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As fans of Beyonce, Jay Z, Drake, and more rejoiced at news of their fave leading the nominee pack for the 2014 BET Awards, spectators anxiously awaited news on who the year’s host and lifetime achievement award recipient would be.

Well, wonder no more.

For, just moments ago, BET took to Twitter to unveil news that the 14th annual showing of the BET Awards would be hosted by none other than legendary comedian Chris Rock.

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When not dishing out microphone attacks like what’s seen here or sinking her e-claws into them via Instagram, pop superstar Rihanna shows her fans appreciation by slamming them for their admiration of her fashion choices.

A Baltimore teen, 16-year-old Alexis Carter, learned this the hard way when she dressed as the Barbadian beauty for a Hollywood themed prom at her high school.  Once Ri got wind of the outfit last week, she retweeted the photo with the caption:

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Since then, Carter – christened #PromBat by Twitter users – has seen the photo reach viral status and make her the recipient of extensive cyberbullying to the point where she’s “afraid to even show her face in public.”  Recently speaking to her local Fox 5 news, see what the embattled teenager said about her Grammy-winning former idol:

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With the full backing of ‘Epic‘ exec LA Reid and duets with Usher and Justin Timberlake, Michael Jackson’s posthumous release ‘Xscape‘ touched down this week, storming iTunes in spectacular fashion!

Now, the ever reputable ‘Hits Daily Double‘ have released their opening week prediction numbers for the album, revealing the album may miss out on the #1 spot by 5,000 copies!

Details below…

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With 7 million records sold since her debut and  a number of well-loved sleeper hits to her exotic name, Lana Del Rey eyes the month of June for the release of her second studio album ‘Ultraviolence.’

When the world can get its hand on the project?

Find out below…

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It’s that time of year again!

The BET Awards 2014 are set to air live from the Nokia Theater at L.A Live on Sunday June 29th.

Naturally, all eyes are on who’ll be up for nominations at Urban music’s biggest calendar night.

Well, wonder no more. For, the nominees list has been revealed – with power couple Beyonce and Jay Z leading along with Hip-Hop titan Drake. The trio are each up for five awards apiece. Newcomer August Alsina and hitmker Pharrell Williams follow with four.

The full list awaits below…

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With new album ‘Xscape’ topping the iTunes tally in over 40 countries, Michael Jackson‘s continues to prove himself the unshakable King Of Pop.

Still, even royals require promotion. As such, the team behind the L.A Reid helmed LP have released a new music video for the project’s lead single ‘Love Never Felt So Good’. 

Jackson student Justin Timberlake joins in the festivities, paying homage to the late, great star on the version of the song he features on.

Watch the clip, which juxtaposes new JT visuals with classic MJ videos, after the jump…

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They’re the ‘Epic’ Urban Pop trio hailing from London, England set to take the charts by storm with a debut LP set for release in the latter part of 2015!

Their names? Rough Copy, first introduced to the general public via their stint on ‘X Factor UK’ last year, and now press on with their bid for world domination with the release of their debut single, ‘Street Love.’

Is it good enough to secure your support?

Press play to peep its official video and weigh in below!

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As she readies the arrival of her debut studio album this year, Azealia Banks has taken aim at a trend supposedly started by Hollywood today, accusing the film industry of intentionally pushing the idea that the African American experience is synonymous with “struggle.”

Her interesting remarks below…

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Since elevator-gate hit headlines on Monday, all involved have maintained a silence of sorts – which has only intensified speculation as to what would cause Solange to go WWE on brother-in-law Jay Z.

A fiercely private family, few expect to hear any words from the musical clan. However, perhaps offering the only response we will get, Beyonce took to Instagram moments ago where she posted a number of telling shots.

See what we mean below…

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Thirsty?

Well, the ladies of Danity Kane look set to quench with their brand new single.

Excited? More details after the jump…

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Jennifer Hudson is back!

The Grammy-winning diva’s hiatus from album shelves is nearing its close as she preps the music video for “Walk It Out” – the second single from her yet-titled third album.

Produced by Timbaland, the soon-to-be smash single will finally be brought to life via an accompanying visual due in days.  Before you get your first taste of what the new-and-improved J.Hud is serving, tuck in below for the behind-the-scenes action:

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Tiffany Evans taps into her inner gangsta with the official “Little Lady” remix to Future, Pusha T, and Pharrell‘s Urban hit ‘Move  That Dope’.

Future’s version, which is already riding high at #6 on Billboard’s Hot Rap Songs this week, may have just gotten a boost from the pint-sized powerhouse who unveiled her twist on the tune two weeks ago.

Now, revealing its accompanying music video just moments ago, look and listen to Evans tackle runs, riffs, and raps with this thunderous remix:

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