Ken Hicks’ ‘Footlocker’ teams up with Uli Becker‘s ‘Reebok’ to launch ‘Foot Locker X Reebok’,  joining forces to forge a commercial starring former Celtics‘ star Shaquille O’Neal and fashion forward Rap Prince Tyga.

Named ‘Conversation Lift‘, the ad is nothing short of hilarious and sees the performer flex his acting skills after the April 9th release of ‘Hotel California‘, which debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200.

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Let’s not sleep on this.

Seriously, it may have taken forever, but this week has an undeniably R&B cut makes its way to #1 on the Hot 100, fighting off competition some might say are impossible to beat.

That song, being Ciara‘s ‘Body Party’. Marking one of the biggest R&B jams to fare this well in the last decade, hours ago saw it hit #25 on the Hot 100, rising nine spots up its #34 last week. Epic, on all fronts.

Now watch as she chops it up with the guys over at Emmis‘ ‘Hot 97‘, addressing a number of issues some of her fans may bill ‘sensitive’…one of these, issues being Future‘s fidelity in their relationship.

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Her voice may leave much to be desired, but when it comes to shifting branded goods…very few do it better than Rihanna.

Now, after leveraging her star power against her relatable personality to dominate MAC cosmetics, the Hot 100 Royal is now gearing up for the launch of her brand new fragrance, ‘Rogue’.

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Following the well celebrated success of J.Cole’s new LP ‘Born Sinner’, today has brought news that will no doubt see his ROC boss Jay Z celebrate just as much!

Why, you ask?

Good news below…

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It’s quite literally been years in the making, yet Lady GaGa is finally ready to unwrap her fourth studio album ‘ARTPOP’.

The info-packed announcement came courtesy of the singer herself on her official website early this morning, and, much to the delight of her millions of Monsters, confirms that new material is due eminently.

So why wait? Flip the hood for the latest on Pop’s most anticipated project of the year.

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Ciara has taken over BET’s ‘106 & Park’ all week long with each day bringing with it a fresh performance and/or video from the Atlantan hitmaker.

All in support of her eponymous new album, the songstress keeps that promo train well on track by sharing a snippet of the new video short for the tune ‘Keep On Lookin’ just a day after performing the fan favorite on the show.

That’s not all, folks.  Immediately whipping fans into a frenzy, Cici stepped into a medley of her past hits including ‘Goodies’, ‘1, 2 Step’, and more.  See all the action below:

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As reported here, rap titans Nelly and Nicki Minaj joined forces for ‘Get Like Me’ – the blazing Pharrell-produced number set to kick off Nell’s forthcoming album ‘M.O.’.

With fans already buzzing over the number, Minaj takes teasing into overdrive by giving a behind-the-scenes look at the accompanying Colin Tilley-directed clip set to premiere before the month’s end.

While we anxiously await the finished product, get you first view of the new-new below:

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This coming Monday, Pop’s brightest newbie Ariana Grande will announce the name of her long awaited debut album!

Before that, in teasing the world with the project, the Harmony Samuels produced act has shared a little of what fans can expect from the release, by way of a snippet pulled from on its releases.

While she’s yet to announce this song as ‘The Way’s follow up, believe us when we say what you’ll see below really is a must see for any fans of the star.

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Get all the way into ‘ATM Jam‘, the brand new piece by Azealia Banks and Pharrell Williams.

Hitting the world via Hot 97 half an hour ago, we’ve got the official HQ version of the number waiting for you below!

We challenge anyone to not fall in love this one!

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What a tangled web Pop Princess Rihanna weaves for herself.

She may be the undisputed Queen of the Hot 100, but it seems for all her hits, it’s apparent Rihanna has no real desire to thank those who afforded her that success.

For, after coming under fire for numerous occasions for her arriving late (and at times lack lustre) at her own stage shows, she cared not to put to an end to his habit…arriving three hours for a gig she booked in Monaco last night.

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With ‘one hit wonder’ talk of his cause well and truly dead, ‘Fake ID’ Rapper Macklemore made his way to Ebro Darden‘s ‘Hot 97‘ for an interview many are calling a must see.

Packed with a freestyle and nothing but honesty from ‘Thrift Shop’ purveyor, his time with station saw him speak openly on his stance on homophobia in Hip Hop, and how his new single ‘Same Love‘ seeks to push the equality he thinks the field is missing.

An interesting watch below…

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As it continues to surf its way up the Billboard Hot 100, Britney Spears’ ‘Ooh La La‘ catches a fresh wave today- with the release of its official music video.

Launched as part of ‘The Smurfs 2‘ soundtrack, the video features a cameo from the star’s sons, who join the charismatic mother in whipping up a buzz for the flick.

If you’re feeling a little down today, we guarantee this will serve as the perfect pick me up.

Good times below!

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