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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Keri Hilson is to release her first studio album in six years this year…and its first single is dropping on Friday.

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In an ever-crowded music market, it’s often difficult to make ripples much less waves. However, for Detroit’s budding diva La Britney, it’s all about making a splash!

The rising star has conjured up a sizeable social media fanbase following the success of her LaMix’s, which see her cover songs as a one-woman group. 

With the New Year fully underway though, the magnetic maven is upping the levels with the release of hot material of her own. 

Having built buzz with introductory number ‘Franklins’ (a play on her surname), the stage blazing beauty has unleashed infectious new single ‘How We Do.’

Sonically, the track fits right in the thick of what’s been scorching at Urban radio over the last few years; hence it makes for more of a familiar listen than a groundbreaking one. Its video, however, is where the true “La Britney” U.S.P comes to life. 

High-octane choreography, captivating confidence and seasoned sass, the visual serves as quite the advertorial for what many R&B girls could and should be doing.  

In many ways, we’re hoping this functions as a warning shot of sorts. Because, should La Britney keep bringing the heat like this, it’s only a matter of time before the masses stop pining for comebacks from performers who should know better, and embrace the new-new.

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Keyshia Cole‘s love life has been attracting more headlines than her music of late (see: allegedly egging ex Bow Wow’s car).

Yet, it appears, she’s still focussed on her career.

For, she took to Instagram to tease a major move – one that is sure to have tongues wagging.

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Pop maestro Jason Derulo delved into risqué R&B territory recently with the release of the video for new song ‘Naked.’

A homage of sorts to D’Angelo’s iconic ‘Untitled’ visual, the clip saw the singer strip off alongside label-mate K. Michelle as he introduced the masses to a fresh side of himself. Or should we say a few sides.

Eager to hear more, That Grape Juice’s Patrick sat down with the singer at his lavish home to discuss his new direction, upcoming mixtape, and ex Jordin Sparks – who he opens up about on ‘Naked.’

As ever, we ask the questions you really want answers to.

[Photo Credit: Santi / That Grape Juice]

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Jaden Smith‘s star continues to rise this year thanks to headline-making collaboration with Louis Vuitton.

Today, the potential triple threat takes said star to the pages of British GQ where he strikes many a pose for the publication in a bid to boost his profile as a model.

How he fared on a fashion front?

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The more things seem to change… the more they stay the same.

It’s that very sentiment that prevails when reflecting on a track released exactly 10 years ago.

This week’s From The Vault comes courtesy of Pink and her parodic ‘Stupid Girl.’

The launching single from Ms Moore’s 2006 fourth LP ‘I’m Not Dead,’ ‘Girl’ saw her team up with producers Billy Mann and MachoPsycho to vent her displeasure with modern society’s sexism and its habit of promoting “brainless bimbos” instead of strong and intelligent women.

[Sidenote: The irony about the girls Pink targets in this song is they are anything but “brainless” and very aware of how they are perceived… which in itself is the problem. But we digress]

Commercially, ‘Girls’ served as a solid comeback cut especially considering the dire performance of her previous effort ‘Try This’ and its singles; the track  peaked at #13 in the US and #4 in the UK and Australia.

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Frequent collaborator Dave Meyers was brought on-board to bring the song to visual life, which he – as ever – achieved amazingly.

Spoofing the likes of Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, and Paris Hilton, video embodied the tongue-in-cheek(ness) of the lyrics and showcased Pink prodding at the superficiality of society while stressing the importance of individualism and education.

The effort paid effort, as the clip won the Best Pop Video at the 2006 VMAs.

A decade removed from this release, the rise of vapid and talent-devoid celebrities has intensified and young girls – and boys – around the world are “following” them with even more eagerness than before.

Our main issue with the “it-girl” culture is how irrelevant the concept of a strong WORK ethic then becomes for the younger generation and how “FAME” is turning into a Mount Everest of sorts.

Sadly, it doesn’t look like the tide will be turning anytime soon, so let’s hope the Pinks of this world will always be given a platform to…well.. tell it like it is.

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Donald Trump‘s bid for the White House continues to float in dangerous waters this weekend after racially-charged violence erupted a his latest public gathering.

Now, after his campaign against Latinos and Muslims saw him accused of inciting hatred and racism, Jennifer Lopez has stepped forward to urge fans to do everything that is within their power to stop him from being elected.

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‘Honey‘ songbird Mariah Carey may be adored by millions, but it seems her success on a creative tip means all of nothing to her relatives.

For, her brother has stepped out to claim that she is a “witch.”

Find out why he’s perturbed with the glass-shattering ‘Heartbreaker’ below…

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Production on ‘Scream Queens’ second season has kicked off and exciting new details from its set have surfaced online.

Looking forward to what the Emma Roberts-fronted show  has in store for its fans this time around?

Spoilers below…

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Keyshia Cole‘s relationship with Lil Mo is unlikely to reach positive shores anytime soon.

Why? The ‘R&B Diva‘ has weighed in on the claim that Cole egged the car of the rapper turned actor Bow Wow.

Did you miss the confusing drama?

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