Alicia Keys has made no secret of the fact she’s cooking up fresh material for a brand new album.

However, she has been relatively mum about who she’s teaming up with for the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Here.’

That all changed this week when a notable hitmaker shared a shot of himself in the studio 15-time Grammy Award winner (and host of this year’s ceremony).

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Ja Rule, one of the masterminds behind the doomed Fyre Festival, is battling a tornado of insults sent his way by  viewers of a Netflix documentary which revealed how its creators tricked, deceived and exploited their attendees, investors and the good people of the Bahamas.

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Soulja Boy leads a rising call for the Italian Pop princess Ariana Grande to credit him for work he says she stole!

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Cardi B has a bone to pick with the Far Right spokeswoman Tomi Lahren.

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This week brought with it the release Future‘s seventh studio album ‘The WIZRD.’

With Q1 underway, the turn-up king is no doubt aiming to be first to make a splash and he looks set to deliver on his goal.

For, the 20-track set is on-course to top the upcoming issue of the Billboard 200.

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Princess Nokia made headlines yesterday when she accused Ariana Grande of being one of the many A List artists who bite sounds from lesser-known artists.

Today, she has seen streaming numbers soar as a shocking video of her is unearthed.

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‘Bird Box’ is still making monumental moves on Netflix.

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ABC hit ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for a firework filled-fifth season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor.

Last season brought with it a countless list of shocking twists and the newest run is already delivering a whole lot more. Particularly with the addition of Rome Flynn.

It all makes for a riveting watch. And like millions, we’re all sorts of hooked!

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For R&B starlet Tinashe, it’s a case of New Year new horizons.

Because, she’s officially no longer on the RCA Records roster.

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Ariana Grande‘s ‘7 Rings’ already proving itself quite the fire starter in a number of contexts.

On the commercial front it’s nothing short of an out-of-the-box hit as it jetted to the top of iTunes just minutes after its release (where it remains as of time reported).  Critically, the response has been generally positive as analyzers and social media commentators alike laud the Trap-inspired Tommy Brown-produced cut for Grande’s stylized rap-singing.

But, as that praise rings in, detractors have wasted no time making their voices heard.  While some wield criticism of ‘inauthenticity’ and ‘culture vulture,’ some allege the singer straight up swiped the song’s flow from the likes of Soulja Boy (as we reported here).  One such accuser, rapstress Princess Nokia, has opted to bring attention to her own claim of ‘swagger-jacking’ by playing ‘Rings’ alongside her own tune, 2017’s ‘Mine.’ 

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“I have been in the forefront of this battle longer than most of those voicing their opinions…”

Aunty Gladys Knight says you will put some respeck on her name!

The music icon, dubbed the ‘Empress of Soul,’ lent a royal clapback to detractors who slammed her decision to sing the national anthem at Super Bowl LIII.  As we reported here, Knight – much like the game’s Halftime Show performers Travis Scott and Big Boi – was on the receiving end of insults for participating in the NFL-sanctioned event given the league’s longstanding allegations of racially charged offenses (stemming from controversy highlighted by protests performed quarterback Colin Kaepernick).

Once the 74-year-old got wind of the harsh criticism being sent her way for accepting the gig, she took to press to offer some clarification and hush the haters.  Look inside:

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In breaking news, it’s been reported that Sony Music have terminated their relationship with embattled singer R. Kelly.

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