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Lifetime‘s latest biopic ‘Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart’ is set for its premiere on January 23rd.

The movie, which stars Lex Scott Davis as the iconic singer, chronicles the triumphs and tribulations that have characterised the star’s life – including her astronomical successes, to private and professional turmoils.

Executive produced by Braxton herself, the production promises to be an unfiltered look into the life of one of modern music’s most legendary and enduring talents.

 To whet appetities, the network have unleashed the first trailer. Check it out below…

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The ballots are back for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and it’s a mixed result for fans Urban music.

For while, N.W.A have officially made the list of names set to be bestowed the renown honor, the likes of Janet Jackson and Chaka Khan have not been shortlisted.

Full story below…

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Another day, another video courtesy of Chris Brown…this time with a side helping of controversy.

As reported, C. Breezy is unwrapping a visual each day this week (advent style) to celebrate the launch of new album ‘Royalty’ which moonwalks into stores on Friday (December 18th).

Moments ago, 26-year -old Brown debuted the latest, ‘Picture Me Rollin” on Vimeo, but not before venting about VEVO on Twitter:

Yikes. Anyway, check out the vid – which stars A$AP Rocky, Scott Disick, and more – below…

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Next week will welcome the crude and  comedic force that is Cardi B to ‘Love & Hip Hop New York.’

Unfamiliar with the former exotic dancer? That’s set to change. For, after her viral-worthy Instagram rants on love, relationships, life and politics turned her into what some might call an ‘Instacelebrity’ the entertainer has been enlisted to take her brand of boldness to the VH1 series.

Now watch her bare all on her rise with the Hip-Hop radio show ‘The Breakfast Club’ to find out why (for better or for worse) she’s set to outperform the rapper Remy Ma on the series this season.

Watch below…

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Rihanna‘s promotional train has made its latest stop.

This time, to support her latest album ‘ANTI’, it halts at the fifth room of her ‘ANTIdiaRy’ where she reveals a little more about the project’s direction…at least on a visual front.

The fifteen second clip below comes before the LP receives an official release date and as the industry sets its sight on Friday 18th December.

Why? This date will reportedly bring with it a surprise album from one of Pop’s biggest contenders.

Who will it be?

Watch Rih’s latest visual and share your theories below…

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Justin Bieber‘s transition from teen try-hard to Pop trendsetter is doing far more than taking him to the top of the charts.

It’s also working wonders for his value as a live act.

Good news below…

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Greatness doesn’t die, it lives on and inspires. Michael Jackson, the ever-reigning King of Pop, remains the most potent of reminders.

Find out the latest reason why below…

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Afro-Pop queen Tiwa Savage is aiming to turn the charts a potent shade of ‘R.E.D’ with her newly announced sophomore album.

Moments ago, it was revealed that Tiwa – who rose to international prominence following the success of singles such as ‘Kele Kele’ and ‘Love Me, Love Me’ – is gearing up to release the LP imminently.

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An acronym for ‘Romance. Expression. Dance,’ the project follows her 2013 debut ‘Once Upon A Time’ – which propelled her to bonafide superstardom Africa.

With the international market embracing more “worldly” sounds (ala Wiz Kid, Fuse ODG, and even Justin Bieber’s ‘Sorry’), could the second swing of the bat be Tiwa’s global coming out?

Time will tell,  but in the interim get all the way into her biggest bops below…

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Chris Brown celebrated the release of his latest album ‘Royalty’ with close friends and family yesterday evening.

The Urban project marks his first since the release of his ‘Loyal‘-led ‘X’ and recently found a fan in the British singer Leona Lewis who stepped out to support it.

Snaps from the star-studded event below…

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Hollywood has a new star on its hands…and his name is John Boyega.

Find out why he’s on course to becoming one of the entertainment industry’s most sought-after actors below…

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Chris Brown continues to roll out his ‘Royalty’ video anthology.

The crooner’s sixth studio album lands at retail on Friday (December 18th) and is being preceded by an advent calendar like reveal for a number of its visuals.

This week alone has seen three unleashed – and today is no different.

Moments ago, the clip for ‘Anyway’ featuring Tayla Parx premiered.

As well as high-octane choreography, the video advances the narrative that has played out in the preceding offerings.

Check out C. Breezy in action after the jump….

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Leave it to Missy Elliott to absolutely kill the stage after such a lengthy absence.

Kicking off her year stealing the Super Bowl from headliner Katy Perry, the rap diva is ending her year on a equally high note lending yet another high octane performance – the first for her long-awaited comeback hit ‘WTF.’

Taking to tonight’s ‘Voice’ finale, Elliott teamed with the song’s producer/’Voice’ judge Pharrell Williams to bring down the house with a showing that still has Twitter buzzing.

Think we’re gassing it up?  See it for yourself:

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