Check out Kelly Rowland!

The X Factor diva stuns on the latest cover of fashion mag Fashizblack.

Set to hit newsstands from November 8th, the singer’s spread is the latest in a long list of promotional stops lined up to support her stint on the FOX show – which returns to screens on October 29th following a two-week hiatus.

Randomness: Is anyone else perplexed as to why ‘Put Your Name On It’ wasn’t a) on the main ‘Talk A Good Game’ tracklist and b) not released as a single? We’re still scratching our heads re that one. For, more than any effort after ‘Motivation’, it honed in on the right brand and strand of “baby-making” music that made the 2011 track such a jam.

Just thinking out aloud. Anyway…

Your thoughts?

Next Monday brings with it the full premiere and iTunes release of Lady GaGa‘s latest ‘ARTPOP’ promo cut ‘Venus’. Hence, after warming fans up with one teaser of the track yesterday, the tour de force titilates with a fresh snippet of the DJ White Shadow number.

Unwrapped moments ago, take a listen after the jump…

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After years of speculation, it is finally official – The Boondocks is back!

Adult Swim‘s cult hit has been on a hiatus since 2010 – following the culmination of its third season. And despite promises of a fourth season from creator Aaron McGruder and cast members such as John Witherspoon and Regina King, it appeared the show’s return was merely a myth. That is until today.

Responding to a Tweet querying the whereabouts of the series, the network confirmed via video that the new series will debut in January 2014. Peep the clip below…

There aren’t enough buttons on our keyboard to express how amped we are for this. The return of Huey, Riley, Grandad, Uncle Ruckus and co is nigh and we quite literally cannot wait! Roll on January!

Your thoughts?

Fact not fiction, Katy Perry will sit atop of the Billboard 200 next week with her third studio album ‘Prism’.

Indeed, with initial sales projections of 275,000, the ‘Roar’ led set is on-course to not only deliver the singer’s best opening numbers yet, but also become the strongest female first week numbers of the year.

And, as if that wasn’t good enough news for the star (who is celebrating her 29th birthday today), it is now being reported that the LP is poised to exceed expected sales estimates.

Find out by how much after the jump…

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As earlier reported, TLC‘s biopic ‘Crazy, Sexy, Cool: The TLC Story’ was a ratings smash upon its debut this Tuesday.

According to Nielsen, the VH1 production commanded an audience of 4.5 million viewers, making it the network’s highest-rated original movie. Ever.

The project’s success isn’t limited to the television arena. For, Billboard report that the the feature film has caused quite the spike in sales for the iconic trio.

Details after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Luke James!

The soulful singer styles and profiles in the latest issue of PEOPLE magazine, who recently named him one of their Sexiest Men Of  2013.

Still hard at work on his debut album ‘Made To Love’, the honor no doubt comes as major coup for the rising star – who counts the likes of Beyonce and Michelle Obama as fans.

Pin-up appeal and critical acclaim often prove quite the potent potion when combined, hence it’s a great look for the New Orleans native to be recognized in both regards heading into the release of his LP.

In other Luke news, fans can catch him in ‘Black Nativity’ – the new movie he stars in alongside Jennifer Hudson and Forest Whitaker next month.

Peep the singer’s performance of ‘I Want You’ on The Splash below…

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If ever there was an R&B starlet to fall head over heels in love with…it'd be- and isSevyn Streeter.

So, with world domination in mind and the weight of R&B expectations on her shoulders, the performer gears up for the release of her 'Call Me Crazy,But…' EP, releasing its cover (above) and its track list (below)!

Check it out!

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British GQ celebrates its 25th anniversary with a Medusa inspired cover this month, 'starring' none other than 'Unapologetic' performer Rihanna.

Due out on October 31st, the special edition will retail for just £3.99 and will boast snaps directed by Damien Hurst and preceding the end of the star's record breaking 'Diamonds World Tour'.

So, let us know…

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While her tardiness to the show may be on course to land her in legal drama, there’s no denying Rihanna‘s recent ‘Diamonds’ set in Tel Aviv stands as one of her best this year.

A far cry from the ‘phoned in’ deliveries that often plague her stage show, her performance at this show brought with it the sass, pizzazz and charisma she showcases in her videos but very rarely presents live.

2011’s ‘Birthday Cake’ below…

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Take Jerry Wonda, add a splash of Melanie Fiona and pour in a bottle of Gyptian.

What you get? 'One More Time', the sizzling new number released by the latter two and produced by the ever inspiring Wonda!

Pulled from his new album 'Sex, Love & Reggae', the Caribbean inspired cut sees the pair up the romantic ante to deliver a cut that screams 'crossover hit'.

Fall in love after the jump…

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R&B crooner Leigh Bush wowed the good people of NYC last week, taking his brand of thought provoking Soul to SOB's for a performance of his new single 'Free Falling'.

To say he impressed would be an understatement, wooing his audience with lyrics all too telling of the mature turn the star has taken since debuting on the scene as 'Kiss Me Thru The Phone' singer Sammie.

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Patti Labelle has been named as one of the performers scheduled to rock this year's 'Black Girls Rock' event this year, called on to celebrate positive women of colour and their contributions they make to their worlds and the people in them.

Meet us below for the full story!

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