The Nigerian singer/songwriter Ray BLK has much to celebrate this year.

Good news below…

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Ciara delivers a ‘Dose’ of dynamite with the official video for her brand new single.

Unwrapped on the evening of her 33rd birthday, the clip arrives just days after the singer unleashed a pep rally viral visual as an ode to her hometown of Atlanta.

Much like that offering, CiCi sticks with the HBCU theme and dances up a storm.

It follows the video for mega-smash ‘Level Up,’ which has – of this week – crossed the 100 million views mark.

So what are you waiting for? Watch the ‘Dose’ video (directed by Diane Martel, Ciara, and Jamaica Craft) after the jump…

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NAO‘s ascending star is intensified by the release of her latest music video this week!

This time, she’s invited the performer SiR along for the ride to collaborate on the track ‘Make It Out Alive’ which appears on her forthcoming release ‘Saturn’…due out October 26th.

Its predecessor, ‘For All We Know’, has already been streamed over 20 million times and is to thank for the track ‘Inhale Exhale’ which featured on an episode of the Viola Davis-fronted ‘How To Get Away with Murder.’

Enjoy her latest visual presentation after the bounce….

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The Weeknd is accused of stealing work from an independent artist to build his song ‘Starboy.’

Bad news for the performer below…

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Check out Ciara!

The fine, fresh, fierce R&B star stuns in the September issue of Shanghai’s Fashionable magazine.

CiCi’s colorful spread arrives just days before she she debuts brand new single ‘Dose.’

It’s been a busy summer for the songstress, who still has a building hit with viral smash ‘Level Up’ – which has amassed over 50 million video views and 20 million Spotify plays.

Ahead of the unwrapping of her newest number, head below for a preview and more pics from her Fashionable spread…

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17-year-old Zhavia has been drumming up all sorts of buzz since appearing on the inaugural season of FOX’s talent search ‘The Four.’

The rising star lit the flame on her debut campaign with the profoundly personal ‘Candlelight’ – which accrued over 13 million streams.

Now, she aims to break out the more with official debut single ‘Deep Down. ‘

The cut’s Xavier Damase directed video was lensed in London and sports a throwback look and feel.

Its arrival comes after Zhavia appeared alongside Diplo, French Montana, and Lil Pump on ‘Welcome To The Party’ from the ‘Deadpool 2’ movie soundtrack?

Check out Zhavia after the jump…

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Since Janet Jackson‘s initial return to the spotlight with 2015’s ‘Unbreakable,’ the superstar singer has let her epic performances do the talking.

Indeed, she’s steered away from interviews and poured her all into touring. An approach that proved especially beneficial following a high-profile split from her husband.

However, with the drama in rearview and new single ‘Made For Now’ in the marketplace (nearing 30 million views), Ms. Jackson is strutting the promo run.

Her latest stop was Radio 103.9 in New York and it made for an insightful watch.

During the candid chat, the 52 year old discussed her upcoming project (which she says may manifest in the form of an EP or full fledged album this Fall), collaborations with Ciara and Bruno Mars, and discovering that she was pregnant on her birthday.

Check it out below…

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Janet Jackson is hitting the promo trail in support of new single ‘Made For Now (ft. Daddy Yankee)’.

For, while the track’s Dave Meyers directed video just hit the 20 million mark (in a week), its banner act isn’t resting on her laurels.

She stopped by REAL 92.3 to discuss a whole host of topics, including ‘Now,’ her upcoming new project, parenting her son Eissa, possible collaborations, and much more.

Check out the interview below…

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If folk thought Drake was content with the blockbuster success of ‘In My Feelings,’ think again.

Already a multi-week #1, the song – which was powered in earnest by a viral challenge – is now receiving the music video treatment.

Details below…

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Mario is back!

Ready to hear his latest single? Better yet…and see its supporting video?!

Meet ‘Drowning‘ below!

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It’s been a decade since ‘Girlfriends’ aired its last episode and fans are still eager for closure on the big-screen.

Anchored by Tracee Ellis Ross (Joan), Golden Brooks (Maya), Jill Marie Jones (Toni), and Persia White (Lynn), the much-loved sitcom shared the lives, loves, and losses of four women.

Its somewhat abrupt end after 8 seasons in 2008 left many hoping for a movie to tie-up all the loose ends.

Over the years, key cast members have expressed interest – as has creator Mara Brock Akil, who was quizzed on the subject by Wendy Williams.

On the host’s pink coach to discuss new show ‘Love Is__,’ Akil offered an update on the potential ‘Girlfriends’ flick.

Head below for details…

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After kicking the year off with a requested boycott of streaming giant Netflix for offering what she felt was far below her pay grade (click here to read more), Monique fans rejoiced at recent news the comedienne had finally reached a deal worthy of her talents – to the tune of $10 million.

However, just as soon as the story started gaining a bit of traction, the Academy Award winner took to social media to not only shut it down, but also address director/longtime rival Lee Daniels who recently criticized her for “being disrespectful” and needing to “shut up” (click here to watch that).

Curious how she responded?  Watch the video inside:

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