Chris Brown blazes the 20th-anniversary issue of L’Officiel India!

The performer styles and profiles in the extensive shoot, which sees C. Breezy adorn a number of colorful get-ups.

Ever busy, the Alex McDonell spread arrives days after the singer unwrapped the video for ‘Come Through’ – his fast-rising collaboration with H.E.R.

It also comes ahead of an alleged joint project with a certain Canadian singer.

In the here and now, peep pics below…

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Brandy is a busy belle.

Adding to a month of stacked activity, the GRAMMY winner has teamed up with rising R&B singer Gallant to shoot a video for their collaboration ‘Dynamite.’

The butter-smooth jam is lifted from the critically acclaimed crooner’s recently released EP ‘Neptune.’

Filming for its incoming visual comes as B-Rocka gears up for the release of ‘Starting Now’ (as part of Disney’s Ultimate Princess Celebration). It also arrives on the heels of confirmation that the songbird’s new ABC music series ‘Queens’ has been picked up for a full-season order.

Check out more from the set of the ‘Dynamite’ video below…

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Olivia Rodrigo continues to accelerate her way to the top following the break-out success of her debut single ‘Driver’s License.’

The 17-year-old rode onto the Saturday Night Live stage this evening with a seeming goal to justify her hype (which includes .

And she delivered dazzlingly.

Backed by a full band, the star shone with rousing renditions of ‘Drivers License’ and her newly released single ‘good 4 u.’

Watch the performances below…

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Nicki Minaj sprung a surprise on fans this week with the streaming and digital retail release  of her 2009 mixtape ‘Beam Me Up Scotty.’

As well as feeding fan demand for the set, the refreshed version of the project serves as a bridge to the femcee’s incoming new album (which she says she has been working on diligently).

Much to the joy of her Barbz, the superstar added three new songs to the mixtape – including the Drake and Lil Wayne assisted ‘Seeing Green,’ which topped the iTunes tally within hours of its release.

With all the buzz surrounding ‘Beam Me Up Scotty,’ how are its numbers stacking up?

The first week’s predictions are here. Head below to find out…

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Fat Joe has long been outspoken and an igniter of debate.

So it’s fitting that his latest comments have generated flames like never before.

Because according to the rapper, DJ Khaled is “the Quincy Jones of Hip-Hop.”

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Justin Bieber is continuing to showcase his new dreadlocks.

As reported, the Pop performer’s latest transformation saw him tend to his tresses.

And while his locs may have polarized the masses (with some even deeming his adoption of the style as appropriation), the 27-year-old is unfazed.

He’s shared more snaps of his new do.

Check them out above and below and let us know if you’re feeling his look?

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Kandi Burruss is renowned for keeping it real. As such, it was only a matter of time before she addressed the shade grenade thrown her way by Boyz II Men‘s lead singer Wanya Morris. 

As widely reported, Morris took umbrage at Burruss telling an interviewer that her session with his group was the worst of her career.

Clapping back, he labeled her a “reality star” and questioned her present activity in music.

Now, Burruss has responded – and she’s done so in detail.

While keeping it classy, she doubled down on her stance and unpacked a shocking narrative centered on “ego” and sexism. A narrative that will no doubt raise eyebrows.

According to Burruss, the entire episode was “disrespectful as f**k.”

Watch below…

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With the power of Pikachu in tow, Katy Perry‘s latest supercharged single – ‘Electric’ – has struck #1 on the Worldwide iTunes tally.

Details inside:

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Nicki Minaj is getting candid.

During a recent Instagram Live, the ‘Super Bass’ rapper addressed rumors that she used to do certain drugs such as cocaine.

Her words below…

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J. Cole is back and unquestionably brought the heat with his new album ‘The Off-Season.’

Unwrapped on Friday (May 14), the LP has been greeted with rapturous applause for its clever wordplay, fiery flow, and elevation of a talent that has long been revered.

With the follow-up to 2018’s ‘KOD’ generating ample buzz, will its sales mirror the hype?

The predictions are in and bring with it the answer.

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DMX‘s final album ‘Exodus’ is a mere matter of weeks away from its May 28 release and its executive producer Swizz Beatz is leading its promotional push.

As reported, there had been early murmurs about who would be joining the late great MC on his last LP.

Now, Swizz has unwrapped the official tracklist for the set (which follows 2012’s ‘Undisputed’).

Find out who is in the mix below…

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Rihanna could be making her return to the music world.

The Sun claims that the ‘Kiss It Better’ singer is filming a new music video in LA.

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