New beginnings.

The above is no doubt the name of Ciara‘s game this time around, storming the world of R&B with her self titled album this Summer.

Now, as fans await to see how she’ll take the release to Gold certification within the year, the performer has revealed that the project marked the first step in her journey to a new space…a new beginning in all respects.

Her take on herself below…

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With Lady GaGa and Katy Perry eyeing major numbers with their respective albums, they’ll no doubt be aware of Drake…the mega seller with a habit of outperforming many a Pop rival first week.

Today, in ensuring he does just that with his new album ‘Nothing Was The Same‘, the Hip Hop hero sends a brand new single the world’s way, featuring 2 Chainz and Big Sean.

Named ‘All Me‘, this one has hit written all over it, and if- our estimations are right- will send ‘Same’ straight to #1 upon release.

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It’s shaping up to be a good week for Grammy winning singer/songwriter Robin Thicke.

With the weeks past affording him his first #1 single on Billboard Hot 100 ‘Blurred Lines’, news has now surfaced that the top-selling, Pharrell/T.I.-assisted number is assisting Thicke to his first ever Billboard 200 reign (to be reflected upon the chart’s refreshing next week).

The ‘Sex Therapy’ performer, who has been on a weeklong promo of the new critically acclaimed album, made his most recent stop aboard tonight’s episode of ‘America’s Got Talent’.  Rejoining former ‘Real Husbands of Hollywood’ co-star Nick Cannon, see Thicke show ’em how it’s done with his show-stopping performance below:

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‘Dirty Laundry’ diva Kelly Rowland cleaned up quite nicely for the September 2013 issue of Essence magazine, of which she graces the cover (as seen above).

As previously reported, the mag – set to hit stands August 9th – is accented by a feature story that sees Rowland reflect on the incidents that make-up her tell-all, Dream-penned hit ‘Dirty Laundry’ as well as dish on her relationship with her estranged father and much more.

But, before you can read that story in its entirety, get into the fierce photos that will accompany it in this behind the scenes showing:

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As super-producers go, they don’t come more successful than Rodney ‘Darkchild’ Jerkins.

The hitmaker embodies the word in the most literal sense, having cooked up chart smashes for the likes of Michael Jackson, Beyonce, Lady GaGa, and Whitney Houston.

Now, the Grammy winner is venturing into reality TV with his singer wife Joy Enriquez. Christened ‘House Of Joy’, the show (which airs on Jennifer Lopez‘s new Spanglish channel, NUVOtv) chronicles the couple’s day-to-day life, as well as Enririque’s musical ambition.

Of course, in the spirit of asking the questions you want us to, we quizzed Jerkins on the latest projects he’s working on – which he revealed to be Mariah Carey, Kylie Minogue, Justin Bieber, and more.

Hit ‘PLAY’ to check out our EXCLUSIVE interview with the Rodney and Joy AND be sure to check out ‘House of Joy’ Thursdays at 10/9C only on NUVOtv!

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Nelly, Nicki Minaj and Pharrell in the same video?!

The answer to the above…is simply yes.

That’s right, after what felt like an eternity, Nelly drops the video for his budding smash ‘Get Like Me‘, featuring new collaborators Nicki Minaj and Pharrell Williams, and directed by than Chris Brown’s creative staple, Collin Tilley.

Check it out below!

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Oh no.

As supporters of 2013’s brightest star Ariana Grande, we eagerly anticipate the release of her debut album ‘Yours Truly’ on September 3rd.

With this in mind, try your best to imagine our horror upon laying eyes on its recently released cover art, bland and disturbing…all at the same time.

Lacking the personality that draws so many to her music, but too ‘Lolita-esque’ to look at without playing re-runs of ‘To Catch A Predator’ in one’s mind, the cover is-rather unfortunately- all shades of off putting.

Here’s hoping the response it will no doubt garner encourages Camp Grande to change it in time for release, baring her young audience- and the mothers they’ll pester to pick up the album for them, in mind.

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Competition this way comes.

As the Monsters prepare to get its hands on Lady GaGa‘s brand new single ‘Applause’, today saw the song find fresh competition in Katy Perry, and the first single to be pulled from her new album ‘Prism’.

Why, you ask?

Details below…

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Kelly Rowland beams for Constance C. R. White ‘Essence Magazine‘ this month, joining their mag in unveiling their September issue.

To be released as part of the promo package for her ‘X Factor USA’ gig, her spread births a number of quotes that sees Kelly speak just as freely as she did on ‘Dirty Laundry‘, revealing she could have been braver when dealing with past woes.

More below…

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Lady GaGa is well and truly back.

The above…being in every sense of the word, and confirmed via a Twitter Q&A session that took place on the social media outlet minutes ago.

Details below…

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At last.

As the company continues to suffer a number of reported losses, it would appear Blackground Records have found themselves fresh trouble.

This time? In Brattleboro born belter JoJo.

Full story below…

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She did that!

One month after giving birth to her son, Logan, singer and reality star Tamar Braxton introduced her adorable bundle of joy to the world on Good Morning America today.

The youngster is the first child for Braxton and husband Vincent Herbert (manager to stars such as Lady GaGa and Mindless Behavior).

While getting to grips with motherhood, the youngest of the Braxton clan isn’t halting her hustle; she’s currently starring as a host on Fox’s new daytime talker The Real, while gearing up for the release of her new album ‘Love & War’ on September 3rd. Thereafter, the outspoken star will hit the road with John Legend October through December. No resting on the laurels of her surname or life parter; she works hard for the money! More power to her!

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