With the arrival of ‘212,’ Azealia Banks looked poised to storm the music industry in 2012.

Signed jointly to XL Recordings and Interscope, the femcee was seen as having the dream team needed to fuel her ascend to the top.

And yet a series of public spats (including fallouts with both imprints) saw the rapper released to continue as an indie act.

But with her behaviour following an increasingly volatile trajectory and beefs being barbecued on an almost weekly basis, her career hasn’t boomed as hoped.

Clearly in a reflective space, Banks now says she wants back in to her original label.

Her words below…

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Earlier this month, it was announced that Ciara will be co-hosting Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve – her third time anchoring.

Now, it’s been revealed that she’ll be taking to the stage too.

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Jennifer Lopez lit up Saturday Night Live this evening.

And even though the ‘Hustlers’ star wasn’t the night’s musical guest, she still showed and showed out.

She opened with a monologue recapping her phenomenal year (including her marriage proposal and Super Bowl reveal) and participate in many a skit.

Check out all of J.Lo’s SNL action after the jump…

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Dyo is ready for her close-up.

The East Londoner, who is of Nigerian heritage, has made quite the name for herself behind the scenes, penning hits for the likes of Maroon 5, Fleur East, and Jacob Banks.

Now, she’s inviting the masses to her own musical soirée.

The rising star’s music has been magnetising an ever growing fanbase, thanks to its flavoursome sound, which pulls from her diverse cultural rootings.

Having warmed up the masses with bops such as ‘Arena’ and ‘Go All The Way (ft. Mr Eazi), Dyo is readying an EP to further showcase her seasoned gravitas.

Ahead of its arrival next month, the singer-songwriter has unwrapped ‘Can’t Buy My Love’ – which was produced by SESS, Michael Bakare (Adekunle Gold) and Mirza.

Check out Dyo below…

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DaBaby has had quite the year and capped it off this evening with an electrifying appearance on Saturday Night Live. 

Staging a full-on production, the rapper took charge with high-octane showings of ‘BOP’ and ‘Suge’ – which are lifted from his albums ‘Kirk’ and ‘Baby On Baby’ respectively.

Watch the 27-year-old in action after the jump…

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LeToya Luckett spreads holiday cheer with new song ‘Love On Christmas.’

The festive effort serves as the latest release from the Destiny’s Child alum, who in recent years has juggled music with widely praised roles as an actress.

With more material said to be incoming, unwrap new LeToya below so as to tide you over in the interim.

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As moments go, few were as big or booming this year as Normani‘s ‘Motivation.’

Indeed, after nabbing a number of collaborative hits, the 23-year-old rode solo on the track – which, along with its must-see video – very much functioned as a breakout release for her.

Taking a brief break from working on her hotly anticipated album debut, the New Orleans blazed the stage at the KIIS Jingle Ball.

For a select few backstage, however, she also performed an acoustic version of her Billboard hit.

Watch (and hear) ‘Motivation’ in a brand new capacity after the jump…

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Eminem isn’t finished with Nick Cannon.

Find out why the rapper is reheating his beef with the multi-talented entertainer below…

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OG Chijindu is ready to talk.

Weeks after ‘Basketball Wives’ latest reunion aired, the Nigerian athlete has given her first interview about the ongoing featurism and colourism scandal the show is facing.

In it, she holds nothing back and revealed that fans only got to see a tiny piece of the abuse she endured because scenes which saw her cast mates antagonise her by comparing her to animals were omitted to protect the interests of Shaunie O’Neal and her posse.

Watch below….

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More often than not, the term “reality star” is thrown too generously. However, few can deny how bright Joseline Hernandez shone during her stint on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta.’

Indeed, her no nonsense persona and feisty funny proved crucial in putting show on the map and, for many, establishing it as the premier series in the franchise.

Yet, a fallout with creator Mona Scott Young saw Hernandez depart the VH1 staple.

Now, however, it seems the drama may be in rearview. Because word is that the Puerto Rican Princess may be set for a grand return.

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Cardi B continues her global takeover, with her latest stop being Lagos, Nigeria.

The Rap royal is in the regional heart of Afrobeats for the 2019 LiveSpot Festival – where she’ll be performing tomorrow.

Before then, Cardi is getting acquainted with the Naija press.

Stopping by Cool FM 96.9, the femcee opened up about her hotly anticipated sophomore album, new movie roles, exploring Africa, and much more.

An insightful interview awaits after the jump…

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What do you when you discover that your mother isn’t really your mother.

That is the question the teenager Kamiyah Mobley was forced to face when she learned that the woman she believed was her mother had stolen her from her real parents when she was a few days old.

This year, her story is brought to cinematic life by Niecy Nash and Robin Roberts.

The movie’s name?’

‘Robin Roberts Presents: Stolen by My Mother: The Kamiyah Mobley Story.’

A trailer awaits below…

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