Rihanna fans have been waiting patiently (and impatiently) for her eighth studio album ‘ANTI’ for more than a year.

The lead (and subsequent) singles from the project begun being rolled-out one year ago, and still the LP’s release is an Unsolved Mystery. Even after the model commenced her distraction tactic of a Samsung campaign for the set, it only seemed to cause more confusion.

Fast forward to today, and per her professional handbag Melissa Forde, it appears the album is still not finished.

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Songbird K. Michelle is ready to hatch the lead single from her new studio album.

With the latest season of her VH1 reality show ‘K. Michelle: My Life’ due to hit airwaves on January 25th, it looks as though the R&B belle will synchronize the show with the roll-out of the song – which now has a confirmed title of ‘Not A Little Bit.’

No word (yet) on who produced the track

To tease and titillate fans, Ms. Michelle has released a brief but sweet preview of the song – which is the first taste of fresh material since 2014’s sophomore effort ‘Anybody Wanna To Buy A Heart?’

Take a listen below…

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Should one be on the hunt for the rapper Nicki Minaj they’ll find her in Queens, New York today.

Why? She’s hard at work on her forthcoming ABC TV series ‘Nicki‘ with the director Tim Story and a cast led by Selita Ebanks who portrays her mother in the dramatic comedy based on her childhood.

A release date for the project is yet to be announced but fans will be pleased to discover that it will feature original penned by the lady lyricist and a group of fictional characters she has teamed up with the show’s writers with to add to its comedic value!

Exciting times!

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In a case of look who’s talking now (the Oscars Edition), Stacey Dash has weighed in with her take on the race row that has divided Hollywood.

As widely reported, debate erupted when not one actor or actress of color landed a nomination in the four main acting categories.

In the time since, the likes of Jada Pinkett, Janet “Aunt Viv” Hubert, and even the President of the Academy have spoken up and out.

Now, Dash – the ‘Clueless’ actress turned political commentator – has added her two cents to the conversation – and as predicted

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After dramatically walking off set during a recent interview, one could be forgiven for assuming R. Kelly isn’t interesting in tackling tricky topics.

However, in a dramatic chat with GQ (presumably to promote new album ‘The Buffet)’, R&B’s Pied Piper sounds off on a number of controversial topics. Including, but not limited to, the Bill Cosby sexual assault scandal, his own childhood abuse, and Aaliyah.

The quotes below are likely to shock…

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The official high quality trailer for the Will Smith-led ‘Suicide Squad‘ has surfaced today!

Also starring ‘How To Get Away with Murder‘ actress Viola Davis the release tells the story of a group of DC Comics villains who are forced to combine their diabolical powers to reach a commo goal.

What that goal is?

Press play to peep the must-see trailer and weigh in on it after the jump..

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‘Empire‘s Jussie Smollett is to be honoured by the NAACP Image Awards for his contributions to society.

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Adele is making a beeline for the Grammy Awards 2016.

The Brit-bred songstress was not eligible for any nominations at this year’s ceremony as ‘Hello’ and its housing album ’25’ were both released after the September 30th cut-off point in 2015.

Still, that hasn’t stopped the committee from tapping the belter to perform at the 58th Annual ceremony on February 15th.

More info below…

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Elijah Blake is back with new material.

Months after the release of his debut LP ‘Shadows & Diamonds’ the R&B vocalist has released the project ‘Blueberry Vapors’, a mixtape hosted by the radio personality Yesi Ortiz.

The project makes its way to the world as the entertainer gears up to make a foray into film and television and before the unveiling of his second LP.

Listen below…

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The talkshow circuit is ruthless, just ask Tyra Banks.

Today it has been confirmed that the model-turned-mogul’s new daytime talker ‘The FABLife’ has been axed by ABC after just one season on-air.

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Get ready to say “hellur” to Madea once again!

Tyler Perry‘s fictional alter-ego will back on the big screen later this year, Lionsgate have announced.

Details below…

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Tinashe has unleashed a bolt of ‘Energy.’

The R&B belle is gearing up to take fans on a ‘Joyride’ with her second studio album and whets appetites with the release of a new Juicy J assisted jam.

Mike Will Made-It moulded the number, which awaits for you after the jump. Take a listen…

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