Usher has been quietly, yet excitingly piecing together his new album. A project which several sources confirm will be titled ‘Confessions II’ – the sequel to his diamond selling album of the same name.

The 2004 original housed the tracks ‘Confessions I’ and ‘Confessions II’ – both of which fans loved in earnest.

And, as he warms up the masses for his much anticipated comeback, he seized a performance today to premiere another addition to the ‘Confessions’ chapter.

Watch footage from the 41-year-old’s intimate set for Cricket Wireless set below…

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Check out Ciara!

The R&B superstar shines in a colorful new shoot for Fault Magazine.

Lensed by Irvin Rivera, the vibrant spread sees the pregnant singer strike many a pose.

Inside, her interview made for an engaging read too.

Peep pics and quotes below…

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Despite topping the Gospel charts individually with their respective solo offerings over the past 10 years, it’s been over 12 years since The Clark Sisters enthusiasts could boast owning a new body of work from the group.

That’s set to change and soon.

A day ahead of the highly anticipated April 11 premiere of their Lifetime biographical film, ‘Clark Sisters:  the First Ladies of Gospel’ (click here to watch the trailer), the music monarchs will unleash their new album, ‘The Return.’

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Nicki Minaj is breaking the internet.

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The Brit-Pop singer/songwriter Duffy has revealed that she stepped away from the music industry after she was held captive and raped shortly after her ascent to fame.

Her story below…

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Lady Gaga has kicked off her sixth album campaign with news her legions of fans have been waiting for! Because, seconds ago she announced new single ‘Stupid Love.’

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The trailblazing narrative of Madam CJ Walker will be illuminated anew by way of a Netflix limited series – led by Oscar winner Octavia Spencer. 

Set to premiere March 20th, the powerful production – which is titled ‘Self Made: Inspired by the Life Of Madam CJ Walker’ – will share the true story of the African American entrepreneur, who built a haircare empire. One which saw her become the first ever female self-made millionaire.

Ahead of its debut, watch the first look trailer of the series – which also stars Tiffany Haddish, Blair Underwood, and Carmen Ejogo.

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As we reported here, Beyoncé opened the celebration of life ceremony for NBA legend Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna on Monday (February 24) with a moving performance of her hits ‘XO’ and ‘Halo.’

Backed by a choir and stringed orchestra, the 38-year-old soared in the emotionally charged rendition of the tunes (the former, found on her 2013 self-titled, chart-topping LP, was reportedly one of Bryant’s favorites).

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BTS is to top the Official Albums Chart with their brand new album ‘Map of the Soul: 7.’

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Jussie Smollett was back in court this week, this time to answer to allegations that he lied to police about his alleged hate attack.

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                                                                                                                                                                                                      After years of keeping its viewing figures under wraps, Netflix is ready to unveil a chart set to reveal which of its releases are faring the best.

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JoJo‘s tale of tragedy and triumph has been so well-documented over the years her loyal fans probably think they know all there is to know about it.  However, a recent interview with our friends at UPROXX suggests that couldn’t be further from the truth.

Strolling down memory lane to reflect on her humble Foxborough beginnings to being a chart champion with early hits ‘Leave (Get Out),’ ‘Too Little, Too Late,’ and more, the 29-year-old broke down discussing her failed relationship with her first label, Blackground Records, the loss of hundreds of recorded songs, and the lengthy legal battle waged against the imprint to control her own likeness and voice.

The war with the defunct, Barry Hankerson-owned company led her to dizzying heights of depression, substance abuse, and more.

Now, before moving forward with her new album (the recently announced ‘Good to Know’), Jo is putting a period on that dark chapter by shedding light on it in an inspirational tell-all interview.

Watch it inside:

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