R&B diva K. Michelle tapped the slick production of Jazze Pha for her newest single ‘Got Em Like’ – the latest from her critically acclaimed third album ‘More Issues than Vogue.’

As she continues her touring promo of North America, the songstress dropped the NSFW clip this weekend which features scenes from a strip club dressing room and even sees the bootyful belter take the stage herself.

Keen to see how K. works a pole?  Your answer awaits below:

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Still rocking across the United States on her hotly-selling ‘Formation’ tour, pop diva Beyonce took to the NRG Stadium (in hometown of Houston, Texas) last night and took the crowd to task belting some of her greatest hits and new numbers found aboard her sixth solo LP, ‘Lemonade.’

But, while the audience inside were on their feet from start to finish, there was another group on their feet and making noise outside the stadium – members of Houston’s ‘Coalition of Police and Sheriffs’ (COPS).

Standing in silent protest a mile away from the facility, the coalition’s assembly was in direct response to the singer’s alleged ‘anti-police’ SuperBowl 50 performance.  See video below:

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With his forthcoming independent LP, ‘Paradise Cove,’ fast on its way, Mario seeks a return to radio and charts via his new single ‘I Need More.’

The trap-inspired tune sees the R&B crooner ready for the dance floor and gaining access to “certain sounds and textures you wouldn’t get from a label-produced Mario album,” he recently said.

Does he hit the nail on the head or miss the mark completely?  Listen below and let us know:

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Say what you will about her sonic and visual eclecticism, but one thing you just can’t knock is Dawn Richard’s, aka D∆WN’s, hustle.

For, shortly after winning over new fans and critics with her most recent single ‘Honest,’ the former Danity Kane frontwoman brings a collection of heat courtesy of the Kingdom-produced ‘Infrared.’

A four track affair lifted from new label home Fade to Mind, the EP comes shortly before the kickoff of Dawn’s Stateside tour (which will be followed by spot dates across the pond in June).  But, before you catch the dazzling beauty on stage, check out the offerings from her latest digital effort below:

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Drake reigns supreme on this week’s official Billboard 200.

Earmarked as one of 2016’s biggest releases, the star’s ‘VIEWS’ album has delivered dynamite sales on its first full week on sale.

Full story below…

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“Better late than never”…words we are certain Ms. Lauryn Hill abides by.

For, after infuriating Atlantan fans for showing up 2 hours late to her own concert (only to have it shut down very early), the diva took to Facebook to offer an apology to the concert attendees.

After enduring a weekend-long slamming by detractors expressing their disappointment on social media, Hill had apparently had enough and lent the lengthy statement seen below:

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Your thoughts?

‘Count Contessa’ rapper Azealia Banks has urged African-American and Hispanic voters to think twice before supporting Hillary Clinton‘s bid for the White House.

Taking to Periscope to share her ideas, the eloquent entertainer explained why she’d sooner vote for her Republican rival Donald Trump (despite loathing his immigration policies), and revealed why she believes his plans will rock a system built to oppress the working class.

Watch below..

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Alicia Keys conquered the ‘SNL’ stage this weekend with the first televised performance of ‘In Common,’ her newest single.

The first release lifted from her yet-titled sixth album, the tune has already won over fans and critics for its sonic departure from her standard fare.  But, does her experimental sound fare well live?

Watch below, where a showing of new cut ‘Hallelujah’ also awaits, and tell us:

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It’s safe to say representation of the Middle Eastern community in the media is inaccurate at worst and scarce at best.

Fortunately, Bravo’s ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta‘ now seems to be on course to fly the flag for diversity once again with the help of lawyer/ ‘Wife’ Phaedra Parks.

How?

The unconfirmed arrival of Maryam Aytac.

Details below…

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As chart royalty goes, few can rival Beyonce and Drake in 2016.

Music’s reigning King and Queen have garnered gargantuan sales with their respective albums – ‘VIEWS’ and ‘Lemonade.’

Interestingly, both have managed to do so with digital only releases. Bey opted for a TIDAL streaming launch, before serving up her LP on all digital retailers. Similarly, Drizzy teamed with Apple Music – making his effort available there exclusively for one week.

Now, with both LP’s being made available physically yesterday, will they receive a sales lift?

Find out what the predictions are looking like below…

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The search for Prince‘s potential heirs is on.

Hit the link below to find out how and why his DNA is being used to locate several children he may have fathered before his untimely passing last month.

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