‘Wake Up, No Make Up’ singer Ciara is waking fans up to new music from her long-awaited seventh album, ‘Beauty Marks.’

The follow-up to a string of critically acclaimed cuts (see:  ‘Greatest Love,’ ‘Dose,’ and ‘Level Up’), the new tune – ‘Thinkin Bout You’ – has been teased in earnest since its announcement just days ago (click here to read).

Undoubtedly a 1,2 step away from her usual sonic offerings as she’s best known for party-starters and bass heavy slow jams, ‘Thinkin’ rings as an 80s-inspired, mid-tempo funk groove akin to the offerings of fellow Urban stageblazer Janelle Monae.

Curious what we mean? Hear it for yourself:

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Donald Trump leads the chorus of incensed critics who cannot believe the charges launched against ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett (as we reported here) and has revealed he wants the Federal Bureau of Investigations to investigate him!

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Cop a gander at our girl Ciara!

After ample teasing as her best body of work to date, the Grammy-winner’s finally unveiled a peek at her long-awaited new album, ‘Beauty Marks.’ Ahead of the release of its latest single, ‘Thinkin Bout You’ (due today as we reported here), the project will come as the first LP launched from her label Beauty Marks Entertainment.

Curious to see what gems you can expect to see line its tracklist?  Exciting details await inside:

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Having scored ratings winners with a bevy of biographical films related to top female music artists over the last few years (see:  Aaliyah, Toni Braxton, Whitney Houston, and more), Lifetime is hoping rub a few more hits out of their magic lamp as it’s been announced they have ordered yet another set of music themed programs.

In addition to the previously announced biopic set to tell the stories of one of Gospel’s most renowned groups, The Clark Sisters (as we reported here), now the women’s network is turning the spotlight on female Rap pioneers Salt-N-Pepa.

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With the April 12th premiere date of her new film, ‘Little,’ looming, expect to see more of the multi-talented Issa Rae a-front magazines and TV screens in its support.

After turning heads in ‘Shape’ magazine earlier this month, the 34-year-old dropped jaws by paying homage to her mother’s Louisianian heritage with a New Orleans-inspired photo shoot for Essence magazine (as we reported here).  Steered by Itaysha Jordan, the shots featured stunning fashions from the likes of designers Marc Jacobs, Valentino, Sergio Rossi, and many more.

We’ve already shown you the finished products, but look inside for the behind the scenes magic:

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Another couple are calling it quits. And this time it’s Monica and husband of 9 years Shannon Brown. 

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‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ may have just launched its latest season, but the drama is already popping off for Tokyo Vanity. Off-screen.

The reality figure/aspiring actress is having a hard time on social media today after she insinuated that the powers that be are using children’s media to “turn kids gay.”

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Wendy Williams returned to her show three weeks ago after a three-month hiatus that she blamed on ill-health. However, the daytime talker is set to go on a break…again.

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Usher has a lot to get off his chest, and it seems as though he may be drawing on a tried and true format to do so.

For, the R&B star has just teased a sequel to his Diamond-selling ‘Confessions’ album.

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‘The Boss’ Diana Ross celebrated her 75th birthday and did so in style.

Surrounded by family, friends, and admirers, the music legend was honored for the length and breadth of the star-studded ceremony.

One especially notable name on-hand was Beyonce – who was called on to sing ‘Happy Birthday’ to a woman many have drawn career comparisons to. Both reared in iconic groups and blazed a trail as formidable solo forces.

Suffice to say, the choice was oh so fitting.

Watch one Dreamgirl salute another after the jump…

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‘Please Me’ performer Cardi B was undoubtedly none-too-pleased when she saw the hashtag #SurvivingCardiB trending after a viral video showed her bragging about drugging and robbing men who wanted to sleep with her before her fame.

During an Instagram Live session from three years ago (according to Cardi), the Grammy-winner stated:

“I had to go strip, I had to go, ‘Oh yeah, you want to fuck me? Yeah, yeah, yeah, let’s go to this hotel,’ and I drugged ni**as up, and I robbed them. That’s what I used to do,” said Cardi. “Nothin’ was muthafuckin’ handed to me, my ni**a. Nothing!”

The statement caused furore, a sentiment that is ongoing as of the time of this report.  Once the news got to her desk, the ‘I Like It’ rapstress took to social media to issue a statement:

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‘The Breakfast Club’s resident host/DJ Charlamagne Tha God (born Lenard McKelvey) dropped a bombshell recently when he dished on his now dissolved relationship with former mentor/co-star Wendy Williams.  McKelvey, who rose to fame as Williams’ controversial sidekick on her nationally syndicated radio show, has made no secret in the past about the deterioration of his professional and personal affiliation with the ‘Queen of All Media’ – a failure he blames on her husband, Kevin Hunter.

Now, as Wendy makes headlines for drug abuse relapses, emotional breakdowns, and coping with Hunter’s reported infidelity (click here to read more), McKelvey’s weighing in with some stinging criticism.  Taking to our friends at Page Six, the famed DJ stated:

“The real rehab she needs is from Kevin Hunter.”

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