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Seismic struggle best defines Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ album launch, however a #1 single has helped ‘Kiss It Better’...somewhat.

Sales are still slow for the project, yet it’s proving to be singles hit-factory – a title she’ll no doubt be hoping it keeps to establish at least one facet of success for the album more broadly.

To aid said cause, this week saw Rih announce not one but two new singles.

And it turns out it’s coming a lot sooner than folk may think.

Details below…

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Chris Brown routinely has a fresh prescription of drama of his own, but that hasn’t stopped the talented (yet oftentimes troubled) star from weighing-in on someone else’s misfortune.

This time, it’s fellow singer Kehlani.

As widely reported, the rising starlet was hospitalized after attempting suicide in the wake of critique of her romantic life.

Well, C. Breezy – like many online – has sounded off his view…and it’s not necessarily sympathetic.

His words below…

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Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union are gearing up to rock the world of Reality TV series…and they’re turning houses upside down to do it!

Confused?

Full story below…

 

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It’s taken a steady second, but Rihanna finally seems to have some momentum with her ‘ANTI’ campaign.

Tour and album sales remain questionable, but on the singles front there’s no denying the digital dominator – whose ‘Work’ is enjoying its sixth week atop of the Billboard Hot 100.

Hoping to replicate said success with other songs from the LP, Rih has announced a dual single release.

Find out which tracks

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Almost a year has passed since the touted release of Frank Ocean‘s sophomore album ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ came and went without answer or arrival.

Secrecy has encased the set, which follows 2012’s ‘Channel Orange,’ yet one thing is certain – the buzz continues to grow.

It’s a trajectory which shows no signs of letting up, especially following a

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What was billed as a promotional stop for K. Michelle today turned into a verbal altercation.

The feisty R&B star stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 to plug new album ‘More Issues Than Vogue,’ yet ended up in a tussle with host Angela Yee.

Taking aim at something the anchor had allegedly said previously, Michelle did not hold back.

Speaking on the matter and her decision to largely stay silent, Yee wrote on Twitter:

Watch how the drama unfolded after the jump…

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Will Smith‘s contributions to the world of film haven’t gone unnoticed by MTV.

Good news below…

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Tuck into ‘Lil Kim Season‘, the latest body of work released by the rapper Lil’ Kim.

Hoping to build a sizeable buzz for her long-awaited comeback album, the entertainer released the Hip-Hop set hours ago with help from the rapper Maino and the support of her baby’s father Mr. Papers who recently took to Instagram to apologise for endorsing her “enemy” Nicki Minaj during their breakup.

Enjoy below…

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The wheels are in full motion for comeback king Justin Timberlake.

Indeed, if it was assumed he was playing around when snapped in the studio with Pharrell earlier this month, he makes a point to re-affirm that new music is coming with his latest tease.

See what we mean below…

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As buzz goes, few newcomers have tongues wagging as much as alt-R&B singer Kehlani.

However, amidst mounting rumors surrounding her romantic liaisons, the rising star found almost saw her light dimmed permanently.

Taking to Instagram moments ago, she confirmed speculation that she made an attempt on her own life.

Her harrowing statement awaits below…

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Jennifer Lopez joins James Corden for Carpool Karaoke on THE LATE LATE SHOW CARPOOL KARAOKE PRIMETIME SPECIAL, airing Tuesday, March 29th 2016 (10:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on The CBS Television Network. Photo: Cliff Lipson/CBS ©2016 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

CBS has released the official trailer to James Corden’s mega-‘Carpool Karaoke Primetime Special,’ featuring TGJ fave Jennifer Lopez.

The triple threat diva took time from her sold out Vegas gig, NBC’s ‘Shades of Blue,’ and FOX’s ‘American Idol’ to belt out the hits with the ‘Late Late Show’ host via the highly anticipated extravaganza.

Take a peek below at what you can expect from the show when it airs tomorrow night:

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Two of R&B’s most enduring divas, Beyonce and Monica, were all smiles together earlier today.

As reported, the annual Easter Egg Roll took place at The White House and welcomed an array of major names and their families.

Queen Bey was one of those who attended with her clan, but made sure to pose it up longtime comrade Mo and her adorable fam.

More below…

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