Roc Nation are not playing with the handling of their newest star, Rita Ora.

A rarity for a new act, the 22 year old’s debut LP ‘ORA’ is being “worked” on a global scale. Hence in borrowing from her success on home soil, Ora’s chart-topping UK single ‘R.I.P’ is heading Stateside.

Details after the jump…

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Stage blazer Alexandra Burke lived up to her billing this week when she tore down the house at BT London Live.

Backed by a full band, the 24 year old served up energetic renditions of smash hits such as ‘Elephant’ and ‘Hallelujah’ for  the wildy receptive Hyde Park audience.

Watch Ms. Burke “beast the stage” below…

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As earlier reported, ‘R&B Divas’ is set to strut its way onto TV One  starting August 20th.

Check out this freshly released “super-trailer” via Essence above. 90’s stars Faith Evans, Nicci Gilbert, Syleena Johnson, Monifah and KeKe Wyatt feature.

We’ll be watching…will you?

Your thoughts?

On August 24th, America’s Next Top Model fiends will finally get their latest fix of Tyra Banks goodness by way of its latest season.

Yes, ‘The College Edition’ is finally on its way and as to whet the appetites of the aforementioned fiends, Banks and her new panel of judges released the above preview above.

Enjoy…

Your thoughts?

This Sunday, Episode 9 of True Blood‘s fifth season will make its way to fans via HBO– picking up from the genius that was Episode 8.

However, in the case you can’t wait until then, peep a short but telling trailer from the showing above and let us know what you think of it below…

The Braxtons are bringing the heat to WE tv this month.

As earlier reported, Toni, Tamar, Trina, Traci, and Towanda are back for a 6-episode Summer Sizzler (think more Season 2.5 instead of 3).

And so as to keep their buzz a’buzzin’ ahead of the show’s August 16th return, the network have unwrapped more diva-fied promo pics.

Peep the ladies pose it all the way up below…

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Ne-Yo took to ‘Good Morning America’ this morning in aid of his new LP ‘R.E.D’ today.

Delivering a set of three songs and gracing the show with an interview, fans can now catch the ‘Gentleman’ in all his stage glory below…

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We’re in the era of Dance Pop. Factually speaking.

Hailed by some for the musical experimenting it encourages, it has been critiqued in earnest. Indeed, for many, the popularity of  and conformity  to the”generic genre” has swallowed the commercial relevancy of R&B whole.

For R&B singer Ne-Yo, it’s an issue that has plagued him in recent years; years which have seen him embrace a Pop-ier sound.

Presently on the promotional trail for new album ‘R.E.D’ (due September 18th), the singer-songwriter used a spot on Angie Martinez‘s Hot 97 radio show to address those who charge that he “abandoned” R&B.

His words after the jump…

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As reported yesterday, global megastar Beyonce has been announced as the Ambassador for World Humanitarian Day.

And with August 19th fast approaching, the 16 time Grammy winner is wasting no time getting to grips with her role. Case, point, this freshly released public service announcement with a potent call to action.

A message from Beyonce awaits after the jump…

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Get into this interesting snap- documenting Young Money star Drake showing even more love to the late singer Aaliyah.

Sharing the snap with fans online, the pic sees him being tattooed with the number ‘416’- which tributes both his area code in Toronto and the singer’s birthday, January 16th which translates into 116 numerically.

So what do you think?

Are you feeling his new work?

He’s the man behind Lady GaGa‘s explosive sound, but today saw world renown producer Red One take a giant leap into the world of Hip Hop.

For, after producing the UK smash ‘Pound The Alarm‘ for their leading lady Nicki Minaj, the producer has partnered with the Cash Money music group for an initiative to launch new artists.

Exciting details below…

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Mariah Carey is not playing.

The premium diva continues to show her contemporaries how to launch a single. For, after premièring her latest gem ‘Triumphant’ amidst a blaze of hype last night, the cut’s official Dance (Vintage Throwback) Mix received its premiere moments ago.

Boasting all-new vocals, the solely Mariah affair is a must-hear. Check it out after the jump….

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