Bryson Tiller is on a blazing trail.

The rising star may have courted controversy when his debut ‘T R A P S O U L’ was certified Platinum on merit of mostly streams, but there’s no denying the tangibility of his buzz. Especially following the success of ‘Don’t’ – which peaked at #13 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Aiming to cement his status as R&B’s definitive one-to-watch, the 23-year-old has debuted the video for latest single ‘Exchange.’

Released last year, the song has been on a steady ascend in the Urban arena and has managed to climb to #23 on the US tally.

With a visual, courtesy of Rohan Mangat, in the mix, can it leap higher. Watch below and let us know…

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In isolation, Whitney Houston‘s death remains one of music’s biggest tragedies. Yet, the aftermath of her passing continues to rustle feathers.

From the demise of daughter Bobbi Kristina, to a divisive biopic, and more recently a hologram fiasco, it’s been far from plain sailing for the late singer’s estate – which is headed up by sister-in-law Pat Houston.

The icon’s posthumous narrative takes another interesting turn today, for it has been announced that over 100 of her personal items are being put up for auction – including her passport.

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It was the reunion fans and critics of Lady Gaga had long pined for. Therefore, many rejoiced when it was confirmed that the 30-year-old had re-teamed with hitmaker RedOne for her upcoming album.

Together, the pair have moulded hits such as ‘Bad Romance,”Just Dance,’ and ‘Poker Face’ before parting ways prior to the recording of 2013’s polarizing ‘ARTPOP.’

Naturally excitement encased their collective comeback, however RedOne’s words in a new interview have poured a cold coat of uncertainty on whether their new work will ever be heard by the masses.

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Mary J. Blige has been hard at work on new music with Kanye West.

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Rita Ora has returned to the ’50 Shades of Grey’ family ahead of the unveiling of her U.S. debut album.

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Beyonce‘s long distance relationship with the media has done all of nothing to her ability to woo, wow and impress the general public.

Good news for the mysterious musician and her creative camp after the leap…

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Alicia Keys continues to strut the promotional pavement in support of her new single ‘In Common.’

Said trail has led her to the front of Fault Magazine’s latest issue.

The 15-time Grammy winner sports minimal make-up in the shoot, which she alludes to being a deliberate move as she strives to embrace her imperfections.

I’m learning to try and let go of the word “perfection”. It’s not real and it’s a word that tears us down. There is no way to be perfect and no fun in being perfect. You can’t be happy unless you let yourself be vulnerable and make mistakes because we’re always evolving. No one knows it all and I damn sure don’t know it all! I force myself to look in the mirror and own who I am and to own MY beautiful. So what that I have breakouts or so what that my knees are pudgy, there simply is no perfect. Once I can teach myself that there is no perfect and that I am meant to have my FAULTS, that is when I become beautiful.

Eloquently put.

Peep more pics below, where news on Alicia’s new album (due late summer) also awaits…

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Well, hello!

Viewers of BET‘s hit series ‘Chasing Destiny’ have watched intently as Kelly Rowland and Frank Gatson pieced together (what they’re hoping will be) music’s next big girl group.

On last night’s episode, the as yet unnamed five-piece posed it up in their first ever photoshoot.

Lensed by Rob Ector, it’s the first stylised glimpse at what the Epic Records quintet look like as a collective.

With folk already raving about how they sound, see more of how they look below…

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Katy Perry’s new LP is currently being baked in the Pop princess’ creative oven but that hasn’t stopped details on its potential collaborations.

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Tamar Braxton is back on social media and is still all sorts of outspoken.

The youngest of the Braxton sisters has maintained a silence of sorts since her dramatic firing from daytime talker The Real.

However, with a planned “tell-all” set for this Thursday’s episode of ‘Braxton Family Values,’ the 38-year-old has returned and is up to her tricks.

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Nicole Scherzinger is heading back to The X Factor…officially.

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Keen to offer the world a detailed, nuanced and honest tales of African-American chattel slavery, several networks have impacted the world of television with TV shows based on its horrors.

Two of these are WGN’s ‘Underground’ and the other is HISTORY’s reboot of ‘Roots.’

This week has seen the latter hit the ground running with a brilliant start.

Ratings below…

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