As the critical acclaim continues to pour in for his March 2nd released debut album, ‘Sum of My Music,’ singer/songwriter Jussie Smollett continues to beat the promo pavement in a bid to help that acclaim be reflected commercially.

With earlier stops seeing him visit ‘Good Morning America’ and other premium television outlets (click here if you missed it) in its support, most recently the ‘Empire’ star was spotted at ‘Wendy.’  There, he not only dished on his admiration of Janet Jackson, but also performed two cuts from his long-awaited inaugural LP.

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Toni Braxton has unlocked the video for single ‘Long As I Live.’

The melodic jam is the latest to be lifted from the songbird’s newly hatched album ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ and follows lead release ‘Deadwood.’

Braxton is joined by sisters Tamar and Towanda as she confronts her former lover over the demise of their relationship.

Watch the drama (and dancing) unfold after the jump…

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Russell Simmons is facing brand new rape claims.

Unfortunately, his new set of allegations are even more disgusting than the first few.

Full story, and his denial, below…

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Toni Braxton brought her butter-smooth contralto to the TODAY Show this morning.

The diva supreme was on hand to perform current single ‘Long As I Live’ – which is lifted from her eighth album ‘Sex & Cigarettes’ (released today).

Backed by a troop of dancers, a bossed up Ms. Braxton belted out the jam, which has been making commendable moves on the Urban A/C format.

Watch the songbird take flight below…

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The Spice Girls are to be immortalised as action figures!

Details on their animated moves below…

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Beyonce and JAY-Z‘s ‘On The Run II Tour’ is getting bigger and bigger.

The summer stadium run has been proving one of the year’s hottest tickets and has seen Live Nation add a wave of new dates to keep up with demand.

And today, that trajectory continued.

Head below to see the latest shows added to ‘On The Run II’…

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Aubrey O’Day of the Urban Pop outfit Danity Kane has reportedly admitted that she got down and dirty with Donald Trump‘s married son.

Full story below…

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Two more women have accused Trey Songz of assaulting them this week.

Stepping in to support them? Lisa Bloom.

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After teaming up to release the scorching song that is ‘Don’t Hurt Yourself’, Jack White and Beyonce may be on their way to releasing a joint album. That is…if Jack has his way.

Full report below…

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Singing sisters Chloe x Halle have unwrapped their debut album in elaborate fashion; they’ve paired ‘The Kids Are Alright’ with a like-titled short film.

The duo, who are being shepherded by Beyonce under her Parkwood Entertainment label, premiered the 10-minute visual in tandem with the LP and its a must-see.

Watch below as the ladies, aged 19 and 17 respectively, glide between looks, songs, and backdrops…

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Mya is back!

The seasoned songstress has unzipped seductive new single ‘Damage.’ 

Lifted from upcoming album ‘TKO,’ which is due next month, the scintillating slow jam finds the singer embrace  the sensual whilst cooing about her lover.

Listen to the bedroom bound banger below…

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