When will Christina Aguilera stop playing around and give us the business – namely her new album?

The vocal wonder has been teasing the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Lotus’ for what feels like forever and there still isn’t any concrete confirmation of its arrival beyond an apparent “2016” release.

Still, to whet appetites, Xtina has been showing up and showing out this season on The Voice.

The latest episode was no different.

Forming the centre-piece of an ensemble comprised of fellow coaches Pharrell Williams, Adam Levine, and Blake Shelton, the songbird soared with a soulful cover of Stevie Wonder‘s ‘I Wish.’

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The latest season of ‘Scandal’ is still months away from its end, but lead Kerry Washington is already hitting the promotional trail in support of her next project.

Case in point her stunning new Elle Magazine cover, which has been unveiled ahead of the April 19th premiere of her HBO movie ‘Confirmation.’

The biopic, which 39-year-old Washington not only stars in but also executive produced, re-tells the story of Anita Hill – a lady who historically came forward to share her story of sexual harassment at a time when women were muted – especially in the workplace.

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It’s been tough times for Janet Jackson, but is the tide about to turn?

The diva hit headlines last week when she cancelled the European leg of her ‘Unbreakable World Tour’ – much to the dismay of her fervent fans in the region.

She has since returned to Los Angeles for what many assumed was rehearsals for her upcoming show at the Dubai World Cup.

However, it seems there was a specific reason behind Janet’s jetting into the US last week, one that will no doubt excite fans.

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To make room for the brand new programs it has lined up for its fans, Bravo opted to reduce the number of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ episodes it would broadcast in its latest season.

Unfortunately, this move is set to mean all of nothing to the show’s fashion and beauty entrepreneur Porsha Williams, who has learned that one of these hidden episodes is to be unearthed during its forthcoming reunion special.

The problem?

It features her in her third on-camera physical altercation.

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Michael Jackson‘s estate is gearing up to say farewell to its shares in the music publishing company Sony ATV.

News they should be crying about?

Not really, but if they are they’ll be able to dry their eyes with the $750 million they’re set to receive for it.

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The highly anticipated 2016 BET Honors aired last night and tributed the achievements of Patti Labelle, Lee Daniels, L.A. Reid, and more.

The Arsenio Hall-hosted affair, shot live from Washington D.C.’s Warner Theater, saw acts Fantasia, Usher, Jazmine Sullivan, and many more hit the stage to salute the hour’s honorees.

Did you miss any of the action?  Fret not, because you know we’ve got you covered:

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Christina Aguilera‘s run on The Voice has worked on her (and arguably Gwen Stefani‘s) career.

So, as to thank the television community for welcoming her with open arms, she has forged a brand new TV series she hopes will take the field by storm and force.

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Queen of Pop Madonna proved a long time ago her reign was far from limited to pop charts.

Currently holding the record for the most successful tour ever by a solo act (see:  2008’s whopping $408 million-generating ‘Sticky and Sweet Tour’), the songstress is now making more noise in touring history books thanks to her current outing ‘The Rebel Heart Tour’ (christened after her 13th album of the same name).

And, while the ‘Living For Love’-led project is the worst-selling of her career, its supportive tour is singing a much different tune.

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While one breaks records, the other is just…well…broke (with expensive taste).

Interestingly, though their chart stats and overall relevancy sing two very different tunes, one thing Azealia Banks and Rihanna have in common is an apparent absence of “give a damn” – often evidenced by their willingness to use social media as a battleground to wage war against other artists.

Now, just days after announcing a permanent departure from Twitter (and dissing K. Michelle along the way), Banks took to Instagram to diss footage lifted from Rih’s “sold out” ‘Anti’-tour.  Criticizing the singer’s dance moves as ‘lazy,’ the ‘ATM Jam’ maestra dispensed a lengthy weigh-in on the Bajan beauty (much to the displeasure of her faithful #NAVY).

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As we reported here, ‘To Pimp A Butterfly’ rapper Kendrick Lamar was set to take flight to the top of album charts with his latest set ‘untitled unmastered.’

Appropriately named for its tracklist, which is comprised mostly of demos left on the cutting room floor of ‘Butterfly’ and other recorded ventures, the surprise project was predicted to hit #1 on the wings of 175,000-185,000 downloaded.

Already topping charts ahead of its physical version hitting store shelves and digital retailers on March 11th, see how close Lamar landed to the previously mentioned industry analyst forecast:
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Rihanna is making a beeline for BET‘s ‘Black Girls Rock!’

The star, whose ‘ANTI World Tour’ kicked off to lukewarm reviews this week, has cause to celebrate. For, the annual extravaganza will honor her with a special award.

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For many an R&B-leaning star the absence of sizeable marketing budgets and access to Top 40 radio makes their journey to household name status an impossibly gruelling one.

Fortunately, the singer Miguel is no longer one of the artists following his creative union with the super manager that is Jordan Feldstein.

The power player, who also manages Maroon 5, Elijah Blake and Sara Bareilles, recently caught up with Hits Daily Double to reveal how he intends to ensure the ‘Use Me’ performer rises in Pop’s ranks.

How he intends to do it?

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