Tomorrow night, the entire world will tune into Kevin Reilly‘s ‘FOX’ to catch Super Bowl XLVIII, and its Bruno Mars led ‘Halftime show.‘

Taking place one year after Beyonce‘s electrifying showing at the event, Mars’ performance will bring with hefty rewards all contributors to his music, set to see his sales rise as the general public rushes to outlets to pick up the material he’ll rock live on the night.

With this in mind- and talk of 2015’s offering already taking place- we ask…

Which act would you like to see rock next year’s show?!

Let us know who you have in mind below!

Do the likes of Rihanna & Ciara have fresh competition on their hands?

Well, as any familiar with Pop princess Snoh is likely to posit, the answer to that question is simply…yes.

Hailing from the NO I.D. forged realm that is ARTium Recordings and recently picked up by Doug Morris’ Sony, this year is set to see the Def Jam approved  beauty become quite the problem, currently gearing up for a debut effort set to make her the breakout act of 2014.

Now, in what goes a long way to reveal just how popular the star is becoming behind the industry’s scenes, hours ago saw her rub shoulders with the living legend that is…Quincy Jones.

Their encounter below…

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They’re three of the world’s most lucrative entertainers, all responsible for turning the writers behind their material into millionaires.

Not sure what we mean? Well, simply ask the likes of The Dream, Sia, Elijah Blake and Miguel how ‘financially fruitful’ cuts penned for Beyonce, Rihanna, Ciara and Mariah Carey have been for them, providing a stability few entertainers can say they’ve enjoyed at any point in their careers.

Now, in a move that’ll make the business of songwriting even more appealing to chart hopefuls, SoundExchange has announced plans to launch a monthly royalty payment system, seeing writers reap the fruits of their creative labor faster than ever before.

Details below…

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As reported here, pop titans Katy Perry and Justin Timberlake both led the 2014 People’s Choice awards nominations for music categories with give each.

Going to battle for the coveted trophies against the likes of Rihanna, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, and other top stars, Perry & Timberlake’s fans showed that the mega-successes of their 2013 are undoubtedly set to spill over to the new year.

Tuck in below to see which trophies they took home from the show’s 40th annual presentation (which aired tonight):

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Before the release of their collaborative cut ‘Can’t Remember To Forget’, Rihanna and Shakira have seen their mutual ‘pal’ Beyonce smash the charts with her brand new single ‘Drunk In Love’…in the United Kingdom.

Yes, as the number continues to rock the world of many US music lovers, this week brings with it good news for its UK chart run!

Details below…

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Four years.

Despite maintaining a very present ‘presence’ at the forefront of R&B’s scene, four years have passed since the release of Keri Hilson‘s last studio album, ‘No Boys Allowed.’

Back then, the double Platinum status of its lead single ‘Pretty Girl Rock‘ and the 102,000 units sold in its first week paled in comparison to digits moved by the likes of Keyshia Cole, Beyonce and Alicia Keys months/years earlier.

However, with the gap between today’s R&B haves and have-nots wider than ever before, ‘Boys’ sales now place Hilson in a small group of ‘Urban’ belles whose labels can depend on them to pull in a profit. So, baring recent releases by Ciara, Kelly Rowland and Brandy in mind, we ask…

Is the world ready for a new Keri album?

…better yet…

Are you looking forward to a new Keri  album?

Weigh in below!

As uncomfortable as it is to admit, double standards continue to run rampant in the entertainment industry.

For, when Ciara‘s ‘Ride’ faced bans many a Trey Songz’ visual didn’t, it reaffirmed- even if done unintentionally- that the marketplace that is the music industry is anything but fair.

Now, while the example above highlighted the problem sexism still plays in the female arena, ‘Original Man’ performer Lord Jamar has taken aim at a culture which he says sees Caucasian acts knowingly pull from ‘Urban’ culture…and use ‘white privilege’ to surpass the African American acts they pulled from.

His debate sparking comments below…

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With hits penned for Ciara and Rihanna, it’s become increasingly apparent that Future’s musical tastes span far wider than his own music would suggest.

Only right then, that he calls on Andre 3000 to showcase his range on a ‘space-age funk’ new number named ‘Benz B*tch.’

Details on the duet below…

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Shortly before he weds R&B Queen Ciara, the ‘Epic’ lyricist that is Future turns up to 2014’s party with a new video in hand, much to the delight of his rising fan base.

Lifted from DJ Esco‘s ‘No Sleep’ mix tape, the song and its video also double as promotional tools for his forthcoming album, ‘Honest’, set for release in the months to follow this one.

So, is ‘Maison’ any good?

Step into his creative office below…

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Despite failing to match the number of ‘wins’ landed by Hip-Hop in the last year, R&B found itself in good hands last year thanks to releases birthed by the likes of Ciara, John Legend, Tamar Braxton, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and ‘Lose To Win‘ wonder Fantasia.

Quite interestingly, 2013’s ‘R&B / Hip-Hop Albums’ Year-End chart features a number of projects launched before 2013, telling of their quiet yet continued success on  commercial tip.

So, ever eager to keep you in the sales loop, we’ve compiled a number of the chart’s more notable entries, and have them waiting for you down yonder!

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Weeks after learning she had been recognised by the 2014 Grammy committee, R&B heartbeat Faith Evans has confirmed the 2014 release of a brand new studio album…a soulful project named ‘Incomparable.’

Teaser below…

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Guess which singe/actress shared the snap above with all 2,265,072 of her Instagram followers five minutes ago?

Hint: Despite starting her career as a member of an all-female singing group, she has gone on to enjoy a long and fruitful career as a solo act!

Not sure who our mystery lady is?

Her identity below!

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