Today brought with it the release of ‘Rebel Heart’ – Queen of Pop Madonna‘s 13th full length studio LP.  Though, on one hand, greeted with overall positive reviews from the industry’s top critics, the delivery of their thumbs up come as a sigh of relief, so to speak, for an era that to date has seen no dearth of dilemmas for the daring diva (see:  multiple leaks, on-stage fall, overall messiness).

Yet, in what is no unexpected response, the Material Girl is pressing forward with her new material as one thing remains certain:  the challenges have only helped reaffirm the fighter in the 56-year-old…

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Tahj Mowry is a man of many talents.

Currently flexing his acting muscle on ABC series ‘Baby Daddy’, the younger brother of Tia and Tamera is also hard at work on new music.

Stopping by The Wendy Williams Show today, the star dished on his new EP – which was previewed earlier this year when sensual new single ‘Bossy’ hit the net.

Watch below as he opens up about the project and more. As ever, Ms. Williams fished for multiple flavors of tea. Was it poured? Find out after the jump…

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Robin Thicke‘s ‘Blurred Lines’ may have been a clear smash, however, the song is proving both controversial and costly for Thicke and the song’s producer Pharrell Williams.

For, moments ago a Los Angeles judge ruled in favour of Marvin Gaye‘s family, who sued the duo for plagiarising the late singer’s #1 hit ‘Got To Give It Up.’

The tea below…

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Scheduling for ‘The Great Escape’ tour, starring Iggy Azalea, isn’t exactly going so great, a recent report reveals.  The Grammy-nominated rapstress was set to hit the road in her first headlining tour this spring, but due a number of unexpected switch-ups the outing has been faced with rumors of cancellations.

Azaleans should not fret too much, however.  For, despite ‘Jealous’ co-stars Nick Jonas and Tinashe dropping out, Def Jam confirms the trek is still on.  See the new dates below:

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New video alert!

Jordin Sparks‘ latest jam ‘Double Tap’ has been garnering likes aplenty after being played in earnest on Urban radio.

In a bid to give the club cut an added rub, the cut’s accompanying visual was unwrapped via our friends over at Yahoo moments ago.

Directed by Daps, the clip for the 2 Chainz assisted track awaits below…

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Sevyn Streeter is pressing on full steam with the push for her debut album.

Already eagerly anticipated following the buzz generated from 2013 EP ‘Call Me Crazy, But…’, excitement for the singer’s full length album debut was cranked up a notch upon the arrival of its lead single ‘Don’t Kill The Fun’ last month.

Now, the eagerly awaited set has been christened with a name. Find out what Sevyn’s LP is titled after the jump….

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Does R&B diva Angie Stone have iron fists?

Daughter Diamond Stone may have the answer as reports have surfaced she is now missing two front teeth as a result of an altercation with her Grammy-nominated mother.

Full story below:

Update:  Diamond releases statement on the incident.

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R&B songbird LeToya Luckett is finally taking flight with the campaign for her third studio album ‘Until Then…’

The hotly anticipated set is the follow-up to 2009’s ‘Lady Love,’ which was preceded by the singer’s self-titled 2006 debut – which has since been certified Platinum by the RIAA.

Needless to say, the Destiny’s Child orginal has a sound foundation to spring from now that new single ‘Don’t Make Me Wait’ has debuted.

Teased in short form last year, the radio ready version – which is blessed with a verse from rapper T.I. – arrived today.

Take a listen below…

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Ciara is playing approximately no games with the push for new album ‘Jackie.’

Having delivered the video for its lead single ‘I Bet’ a mere matter of hours ago, the dynamite performer has revealed that she’s gearing up to rock a stage near you.

Details below…

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Nicki Minaj sets her sights on the Billboard Hot 100‘s #1 spot this March, teaming up with Maroon 5 to sprinkle a little ‘Sugar’ on the charts with her very own remix of the jam.

Will the remix follow in the footsteps of ‘Anaconda’ and impact the Top 5?

Give it a spin and weigh in below…

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It’s here!

Ciara has unleashed the video for her brand new single ‘I Bet.’

Produced by Harmony Samuels, the track is the first offering from the performer’s sixth studio album ‘Jackie’, which lands in stores this May.

What are you waiting for? New CiCi awaits after the jump!

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Nicki Minaj has agreed to give Maroon 5 a little ‘Sugar’ this year, teaming up with Pop band to dish up a remix of the sweet jam.

Yes, after whipping up a Hip-Hop storm on Urban radio with the singles ‘Truffle Butter’ and ‘Anaconda’, the ‘Va Va Voom‘ rapper is to rock Top 40 with her very own rendition of the group’s rising cut.

Details below…

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