When you’re responsible for writing many of the last century’s greatest hits, it’s hard not to be as upbeat as chart topping sensation Keri Hilson.
Reportedly hard at work on her third studio album, the star took to Kazakhstan for a private performance last week- sharing moments from her Middle Eastern journey with her ‘Kerimel Kisses’ today.
Last week saw Christina Aguilera grace the NCLR Alma Awards to collect an award in honor of her humanitarian efforts.
Taking to the event in support of her forthcoming album ‘Lotus’, the Pop Queen gave the press on the red carpet a lot more than they bargained for when she unveiled plans to release a Spanish record. A record, which would follow 2000’s ‘Mi Reflejo’.
With anticipation for Rihanna‘s new single ‘Diamonds’ surprisingly lukewarm, the model and her team have released its accompanying cover to drum up buzz ahead of its premiere on Wednesday.
We needn’t waste any time harping on about how cheap and tacky the shot looks. We simply hope for her sake the song is made of the shiny stuff itself, as she’s all but saturated her shallow market with these yearly albums and so-so singles.
Any way, for those wondering when they can buy the track, the answer awaits after the jump…
Ever keen to both spotlight and follow new talent, we’re brimming with excitement at the release of Rachel Kerr‘s latest music video, ‘Hold My Hand’.
We introduced you to the Soul-filled singer last year, and since then she’s gone on to land many a high-profile gig, including BET Music Matters Tour and a private function for former US president Bill Clinton.
And as remarkable as the feats are, we’re not entirely surprised. For, Kerr possesses a raw and enigmatic talent that almost demands to be heard. Check out the video above to see what we mean. The Birmingham-bred beauty has also made the song available as a free download. Snap it up below…
Despite releasing ‘Talk That Talk’ in November of last year, Camp Rihanna ready the launch of her seventh studio album this year, ahead of her 2013 world tour.
Now, Nicki Minaj producer Pop Wansel have generated fresh steam for its lead single via Twitter yesterday, billing it… ‘classic’.
Well- that is if you live in Europe. For, days before she lands her first US #1 album, the launch her European tour in aid of ‘The Truth About Love’ LP has been unveiled.
We’re going, so peep the dates below and let us know if you’ll be too…
Looking every bit the power couple they are, Beyonce and Jay-Z were snapped arriving in La Marina, NY today.
And while the presence of Blue Ivy’s parents is sure to generate buzz aplenty, we think the shot below will set tongues a’wagging for a number of reasons.
The X Factor 2012 Boot Camp stage (part 2) aired this evening. With the pre-recorded stage of the show drawing to a close, all eyes are on who’ll be making it through to the live shows.
Judging the hopefuls are new additions Gary Barlow, Tulisa Contostavlos, original panelist Louis Walsh, and newcomer Nicole Scherzinger.
{An international phenomenon, local versions of the show show now air in the US, Italy, France and beyond. The brain-child of Simon Cowell, The X Factor is responsible for birthing the careers of Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, One Direction, Cher Lloyd and JLS.}.
The first ladies of Bravo, otherwise known as The Real Housewives Of Atlanta, are back for a 5th round of fun-filled drama.
As reported, NeNe Leakes and co will be joined by cast additions Porsha Stewart and Kenya Moore; and as this freshly released teaser proves, the newcomers are jumping straight into the thick of things. With those Bravo checks boasting more zero’s with each season, we’re sure Stewart and Moore are keen to ensure they make a return on the show’s next cycle.
Season 5 of The Real Housewives Of Atlanta premieres November 2nd on Bravo at 8/9c. In the meanwhile, peep the trailer below…
It’s not often the world enjoys iconic pairings akin to that of Mary J. Blige’s and Prince’s.
So, it goes without saying that last night was all too mind blowing for fans at ‘iHeartRadio’, who had the honor of seeing the pair perform together live during Mary’s set.
Performing Prince’s Sinead O’Connor performed ‘Nothing Compares To You’, this performance is definitely one for the books.
Today, From The Vault salutes R&B angel Aaliyah and her smash hit ‘We Need A Resolution’.
Unleashed as the launch single of her 2001 eponymous release, ‘Resolution’ saw the singer collaborating yet again with Pop maestro Timbaland, who – long before sending the likes of Justin Timberlake and Nelly Furtado to the top of the charts – was a major driving force in the career of his “Baby Girl”
A moderate hit, it still reached the Top 20 of the UK charts and peaked at #15 on the US Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop tally. Yet, what the song is most notorious for is its accompanying video, which houses some of the late singer’s most glorious and iconic looks.
From the dangerous dancing with snakes to the glass-bed levitation, the Paul Hunter-directed MV is an incredible reminder of Ms. Haugton’s status as the then-next big superstar. Unfortunately, as we know, things did not pan out that way…
Just like fellow entertainers such as Amy Winehouse and actor James Dean, who also dissapeared at far too young an age, Aaliyah is regarded today as one of the best to ever do, a title that’ll no doubt continue to be reinforced in years to come. Especially with a new generation of starlets citing her as an inspiration.
Still, we want to ask you:
How do you think Aaliyah’s career would have turned out?
Whichever way you look at it, male entertainer’s don’t get much better than Usher.
Leading the pack for now almost two decades and enjoying recent successes with his ‘Looking For Myself’ LP, the influential vocalist remains one of his genre’s strongest contenders.
Now peep his prove the above during his set at the ‘iHeartRadio’ Festival, where he performed the budding hit ‘Euphoria’ below…