Cardi B is in reaching distance of the #1 spot. Literally.

The reality star turned real rap star is enjoying colossal success with her single ‘Bodak Yellow,’ which this week has climbed to a new peak on the US chart.

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Cop a gander of Kelly Rowland!

The ever-fierce singer is being honored by ELLE for being a fashionista and stuns in the shot above to celebrate.

Ms. Kelly is one of a select few to be presented with the Personal Style Award by the publication, alongside others such as Paris Jackson and Tracee Ellis Ross.

Speaking on a notable fashion item she has, 36-year-old Rowland said…

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Cardi B‘s come-up is earning her fans from many a spectrum.

And now the ‘Bodak Yellow’ femcee can count Beyonce amongst her well-wishers.

The pair were snapped together at Made In America earlier this month and, until now, little has been known about their interaction.

However, in an interview with the Associated Press at New York Fashion Week, Cardi excitedly gushed about her encounter with Queen Bey.

She also dished on her debut album, which is due in October.

See what she had to say below…

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BET may have a ratings smash on its hands.

With who? Gucci Mane and his wedding special.

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Fergie is taking flight with the promo campaign for new album ‘Double Dutchess.’

Several years in the making, the visual experience will officially be unleashed on September 22nd. 

Ahead of its arrival, Fergie-Ferg stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.

During her candid chat, the singer dished on what folk can expect from her project, why it took so long, her status with the Black Eyed Peas, and much more.

Peep the insightful sit-down below…

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Teairra Mari has come a long way from the days of being primed to be the Princess of the Roc.

Nowadays, she’s more renown for throwing drinks and pulling wigs on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood.’

It’s a steady check, but – for many – has translated as wasted potential given the trajectory she was once on.

Hoping to re-affix the focus on her music career, the 29-year-old has previewed new song named ‘Bad.’

Due to debut in October, a snippet of the track awaits below…

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Tyrese is renown for being outspoken, but has he finally gone too far?

The singer/actor is fending off all sorts of shade following comments he made about Dwayne ‘The  Rock’ Johnson – his ‘Fast & Furious’ co-star.

What’s the drama all about? Find out below…

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Belaboured by claims someone from her creative camp is stealing from independent artists? Rihanna.

The entertainer has spent the weekend celebrating the launch of her ‘Fenty Beauty’ venture and doing her part to spread the beauty of diversity within Entertainment with its products.

Alas, this morning will see her faced with allegations that someone she has hired to create her concepts is more of a copy cat than they are a creative.

The allegations below…

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Nicki Minaj and Katy Perry‘s very first recorded collaboration ‘Swish Swish‘ is on its way to becoming a U.K. Top Ten smash.

Powered by a well-received visual, a scorching verse from Minaj and a fired-up Perry, the song rose seven places on the Official Singles Chart placing it #22 this week…its highest position to date.

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1) Fifth Harmony – Don’t Say You Love Me

2) Miguel – Sky Walker

3) Janet Jackson – Night

4) MAAD – Wonderland

5) K. Michelle & Chris Brown – Either Way

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

From The Vault is back this week with a yet another Urban classic courtesy of a a prolific femcee and a premium R&B songbird.

Today’s pick is ‘Gangsta Lovin’’ by Eve and Alicia Keys.

After the chart success of previous singles ‘Who’s That Girl ?’ and ‘Let Me Blow Ya Mind,’ the pressure was on for the Ruff Ryder‘s star to keep the momentum going after her breakthrough era. And that’s exactly what she did in 2002 with ‘Lovin’’.

The first offering from the rapper’s third LP ’Eve-Olution’, it featured then-new Alicia Keys, who was riding high from stellar reviews and sales of her debut album.

Murder INC’s Irv Gotti served as producer. Already known as industry exec, he was (at the time) becoming noted for crafting hits for the likes of Jennifer Lopez; namely ‘I’m Real (Remix)’ remix and ‘Ain’t it Funny’ – which both went #1 in the US.

‘Lovin” became a worldwide hit peaking at #2 in the US, #4 in Australia and #6 in the UK. Billboard named it the 19th biggest song of the year 2002.

Director X – then Little X – directed the summer-soaked video. E-V-E and Ms Keys can be seen lounging by the pool and on the beach. A life of luxury.

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We’re still waiting for a proper follow-up era to this from Eve; her tone and flow would work wonders in today’s musical landscape especially with female Hip-Hop garnering attention again. As for Alicia, we need her next album to be a bit less ‘Here’ but more ‘Gangsta Lovin’’ and ‘No One.’ Strong melodies, with street but sweet appeal.

Before these ladies grant our wishes, we’d like to know: when it comes to the “greats”, is there a rap-sung collaboration you’re still waiting to witness?

Your thoughts?

Tinashe is on to something new.

Still hard at work on her sophomore studio set, the South African stunner took to the net to reveal that new music isn’t the only thing she’s been creating.

Behold her new look below…

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