After kicking off 2018 with his stirring official debut single, ‘Freedom,’ and an equally moving music video to accompany it (click here to see that if you missed it), ‘Empire’ star Jussie Smollett continues to showcase music from his long-awaited debut album, ‘Sum of My Music.’

Ahead of its reported March 2nd release fans are invited to feast their eyes on ‘Catch Your Eye’ – the LP’s Swizz Beatz-assisted second single.  Said to be inspired by the 1998 Hype Williams’-directed film, ‘Belly,’ the clip also features stunning artwork from Nigerian artist Laolu NYC.

Curious to see what Smollett’s cooked up with his second swing at the bat?  Look inside to see:

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Bruno Mars has been on an unprecedented winning streak with his ’24k Magic’ album and tour.

And, in the wake of winning six Grammy Awards, the stage blazer is gearing up for an electrifying victory lap.

Bringing along ‘Finesse’ collaborator Cardi B, Bruno will be hitting 10 US cities from September.

And while many thought that meant 10 dates, the pair will be playing multiple shows in select regions. A move that will doubt see the tour’s eventual gross be mind-blowing (given that it’s already north of $200 million as of the end of 2017).

Find out when the Atlantic Records duo will be hitting a city near you below…

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New music alert!

Khalid has paired up friend and Fifth Harmony star Normani for new single ‘Love Lies.’

More on their exciting collaboration after the jump…

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Mary J. Blige has conquered the music industry and she’s now making a name for herself in the acting arena.

The seasoned songstress recently made headlines when she nabbed nominations at both the Oscars and Golden Globes for her role in ‘Mudbound.’

Now, she’s taking her talent’s one of Netflix‘s most hotly anticipated new shows.

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Michael Jackson’s father Joe Jackson is tired of Quincy Jones running his mouth about his son around town!

How he intends to silence the superstar musician?

Find out below…

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Tinashe teams with Future for ‘Faded Love’ – the latest taste of her long-awaited sophomore album ‘Joyride.’

Having returned with the punchy ‘No Drama,’ its follow-up is a mellower affair and skews boasts ample island-spice.

Take a listen below…

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Keith Powers has signed up to star in a movie about one of the leading members of the ‘Black Panther’ political movement.

Good news below…

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“If at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and try again”

Keyshia Cole is hitting the reset button on the campaign for her current album ’11:11 Reset.’

Initially released last October, the set debuted at #37 on the Billboard 200 with a first week figure of 13,377 (9,420 of which were pure sales).

Needless to say, these are a far cry from Cole’s glory days and weren’t reflective of the benefits attached to the ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ platform she signed on to.

But worried fans needn’t fret because Keyshia has a plan.

See what we mean below…

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Lupita Nyong’o is on a sweet high.

Why? The success she is projected to enjoy with her latest movie ‘Black Panther.’

How she’s celebrating its release? By gracing the pages of ‘Allure’ with a stellar shoot, an interview that offers insight into her life as it is today and a conversation about her hair.

Around 13 or 14, I had such a rough time with being teased and feeling really unpretty. My dad intervened and spoke to my mom about my hair, and she finally agreed. She took me to the salon in the middle of the school day, and I got my hair relaxed. I felt so much better because it was easier to tame. All the girls in my class had their hair relaxed. Very few had natural kink, so I felt a lot more acceptable.

More below…

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Lookout Europe because Demi Lovato is on her way!

Armed with the success of global smash ‘Sorry Not Sorry,’ the vocal powerhouse is expanding her US ‘Tell Me You Love Me Tour’ into multiple Euro regions.

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Xscape are transitioning.

The R&B ensemble staged a successful comeback – comprised of a reality show and reunion tour. And while most members are keen to keep the nostalgia going, Kandi Burruss has revealed that she has other commitments.

Undeterred, the rest of the group – Tiny, Tamika, and LaTocha – are pressing on as a trio.

To punctuate their point of difference, the ladies have announced a name change.

Full story below…

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The Real Housewives Of Atlanta is back for its milestone 10th season. And despite a decade on-air, the Bravo smash is losing none of its sassy steam.

Already delivering on its promise of shady twists and turns, the latest outing of the ensemble title is proving a must-see.

Want to know what Nene, Kenya, Kandi, Cynthia, Porsha, Sheree, and new addition Eva Marcille will be serving up on episode 13 / season 10?

Watch a sneak peek below to find out out below…

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