As one of Urban music’s most critically acclaimed new acts, there are certainly a number of eyes and ears singer/songwriter H.E.R. (born Gabi Wilson) as excitement grows for her sophomore set, the follow-up to her 2016 debut LP.

Until her next studio album finishes baking, Wilson’s teasing and tiding fans over with the six-song EP, ‘I Used to Know Her: the Prelude.’  Announced with little warning earlier this week (click here to read more on that), the project features the likes of chart-topping rapper Bryson Tiller and DJ Scratch and will undoubtedly only amp anticipation for her next full length offering.

While we await its arrival, listen inside to ‘The Prelude’:

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R&B veteran Tamia continues to ignite interest in her new project, ‘Passion Like Fire,’ by dropping hot numbers from the September 7th-due set.

Following the kick off single, ‘Leave It Smokin,’ and her wedding anniversary-inspired ‘Today I Do,’ the 43-year-old’s slowing things down with the sensual ballad, ‘Deeper.’

Calling the cut “….an intimate message of love, loss and growth,” Tamia shows off her oft-envied pipes on the Julio Reyes Copello-produced tune like never before. Look inside to hear what we mean:

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Christina Aguilera serves demure divadom a-front of Harper’s Bazaar UK‘s September issue.

The British cover, which follows her US spread alongside other celebs and their children, is the latest promotion lined up in support of Xtina’s critically acclaimed new album ‘Liberation.’

While the LP can’t be found on the charts (see: no promo), excitement still surrounds its accompanying tour which kicks off in September.

Ahead of its launch, peep the video for ‘Fall In Line’ after the jump…

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For as much mileage as the “Real Housewives” franchise still has, it’s often a struggle for newer branches to successfully bloom.

However, for ‘The Real Housewives Of Potomac’ it’s proving up to the task.

A ratings success, the Bravo show has proven increasingly popular during its third season.

Next Sunday sees the final part of the season 3 reunion special air, with the ladies addressing a number of hyper hot topics.

Per the newly unleashed trailer, the firworks are fly left and right between Karen, Ashley, Gizelle, Robyn, Monique, and newcomer Candiace.

Check out the first look below…

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Janet Jackson, Whitney Houston and Rihanna‘s success on the Billboard Hot 100 has seen them soar above and beyond their rivals on the Hot 100s Top Artists of all Time.

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Ready for a remake of ‘The First Wives Club‘?

Admire Jill Scott?

Do you carry a lunchbox?.

If the answer to the first two questions is yes we have good news waiting for you below…

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Iggy Azalea‘s ‘Survive the Summer’ has surfaced much to the delight of the ‘Fancy’ performer’s fans!

Armed with six tracks, the set stands as her first full body of her work since her debut album ‘The New Classic’ (a modest seller led by the aforementioned ‘Fancy’) and features collaborations with Tyga & Wiz Khalifa!

Interested in Iggy’s material?

Listen below…

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Ella Mai‘s ‘Boo’d Up‘ stands tall as a contemporary R&B classic, powered by the general public’s desire for fresh soulful and rhythmic sounds.

Today, she thanks her supporters for pushing the track to Billboard glory by dropping a new track named ‘Trip.’

Her new album is yet to bag a due date but will drop this Fall!

Listen below…

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Demi Lovato‘s assistant feared the worst when she found her seemingly lifeless body last week.

A distressing report below…

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Beyond shutting down body shamers who’d begun spreading rumors she was pregnant with her third child (click here to read more), Christina Aguilera took to Twitter to ease fan fears surrounding the status of her current era (tour, new singles, etc.).

As has been widely reported, June 2018’s ‘Liberation’ – Aguilera’s first album in six years – was greeted with critical acclaim only to disappear from the Billboard 200 just 3 weeks after its debut.  However, in a recent Twitter Q&A with her fans (whom she’s affectionately christened #Fighters), the Grammy-winner reasserts her decision to avoid “chart chasing” (click here to read more) and reminds she’s already hard at work on the album’s follow-up.

Look inside to read her thoughts on ‘Liberation’s next singles, its follow-up album, and if material from her ‘Bionic’ album will surface on her forthcoming tour:

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Much like Beyonce, former Fifth Harmony star Normani not only found her roots in a girl group, but also emerged from the composite as a fiery performer that’s left stages lit from killer choreography, sex appeal, and undeniable stage presence.

Because of the similarities some of the latter’s fans have already begun christening her the second coming of the Queen Bey – a comparison ‘Mani recently told ‘Fader’ is flattering yet undue.

 “It’s flattering but I definitely have room to grow and improve. I want to work for my spot. It’s not fair that I’m the next Beyoncé just yet. But I hope to become that,” she said.

This, due in large part to the fact the 22-year-old’s debut album has yet to arrive.  However, given the list of heavy-hitting producers and songwriters set to line its credits list (see:  Missy Elliott, Boi-1da, Danja, Ester Dean, The Dream, DJ Mustard, and more), it’s easy to see how and why industry analysts and fans alike are forecasting the set to be a major breakthrough toward the young singer’s goal of being ‘the next Beyonce.’

Until then, look inside for more interesting quotes from ‘Mani and see her sizzling Thomas Richard McCarty-curated shots from the mag:

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Yikes! ‘Still Tippin’ emcee Slim Thug has tipped right on over to the bad side of the C-Squad (singer Ciara‘s beloved fan base) after he asserted in a recent radio interview the Grammy-winner’s marriage to footballer Russell Wilson was a sham.

Referencing her dating track record prior to her marriage to the Seahawks star (the couple recently celebrated their 2 year anniversary), Slim Thugga was not shy with his suggestion that the union was more of a move for ‘financial stability’ by Cici.

Needless to say his statements set off a firestorm of clap backs from the C-Squad across his social media platforms.  Look inside to hear the quotes that got them all fired up:

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