Azealia Banks has no time to be trapped indoors for winter as her ‘Count Contessa’ video evidences.

Lifted from her 2014 release ‘Broke With Expensive Taste,‘ the Rony Alwin-directed visual for ‘Contessa’ – her synth-soaked new single – sees the femcee soak up the sun and dance up a storm on a beachfront location.

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It’s the eve of the release of R. Kelly‘s latest album ‘The Buffet,’ but instead of dishing up performances, the Pied Piper is serving up his frustrations.

In a video posted to his Facebook page tonight, the R&B veteran squarely takes aim at his team for what he deems a “lack of support.” He also called on Urban consumers to make their voices heard by buying Urban music in the way Pop supporters do for mainstream releases.

Peep the impassioned plea after the jump…

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Missy Elliott is making a beeline for The Voice finale!

The iconic Rap star blazed back onto the scene recently with new single ‘WTF (Where They From)’ and is now gearing up to offer the first live performance of the track on the NBC hit.

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As itineraries go, Rita Ora stays booked to capacity.

For, when not releasing chart-topping singles, she’s starring in movies, wracking up endless endorsements, and garnering praise for her role as a judge on The X Factor.

With the New Year nigh, the 25-year-old has vowed to make music – more specifically the release of her new album (her US debut) – her priority.

That need not stop her media flood; case in point her stunning new cover for Grazia Italy – which you can peep above.

Peep the Ms. Ora’ latest video, ‘Body On Me,’ below…

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Well, hello Mimi!

Mariah Carey cut a killer figure as she performed at the first of several Christmas shows at New York’s Beacon Theater.

After cleaning house and enlisting an entirely new team earlier this year, a revitalised Mariah has spent much of 2015 embracing new ventures (see: Vegas and MAC), while building on the strength of established mainstays – Christmas being one of them.

Beyond the NYC concerts, the 45-year-old is gearing up for the December 19th premiere of her Hallmark Holiday movie ‘A Christmas Melody’ (which she both stars in and co-produced). She’s also set to perform as part of a one-hour special that will air immediately following.

As for last night’s showing, jury’s out on whether she matched her glowing look with glowing vocals, but – based on new clips – things are sounding promising.

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Craving new R. Kelly music?

R&B’s Pied Piper is gearing up to serve a hot plate of fresh material this Friday when new album ‘The Buffet’ two-steps into stores.

Though boasting a career of solo smashes, the vocal veteran has enlisted a number of notable names for the LP including Lil Wayne and RCA label-mate Tinashe.

His collaboration with the latter, ‘Let’s Be Real Now,’ was unwrapped a few short moments ago.

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Beyonce is heading south for the sake of music.

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The Weeknd has dropped his latest music video with the help of the director BRTHR and his girlfriend Bella Hadid.

The song it was shot to support? ‘In the Night’ which appears on his latest LP ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’ which is set to be supported by his spot on Rihanna’s forthcoming ‘Anti’ tour.

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The Grammys may have snubbed Pop queen Janet Jackson this year, but the 2016 NAACP Image Awards are embracing the legend warmly.

Nominations for the 47th annual ceremony have just been announced and Ms. Jackson officially leads the music pack with six honors – including noms for ‘No Sleeep’ and its chart-topping parent album ‘Unbreakable.’

Following Jackson are The Weeknd and the Empire cast, who earned four nominations each.

Check out the full list of music nominees below…

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Azealia Banks is on a roll!

Still riding high on the wave of praise her debut album ‘Broke With Expensive Taste‘ whipped up for her the entertainer recently caught up with ‘Fun’ magazine for a conversation her fans are sure to learn a great deal from.

There, during their conversation, the ‘Count Contessa’ rapper speaks openly about the ups and downs that came with the album’s creative process and how record label-related drama threatened  to stifle it.

There’s more.

For the footage below offers never-before-seen footage snapped from ‘Expensive’s recording sessions, industry parties…and her short but sweet cover of K. Michelle‘s ‘VSOP.’

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The fallout from the 58th annual Grammy nominations continues.

Drake‘s domination the pop-cultural sphere with his hyper-hit ‘Hotline Bling’ led many to believe that he’d land many a nomination in the recently released tally.

However, it’s now emerged that a mistake at his embattled label Cash Money has caused what many have deemed one of the most pronounced injustices in recent years.

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Mariah Carey is cementing her status as a Christmas maven for the ages.

The ever festive diva already boasts the only song to be deemed a Holiday classic in the last four decades and this year builds on that legacy with a lengthy list of Xmas activity.

As previously reported, she stars in and serves as executive producer of Hallmark‘s original TV movie ‘A Christmas Melody.’ And today, it’s been announced that that partnership will also see Mimi stage a one-hour televised concert.

Titled ‘Mariah Carey’s Merriest Christmas,’ the musical special features performances of Holiday songs from Carey herself, including a duet with 11-time Grammy winner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.

Additionally, Emmy winner Kelsey Grammer gives a reading of ‘The Night Before Christmas,’ while cast members from ‘A Christmas Melody’ join the festivities sharing holiday memories and experiences from working on the movie.

‘Mariah Carey’s Merriest Christmas’ airs immediately following the film at 10pm ET, December 19th, on Hallmark.

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