Fourteen years have passed since Farrah Franklin‘s blink and you miss it stint in Destiny’s Child.

Yet, given how gargantuan the group’s success narrative became immediately after she left – or was fired (depending on who’s story you believe), it’s little wonder why her departure is still a hot topic of sorts.

In a new interview with VLAD TV, the aspiring solo star spills all on her time in the band; she also elaborates in more detail than ever about the events leading up to her eventual split from the Grammy winning ensemble.

Watch Farrah sound off below…

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Adele‘s going to need a bigger piggy bank.

Why?

Find out below…

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JoJo, for many, remains one of this generation’s most-gifted vocalists.

Powerful, impassioned, and compelling, hers is a voice that ministers to the soul.

It’s apt, then, that she’s just released the acoustic version for one of her most lyrically piercing songs yet – ‘Say Love.’

The Harmony Samuels production was rolled out as part of the songbird’s simultaneous three-song “tringle” – which arrived in August.

Being billed as one of the leaders of her industry class comes with much responsibility, but JoJo shows and proves in this titillating performance.

Watch her soar after the jump…

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Adele always had a tall task ahead of her topping the gargantuan success of 2011’s ’21.’

However, follow-up effort ’25’ is in itself a bonafide phenomenon.

Released on November 20th, the set has crushed competition past and present, powering ahead of long-standing records and further etching the Brit-bred songbird in the history books.

Almost daily, revisions have been made to just how high the LP Stateside sales have soared to.

The latest figutres will below your mind.

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For years, R&B entertainers of colour have cried out against a record label system which only champions the genre when fronted by white artists.

The result? Charts and awards ceremonies that do not truly celebrate the genre’s origins and diversity, and R&B artists of colour accused of “not having what it takes to make it” by music lovers blissfully unaware of the prejudice and politics that takes place in the boardroom that stops them from making it.

It’s a sad, sad situation and it’s getting more and more absurd.

Fortunately, ‘Can’t Raise a Man’ singer K. Michelle has decided to expose all of the above with the title of her third studio album.

Find out what it is below…

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Selling records is tricky business these days. Just ask ask August Alsina.

Indeed, if not in the upper echelon of artists, shifting units is a tall task. And even if apart of the industry elite, there are still no guarantees.

With new album ‘This Thing Called Life’ set to hit stores on December 11th, the New Orleans native isn’t taking any chances. Instead, he’s embracing the “sex sells” mantra.

See what we mean below.

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Jennifer Hudson definitely knows how to keep her light shining bright.

After releasing third album ‘JHUD’ last year, the vocal wonder is now sharing her gift on stage in the Broadway adaptation of ‘The Color Purple’  in the role of Shug Avery. 

Due to open December 10th, the Oscar and Grammy winner is working the promo pavement in support of the show – which is currently in the preview phase.

Together with London bred talent Cynthia Erivo (who plays Celie and has performed here on That Grape Juice), Hudson tore down the house on Good Morning America this week with a spirited showing of ‘The Color Purple’ title track.

A vocal masterclass awaits below…

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Adele boasts more hit singles than most could dream of, but she continues to prove she is in the business of selling bodies of work.

New album ’25’ has emerged as a smash for the ages and to celebrate its landing, the 27-year-old has taken a unique approach to promotion: she’s performing different tracks from the LP on each of the select platforms she visits.

The latest is ‘Million Years Ago,’ which she movingly showcased on the TODAY Show moments ago.

What are you waiting for? Watch Adele deliver below…

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Beyonce is not only renown for her unrivalled ability on stage, she’s become a formidable businesswoman.

Indeed, in many ways the “Beyonce” brand is very much an in industry in itself.

Next Spring will see that trajectory continue when the 34-year-old launches her brand new project.

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Lady Gaga has spent much of 2015 rebuilding her brand.

The fall-out from the singer’s last solo album ‘ARTPOP’ did quite the number on her career – leaving many wondering whether her trail-blazing run would ever reach the dizzy heights or speed of its peak.

Undeterred, Mother Monster and her team have set sail on image overhaul; first with Grammy winning Jazz project with Tony Bennett, then a more demure look, critically acclaimed performances, acting gigs, and a more muted approach to teasing new music.

The latter, especially, seems to be working – as evidenced by the excitement that greeted pictures of her in the studio with the producer of her biggest hits — RedOne.

Smartly continuing the trend of letting the hype build around her (rather than projecting it herself), the 29-year-old was snapped leaving a London studio with ‘Uptown Funk’ mastermind Mark Ronson.

Watch below…

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Fleur East has been burning up stages this month with sassy showings of her debut single ‘Sax.’

And while intricate choreography has been a staple of said performances, the Londoner proves she can be equally compelling in a stripped-back setting.

This week, armed with her band, she stopped by the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge where she rocked out to ‘Sax’ and Nick Jonas’ ‘Levels.’

Watch fiery Fleur heat up the Live Lounge after the jump

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Adele may be bulldozing records left and right with new album ’25,’ but she’s not resting on her successes.

Proving that she’s taking no prisoners, the British belter has embarked on a high-visibility promo campaign – which this week brought her to the Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. 

The masses were wowed with her stirring showing of ‘Water Under The Bridge,’ and now the show has unleashed a special rendition of ‘Hello.’

Backed The Roots and host Fallon, the 27-year-old soared. The spin? They collectively played classroom instruments.

Say ‘hello’ to slayage below…

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