Daniel Caesar‘s terrific sounds were celebrated by his friends over at iHeartRadio this week, honoured by the singer himself when he performed live for fans in Los Angeles.

On his stripped back set list? Renditions of ‘Japanese Denim‘, ‘Get You’ and a number of other tracks pulled from his critically acclaimed album ‘Neuroses.’

Have good taste? Tired of the vacuous and soul-numbing noise the airwaves have been polluted by?

Enjoy a breath of fresh air below….

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Nearly four months after tapping sisters Toni, Towanda, and Trina to assist on ‘Broken Things’ – a critically acclaimed gem lifted from her August due sophomore set – Traci Braxton returns by her lonesome with another offering from the LP entitled ‘Lifeline.’

Penned by Nye the Songwrita & Mariam Aquarium, with production helmed by Dave Lindsey, the emotional cut comes as an ode to the man in Braxton’s life.

“Secure and safe / And what you do reciprocate / Protect me from tidal waves / And anything that comes my way,” she belts. “Knight in shining armor you / And anything you say I will do it / And I will never face no type of danger here with you baby.”

Before you tune into ‘Braxton Family Values’ to see the behind the scenes action of the creation of this song and its parent album, tuck in below for your first full listen to ‘Lifeline’:

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Ally Brooke‘s quest for solo stardom is being backed by the legendary songwriter Diane Warren!

Good news below…

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Could Nicki Minaj and 6ix9ine be well on their way to their first respective stints at #1 on the Hot 100? If the steam behind their joint single, ‘FEFE,’ is any indication the answer is “yes.”

Despite Minaj’s contributions to the track being greeted with controversy (as 6ix9ine’s currently facing allegations stemming from a reported sex act that included a child), the tune’s fared well on the charts.

Boasting a top 5 debut upon its premiere on the Hot 100 last week, this week saw the cut step up to the #3 position. Now, to add to its success, ‘FEFE’s been certified Gold.

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While ‘Whitney,’ the first authorized documentary about the life of pop icon Whitney Houston, left jaws dropped from its recounts of the singer’s troubled dealings with drugs, rumored lesbian relationship, and tumultuous relationship with ex-husband/singer Bobby Brown, the most shocking allegation from the film came from the singer’s assistant who claim the ‘I Will Always Love You’ singer confided in her that she was molested as a child by her cousin, singer Dee Dee Warwick. The claim was substantiated by Houston’s brother, Gary, who claimed he too was a victim of Dee Dee’s advances.

Since those accusations came to light, Houston’s mother – Cissy – adamantly denied the claims in a lengthy statement (click here to read). Now, Dee Dee’s sister – the famed Dionne Warwick – has followed suit. In a recent sit down with Larry King, the ‘Walk on By’ hitmaker referred to the ‘evil’ allegations as ‘hogwash’ and ‘unforgivable.’

Before the interview airs in full on August 15^th, hear her fiery words in the preview seen below…

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50 Cent has laughed at the backlash he has received for “stealing” money from strippers during his appearance at New York‘s Angels Strip Club.

Watch below…

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Cop a gander of Issa Rae!

The actress, writer, and producer glows Godiva divadom in the newest issue of Ebony Magazine. 

And it’s apt timing.

Rae’s hit HBO series ‘Insecure’ returns for its hotly anticipated third season on August 12th, hence the star and her cast-mates are gearing up to hit the promotional trail hard.

Excitement is running high for the show’s latest run, following the Emmy nominations it nabbed last month and also due to the new cast dynamic in the wake of Jay Ellis‘ departure.

For now, though, head below to see Issa do her thing…

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R. Kelly’s blood brother has urged his sibling to live his truth and make his way out of the closet he may be hiding in via a brand new diss track named…‘I Confess.’

Released today, the track sees Carey Kelly spread his brother’s business like no one’s business with lyrics like the one below…

Something smell fishy, what’s going on/what kinda man want to spend the night in a man home?

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Lady Gaga has long been an envelope pusher and she’s living up to said billing with her new Las Vegas residency.

Announced earlier this year, today sees Mother Monster unveil official details about the special engagement – which kicks off this Fall.

Full story below…

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Janet Jackson is booked and busy!

The formidable Pop force will bring her blazing brand of fierce to the Global Citizen Festival next month and so will a number of other major names – including Cardi B and The Weeknd. 

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Madonna is said to have been inspired by Janet Jackson‘s reported union with Netflix and started talks of her own.

Exciting news below…

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Leona Lewis is heading down the aisle!

The 33-year-old ‘Bleeding Love’ belter is officially engaged to longtime beau Dennis Jauch.

Details below…

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