While awards and accolades have oddly proven detrimental to some movie stars, Lupita Nyong’o‘s career has leaped to soaring heights following her role in ’12 Years A Slave.’

Indeed, beyond a slew of endorsements, the Kenyan-bred talent has nabbed a number of coveted roles – including a much sought after spot in the new Star Wars flick.

With the film’s promotional machine in full swing, the stunner lives up to her billing on the cover of ESSENCE magazine’s January 2016 issue.

Available on newsstands December 4th, check the Oscar winner’s gorgeous snap above.

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Miguel may have garnered critical acclaim for new album ‘Wildheart,’ but he’s still pushing for commercial success.

To aid his cause, the crooner appears a-front of Wonderland magazine’s latest issue.

Within its pages, the ‘Coffee’ cooer muses about his artistic growth as well being a sex symbol.

Miguel in his words below…

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Eclectic songstress Gwen Stefani stepped up from from her spinning chair last night to perform new single ‘Used To Love You’ on The Voice.

The heart-wrenching track is the latest “lead” single from the No Doubt diva’s third studio album – following a number of false starts last year.

With a huge platform in the form of the NBC show, did the newly divorced singer work it to her advantage? Find out below…

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‘Get Lifted’ beau John Legend lifts his voice and a glass for Euro beer brand Stella Artois’ ‘Give Beautifully’ holiday campaign.

With the ballad ‘Under the Stars,’ Legend and co. incorporated sounds from actual stars (you read that right) to help fill out its instrumentation.  According to the press release sent to announce the song’s arrival, stars create unique audible tones that derive from the very frequencies that can change their levels of brightness.  Those sounds were then combined and manipulated to accompany John’s tickled ivories to produce one stirring number.

Don’t just take our word for it, hear the celestial creation below:

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As if her television endeavors, ‘Christina Milian Turned Up’ (E!) and ‘Grandfathered’ (FOX), don’t keep her busy enough, ‘AM to PM’ singer Christina Milian proves her hustle continues to go ’round the clock with her newest music video ‘Do It.’

Serving as the latest number lifted from her long-awaited ‘4U’ EP (available Friday), the tune’s steamy accompanying visual sees Miss Milian accompanied by former boo Lil’ Wayne.  Shot before news of the couple’s unexpected demise, the video gives fans one last look at what could’ve been between the former hip hop lovers.

Get into ‘Do It’ below and share your thoughts:

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When titans of Coldplay and Beyonce‘s caliber team up, exceptions are naturally high.

The acts sent the industry into a frenzy when it was confirmed that they had joined forces for the Brit group’s new album ‘A Head Full Of Dreams.’

This Friday the LP dances into stores and features the fruit of their collaborative labour – new song ‘Hymn For The Weekend.’

Much to the delight of their respective fanbases, the track premiered on BBC Radio 1 moments ago on the Annie Mack show.

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Roc Nation‘s roster just got quite the boost – courtesy of Emeli Sande.

Already home to the likes of Rihanna, Rita Ora, and Kanye West, the major music ark has welcomed the British singer-songwriter aboard.

Full story below…

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‘Creed’ dealt a dynamite blow to all box office projections this week.

The boxing flick, which continues the ‘Rocky’ legacy, capped off with a five-day domestic total of $42.6 million.

Impressive on a number of fronts, the figure is particularly noteworthy because it means the Michael B. Jordan film bests initial estimates ($35 million) by a considerable margin. What’s more, the sum sees the movie (which smartly co-stars Sylvester Stallone) become the most successful ‘Rocky’ movie launch of all-time – topping the $21 million debut of Stallone’s last stint as lead [2006’s ‘Rocky Balboa’].

With industry analysts predicting a $100 million eventual total for ‘Creed’ (which had a $35 million budget), its 29-year director Ryan Coogler and all involved have much to smile about.

That Grape Juice’s Megan Thomas caught up with Michael B. Jordan at the movie’s Los Angeles premiere. Watch above as he gushes about the role that’s set to blast his star into the stratosphere.

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That Adele reign just won’t let up.

The mania surrounding the British star’s third album ’25’ looks set to intensify as the holiday sales window gets hotter.

Details below…

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Are you a lover of VH1‘s Monday night of ratchet?!

If so, mark those calendars because season 6 of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: New York’ explodes onto screens December 14th — and promises drama in earnest.

The latest run of the Mona Scott Young production welcomes rapper Remy Ma to the cast – as well a host of other new names. Fret not, because regulars such as Yandy Smith, Amina Buddafly, and Rich Dollaz are also back in the mix too.

Pouring fuel on the fire of excitement, VH1 have uncaged a five minute supertrailer.

What are you waiting for? Watch below!

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Fantasia is still the name on everybody’s lips after her soul-stirring Soul Train Awards tribute to Kenneth ‘Babyface’ Edmonds aired on BET and Centric last night.

Lending fiery renditions of the Edmonds-penned numbers ‘Exhale (Shoop Shoop)’ (originally performed by Whitney Houston) and ‘Superwoman,’ the performance won rave reviews from critics and viewers alike – a hot topic well over into the next day.  But, while many are praising the ‘Idol’ winner’s stunning showing as the highlight of the night, there’s one who doesn’t exactly share the sentiment – ‘Superwoman’s original singer Karyn White.

White, who took the song to the top of charts in 1989, took to Facebook moments ago to lend her thoughts on the performance and sound off on BET for not inviting her to take part in the tribute.

Hear her out below:

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Def Jam has a serious problem on its hands.

For, after being charged with adding credible value to Iggy Azalea‘s career before the release of her second album, their job was just made impossibly difficult by the artist Erykah Badu.

How and why the ‘Tyrone’ chanteuse took aim at the ‘Black Widow’ weaver?

Watch below…

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