Bernie Sanders‘ and Hillary Clinton‘s epic battle to secure the support African-American and Latino voters intensifies as both politicians make their way towards election day.

So, after she was accused of supporting the supposedly unfair mass incarceration of African-American in the 90s, Clinton made her way to the Urban radio station Hot 97 with hopes that she might clean up any mess that may have ruined her chances of winning over young voters from ethnic minorities.

How she performed when quizzed by Ebro Darden and co?

Listen below…

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Drake‘s deal with Apple Music is set to break exciting new ground.

How?

The release of his new LP ‘Views from the 6.’

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Chris Brown has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons of late. However R&B’s bad boy is attempting to re-affix the focus on his music. Albeit subtlety.

Fresh from rolling out a trio of remixes for Urban hit ‘Back To Sleep,’ the 26-year-old impacted Instagram with a preview of a new track.

Though the song is untitled and further details weren’t divulged, we have been hearing fervent murmurs about a new C. Breezy LP due this year. Could this be lifted from the set?

Take a listen below and let us know if it should!

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His latest tune ‘Boys & Girls’ has barely had time to bounce on charts, but that hasn’t stopped producer extraordinaire will.i.am from dropping the video for his Nicole Scherzinger-assisted single ‘Mona Lisa Smile.’

Though the song originally found its way to the masses in 2013, ‘Mona’ – the latest in a career-long string of collaborations with the former Pussycat Dolls-leader – sees will pay homage to several historic pieces of art.

Interestingly, the visual’s timely release also coincides with a new documentary with the Louvre, available on Dailymotion.  See both clips below:

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Fans of Brandy have been beggin’ and pleadin’ for the Grammy winning songstress to release an accompanying music video for her viral hit ‘Beggin & Pleadin.’

Officially unveiling the tune at the top of the year, to much fanfare, the song took on a life of its own through a number of well received covers and shares.  Now, after breathing new life into the blues-tinged tune with a rockin’ live performance on this year’s ‘Black Girls Rock,’ B-rocka will soon be rocking the small screen with its long-awaited music video.

Wondering when you’ll be able to lay eyes on the clip?  Find out below:

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Beyonce takes her craft and business very seriously.

While there is still no official word on that ever-elusive album, the “Jealous” singer’s business partner had plenty to say concerning their joint clothing line, “Ivy Park,” due out this week.

In an interview with The Telegraph, Sir Philip Green, chairman of Topshop, commented on the “I Care” performer’s work ethic noting that she is very involved in the creative process.

Find out what he had to say about Beyonce below.

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Three years separate the world from Lady Gaga‘s last studio album ‘ARTPOP.’

This year, following her award winning foray into television, the entertainer has reportedly reunited with one of the creatives behind her second studio album ‘Born This Way.’

Good, or horrible news, depending on how you feel about the album below…

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A case of Twitterfingers has landed Erykah Badu in hot water with many of her fans.

The ‘Incense’ singer is currently facing the “wrath” of Twitter after making a series of tweets in support of an article describing how young girls in a New Zealand school are mandated to wear below-the-knee skirts so as to not distract both male students…and teachers.

Need the full scope of her comments? Tuck in below.

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Eve has resurfaced!

Rap’s self-professed Pitbull In A Skirt is back on the scene blazing the promotional trail in support of new movie ‘Barbershop 3: The Next Cut.’

The push for the film, which lands in theaters on April 15th, brought the femcee to The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1.

Watch below as she dishes on the flick, her new music (which she says won’t be released “as” independently as 2013’s ‘Lip Lock’), living in London, and more.

A great interview awaits below…

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Jay-Z‘s Tidal streaming service is making major moves in the African-American music loving community.

Good news for the company and its A-List shareholders below…

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(Photo courtesy:  Essence)

Put simply:  Ciara is winning.

The Grammy winning stageblazer is on the up-and-up after a troublesome spell in both her professional and personal life seemed quickly headed in the opposite direction.  The glow of her winning streak can be seen in her recent spread for Essence magazine’s May 2016 issue, as seen here.

Yet, while Cici left few topics untouched with the spread’s accompanying feature story (see:  ex Future, motherhood, and engagement to Seahawks star Russell Wilson), the most jaw dropping aspect of her time with Essence may come from its stunning accompanying photos.

Colorful, vibrant, and soaked in Spring time, see some highlights of the shoot via a gorgeous behind-the-scenes feature below:

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The rapper Iggy Azalea vowed to “punish” her fiancee Nick Young if she discovered he’d been involved in any more infidelity-based scandals.

So, there’s no doubt she’ll be infuriated to learn that she may have to go through with her promise now that the athlete has found himself in fresh trouble.

More on the ‘Team’ player’s problems below…

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