‘No Love Allowed’ singer Rihanna continued on in her attempts to raise money and awareness for those less fortunate than herself last night, doing so by launching the first annual ‘Diamond Ball’ in Beverly Hills.

The event was set up to support ‘The Clara Lionel Foundation’ which seeks to improve improve the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, education, arts, and culture, launched in honour of her grandparents.

Of course, as is the case with any Rihanna event, many tried but were unable to get in its star studded venue…until now.

Hit the play button below to find out how…

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Hannah Lux Davis is the director behind Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Only’ visual, joining her to release the video in support of the rapper’s forthcoming album ‘The Pinkprint’, due out on the 15th.

How it compares to the era’s first two visuals? Press play to find out after the jump!

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Cop a gander of Iggy Azalea!

The Australian bred femcee nabs the honor of covering Billboard magazine’s #1’s issue, which – as its name suggests – celebrates the chart-topping musical releases of the year.

Having smashed with hits such as ‘Fancy’, ‘Black Widow’, and ‘Beg For It’, the rapper crowned 2014 with the announcement of her 2015 tour.

Do you envisage Azalea’s success continuing into the New Year? Let us know…

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K. Michelle is covering all bases on the promo run for her new album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’.

The R&B songbird nested on Wendy Williams‘ coach today and talked everything from music, to plastic surgery, to her relationship with Hollywood superstar Idris Elba.

Watch below as Ms. Michelle spills all…

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‘Work it Out’ singer Keyshia Cole has hinted that she is to spend thirty days behind bars today, announcing the surprising news when one fan learned that she had spent the morning in court.

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Jazmine Sullivan applies her new single ‘Mascara‘ to her fans ears today, pulling the number from her new album ‘Reality Show‘ well before its 2015 release date.

Perhaps a relative of Amy Winehouse‘s ‘F Me Pumps‘,  the jam sheds an uncomfortable light on youth culture’s embracing of prostitution, taking aim at girls whose time and bodies can be bought with “trips to places with names I can’t pronounce right.“

Listen below…

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J. Cole is riding the wave of success with new album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ and is on a mission to prove why.

The Roc Nation royal stopped by ‘Late Night With David Letterman’ yesterday and seized the moment to perform ‘Be Free’.

Timely in light of the social climate surrounding Eric Garner and Ferguson, the words of the song resonated resoundingly.

Watch the emotive showing below…

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It’s finally here!

Check out the long awaited sequel to Nicki Minaj and Beyonce‘s hit ‘Flawless’ remix.  Titled ‘Feeling Myself,’ tell us if you’re feeling this jam found aboard Minaj’s forthcoming third album ‘The Pinkprint.’

It awaits below:

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Ciara is playing approximately no games with her chart comeback.

Having spent much of this year enjoying motherhood, the electrifying performer is gearing up for a return to the spotlight in 2015. And, as reported, she’s assembled an all-star cast of talent to help her craft her album, the follow-up to 2013’s self-titled set.

Taking to Instagram this week, Super Ci shared snaps of herself in the studio with Epic Records label-head L.A Reid and hitmaker Dr. Luke (whose stellar credits include Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Pink). The caption attached read:

#WhatAMoment Me N My Boyz
@LA_Reid @TheDoctorLuke. #Legendary #WaitTilUHearWhatsCookingItsWorthTheWait.

The ‘Promise’ singer also posted a pic of herself working with the producer of the classic R&B jam Polow Da Don. Check it out below…

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Two years  after she teased the project’s release, this morning came baring the gifts that are snippets pulled from Nicki Minaj‘s third studio album ‘The Pinkprint.’

Dropping before the album’s December 15th due date, the teasers below showcase Minaj’s latest body of work, no doubt inspired by the likes of Lisa Fischer (‘I Lied‘) and Christina Aguilera (‘Grand Piano.’)

Fortunately (and as ever), Minaj opted not to play dress-up in sounds launched by other artists, instead choosing to pull from to create a cohesive Rap album just as layered as she is.

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“Wanna rumble with the bee?”

It appears the answer to Lil Kim‘s infamous question is being answered by…K. Michelle.

The R&B songbird has engaged in a feverish exchange of words with the rapper in recent months, with tension reaching boiling point this week.

As reported, outspoken K. laid into Kim on The Breakfast Club on Tuesday when quizzed about her thoughts on the femcee’s response to her comments in a previous interview.

Last night saw new mother Kim clap back, which meant a response from Michelle (whose new album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’ hit stores this week) was almost certainly nigh.

Needless to say, it arrived moments ago.

Find out what she had to say below…

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Why? Only the teasing of the rapper’s latest collab with the ‘Flawless‘ Beyonce, hitting fans via a snippet now available to spin below!

Remember where you heard it first.

‘Feeling Myself’ after the jump…

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