Inescapable.

For many, that’s precisely what Emeli Sande‘s reign over the UK music landscape was.

Recognising the pros and potential plight of this, the Scottish-bred belter voluntarily vacated the spotlight in 2013.

Three years on, she’s back and gearing up to release sophomore album ‘Long Live The Angels.’

With three months seeming like an age in showbiz, Sande’s lengthier hiatus naturally presents the question of what response she’ll receive upon her return.

The 29-year-old delivered an emphatic answer last night at a live showcase of the new material.

More on what to expect from ‘Angels’ after the jump…

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It’s been four years since ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ rocked radios across the world, but now it appears stageblazing divo Bruno Mars is locked, loaded, and ready for a redo.

Getting the party started with his new single ’24k(arat) Magic,’ the funk-doused tune is dipped in every drop of infectiousness as his signature hit ‘Uptown Funk.’  While we wait to see if it does as much damage on the charts as it will undoubtedly do on the dancefloor, tuck in below to hear ‘Magic’ – the first single from Bruno’s third album (in stores November 18).

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If what we’ve sampled of JoJo‘s ‘Mad Love’ album so far is any indication, the singer is readying a buffet of brilliance with the long-awaited LP.

‘Music,’ the latest taste of the set (due October 14th) further highlights this.

Though it’s the project’s opening track, it’s no appetizer. Indeed, it’s a main meal of a song that is meaty, filling, and lyrically nutritious.

Watch and listen as JoJo sings about her purpose in life below…

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Lady Gaga has yet to christen ‘Million Reasons’ her new single, but she sure is wasting no time promoting the song.

Unwrapped early today as a instant-gratification track to those who pre-order new album ‘Joanne,’ the song is racing up the charts on its own accord.

It’s little wonder then why the 30-year-old and her team have been ardently pushing the cut (along with its purchase and stream links) on social media.

The latest promotional tool to engineer excitement is the reveal of its cover.

Taking to Twitter moments ago, Gaga shared the shot above and wrote…

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Mary J. Blige has never side-stepped her problems, she’s battled and belted through them.

Currently going through a divorce, the diva isn’t locking herself away. Instead, she’s chronicling her pain on new single ‘Thick Of It’ – which debuted today.

While plugging the cut on Steve Harvey’s iHeartRadio show this morning, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul revealed that its housing album will arrive in December.

Its name?

Fittingly ‘Strength Of A Woman.’

Listen below as she spills on the LP, as well as her tumultuous break-up from husband/manager Kendu Issacs.

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Solange is currently on the cusp of scoring her highest-charting album to date with new release ‘A Seat At The Table.’

The set, which is currently in the running for the #1 spot on the Billboard 200, serves as her third full length LP.

With critics continuing to lather the album in love, its eclectic lead invites the masses to witness her creative process.

Filmed in Long Island, New Orleans, and New Iberia, ‘A Seat At The Table, Beginning Stages’ offers a look at the early days at the songwriting, jam sessions, experimentation, collaboration, and ideas that formed the base of the album.

It’s a compelling watch. Check it out below…

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The British Olympian Louis Smith has been pilloried both fans and critics after a video of him seemingly mocking Muslims was published online.

Details on the Brit’s problematic move below…

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In news which may be unrelated to her recent robbery, it has emerged that the bodyguard tasked with protecting Kim Kardashian on the night of the incident is in serious debt.

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Mary J. Blige is back and is not holding back either!

The R&B royal has premiered the studio version new single ‘Thick Of It.’

Aptly titled, the Jazmine Sullivan penned track comes at a personal crossroads for the singer who filed for divorce from her husband/manager Kendu Issacs last month.

Hard-hitting, raw, and an arresting listen, the emotionally charged track can be heard below…

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Tinashe‘s slow but steady journey to the top has welcomed good news this week.

Full story below…

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“It wasn’t hard at all”

That was the response given by Prince‘s sister Tyka Nelson when asked how she felt about his passing.

The late legend’s sibling sat down for an intriguing interview with Entertainment Tonight, which tied into a feature on the public exhibiting of his home Paisley Park.

And a while a compelling watch, it left us asking more questions.

See what we mean below…

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Forget Chris Martin and Gwyneth Paltrow, because Jennifer Lopez is taking “consciously uncoupling” to new levels of civility.

For, the sassy siren has enlisted her ex-husband to executive produce her new album.

Full story below…

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