Zayn is zooming towards the release of new music and hitmaker Timbaland is whetting appetites.

The pair have been working together on the former One Direction singer’s sophomore album – which serves as the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Mind Of Mine.’

Despite a rocket-fuelled launch courtesy of chart-topper ‘Pillow Talk,’ solo stardom has been an uphill battle for the 25-year-old who’s been candid about his struggles with stage anxiety.

Having revealed that he’s now in a better space, Zayn’s readying a second swing of the bat and has been locked in the lab with Timbo in hopes of securing his next smash.

Taking to social media, the super producer caused quite the frenzy when he shared a clip of Z2 material.

Take a listen to a preview of what they’ve cooked up below…

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It’s officially Drake season!

Drizzy dropped new single ‘Nice For What’ – with a video too featuring the likes of Tracee Ellis Ross, Tiffany Haddish, and Issa Rae.

Like most things the releases, the song rocketed into the upper echelon of the charts.

But how is it faring against Cardi B‘s ‘I Like’? Find out below…

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Ebro Darden‘s thriving ‘Beats 1’ platform welcomed the Hip-House superstar Azealia Banks to its home hours ago.

There, the performer spoke to the tastemaker about her new single ‘Anna Wintour’, why she is unwilling to unpack her problem with Cardi B with men, and why she is eyeing a summer release of her double disc project ‘Fantasea II: The Second Wave.’

What else she discussed? The eclectic nature of her new music, why she feels rejected by Hip-Hop producers and why she feels the producers Machine Drum and Lone are part of her legacy.

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R&B maestra Mya is gearing up for the release her latest studio album ‘T.K.O.’

And as the set’s April 20th retail date draws nearer, the veteran is undressing more of what listeners can expect from the project.

Thus far, the LP is preceded by singles ‘Ready 4 Whatever,’ ‘You Got Me,’ and ‘Damage’ – all of which skew smooth, sensual, and scintillating.

Driving home her the album’s sonic agenda, Mya has unveiled its curvaceous cover. Check it out above.

She’s also shared the set’s tracklist. Head below to see which songs are

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“Better late than never” seems to be Ashanti‘s m-o. Because five whole months after releasing single ‘Say Less’ featuring Ty Dolla $ign, the singer has unwrapped its accompanying video.

Directed by LT Hutton, the visual sees the former Murder INC front-woman take on the rumor peddlers in fun-filled fashion.

Over the course of the clip, she playfully showcases the blurred lines between fact and fiction.

Watch below…

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Sheree Whitfield is said to have been fired from ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ for the second time after siding with former ‘Housewife’ Kim Zolciak during her feud with the show’s leading ladies.

Potentially bad news for the author below…

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That Drake reign is showing no signs of letting up.

Currently dominating the Hot 100 for a 10th week with his latest hit, ‘God’s Plan’ (click here to read more), Drizzy’s firing yet another number toward his chart onslaught.  The latest to join the party?  ‘Nice for What.’

An anthemic cut sure to heat up radios across the U.S., the Noah “40” Shebib-produced tune – which samples Lauryn Hill‘s ‘Ex Factor’ – sees its bid for chart dominance amplified as the rapper has called on a host of celebrity friends (Tiffany Haddish, Issa Rae, Tracee Ellis Ross, Yara Shahidi, and more) to assist as stars of its accompanying video.

The result lies below for your viewing pleasure:

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New album alert!

Striking solid, soulful and sensual ground this year is Colombian Pop princess Kali Uchis and her brand new album ‘Isolation.’

Seasoned with sounds pulled from Psychedelic Soul, R&B, Latin-Pop, Dancehall and Pop, the album sees Uchis boldly soar through the themes of loneliness, depression, love, sex and the highs and lows of being a modern woman with an effortlessness that makes this album one that shouldn’t be ignored.

Unfamiliar with Kali?

In need of music that speaks to the soul?

Meet ‘Isolation’ below…

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Halle Berry is to star a reboot of one of the wildest thrillers to impact the world of cinema.

Full story below..

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By way of storylines which revolve around her relationships with her fellow ‘Housewives’ Porsha Williams stands as the unassuming star of the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

So, when the first part of its new reunion special airs on Sunday fans can expect to see her dominate much of the intense debates on the cycle’s highs and lows.

One of the lows?

The demise of her friendship with Sheree Whitfield.

What happened when the ladies came face to face?

‘Bad Blood’ and broken apologies below…

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Welcome to The Sip episode 3 on That Grape Juice!

In our new podcast series, hosts PatricklySpeakn and StephYoungMC run down the latest entertainment news from TGJ and beyond.

This week Cardi B‘s album has arrived, Nicki Minaj has been spotted, Beyonce‘s Coachella prep heats up and more.

Drink up — and be sure to let us know what YOU think! What are you liking? What do you want to hear more of? Let us know below!

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