It’s finally time for fans of Usher.

The R&B icon’s long-awaited 8th studio album will be dancing into stores next month.

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Rihanna will not only be performing at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, she’ll be receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor.

We have our reservations about how deserving she is of the latter, but the reality is that come rain or shine, the Bajan beauty will be walking away with the award.

It naturally heightens expectation for her live showing come Sunday night.

Details are being closely guarded, but one of the key organisers of the Madison Square Garden spectacle is spilling.

His words await after the jump…

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Gliding towards many a playlist today is ‘Winter Diary 4′, the latest release by the 21-year-old performer Tink.

Currently faced with the threat that is Dreezy, the creative cut-crafter releases ‘Diary’ before the unveiling of her studio album ‘Think Tink’ and the promotional efforts she’s set to employ to ensure her art doesn’t go unnoticed by the masses.

Ready to hear what’s on her mind?

Meet ‘Winter’ in the summer below…

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Could this Sunday’s VMAs get any bigger?

The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards already boasts confirmed performances from the likes of Britney Spears, Rihanna, and allegedly Beyonce.

Now, sources are saying Kanye West will be taking to the stage too.

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The thirst for new Solange material may very well be quenched soon.

It’s been two years since the soulful songstress released her ‘True’ EP and promises of new music have been plentiful ever since.

Details remain scarce, yet the youngest of the Knowles clan whipped up excitement on Facebook today with the preview of  fresh visuals.

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Michael Strahan‘s creative train is making its way towards a dramatic platform.

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‘Underground’s second season has welcomed Aisha Hinds to its cast.

Who she is to portray?

The African-America hero Harriett Tubman.

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Britney Spears and Alicia Keys are taking ‘all-out’ approach to their respective comebacks.

The RCA label-mates lead an all-star line-up at the 2016 Apple Music Festival, which takes place across 10-nights next month at London’s Roundhouse.

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Much to ABC’s delight, ‘The View’ continues to break ground on the network with help from its current group of politically-aware ladies.

Joining them to celebrate its 20th anniversary is Mary J. Blige who recorded the Diane Warren-penned song ‘World’s Gone Crazy’ before the launch of its 20th season!

She’ll perform it live on the show on September 6th!

Before then?

Catch her in music video action with Whoopi, Joy, Jedediah, Sunny and the gang below…

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After a career of fielding attacks from Mariah Carey fans for allegedly copying the legendary diva’s vocal stylings, Ariana Grande is headed from the charts to the courtroom according to recent documents indicating the pint sized powerhouse has been sued for her song ‘One Last Time’ (featured on her second chart-topping album ‘My Everything’).

Written by David Guetta, Rami Yacoub, and Carl Falk and released on Republic Records (part of the Universal Music Group family), the suit – brought forth by songwriter Alex Greggs – names Grande, Guetta, Yacoub, Falk, and the labels as the perpetrators who intentionally plagiarized a song he wrote for Boston-bred pop artist Skye Stevens called ‘Takes All Night.’

He’s seeking a whopping $150,000 per infringement in damages.  More details below:

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Since the summer ain’t over yet, Mississippi-born brothers Rae Sremmurd are still trying to get the party started via their latest single aptly titled ‘Start A Party.’

Toasting to the good life with some Hennessy and heauxs, the tune comes as the latest visual from their sophomore project ‘SremmLife 2’ (which debuted at #7 on the Billboard 200 this week).

Looking to hoist the album up a few rungs on the album chart ladder, tuck in below to see Swae Lee and Slim Jxmmi party it up like only they know how:

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As the days whittle down, the line-up for the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards has been beefing up.

Seconds ago, organisers for the event confirmed Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj as the latest names to take to the stage.

Details below…

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