What happens when two of R&B’s most celebrated voices join forces?  ‘The King and Queen of Hearts Tour,’ that’s what.

Headlined by R&B vet Maxwell and Queen of Hip Hop Soul Mary J. Blige, the duo sent fans into a frenzy today when they announced they are set to hit the road on a 24-show North American trek.

Kicking off November 5 in Baltimore, the Live Nation-produced tour will feature stops in New York, Memphis, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, and more.  But, before U.S. fans are treated to live renditions of some of R&B’s most memorable hits from the last 20 years, European fans will receive the royal treatment in October.

See it all below:

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Kanye West and Drake heavily alluded to a collaboration album last month – and now it’s official.

Dive below for details…

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Kelly Rowland may be cooking up a new album, but in the interim she’s volumizing her presence in the realm of TV and film.

For her next role, she’s combing the two for Lifetime.

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September brings with it a number of big days for Usher.

For while next Friday marks the release of the superstar’s 8th studio album ‘Hard II Love,’ today sees the singer honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.

Watched on by family, friends, and fans, the 37-year-old received the coveted plaque for his services to music over the course of his 20 year career.

Notable names in attendance included Stevie Wonder, LA Reid, Kelly Rowland, Miguel, will.i.am, and Terry Lewis. The  star’s sons were also there to cheer on their dad.

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Drake is renown for his funny bone, but there was no laughing last night after his latest ‘Summer Sixteen Tour’ stop.

The Canadian was filmed incensed after jewelry worth millions was stolen from he and road partner Future‘s tour bus.

Per reports, the drama went down at the Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix; the thieves made it onto the vehicle and took the briefcase that contained the bling.

Authorities are currently reviewing footage so as to ID the culprits. Pending updates, peep an angered Drizzy after the jump…

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‘Suicide Squad’ is still doing big business at the box office, but its leading star Will Smith is already onto the next one.

Because this December the Hollywood royal stars in new movie ‘Collateral Beauty.’

He takes centre-stage as a successful New York advertising executive who experiences a deep personal tragedy. When he retreats from life entirely, his colleagues devise a drastic plan to force him to confront his grief in a surprising way.

Helping the actor relay the story are an all-star cast comprised of Helen Mirren, Kate Winslet, Naomie Harris, and Keira Knightly. Singer Jacob Latimore scores a major look on the bill too.

The first trailer has been released and awaits after the jump…

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Britney Spears‘ ‘Glory’ album campaign rolled onto ‘Ellen’ today.

While the superstar singer didn’t perform or sit-down with the chat-show host, she did participate in a fun-filled skit.

Together strutted through a mall doing as they pleased. Why? Because they could!

Watch the segment in full after the jump…

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Lady Gaga unleashes new single ‘Perfect Illusion’ in just two days.

Doing away with the usual pomp and pageantry, Mother Monster has instead embraced a more subdue roll-out. A fact evidenced by the no-frills announcement last month and scant info since.

Yet, with just hours to go before the song drops, the 30-year-old is cranking up the buzz machine.

Taking to social media moments ago, Gaga shared lyrics from the Mark Ronson production as well as stills from its video.

Peep all after the jump…

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Musical partners DJ Esco and Future take their union to the next level with the latest single ‘Married to the Game.’

The latest visual lifted from ‘Project E.T.:  Esco Terrestrial,’ the duo bring forth a star-studded video to help lift the tune up charts.

Tuck in below to catch cameos from the likes of Drake, Pusha T, Rae Sremmurd, Gucci Mane, and more:

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Does Mimi still have the magic?

It appears the answer will manifest soon because Mariah Carey is officially cooking up a new album.

And while the songbird has made no secret of this following studio snaps with Jermaine Dupri and Bryan Michael Cox, she’s finally opening up about the set.

Head below where a telling interview with Mario Lopez on Extra awaits…

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Pop emergency!

Lady Gaga‘s new single ‘Perfect Illusion’ officially lands this week.

Find out exactly when below…

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V-Man opens it arms and doors for The Weeknd this month.

Keen to celebrate his seemingly unstoppable rise in the Popverse, the publication teamed up with the creatives Inez & Vinoodh and Mel Ottenberg to create a spread that honours the vocalist’s sense of style.

Snap his snaps up below…

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