Hard to believe it’s been nearly 18 years since Sammie broke onto the scene with his tune, ‘I Like It.’

Since then, the R&B singer has had a musical reincarnation or two, but the identity and label changes never got in the way of the Floridian crooner’s devotion to the genre.  Such is evidenced again in his latest release, ‘Better.’

The second offering from his November 2016-released ‘I’m Him’ EP, the bop may be one of many tapping into the “trap-soul” movement (reminiscent of and popularized by Bryson Tiller‘s ‘Don’t’), but Sammie’s ‘Better’ – let us tell it – lives up to its title in a number of ways.

Don’t believe us?  Hear for yourself:

(more…)

Cop a gander of Fifth Harmony!

The Pop quad channel retro glam in the newest issue of Galore magazine.

Drawing on inspiration from the 70s, 90s, and 00’s, the ladies stun in the eclectic shoot.

It arrives ahead of their much anticipated return to the charts following their headline-grabbing split from Camila Cabello.

In a recent interview, the group revealed that they have been given much more creative control on the follow up to 2016’s sophomore set ‘7/27.’

We’re buzzed to hear it; hopefully it arrives soon after member Normani‘s current stint on ‘Dancing With The Stars.’

Pending then, peep more sassy snaps below…

Your thoughts?

Nicki Minaj‘s flood of the airwaves continues.

This time it’s by way of Major Lazer‘s flavorsome new single ‘Run Up’ which also features PARTYNEXTDOOR. 

With the song wracking up over 200 million streams since its debut, its Paul, Luc, Martin directed video arrives right on time.

Speaking on the concept of the clip, which was unveiled moments ago, the trio say:

“The idea was to laugh at ourselves and at the unconditional love we bear to our smartphones. Humor and absurdity came naturally in our speech because our will was not to accuse someone or something but just exaggerate it to foster reflection.”

Watch below…

Decent vid for a decent song.

Your thoughts?

In a developing story, it has been announced that actor and comedian Charlie Murphy has died at the age of 57.

According to his manager, the eldest brother of Eddie Murphy was suffering from Leukaemia and passed this morning in hospital where he was undergoing chemotherapy.

Though renown for his connection to his superstar sibling, Charlie enjoyed much success of his own – as a popular stand-up act and also with roles on ‘The Chapelle Show,’ ‘The Boondocks’ and ‘Are We There Yet.’

He also co-wrote some of his brother’s movies such as ‘Norbit’ and recently toured with Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley Eddie Griffin, and George Lopez on ‘The Comedy Get Down.’

Murphy is survived by three children, two of which were with his wife Tisha – who died in 2009 after battling cervical cancer.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Murphy family.

Your thoughts?

[Photo credit: Getty / FM]

The Real Housewives Of Atlanta promises an action-packed, four part reunion for its season 9 climax.

While some of the ladies are clashing over “dungeons” and “lady ponds,” Kenya Moore and Sheree Whitfield have been trading jabs over homes. Or, as they call them, Moore Manor and Chateau Sheree.

And the sparring spilled into the first part of the reunion special, which airs this Sunday.

In a newly released trailer, the ladies don’t hold back when remarking on each other’s abodes.

Petty, no doubt, but hilarious for sure. Check it out…

Both women recently invited the cameras in to see how they’re living. Whose do you prefer? By the looks of each, both Sheree and Kenya are winning.

Your thoughts?

Check out Rita Ora!

The Pop stunner is gearing up to release her long-awaited new album and graces the pages of Shape Magazine‘s May issue ahead of its arrival.

Striking a number of stellar poses, the former America’s Next Top Model host proves she herself knows how to slay a photoshoot.

Speaking about embracing her own look, the 26-year-old says she loves her body because she has “meat on her bones.”

She goes on to elaborate about changes she’s made to facilitate a healthier lifestyle:

“I’ve been the girl on tour who eats when she can and goes along when the band wants to go out all the time. But you just can’t keep that up. You start thinking, ‘I miss feeling good! This past year, I’ve really been on my game by eating right and going to the gym. As a result, I’m focused now, and I get a lot more done.”

Check out the gorgeous snaps, shot by Arthur Belebeau, below. And look out for Rita’s lead single, which drops imminently.

Your thoughts?

[Photo Credit: Arthur Belebeau/SHAPE]

Kelly Rowland once cooed “whoa lover” on hit single ‘Motivation’ and now she’s saying ‘Whoa, Baby’ with her very first book.

Launched this week, the self-help title is aimed at new mothers.

Drawing on her own experience since becoming a mother to son Titan Jewell two years ago, Rowland shares tips for those in the midst of all the changes motherhood brings.

To celebrate the release (which arrives ahead of her new album), the 36-year-old signed copies of the book at Barnes & Noble Tribeca in NYC last night.

Check out pics below…

Your thoughts?

[Photo credit: Getty]

One of the largest citizen uprising’s in US history is set to play out on the big screen when ‘Detroit’ hits theaters this summer.

Led by John Boyega and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, the gripping drama tells the true-life story of the 1967 police raid that brought about five days of civil resistance.

The flick, which also stars Anthony Mackie, Jacob Latimore, John Krasinski, and Will Poulter, is already being tipped for big things.

Set for an August 4th release, the first trailer has been unveiled. Find out what the buzz is about below…

Tense.

Your thoughts?

K. Michelle is cooking up heat for her fourth studio album with a little help from Chris Brown.

The follow-up to 2016’s ‘More Issues Than Vogue’ is reportedly due this year and the singer/reality star has taken to social media to build buzz.

Much to the delight of her fervent fanbase, Michelle shared a snippet of a track with C. Breezy titled ‘Either Way.’

A turnt-up club cut, you can listen to a preview of what sounds like a hit-in-waiting below…

Sounds hot tamale.

Your thoughts?

Chris Brown is said to have been stung, stunned and stupefied by a betrayal he says has been carried out by his friend Quavo and his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran.

Full story below…

(more…)

Brandy is baking new music and is offering up an early taste.

It’s been five years since the Vocal Bible released her ‘Two Eleven’ album and it’s been an uphill battle to produce a follow-up. Principally due to a much publisized legal tussle with her former record label.

With that drama in reported rearview, it’s all systems go for the roll-out of fresh material.

No word yet on the status of the as yet untitled set, but B-Rocka has taken to Instagram to share a snippet of what’s cooking.

Captioning the clip ‘Patterns,’ she teased with the following…

#Patterns

A post shared by b r ?n d Y (@4everbrandy) on Apr 11, 2017 at 10:16pm PDT

Come all the way through with those trademarked harmonies and that luscious layering.

Fingers crossed the album drops sooner rather than later. It’s been too, too long.

Your thoughts?

Thanks to an impressive debut to the tune of 3.2 million viewers total and coming in as VH1’s highest rated new series of the year, rapper/actor Ice Cube and his Cube Vision production company – in conjunction with Jesse Collins Entertainment – are now celebrating news their show, ‘Hip Hop Squares,‘ has been renewed for season 2.

Details inside:

(more…)