Few artists can boast of a narrative quite like Iggy Azalea‘s.

Once a chart darling and on the cusp of mainstream domination, she became the subject of a backlash that was so rapid that the exact reason for its existence was almost impossible to pin down.

The truth arguably sits somewhere between the social climate, questions over authenticity, and mistakes Azalea herself made on her ascend.

Uniquely, she’s well aware of each of these aspects and addresses them head-on in a rivetting new interview with Paper magazine.

In the tell-all, the 25-year-old waxes honest about her journey, her missteps, and her upcoming album (which she says has a more back to basics feel and features production from Pharrell).

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Jessie J has done it.

After topping the tally week in and week out, the vocal wonder powered her way to winner status on Chinese TV smash ‘Singer’ tonight.

The British bred belter bested the competition on the penultimate episode of this season, taking home the coveted trophy (pic above). She won by quite the landslide, securing 47.49% of the vote in the 4-way battle.

Enroute to her win, she delivered a mind-blowing rendition of Whitney Houston‘s ‘I Will Always Love You’ (which may be our favorite version beyond Nippy’s).

Check it out below, where more from Jessie’s big night awaits…

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Halle Berry‘s portrayal of infamous DC Comics character, “Catwoman” (in the 2004 movie of the same name), not only came as one of the franchise’s poorest box office performers, but also the most critically panned film of the Academy Award winner’s career.

Earning her a Golden Raspberry Award (also known as “Razzies”), the industry-wide disapproval of the flick – an opinion Berry implied she shared at the time – hasn’t hurt the actress’s career too bad (we’d like to think), but now the 51-year-old is changing her tune.

Speaking to a much-receptive audience at this week’s GLAAD awards, Halle did a little more than hint she’s not only interested in reprising the role, but that it deserves another scratch at the box office thanks to the mega-success of ‘Black Panther’ (currently the most successful superhero movie of all time).

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Drake‘s impact on the British music scene is infallible.

Credited for sparking global interest in the world’s Urban music scene, the performer now stands as one of the only artists outside of the United Kingdom to enjoy the level of success he has had with album & single sales.

His latest hit? ‘Nice for What.’

Its current position? #1.

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As revenue pulled in from streaming data propels profits margins, the rapper Nicki Minaj stands as part of an elite crew of musicians with the power to pull in noteworthy sales the old fashioned way.

Positive news for the performer below…

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Britney Spears‘ efforts to uplift the LGBTQ community have been recognised and honoured by GLAAD at a star-studded awards ceremony held yesterday evening.

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SZA‘s breakout success over the last year has seen the songstress shape-shift from underground darling to mainstream magnet.

Debut album ‘CTRL’ has served as the primary vehicle and has driven the TDE talent to the top of the music mountain – racking up endless accolades including Grammy nominations and RIAA plaques.

The singer celebrates her whirlwind success a-front of V Magazine‘s summer 2018 edition, which serves as the publication’s “music issue.”

Beyond her striking cover shoot, the rising star was interviewed by Jada Pinkett Smith and opened up about how her life has changed and the bullying that shaped her nature.

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T.I. is determined to celebrate and uplift his community with the original content he is committed to producing on stage and on screen.

Criticised in the past for engaging in misogynoir (see his thinly veiled threats towards Azealia Banks) the brilliant performer turns a new leaf by using his social media platforms to celebrate black history and share his occasionally controversial views on the black family.

His latest move? The creation of a new TV series designed to find entrepreneurs within the African-American community.

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‘Scandal’ is bowing out – after seven seasons.

Over the years, the Kerry Washington-led show has boasted some of the most dramatic twists and turns in TV history; and its final ever episode promises this in earnest.

It’s been a roller-coaster run for Olivia Pope and those in her complicated circle and viewers are just a week away from learning the ultimate outcome for the characters that make up the hit Shonaland show.

Ahead of its April 19th broadcast, check out a sneak peek preview of the last ever episode of ‘Scandal’ (titled ‘Over A Cliff’) below…

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If anybody ever dared to doubt the sales power and impact of Nicki Minaj, the response to the rapstress’s latest singles – ‘Chun-Li’ and ‘Barbie Tingz’ – should act as viable reasons to reconsider that stance.

As we reported here, the cuts – which both premiered this morning (April 12) – are reportedly the lead singles from Minaj’s long-awaited fourth studio album, the follow-up to 2014’s double platinum ‘Pinkprint.’  The fan reactions to the tunes’ respective releases, coupled with with the Harajuku Barbie’s domination of headlines due to confirmed beef with fellow femcee Cardi B (click here to read about that), certainly made the Young Money maven the top talk of the day.

The ultimate result?  She’s topped the iTunes sales chart with both singles:

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Expect to see much of stageblazing Urban pop songstress Tinashe as she drives the promo trail in support of her brand spanking new album, ‘Joyride.’

Released April 13, the project – the long-awaited follow-up to her 2014 debut ‘Aquarius’ – is preceded by the French Montana & Ty Dolla Sign-assisted ‘Me So Bad,’ the Future-enlisted ‘Faded Love,’ and, of course, the bumping ‘No Drama,’ featuring Offset.

Having already blazed morning television with a solo live rendition of the cut (click here to watch), T tapped the Migos star to help with bringing the Stargate-produced song to late nite TV.  Curious how they fared?

Hear and see it here:

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Young Thug is certainly taking a unique approach to the rollout of his newest material.

After announcing he’d go 12 months without releasing music to honor his deaf brother, the rapper – who was placed on features throughout the year – opted to make a return four months into the year with a 3-song EP, ‘Hear No Evil.’

One of the highly anticipated cuts from the mixtape comes courtesy of the Nicki Minaj-assisted tune, ‘Anybody.’  Launched just hours after the rapstress made a grand return herself with the tunes ‘Barbie Tingz & Chun-Li’ (click here to hear both), the song comes as another tool for her attack on next week’s Hot 100.

Look inside for your first listen to ‘Anybody’ and see the American Sign Language video lifted in its support (to honor Thug’s deaf brother):

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