A young woman has broken her anonymity to step forward as the latest girl to claim she was groomed and molested by the disgraced R&B singer R. Kelly.

Her harrowing story below…

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This year, few club jams have come close to having the resonance of Yo Gotti and Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Rake It Up.’

And now the hit has officially been paired with a video.

Following much ado about whether its visual would ever see the light of day, Onika took to Instagram moments ago to share a titillating teaser. She also confirmed that the full vid will be unveiled tomorrow.

Before then though, peep a sneak peek preview after the jump…

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For what it’s worth, King K reigns again.

Clocking its fourth non-consecutive week atop the Billboard 200, Kendrick Lamar‘s fourth studio album – ‘Damn’ – has competition saying just that as it beat out country superstar, Brett Eldredge, for the top spot. The project, a mainstay in the tally’s top 10 since its March 2017 release, added an another 11,000 units (47,000 SPS) to its overall tally just three weeks after being certified double platinum by the RIAA.

While his recapture of the chart’s throne is undoubtedly a win, the troubling figure he accomplished the feat with landed him in history books.  Why?  Because, it’s the lowest weekly total for any artist’s number 1 album  (second overall) since the chart began ranking by consumption units.

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It’s been nearly five years since an official LP from Kesha has lined shelves of any capacity – digital or physical.  The setback, thanks to a highly publicized legal battle with producer Dr. Luke, ultimately delayed, but did not derail, what would be the hitmaker’s third studio effort.

Fast forward to this summer with the heat between Kesh and Luke somewhat “cooled,” the singer/songwriter is moving forward with a body of work that is far from reminiscent of her ‘Tik Tok’ and ‘Blow’ chart-toppers of years past.  With the top 30 hit, ‘Praying,’ to its credit, the new album – ‘Rainbow’ – is apparently looking to live up to its name with an array (a kaleidoscope if you will) of sounds.

Released just moments ago for your streaming pleasure, as we await more reviews from the industry’s top critics, the opinion that matters most to us is yours. Stream Kesha’s new album inside and weigh in:

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After much ado, it’s official: ‘Empire’ and ‘STAR’ will broadcast a crossover episode upon their return on September 27th.

The Lee Daniels music dramas have both built solid viewership and will be looking to kick off their fourth and second seasons with a collaborative bang.

To whet appetites, FOX have unleashed a titillating teaser.

Boasting appearances from Taraji P. Henson and Queen Latifah, the preview sees the show’s respective casts unite for a team performance of ‘You’re So Beautiful.’

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Check out the fab four of Fifth Harmony!

Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally look pretty on the all pink cover of Seventeen Magazine‘s September/October issue.

The vibrant feature forms part of the promotional push for the group’s self titled third album, which drops August 25th via RCA Records.

To support the launch, the ladies will be rocking the stage at the 2017 MTV VMAs on August 27th.

Head below, where a preview of what to expect awaits…

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If you’re a fan of Issa Rae‘s HBO hit series ‘Insecure,’ then you are aware that the music is just as compelling as the Issa and Lawrence saga. Before episode 3 airs, Jazmine Sullivan and Bryson Tiller merge on the title track for the LA based series.

In the 3-minute track, the drama unfolds between the duo in a back and forth vocal banter over relationship issues and insecurities.

Sullivan offers the woman’s perspective on a broken relationship with her esteemed vocals. As the song progresses, the Philly songstress provides an impressive sing-rap to compliment Bryson’s unique style.

Take a listen below…

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Meet the new Miguel.

Now years removed from his impact-making number ‘Adorn’ the entertainer seeks fresh glory with his forthcoming album and the material he’s recording to elevate it.

His first promotional stop? ‘Blag’ magazine where he spoke candidly on his career, culture and the music industry.

Read below…

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Armed with the momentum of the Super Bowl and Coachella, Lady Gaga kicked off the ‘Joanne World Tour’ in fine fashion last night.

The superstar songstress launched the global trek in Vancouver, Canada and reviews thus far have been potently positive.

Mounted in support of Mother Monster’s fifth album ‘Joanne,’ the mammoth arena + stadium showcase sees the singer perform much loved hits such as ‘Bad Romance’ and ‘Telephone’ as well as newer numbers like ‘The Cure’ and ‘Million Reasons.’

With Gaga having sold 820k of ‘Joanne’ Stateside and the show running right through to December, it’s safe to say more success awaits the era. Namely plaques and box office certs.

Peep performances below…

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“I’m getting a little tired of your broken promithes promithes” – Queen Kiely Williams, 2000.

As September nears, so too does the start of the infamous Q4.

That tried and true window where campaigns are kicked off with a view to capitalise on the generous buying climate of the Holidays. Promotional platforms are plentiful and the potential for revenue maximisation is a very real reality for record labels.

It’s also a time during which fans begin to raise hopeful eyebrows at their faves who’ve promised new projects but have yet to deliver.

Historically, it’s proven that many of these LPs don’t arrive on time – or even at all.

However, we can only wait with bated breath. While we do, grab some tea and biscuits and join us below as we countdown 5 albums we want to see before the year’s end!

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‘Girls Trip’ finally landed in theaters this week after a whirlwind promotional tour and has delivered in a major way at the box office.

Universal’s R-rated comedy, which stars Regina Hall, Queen Latifah, Tiffany Haddish, and Jada Pinkett Smith, was awarded an  “A” CinemaScore from test audiences, indicating the major success awaited.

And its launch figures suggest that to be the case.

Find out the exact number below…
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With the ‘ANTI’ era wrapped, Rihanna has turned her attentions to the big screen.

Next week brings with it the global release of Sci-Fi flick ‘Valérian and the City of a Thousand Planets’ – a movie the Bajan star appears in as entertainer Bubble.

Ahead of its arrival, RiRi donned her finest and stepped out to celebrate alongside her co-stars at the Los Angeles premiere.

Reviews of the film have thus far been far from favorable. However, with Rih attached and director Luc Besson at the helm could a clapback at the box office be near? Time will tell.

In the meanwhile, peep more pics of Ms. Fenty, Cara Delevingne, Chris Tucker, and more below…

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