Missy Elliott is back – and not just for a minute.

The music visionary blazed the stage at the 2019 MTV VMAs, where she took home the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor. An award which itself followed her induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame.

Elliott’s salute arrived in tandem with new EP ‘Iconology’ and the video for its song ‘Throw It Back.’

Rather than a momentary resurfacing, the femcee – who hasn’t released a full length album in 14 years – is doing the promo rounds and is delving into her exciting plans.

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Chris Brown keeps the ‘Indigo’ party pumping with the video for ‘Heat.’

Gunna joins C. Breezy in the vibrant visual, which sees the singer dance up a storm as he sets his bedroom agenda.

Beyond performing in the clip, Brown also takes on directorial duties alongside Edgar Esteves. 

Watch the star shine in his clothing spot after the jump…

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Queen of Pop Madonna serves yet another reminder that her reign is not limited to the Billboard charts.

This week – as her 2005 comeback hit, ‘Hung Up,’ passed the 200M views mark on Youtube – she cemented a unique record in digital history books.

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Lookout London, a legend is heading your way!

Because Toni Braxton has announced a one-off show in the UK’s capital.

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Common’s new album is out.

All you need to know about ‘Let Love’ below….

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Lauryn Hill is back!

For two decades, fans have been thirsting for new music from the eclectic star – who has, during said time, continued to surf the wave of her groundbreaking LP ‘The Miseducation Of Lauryn Hill.’

And while the promised follow-up isn’t ready, the star returns in a rare feature spot, on Pusha T‘s new song ‘Coming Home.’

Released alongside three other tracks, the rapper – speaking on Beats 1 radio – said of the ‘Home’:

“[The song] speaks to giving hope to those who are coming home and telling people who are locked up and behind the wall that we waiting on them. That we’re going to be out here – as a support system – when they get home.” 

Take a listen below…

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The magnificent Viola Davis is to portray Michelle Obama in a new TV show which is to examine the lives of First Ladies.

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The leader of the Fenty empire covers the September issue of Vogue Hong Kong.

RiRi’s stylish feature, which was lensed by Hanna Moon, arrives as she releases the latest additions to her Fenty luxury clothing line. It also comes ahead of the September 20th presentation of her Savage Fenty lingerie line, which – in a landmark move – will be broadcast live on Amazon Prime. 

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Emeli Sande takes vocal flight on new single ‘You Are Not Alone.’

The soaring song is the latest to be lifted from the singer’s third studio album ‘Real Life,’ which arrives on September 13th.

Piano led and lyrically uplifting, it may well be our fave track from the set yet.

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As we reported here, Brandy was this year’s recipient for the prestigious President’s Award at the BMI R&B/Hip Hop Awards, hosted in Atlanta.

Presented to an individual songwriter, composer, or producer who has made exemplary contributions to the art of music and songwriting and profoundly influenced the entertainment industry, last night (August 29) saw B-Rocka join a list of esteemed honorees that in the past has included the likes of Curtis Mayfield, Toni Braxton and and more.

Familiar names like the Grammy-nominated Gospel sensation Kierra Sheard, Jade Novah, and even the R&B veteran’s brother, Ray J, were on hand to tribute her.  See highlights from the showing and see her inspiring, tear-filled acceptance speech:

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This week saw Rick Ross capture the sixth #1 album of his career when his latest effort, ‘Port of Miami 2,’ docked on the Billboard Rap charts.

Boasting a #2 debut on the Billboard 200, the set’s impressive chart performance can be attributed (in part) to the string of music videos delivered in its promotion ahead of its premiere – a delivery Ricky Rozay doesn’t seem to be slowing down on any time soon.

Having already teased a visual for the album’s cut, ‘Born to Kill,’ the Grammy-nominee’s preceding that release with the somber video for ‘Fascinated.’  An ode to members of his inner circle who he’s lost over the years (to death, a corrupt criminal justice system, and more), the Bawse’s video is flooded with flashbacks of his longtime manager, Black Bo, who passed away back in late 2017 and more.

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Future continues to prove he’s a changed man.

At the top of the year – while hot on the promotion trail for his sixth chart-topping album, ‘The Wizrd’ – the 35-year-old hitmaker revealed that he not only stopped doing lean, but that he wanted to be a source of ’empowerment’ for the community (click here to read about that).

His latest bid to do just that has come in the form of a scholarship giveaway.  Details inside:

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