Look who’s 40!

Indeed, ‘One Mic’ maestro Nas rang in the big 4-0 with a star-studded birthday bash this week in New York City with ‘Thank God I Found You’ co-star/pop icon Mariah Carey.

With rapper Common, Melanie Fiona, Tyson Beckford, Jermaine Dupri, and many more on hand to fill out the distinguished guest list, the private dinner boasted a more formal dress code while elsewhere wailer Jennifer Hudson brought her bday in with a costume heavy, retro-themed celebration in Chicago.

As fellow R&B songstresses Keke Wyatt and Tweet boogied through the night, the evening brought with it a colorful homage to the 80s/90s while JHud celebrated her 32nd bday.

See more pics from both outings below:

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She may have a wrecked a few tastes with her twerk-tastrophe of a VMA performance, but that hasn’t stopped fans from ensuring her newest tune caused similar damage on Billboard charts.

Yes, after smashing VEVO viewership records with a whopping 19 million views in less than 24 hours, Miley Cyrus’ newest single “Wrecking Ball” is looking to make an impressive debut aboard the refreshing of next week’s Hot 100.

With her nearest competitor Katy Perry‘s ‘Roar’ slowly, but surely, keeping up less fuss, Cyrus is on track to be crowned next week’s chart champion.  Details inside:

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Robin Thicke has dominated headlines all summer long due to his still much talked about VMA performance with twerk-team aspirant Miley Cyrus, latest album ‘Blurred Lines’, and its controversial title track.

Still celebrating one of the year’s biggest hits (and his career-best), the crooner undoubtedly hopes to keep that ball rolling via a recently unveiled U.S. tour with our girl Jessie J.  Set to kick off early 2014, the blue-eyed soulsters boast an itinerary that will see them hit each shore of the U.S. in support of their respective projects.

But, before you find out where to stand in line for your chance to see the ‘Blurred Lines’ star, check in below to hear him speak publicly for the first time regarding that fateful MTV performance.

According to him, it “wasn’t sexually charged at all”…

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Stop whatever you’re doing and get into the brand spanking new remix of Janelle Monae‘s ‘Electric Lady’, featuring Solange Knowles, Cee-Lo Green and Big Boi.

Don’t consider yourself a fan of any of ’em? It doesn’t matter. For, when you hear what they’ve cooked up, you’ll leave being enamoured with all four of them and with an urge to run over to iTunes pick up its supporting album.

Check it out!

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October 11th marks the spot for ‘Machete Kills‘, the brand new Robert Rodriguez flick boasting appearances from the likes of Mel Gibson, Antonio Banderas and the trend setting entertainer that is Lady GaGa!

Starring as the fiery La Chameleon, today brought with a teaser from her role in the movie- giving just a little of what fans can expect to see when it drops in its entirety.

High speed glamour below…

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It may have won over the hearts of music lovers across the globe, but it’s the lyrics to Robin Thicke’s ‘Blurred Lines’ that have seen it land a new found foe in the UK’s Edinburgh University.

Why?

Find out below!

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Standing proud as one of her most lucrative endeavours to date, Beyonce‘s ‘Mrs.Carter Show’ made its merry way to Brazil days ago to kick off its Latin American leg!

Want to see what the star got up to during its Fortaleza showing?

In love with her classic cut ‘Irreplaceable‘?

Press play after the jump!

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After jumping up the charts with comeback single ‘Trampoline’, Tinie Tempah wastes no time rolling out its follow-up.

The British-bred rapper enlists Swedish House Mafia collaborator John Martin for ‘Children Of The Sun’ – the second single to be lifted from his forthcoming album ‘Demonstration’ (due November 4th).

A marked change in tempo, the anthemic cut veers away from the flavoursome ratchet served up by its predecessor, and firmly re-affirms Tempah’s place as a mainstream force.

Take a listen after the jump…

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 Two weeks before he eats the Billboard 200 alive with his new album ‘Nothing Was The Same‘, Drake sends out a brand new song found on the LP named ‘Wu-Tang Forever‘.

Now available to purchase when one pre-orders ‘Same’, the number made its way online hours ago and is now available to spin right here, right now!

‘Forever’ below…

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This week saw ‘All The Way Home’ hitmaker Tamar Braxton watch her new album ‘Love & War’ take off all the way to the top of Billboard charts.

Skyrocketing to Billboard 200’s #2 (R&B: #1) spot(s), the songstress fended off competition from the likes of Robin Thicke, Jaheim, and John Legend (whom she is due to tour the States with in the coming weeks).

Seemingly winning on every front, as she is also in hot promotion of season 2 of hit WeTV series ‘Tamar & Vince’, today SHE was given a new notch to add to her winner’s streak after Billboard unveiled a chart record she set.

Find out what it was below and hear Tamar sound off on her new album, tour with John Legend, and so much more:

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‘ARTPOP’ season is upon us!

Lady GaGa continues her promo push for her fourth studio album on the coveted cover of ELLE magazine.

The ‘Applause’ singer strikes many a stunning pose in the October edition of the fashion monthly, (somewhat) doing away with the theatrics and instead opting for a more demure look.

More snaps await below, as well as her words on the album (due November 11th), her naysayers, and more…

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Well, hello Kelly Rowland!

The X Factor USA judge gives millions a spot of body ‘Motivation’ on the cover of Shape magazine’s October issue.

Famed for her catalogue of hit songs, the 32-year-old has – in recent years – also become renown for her dedication to personal fitness – the rewards of which she displays stunningly in the shot above.

Needless to say…work!

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