Their final sales figure may be days away from being announced, but Hip Hop titans Kanye West and J.Cole have much cause to celebrate today…thanks to sales they’ve already pulled in since last week.

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In continuing our celebration of Beyonce’s debut album ‘Dangerously In Love‘ this week, we dedicate today’s Retro Rewind to one of her most memorable interviews to date.

That interview, being her appearance on the Oprah Winfrey Show hours after sweeping the 2004 Grammy Awards- where she picked up a mind blowing 5 awards on the night.

Yet to see the interview?

Vintage-Bey below…

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Big Sean‘s new single is here!

Arriving first thing this morning by way of his new album ‘Hall of Fame‘, ‘Beware’ sees the ‘Finally Famous’ Rapper join forces with moody R&B singer Jhene Aiko and ‘Lollipop’ MC Lil Wayne for the very first time.

After giving it a few spins, it’s safe to say we’re on sold on it and have already picked it up on iTunes.

Will you?

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‘Butterfly’ beauty Mariah Carey may be flying high on charts with her Miguel-assisted hit ‘#Beautiful’, but lambs following the pop icon on Twitter were dealt a disappointing announcement moments ago regarding its parent album.

Christened ‘The Art of Letting Go’, the album was believed to be “all systems go” for a July 23rd release date.  That, according to Carey herself, has apparently changed…

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“No Scrubs”, “Baby Baby Baby”, “What About Your Friends”, “Diggin’ on You”, and “Waterfalls” were just a few of the TLC hits performed aboard a “hits medley” at this year’s Japanese MTV Video Music Awards.

Imparted to a enthused crowed of TLC fans, the ladies T-Boz and Chilli gave a high octane delivery of their hits just moments after nabbing the “Legend” award for over two decades worth of achievements in the music industry.

With Left Eye’s mother and sister among onlookers as the duo accepted the award, see the twosome get down like never before below:

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Check out the official ‘Behind the Scenes’ teaser for Wale‘s forthcoming ‘Clappers‘ video, featuring Juicy J and ‘Right Thru Me‘ Rapper Nicki Minaj.

Shot in NYC and directed by Benny Boom, the video sees the trio let loose and have a good time to the club anthem, sure to put a smile on the face on anyone who remembers Wale’s and Minaj’s first on camera encounter back in 2009.

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Melanie Fiona is back!

That’s right, before she joins Beyonce in ringing in the BET Experience this week, the songbird previews a snippet from her brand new single, ‘Cold Piece‘!

Currently hard at work on a brand new studio album, we’re sure this teaser will be enough to keep many a fan intrigued by the LP for reasons you’ll learn of below!!!

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Fame is the name of Jay Z‘s game this time around, well…at least it is on his forthcoming single ‘Holy Grail‘.

Featuring Justin Timberlake, the song’s lyrics were unveiled to the world when the ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ app went live on Google Play, showcasing a surprisingly vulnerable side to the Rap icon as he battles the cheater that is ‘fame‘, and how it’s affected his relationship with his daughter Blue Ivy Carter.

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You’ve seen the interview, now watch Kelly Rowland bringing down the house live at ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ today!

Performing a medley made up of some of best material, the ‘Love Lives In Strange Places’ belle most certainly proved her worth as one of Pop’s strongest performers with this one.

Think we’re making this up?

Watch ‘Kisses Down Low‘, ‘Street Life’ and ‘Motivation’ below!

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Their past encounters may have been anything but pleasant, but Kelly Rowland and Wendy Williams had nothing but love for each other today, when the ‘Street Life’ stunner hit the latter’s hit talk show for a fun filled interview!

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Soul filled singer Luke James has spent the last year etching his name (and voice) into the consciousness of the masses. The most notable stop on his campaign thus far has been his coveted slot on Beyonce world tour – ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’.

The New Orleans native, who nabbed a Grammy nomination without an album in stores, was handpicked by King B to open the European leg of the sell-out trek.

In a fresh interview with Arise, the vocal powerhouse candidly dishes on what it was like on the road with the ‘Grown Woman’ singer, as well as his own journey as one of R&B’s most promising prospects.

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The family of the late Rapper Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopes have expressed their hurt at actions carried out by her former TLC bandmates this week.

Indeed, in their latest bid to capitalize on the group’s run at the top in the 90s, its remaining members T-Boz and Chilli have faced criticism from Lopes’ family, after her verse was removed from a remake of their 1995 single ‘Waterfalls’…to be replaced by that of another entertainer’s.

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