As unlikely pairings go, Sam Smith and Timbaland rank pretty high.

Yet, surprisingly the duo have been snapped in the studio together.

Smith, who took the world and Grammys by storm with his debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour,’ has maintained a super low profile.

Details are scarce about the follow-up to the 2014 set, but it looks as though Timbo is in the mix.

Taking to Instagram to share the snap, the hitmaker said of the Brit-bred star:

It was a pleasure working this man @samsmithworld #puretalent#goodvibes #makingmemories and #timeless #music ????

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Historically, the most random collaborations tend to yield the best results.

We can’t wait to hear what they’ve been cooking up.

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Rihanna‘s empire continues to expand.

The 29-year-old superstar has enjoyed success as a recording artist and increasingly as an entrepreneur.

RiRi has slayed with lucrative partnerships with the likes of Puma and Monolo Blanik and is now upping her business ante by entering the jewelry arena.

Dive below for details…

WWD reports that the ‘Diamonds’ singer has teamed with luxury jewelry line Chopard

Billed as a limited edition collection, the 9-piece line is co-designed by Ms. Fenty and Chopard’s co-founder Caroline Scheufele.

Speaking on the

“Rihanna and I collaborated closely on the collections, so you can feel her unstoppable energy, strong creativity, and inherent sense of design in every piece. With her unique style, she redefines the way people see and wear jewelry.”

Rihanna x Chopard launches at the Cannes Film Festival next month.

Kudos.

Introducing the dazzling limited edition #RihannaLovesChopard Joaillerie collection designed by @badgalriri together with our Co-President and Artistic Director Caroline Scheufele (@chopardbycaroline ). Available now for pre-order (link in bio)

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Katy Perry’s latest release, ‘Chained to the Rhythm,’ has not exactly proven itself to be the sizable hit a number of its predecessors were, but that hasn’t stopped the songstress from plugging it at every stop and corner.

After dominating awards season with live performances of the politically charged tune, now – nearly two months after its inaugural unveiling – Perry and team release a behind-the-scenes look at its accompanying music video. Dishing on the inspiration behind the clip, shot at Six Flag’s Magic Mountain in California, Perry and Possum Hill (the video’s director) give insight to the song’s hidden meaning and the decision-making processes behind some of the costumes, props, and other aspects of the visual’s treatment.

Curious to learn more about ‘Chained’ and its allegorical video?  Find it inside:

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As their club hit, ‘Swalla,’ continues to satisfy the musical taste buds of music lovers and make its way up the charts on the back of its colorful music video, Jason Derulo and Ty Dolla $ign hit the promo trail in hopes of making the Ricky Reed-produced tune their latest respective top 20 hit.

The island-inspired groove, which also features a verse from Grammy-nominated rapstress Nicki Minaj, got its first live treatment last night courtesy of Derulo and $ign taking to Orlando, Florida’s Universal Music Plaza stage for a special edition of ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.’

Did they do the song justice in Minaj’s absence?  Tuck in below and tell us:

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Shortly after apologizing for rubbing a number of Twitter users the wrong way with his racially-charged verbal attack on an African American commenter on his social media handle, rapper French Montana is looking to redirect conversations about him back to his music.

Dropping two new tunes, ‘No Pressure’ (featuring Future) and ‘Unforgettable’ featuring Rae Sremmurd‘s Swae Lee in a matter of days, Montana moves forward with the releases after scrapping ‘MC4’ – the parent album that once housed them.

While ‘Pressure’ follows a school of songs French and Future have collaborated on (see: ‘Karate Chop,’ ‘Bugatti’ remix, and ‘Rich Friday’), the latter – the island-kissed ‘Unforgettable’ – is a revamped version of Montana’s November 2016-released ‘Unforgivable.’

Hear them both inside:

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Fresh from becoming the first female coach to win The Voice UK, Jennifer Hudson jetted back to Los Angeles for the premiere of Netflix‘s ‘Sandy Wexler.’

Ever active, the Oscar and Grammy winner stars opposite funnyman Adam Sandler in the flick.

Set to hit the on-demand platform on April 14th, the narrative centres on an LA talent manager (Sandler) who discovers an epic singer at an amusement part (Hudson). They fall on love, but have to navigate an array of twists and turns along the way.

Peep more of J.Hud at last night’s launch…

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Ready to ‘Come Closer’?

Afro Beats superstar WizKid whips up an anthem for the Summer with a little help from Drake. The video for which has just been unwrapped.

Last year, the duo enjoyed gargantuan success with Drizzy’s ‘Once Dance,’ which was a monster hit.

Can they deliver again? Watch the visual below and let us know…

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Thanks to the internet and the previously concealed information it offers, it is becoming increasingly impossible to convince the masses that racism (even when subtle) is a figment of the coloured imagination.

So, we’re sure few are surprised that Nivea continues to come under fire for launching a number of suspiciously sinister ads which seem to present black skin and hair as “uncivilised” and “impure.”

What they’ve done now?

Find out below…

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As always, the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ has provided mouth-watering tea throughout the 9th season that has left viewers gagging. Naturally, it’s left everyone in high anticipation for a dramatic reunion.

Ahead of the season finale this Sunday, Bravo has dropped the trailer to the historical four-part reunion special – and it appears that this will be nothing short of explosive.

Get into the first look to see what Andy Cohen and co. are calling the game changing reunion in franchise history below… (more…)

Harry Styles is the latest One Direction stay to set sail on a solo career.

Fresh from inking a lucrative deal with Columbia Records, the 1D lead launches his chart assault with the anthemic ‘Sign Of The Times.’

Take a listen below…

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 10, titled ‘The Decision,’ below…

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The ‘Fast & Furious 8’ unites a number of notable names and so too does its soundtrack

Case in point ‘Hey Ma’ by Camilla Cabello, Pitbull, and J Balvin.

Already a hit in its Spanish language incarnation, the English version of the song  (along with a video) was unleashed today ahead of the soundtrack’s April 14th release.

It marks the latest high-profile move Cabello since departing Fifth Harmony in December.

Peep the visual for ‘Hey Ma’ below…

Cute video, although we expected more from the song given the fire that was the snippet floating around.

Still, it sounds rich in summer anthem potential. Whether it’ll become one will no doubt become apparent in the weeks and months ahead.

As ever, though…

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