Cardi B is far removed from her days as a stripper and her time on the series ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York.’

Now, as she seeks and finds credibility as a rapper, she celebrates the success of her jam ‘Bodak Yellow’ which now seems to be on its way to rocking the Billboard Hot 100’s Top 5!

TODAY’S CHARTS: Cardi B is #14 on the Top Billboard Hip-Hop/Rap charts. pic.twitter.com/IRVTlDaEOh

— Cardi B Updates (@CardiBNews) July 25, 2017

Doing so without the benefit of a featuring act Cardi’s brilliant feat carves out a glistening path for the album she is recording to support the single and the career her label, Atlantic Records, hopes to build out of it.

Why do you think Afro-Latina starlet is faring so well?

Azealia Banks is unwilling to stay silent on the discrimination, backstabbing and racism which often lies at the heart of the entertainment industry.

Hurt by the business’ decision to shun her art as it uplifts projects fronted by many a problematic character, Banks took to Periscope to reveal that her decision to lighten her skin was triggered by her run-in with Russell Crowe.

Fans will remember that the actor, who has been called racist in the past, is said to have spat on Banks and called her the N-word at a party.

How Azealia feels about it now?

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After an elongated spell out of the spotlight, Jessie J is back!

Details on her new material and its imminent arrival after the jump…

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Janet Jackson is on the comeback trail!

The superstar diva is gearing up to launch her ‘State Of The World Tour’ on September 7th and seems keen to showcase her preparation process.

Taking to social media, the 51-year-old shared the shot above of herself in rehearsal. She added the following caption…

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Four months after announcing their reunion, Slip-N-Slide’s biggest acts – Trick Daddy & Trina – are hoping to see their new song, ‘Smooth Sailing,’ slide right to the top of rap charts.

A bid to help the tune’s ascension have come in the form of an official music video, shot in Miami.  Directed by Damian Fyffe, the duo took to the ‘Magic City’ to show off some magic of their own (with a little help from Ali Coyote, of course).

Keen to see if they still got “it”?  Tuck in below to find out:

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As rumors swirl that R&B singer Usher is readying lawsuits of his own to clap back at the rising number of accusers who allegedly contracted herpes from him, investigative reports have been surfacing left and right revealing Quantasia Sharpton – a herpes negative woman who, through lawyer Lisa Bloom, arranged a press conference to detail her lawsuit against Ush – may just be a schemer and scammer…

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Cop a gander of Rihanna!

The Bajan sensation returned to home soil for the Crop Over Carnival and made a point to show up and show out.

Dressed in a body-baring ensemble, RiRi proudly posed with her curves on full display.

Needless to say, we imagine many will be having ‘Wild Thoughts’ after seeing these.

Peep pics and below…

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The 2017 MTV Video Music Awards are a mere matter of weeks away and to amplify buzz the network have announced the first wave of performers.

Find out who’ll be hitting the stage below…

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Pop quad Fifth Harmony plan to heat up the charts come August 25th with the release of their self-titled third album.

And to ramp up buzz, Normani, Dinah, Lauren, and Ally have unwrapped the official cover for the set.

Led by ‘Down,’ the record features production from the likes of Skrillex, Poo Bear, Harmony Samuels, and Ester Dean.

The project marks the first body of work from the group since the acrimonious split from member Camila Cabello.

As reported, the four-piece have secured a coveted performance slot at the 2017 MTV Video Music Awards on August 27th.

Watch the video for ‘Down’ below and let us know what you think of the cover…

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Oprah’s OWN Network has hit a stride in recent years thanks to its drama titles.

The compelling ‘Greenleaf’ has emerged as one of the most successful and today it was rewarded in a major way.

Full story below…

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Having scored a UK top ten with ‘Your Song,’ Rita Ora has turned her attentions to the US.

The media maven’s latest promotional stop was Good Morning America today and she sure made it count.

Backed by a full band, the 26-year-old (who is currently co-hosting ABC’s ‘Boy Band’) belted out the Ed Sheeran penned cut powerfully.

Peep her performance below….

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All roads lead to this Thursday for Pink!

The Pop rebel will be premiering her new single ‘What About Us’ on August 11th and is revving up the buzz machine.

Taking to social media, she shared the official cover for the track, which serves as the lead release from her first solo album since 2012’s ‘The Truth About Love.’

Additional details, such as the song’s producer and housing LP, are being kept under wraps. But with ‘Us’ due imminently and live dates popping up on Ticketmaster, it seems as though this week will bring a whole lot of tea.

It’s about to be Pink season and we’re ecstatic. Are you?

Your thoughts?