Though clashing with Interscope marred what could have been a chart-blazing commercial run, the fact remains that Azealia Banks is one of the most impactful artists to soar into popular culture within the last decade.

Should one be in search of proof they needn’t look any further than the millions her music is generating on Spotify.

Facts and figures below…

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Angela Bassett honoured her filmography and the looks and styles she delivered within it for an innovative piece with ‘Allure’ magazine.

In it, the phenomenal actress details the moments that led up to the creation of each look, its importance for the role and the help she had from the creatives employed to bring her visions to fruition.

There’s more.

For, she also lifted the lid on the time Tina Turner stepped in to style her for the movie ‘What’s Love Got to Do With It.’

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The Amy Winehouse estate hopes to make millions from the “tour” they are building to cash in on the late star’s legacy.

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Lady Gaga has done it…again!

The singer/actress’ stunning turn in ‘A Star Is Born’ has nabbed her another British chart-topper.

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Tinashe‘s sophomore album ‘Joyride’ may have been certified tin foil, but that isn’t halting her hustle. Quite the contrary.

Because, she’s revealed that her third studio project is presently set for release in 2019.

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It’s been two years since Tamar Braxton‘s dramatic axing from ‘The Real’ and the truth about her ousting is finally coming to light.

See, at the time, the outspoken star pointed fingers at her former co-hosts – heavily hinting that they somehow colluded to remove her from FOX‘s daytime talker.

The show’s remaining anchors Loni Love, Adrienne Bailon Houghton, and Tamera Mowry, and Jeannie Mai maintained a dignified silence. A move which subsequently saw them accused of all sorts.

However, with the drama in rearview, they spoke up and out in a must-see interview on The Breakfast Club. 

An impassioned Loni Love led the charge and lifted the lid on the behind the scenes melee that folk weren’t privy too.

The tea is piping and involves threats of legal action, Tamar’s secret plot to switch managers, and much much more.

Watch below…

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Beyonce may have just wrapped the ‘On The Run II’ tour with Jay-Z, but she’s already back at it.

Last night, Queen Bey took front stage center at the City Of Hope ceremony where she performed songs in honor of Warner/Chappell chairman Jon Platt. The seasoned exec was celebrated with the Spirt Of Life award for his philanthropical efforts.

Hosted by Pharrell Williams, the Los Angeles event also also attended by Jay-Z. 

Check out clips of Bey in action after the jump…

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“Sensuous” and “sultry” are understatements when describing ‘Ready For This’ – the latest single from singer/songwriter Kandi Burruss.

Taking a break from reuniting with her Xscape sisters for a solo bedroom banger, which Burruss co-produced with Jonathan “Jay-O” Henry and Troy Rodriguez, the tune comes as the first for the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star since “Fake People” dropped in February 2018.

Ready for a taste of what she’s serving up?  Listen inside:

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Lauryn Hill has angered her faithful Nashville fans again after cancelling yet another appearance in the Music City.

The Grammy winner, due to be joined by rappers Dave East and Big Boi last night (October 11) on her “The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill 20th Anniversary Tour” stop in Tennessee, rescheduled the visit from August 5th citing technical problems at the time.  Fast forward to today, excited supporters of the songstress report they stood in line for hours to not only find out Hill wouldn’t be joining them, but that she was not even in the city.

Outrage ensued and the former Fugees-frontwoman took to Twitter to offer an official apology for standing up her Nashville fans for the second time in just two months.  Read her statement and the responses inside:

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Christina Aguilera‘s been letting it all out of the bag since she’s been in promo mode for ‘The Liberation Tour,’ her first trek in a decade developed in support of her 6th studio effort, ‘Liberation.’

Already turning heads for her recent comments about that infamous 2003 MTV VMA kiss with Britney Spears and Madonna that had her feeling left out (click here to read), now her stroll down memory lane has her reflecting on another injustice in her career:  the failure of her fourth album, ‘Bionic.’

Featuring the moderate top 30 hit, ‘Not Myself Tonight,’ and its critically acclaimed follow-up, ‘You Lost Me,’ the project was undone by rumors of plagiarism of and feuding with then-rising pop star Lady Gaga as well as other “sabotage” Xtina believes was the doing of celebrity blogger Perez Hilton.

Taking to “Radio Andy” (hosted by Andy Cohen), hear what Miss Aguilera had to say about the incident:

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Despite having two EPs under her belt, singer/songwriter Ella Mai didn’t experience her true breakout until her third EP – 2017’s ‘Ready’ – unleashed the top 5 bop, ‘Boo’d Up.’  Since then, things have only been looking up for the Brit-born beauty as the cut’s follow-up single, ‘Trip,’ is taking a similar trip up the Hot 100’s ladder (much like its predecessor).

Now, fans awaiting more from the 23-year-old can finally get their hands on her long-awaited debut LP.  As we reported here, the self-titled project features appearances from Grammy winners Chris Brown and John Legend as well as fellow rising R&B songstress H.E.R.

What are you waiting for?  Your first listen awaits inside:

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Usher mysteriously teased his return earlier today and has followed through with the release of brand new project, ‘A.’

The 8-track collection, which is named after his hometown of Atlanta and was executive produced by Zaytoven, is the star’s first effort since 2016’s ‘Hard II Love’ and the first since he became embroiled in a seismic herpes scandal.

Looking to turn the tide, he serves up a set that skillfully sews his trademark brand of butter-smooth R&B with hard(er) hitting songs that place him in the thick of today’s Hip-Hop dominated climate. What’s more, he paired the project with features from fellow Atlantan star Future and more giving a nod throughout to ATL culture.

Really though, what are you waiting for? New Ush after the jump…

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