In a world in which bum notes, excessive auto-tuning and pedestrian level performances are the norm, acts like the R&B group XSCAPE remain a breath of fresh air.

This year, the quartet put their differences aside to reunite for a comeback tour and a TV show built to support it.

How both are performing? Fantastically.

Why?

The group’s stellar discography and the skill they showcase when delivering it on stage.

Press play to see what mean, below..

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Janet Jackson is in the final stretch of her ‘State Of The World Tour.’ And ahead of its climax in exactly one week, the fierce 51-year-old is relaxing with her son Eissa.

The diva was spotted with the youngster, who is 11 months, on a beach in Miami today.

True to form when off-stage, Ms. Jackson kept things lo-fi and sported an all black ensemble and kept her son close.

A growing Eissa rocked a t-shirt with the words “Equality” on the front.

A whole lot of cuteness awaits after the jump…

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John Boyega is making major moves in 2018…and it isn’t even started yet.

For, this week brings with it the release of ‘Star Wars: The Last Jedi’ (in which he stars) and the start of a campaign he’ll use to launch a number of exciting projects he’ll launch alongside his fellow A List peers.

One he’s most proud of? A secret collaboration with Prince William and Prince Harry of England.

Yes, you read that right.

Details below…

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Remy Ma proved this year that she is not to be messed with. However, that wasn’t enough of a deterrent for outspoken femcee Azealia Banks.

Unbeknownst to the masses, the pair had actually enjoyed a friendly camaraderie. At least over text.

Yet, that was dissolved tonight. Find out why below…

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SZA serves as one 2017’s definitive breakout stars.

Her arresting brand of R&B has cuffed in legions of new fans, earned her all sorts of acclaim, and seen her stack plaques on plaques on plaques.

Crowning a year of seismic achievements, the soulful songstress was tapped as the musical guest of this evening’s ‘Saturday Night Live’ – hosted by James Franco.

Backed by a full band and charismatic choir, she performed ‘Love Galore’ with its much talked about unreleased verse. She also rocked the house with fan-favorite ‘The Weekend.’

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This week brought with it the release of K. Michelle‘s new album ‘Kimberly: The People I Used To Know.’

And as if its 21-song tracklist wasn’t generous enough, the R&B songbird has hatched a new video too in the form of ‘F**k Your Man.’

Originally an interlude on the LP, its visual juxtaposes the cut’s playfully provocative lyrics with a vid that glows with retro-flavored glamor.

Watch after the jump…

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With credibility and commercial value on her side Nicki Minaj remains at the top of Pop and Hip Hop’s chart food chain.

Unimpressed by her winning streak? Fans of the Hip-Hop icon Lil Kim and her former nemesis Remy Ma.

Said fans had hoped the ladies’ collaborative cut ‘Wake Me Up’ would go some way to prove that the gifted ladies were just as chart-worthy as Minaj.

Alas, the song has bombed horribly prompting Nicki’s fans to mock them mercilessly on social media.

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Rita Ora has enjoyed roaring success in 2017 – having notched up hit after hit.

It’s little wonder then why she was tapped to perform at the Capital FM Jingle Bell Ball at London’s O2 Arena.

Joining a bill that included Sam Smith and Taylor Swift, Ora showed her own live gravitas performing singles such as ‘Your Song,’ ‘Anywhere,’ and ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’

Watch Rita in action below…

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Adrienne Bailon is hitting the live circuit in support of new Christmas album ‘New Tradiciones.’

So what better place to start than her TV talkshow ‘The Real.’

Joined by husband, gospel star Israel Houghton, the former 3LW and Cheetah Girls singer soared with a spirited rendition of ‘The Gift.’

Viewers of ‘The Real’ will recall Bailon’s honesty about her insecurities as a solo performer. But, as she showed with this offering, she has nothing to worry about.

Watch below…

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Alexandra Burke is amazing on the mic and is proving equally as arresting on the dance-floor.

The Brit-belter, who rose to fame as the winner of The X Factor after performing with Beyonce, is currently competing on the current series of the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing.’

Much like the US’ ‘Dancing With The Stars,’ the series sees celebrities battle it out each week in a quest for the coveted ballroom trophy.

Oft commanding an audience of 10 million + each week, the show is renown for being a potent promotional platform and the real “win” tends to be for competitors careers.

With Alex readying new material, it’s smart timing. Especially as she’s slaying!

Watch her week 12 performance of the Salsa (for which she earned a perfect score) and Viennese Waltz with partner Gorka Marquez.

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Iggy Azalea may have been knocked down, but she’s far from out.

Indeed, despite a series of setbacks which resulted in the scrapping of her sophomore album and departure from her label, the Aussie bred rapper is readying new music for 2018.

And she’s whetting appetites with a titillating taste.

Check it out below…

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Miguel is being showered with critical acclaim following the release of his fourth studio album ‘War & Leisure.’

With a full week’s sales under its belt, how are the set’s numbers looking?

The answer awaits after the jump…

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