Much to the surprise of fans hungry for new music, part of this year’s Valentine’s Day music rush featured a new release from rapper/singer/songwriter Tink.

Reportedly putting the final touches on ‘Think Tink’ –  her long-awaited, debut LP (due this year) – the Chicagoan songstress released ‘Breakin’ Me’ (produced by DJ-Wes & Nabeyin) in January as yet another bop to tide listeners over until its release.

Now, with an accompanying visual directed by Zae, look inside to hear the latest from T ahead of her official album release:

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Wendy Williams is not taking any risks with her health.

For, four months after fainting live on her talkshow, she’s scrapped an entire week of shows due to illness.

Full story below…

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Janet Jackson‘s name was thrust into headlines Super Bowl Sunday when fans opted to protest Justin Timberlake‘s Halftime Show gig by trending #JanetJacksonAppreciationDay on Twitter.

As widely reported, Jackson and JT were involved in the now infamous “wardrobe malfunction” during her 2004 Super Bowl showing. His career went unscathed, while the diva’s was affected immensely. And adding insult to injury, he was then invited back as if nothing had happened.

Ever classy, Jackson said little – other than that she wouldn’t be performing at the ‘Bowl (despite mass speculation).

A few weeks on, she’s seized the occasion (Valentine’s) to express gratitude to her supporters…

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Fears that Marvel’s African-American movie ‘Black Panther‘ would bomb in the United Kingdom have been obliterated today.

Why?

Astonishing news below…

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Normani and Khalid have unwrapped a Valentine’s Day gift in the form of new single ‘Love Lies.’

Lifted from the ‘Love, Simon’ movie soundtrack, the song arrives following the wave of success Khalid is (still) riding with debut album ‘American Teen.’ It also serves as the first taste of solo material from Normani aside from her Fifth Harmony base.

Introducing the track during its world premiere on Beats 1 radio moments ago, host Zane Lowe notably pointed out that the 21-year-old songbird had the blessing of her bandmates releasing the track.

How does it sound? Listen below…

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Remy Ma promotes self love this Valentine’s Day in the video for ‘Melanin Magic (Pretty Brown)’ featuring Chris Brown.

Celebrating the chocolate hue, the visual was co-directed by Remy and ERG.

It serves as the latest taste of the rapper’s long-awaited sophomore album ‘Seven Winters & Six Summers’ – which arrives via new label Columbia Records later this year.

What are you waiting for? Watch after the jump

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‘Black Panther’ arrived worldwide this week and the box office is bracing itself for blockbuster results.

Still, the Marvel movie’s cast aren’t resting on their laurels; they’re pounding the promotional pavement. And the latest stop for lead Chadwick Boseman was The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.

In an intriguing sit-down, the 41-year-old star opened up about how he secured the role, maintaining secrecy, the film’s impact on the Black community, turning down roles, his plans post-Panther, and much more.

Check out his chat with Charlamagne and Angela Yee after the jump…

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Eminem embraces the cinematic in the video for new single ‘River’ featuring Ed Sheeran. 

Issued as the latest offering from the rapper’s ‘Revival’ album, the visual was directed by Emil Nava and showcases Slim Shady as he wrestles with various forms of turmoil.

With the ‘Rivers’ having already swam to a #11 peak on the Billboard Hot 100, the arrival of its video should gift an added lift.

Check it out below…

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Nicki Minaj fans needn’t worry.

Back in January, a large number of the rapper’s ever-growing fan base discovered that she had been absent from social media prompting fears that she was “missing.”

Today, much to their relief, she has been located.

Where she was found?

The studio.

Full story below…

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Rita Ora is to star in the new live action ‘Pokemon‘ movie!

Awesome news below…

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As far as singles go Dua Lipa has proved she is more than capable of delivering smash hits.

Where she isn’t as strong? Live performances.

Fortunately, after suffering a few vocal mishaps on the promotional run for her single ‘New Rules‘, the starlet showcased her growth in the U.S. hours ago when she performed the jam live on ‘Ellen.’

With help from a pre-recorded backing vocals, the rising star rocked the show with a fresh serving of the jam as gears up to release a new album and turn ‘Rules’ into a global hit before she does so!

How she fared?

Find out below…

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Normani Kordei is coming!

The Fifth Harmony stay has been making major moves as she gears up for her solo launch and she’s punctuating the palpable excitement with a stunning new promotional snap.

Arriving just hours before her new single ‘Love Lies’ with Khalid premieres, the snap sent fans into a frenzy.

Ahead of its debut, peep the cover for the song below…

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