Join us today as we continue to celebrate the birthday of music royal Janet Jackson.

This week’s From The Vault pick comes in the form of her 2008 single, ‘Rock With U’.

The second single from the superstar’s tenth studio album ‘Discipline,’ ‘Rock’ was produced by then-fiancé Jermaine Dupri and written by R&B maestro Ne-Yo.

Issued as the follow-up to the ever-blazing ‘Feedback,’ the Euro-disco number gratingly wasn’t afforded the chance to match the success of its predecessor. Still, it was very well received by the critics and to this day remains a favorite amongst Janet fans.

Fresh from directing ‘Feedback,’ Saam Farahmand took the helm of the song’s visual – which showcased the entertainer and her dancers delivering killer choreography courtesy of Gil Duldulao. Its moody mise en scène skewed both futuristic and retro.

Filmed as a long take with no cuts, it manages to capture the full essence of an all-night party in just under four minutes. Janet is undeniably the Queen of the ball, as she leads the colorful cast with class and gusto.

At 55 years young, Jackson is about to enter a very important chapter of her career. Indeed, with a no-stone-left-unturned documentary as well as a new album and possible tour, it seems she is planning on “rocking with us” some more and in a major way.

For the music, the moves, the style, and the spectacle, the everything — Miss Jackson, we salute you!

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The City Girls may have amassed millions of fans worldwide, but one person not on that list is rap royal Nicki Minaj. 

But if member Yung Miami gets her way, that will hopefully change.

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Janet Jackson marked her birthday weekend with an auction of some of her most prized possessions.

The legendary Rock N’ Roll Hall of Famer teamed up with Juliens Auctions to raise money for children’s charity Compassion.

Items available include several of Jackson’s original iconic music video costumes.

Naturally, the buzz has been immense and has seen outfits such as the star’s ‘Scream’ ensemble fetch a gargantuan $125,000.

With such auctions, it’s commonplace for museum collectors to be at the forefront of bids. Jackson’s event, however, was open to all. And it’s seen a very notable face nab one of her most enduring looks.

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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.’

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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