Tamar Braxton is continuing to diversify her media portfolio.

The singer, talk show host, and reality star has just been announced as the newest addition to the 21st season of ABC’s ‘Dancing With The Stars.’

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Azealia Banks‘ continues to flaunt her flare for fireworks.

The fiery femcee is no stranger to popping off on social media, a trait which reared its head again today on Twitter.

This time, it was Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, and attention-seeking singer Miley Cyrus who were on the ‘212’ rapper’s hit list.

Their crimes? According to Banks, being “basic” and releasing “whack” music.

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For years fans of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ have called for ‘Wife’ Cynthia Bailey to be given the boot for failing to match efforts made by the likes of cast members NeNe Leakes and Kenya Moore to push the series to higher ratings ground.

Now, her alleged assault of cast member Porsha Williams is said to have cost her dearly.

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We may be only 2 months away from her official sophomore LP, but that doesn’t mean up-and-coming diva Tinashe is done making marks with her first era.

Closing chapter 1 of her career with ‘Bet,’ the latest lifted from her debut project ‘Aquarius,’ the singer yet again shows off her oft-envied dance moves in a high octane video directed by Stephen Garnett.

And, after one peek at the video, we can say with certainty this may be her best yet.  Check in below to let us know if you agree:

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Though not flying atop of the charts these days, T-Pain once dominated the Urban-Pop landscape with what seemed – at the time – like an endless list of hits.

As most will recall, it was his unique use of auto-tune that served as his main selling point.

It caught many off-guard, then, when the singer was tapped to perform the US National Anthem at the LA Dodgers game last night.

Interestingly, he ditched his vocal trademark and tackled the ‘Star Spangled Banner’ with a more traditional approach.

Wonder how he did? The answer awaits below — and you may be surprised.

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Check out Queen Bey!

Beyonce may be renown for her showgirl antics, however in new snaps shared online with fans, the superstar songstress flaunts an altogether more demure look.

At this junction, it’s pretty clear Mrs Carter can rock anything and still look flawless.

In other Beyonce news, the volume on the murmurs about new music continues to turn up. Could the follow-up to 2013’s self-titled be nigh? Or perhaps the rumored joint album with Jay Z? Stay tuned to find out.

Pending the arrival of an answer, check out the diva in all her regality below…

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With NeNe Leakes out of the mix, many are wondering what form the upcoming eighth season of ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ will take.

Judging by new reports, viewers can be assured that – above all else – drama will remain the show’s most potent ingredient.

According to TMZ, taping for the series took a turn when cast-mates Porsha Williams and Cynthia Bailey got into a blazing argument on a boat.

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Music royals are a rarity in today’s blink and you miss it Pop culture climate.

However, last night Janet Jackson showed and proved that her crown not only remains in intact, but also that it hasn’t lost any of its shine.

The Queen of Pop took to the stage in Vancouver, Canada to perform the first show on her hotly anticipated ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ — and Ms. Jackson did not disappoint.

Her past jaunt saw the singer journey through the hits, yet this trek smartly does that while laying the foundation for her eagerly awaited new album, ‘Unbreakable.’

So while the likes of ‘All For You,’ ‘If,’ and ‘Nasty’ were delivered with fine finesse, new numbers such as ‘No Sleeep’ and the LP’s title track were introduced live. The Missy Elliott assisted opener, believed to be titled ‘Burn It Up,’ received an especially roaring reception. [Editor’s note: it’d be almost criminal if this isn’t a single. Preferably the next single. But we digress…]

In other Jackson news, the superstar’s current single ‘No Sleeep’ returned to #1 on the Billboard Adult R&B songs chart — coincidentally on the the same day the tour kicked off.

Check out what the diva had to say about the honor below, where more snaps and footage from the show awaits…

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Racy Rita Ora steamed screens across the globe recently with the unleashing of the video for ‘Body On Me’ – her sensual duet with Chris Brown.

Lifted from the 24-year-old’s new album, due in November, the track serves as the LP’s first global offering and is already off to a blazing start digitally (having amassed over 10 million views).

Keen to keep the momentum going, Team Rita have unveiled a behind the scenes look at how the Colin Tilley directed visual was pieced together.

According to the Roc Nation princess, the video concept changed three times – with initial treatments including a beach vid as well as an exotic desert clip.

In any case, Watch below as Ora and Brown get all sorts of close on set…

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Following a digital assault on the computer systems Sony Pictures Entertainment saw a number of emails sent by its staff surface online.

Much to the surprise of fans of the fictional character James Bond one email between two executives revealed that the Black British actor Idris Elba was one of many actors being considered to take on the role once Daniel Craig cuts ties with the character.

Today, a Bond author Anthony Horowitz has revealed that he feels Elba is incapable of playing the character “rough” and “street” for the role.

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Where can find fans of Beyonce, Janet Jackson & Nicki Minaj expect to find the ladies at the same place and time?

A new Black Entertainment Television series set for takeoff this year.

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The first night of Janet Jackson‘s ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ stormed Vancouver’s Rogers Arena last night and brought new material from the icon along for the ride.

Yes…new Janet music.

Should one hit the link below they’d find footage which captured the performer’s grand entrance and a live version of a brand new song which features a very special guest.

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