For much of Mariah Carey‘s early career, the songbird rocked gowns that covered her from head-to-toe.

Now, after blossoming like a ‘Butterfly’ and experiencing ‘Emancipation,’ Mimi seems eager to flaunt her curves at every chance.

And it appears that desire grows more by the year.

Case in point her new PAPER magazine cover feature.

Rocking a barely there ensemble, the 47 year old leads the special Las Vegas issue which celebrates the entertainers currently rocking Sin City.

Carey recently wrapped her ‘#1 To Infinity’ special there, but will be back at The Colosseum in December for Christmas run of shows.

Clearly uninhibited, peep more from Mariah (including excerpts from her interview) below…

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At long last.

After much ado, Yo Gotti and Nicki Minaj have unleashed the video for their summer sizzler ‘Rake It Up.’

Despite dominating the clubs and Urban radio, a visual was nowhere to be found – even after initial set snaps surfaced.

Fret not, because the racy the clip is now here and looks poised to help lift the track beyond its #22 peak on the Billboard Hot 100.

What are you waiting for? Watch below…

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Tyra Banks, Willow Smith and her brother Jaden partied at Galore‘s ‘Girl Cult‘ last night before Banks’ official return to ‘America’s Next Top Model’ via its new home VH1.

Snaps below..

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Cardi B has had enough of White Supremacists and has urged her fellow New Yorkers to teach them a lesson they’ll never forget!

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‘Insecure’ has us hooked!

The HBO comedy has struck a chord with millions thanks to its wonderfully witty and immersive take on the story of two friends – Issa and Molly.

Anchored by Issa Rae and Yvonne Orji, the series is set in Los Angeles and follows the ladies as the navigate love, life, and all else in between.

Episode 6 of season 2 airs this Sunday. Peep a preview for ‘Hella Blows’ below…

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Undeterred by the lukewarm performance of her new music, Katy Perry is pressing on with the promotion of current single ‘Swish Swish.’

The Nicki Minaj assisted track was released way back in May, but its video has been M.I.A. Until now.

Clearly aligning its release with her hosting duties at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards, Perry has hatched a slick new preview.

Basketball themed, the cinematic clip features a host of Hollywood cameos and is no doubt aiming for ample replay value.

Peep the sneak peek for the Dave Meyers directed vid after the jump…

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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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As Pop combinations go, few come as top tier as Eminem and Pink.

Having worked together on 2010’s ‘Won’t Back Down,’ the pair last collaborated on the Pink’s 2012 album ‘The Truth About Love’ (on the song ‘Here Comes The Weekend’).

And now she’s reportedly returning the favor. Again.

Details below…

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Akon and Snoop Dogg‘s sizzling stripper’s anthem ‘I Wanna Love You’ is this week’s From The Vault pick.

After scoring a monumental hit with ‘Smack That,’ the pressure was on for Akon to etch his name on atop of the charts with another smash. And, while some struggle to meet the challenge, that’s exactly what he managed to do with this 2006 anthem.

Initially a feature with rapper Plies, the single version saw Snoop step into the guest spot.
Produced by the singer, it was another home-run for the duo shooting straight to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #3 on the UK Singles Chart.

The Benny Boom directed video showcased the stars surrounded by dancing video vixens; quite fitting given the song’s lyrics. Standard-fare, but engaging nonetheless.

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Given his omnipresence for much of the mid 00’s, it’s odd that the Senegalese crooner isn’t doing much on the music front these days. At least on the mainstream playing field.

Still, we must give kudos to him for using his platform (one built on the success of songs like this) to push philanthropic causes and means of empowering his African homeland.

The charts can be fickle, but who knows: maybe he’ll have a second wind?

Your thoughts?

Missy Elliott is one of Virginia’s most notable exports and a new petition has been to launched to recognize this formally.

Find out how this links to the recent violence in the region over confederate monuments below…

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Times really are a-changing.

Britney Spears has never been famed for live vocal theatrics, but recent months have seen her hitting the “on” switch on her oft mute mic.

The latest showing came last night during her ‘Piece of Me’ Las Vegas show.

Much to the shock of the fans in attendance, Spears opened up her mouth and belted out a cover of Bonnie Raitt’s ‘Something To Talk About.’

How did she sound? Head below to find out…

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Miley Cyrus addresses her radical rebirth on new single ‘Younger Now.’

“No one stays the same” she sings on the track, which is lifted from the Pop star’s like-titled new album (due September 29th).

Having lived out her rebellious “Urban” era oh so publicly, Cyrus seizes the song and its visual to open up about her reincarnation.

It’s a smart play given the backlash she received following comments she made in a Billboard interview in which she expressed regret she felt after the ‘Bangerz’ era. This later erupted debate about her race privilege and appropriating black culture for a gain in success.

Watch Cyrus re-imagined after the jump…

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