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Touching down on R&B ground in 2005, the last decade has seen Trey Songz enjoy a commendable run in R&B.

Alas, while ten years was all it took to turn a number of his contemporaries into icons, the fact remains that Trey is still no closer to reaching levels attained by the likes of Usher, Bruno Mars and Chris Brown in less time.

 This may be why the singer recently announced he was to take an older and wiser direction with his next studio album, set for release after his latest album ‘Trigga’ failed to land the support of the 57th annual Grammy committee.

Now, I’m putting on my creative hat to share what I’d do if tasked with handling the next era of Mr. Steal Your Girl’s career.

Will you agree with what I have in mind?

Find out below…

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For Jussie Smollett, the trailblazing success of ‘Empire’ – which he stars in as Jamal – is cause enough to rejoice.

However, it’s now been revealed that the singer/actor also has even more reason to smile, because he’s the newest addition to the Columbia Records roster!

Details below…

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Following their headline-grabbing counter in 2013, Kanye West caught up with Zane Lowe to talk music, fashion and fatherhood during the former’s time in the UK this week.

There, he showered Drake with love while digging deep to discuss his passion for fashion and his current position in Hip-Hop.

Watch their conversation…

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New video alert!

Iggy Azalea teams with Jennifer Hudson for the a whole lot of ‘Trouble’ in the video for her newest single.

The funky cut is housed on ‘Reclassified’, the re-release of Azalea’s debut album ‘The New Classic’.

Watch the visual, which was directed by Iggy herself, below…

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Will Smith took it back to 1991 on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live‘ last night, performing his smash hit single ‘Summertime’ as he promoted his latest movie ‘Focus.’ 

Joined by DJ Jazzy Jeff, Smith rocked the talk show with the single after learning he was to star alongside Viola Davis in the action movie ‘Suicide Squad.’

So, just how did Smith’s performance last night compare to his original deliveries of the jam?

The answer to that question, below…

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Recent years have not been kind to Kid Rock‘s once rousing career. Sadly, it seems, the rocker is channelling his frustrations into controversial comments aimed at some of today’s biggest stars.

His words, in a new interview, about 20-time Grammy winner Beyonce have raised the most eyebrows.

Find out why below…

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Ever outspoken, Kanye West is renown for staying firm is his word and walking his talk.

However, in the wake of his widely publisized rant against Beck‘s Album of the Year win over Beyonce at the 2015 Grammys, the ‘FourFiveSeconds’ rapper has been hung, drawn, and quartered by critics, artists, and countless others.

Perhaps feeling the pressure (or genuinely remorseful), Yeezy took to Twitter moments ago to make a formal apology.

His words below…

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As her faithful #Fighters continue to laugh out loud at her hilarious Britney Spears impersonation from Monday night’s ‘Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,’ Christina Aguilera continues showing off her funny bone via her late night promo crusade on behalf of ‘The Voice’ season 8.

This time, per the request of host Seth Myers, the Grammy winning diva reprised her impression of Kim Cattrall‘s famous ‘Sex & the City’ character Samantha Jones.

Did she nail it?  Find out below as the diva also dishes on her forthcoming appearance on hit series ‘Nashville’:

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1.2 million viewers tuned into to the first episode of Keyshia Cole‘s ‘All In’ on Tuesday evening, heading over to Black Entertainment Television (BET) watch the latest chapter of the singer’s life play out on camera.

Details on Keyshia’s impressive viewing figures below…

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Last year saw volume given to the murmurs that – after the success of Beyonce‘s surprise album – music industry forces were banding together to try and establish a global release date system; a move that would radically change the scope of how albums are rolled out worldwide.

Today has brought with it the confirmation that an agreement has been reached and that the new structure will come into effect sooner than one might think.

Details below…

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Adele is coming.

“When” is unknown, but what is certain is that the chart titan is hard at work on the follow-up to blockbuster album ’21’.

Today saw an instrumentalist working with the songstress share the snap above.

We’re excited. Are you?

Your thoughts?

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Iggy Azalea has blasted the Hip Hop community for not giving her the respect she believes she deserves this week.

Yes, before the release of her second studio album, the former singer has lambasted the genre’s lovers in an interview she hopes will silence criticism of her artistry once and for all.

Will she succeed?

Find out below…

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