the diva to top of the Billboard 200.

‘NY Raining’ by Charles Hamilton and Rita Ora is one the featured songs on the set that is gaining ample attention.

Capitalising on its buzz, the duo stopped by ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ this week to perform the track.

Check out their performance below…

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Tinashe is no time waster.

Having just been announced as an opener on Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pinkprint Tour’ (after dropping out of Iggy Azalea postponed trek), the singer is gearing up to unleash the video for new single ‘All Hands On Deck.’

The club jam is the latest cut to be served up from the 22-year-old’s debut album ‘Aquarius.’

Interestingly, despite being preceded by ‘2 On’ and ‘Pretend,’ the rising star told Style.com Arabia that the track is the project’s second single.

Speaking on the clip’s arrival, she gushed:

The ‘All Hands On Deck’ music video is coming out very soon, so definitely be on the lookout for that. It’s my second single and I’m really excited to share a sneak peek with you.

Check out the preview below…

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Brandy is heading to Broadway!

Fresh from wrapping up the latest season of ‘The Game,’ the Vocal Bible is set to flex her acting and vocal muscles in the stage-show production of the musical ‘Chicago.’ 

Details below…

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