Adele sings “Hello…it’s me” on her comeback single and, as anticipated, the masses have answered in earnest.

Details on the ’25’ track’s blockbuster debut below…

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Songwriting chanteuse Beyonce has ample cause for celebration today.

A judge has ruled in her favor, quashing a plagiarism claim over her 2013 hit ‘XO.’

Details below…

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‘Count Contessa’ crafter Azealia Banks is following in the footsteps many an African-American by using her DNA to trace her ancestry beyond the shores of the United States.

After making headlines for slamming institutional racism and the “cultural smudging” of black culture in entertainment the rapper teamed up with ‘Ancestry’ to discover which parts of Africa her ancestors lived in before they were captured and forced into cattle slavery.

The results were astounding…

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Pop powerhouse Adele has assembled a super-charged line-up of producers and songwriters to craft her third album ’25.’

Credits have been revealed for the hotly anticipated set and feature many a notable name – and a few surprising ones too.

Indeed, while ’21’ staples Paul Epworth and Ryan Tedder return, they are this time joined by the likes of mainstream maestro Max Martin and Bruno Mars.

Find out who’s helped the the Brit sensation mould her new music below…

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Adele is back and, as anticipated, decimating the competition.

With new single ‘Hello’ flying up the charts just an hour after its release, the British belter hit the promotional trail to plug the track and its housing album ’25.’

One of her stops was London’s Heart Radio, where she spilled on the process of recording the ’21’ follow-up and why it’ll be her last numerically named LP.

She also gushed about label-mate Beyonce, who she says is her most desired collaboration, as well as why

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Forget Fridays, it appears all the action takes place Thursday nights on ABC.

Smash hit series ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ is back for an action-packed second season.

The legal drama, which stars Emmy winner Viola Davis, follows a group of ambitious law students and their brilliant criminal defence professor. Last season the group become involved in a twisted murder plot and this plays out the aftermath – which boasts even more roller-coasters.

It all makes for a riveting watch. We’re already hooked!

Peep the preview of episode 6 of season 2 below…

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After much ado, Adele has unleashed haunting new single ‘Hello.’

The track is the first taste the masses will have of the Brit diva’s third album ’25’ (which arrives on November 20th via Columbia/XL). She’s described the body of work as a “make-up” record.

As the focus of a major marketing campaign, ‘Hello’ was first previewed in snippet form as a surprise on The X Factor UK last week. That ignited worldwide excitement on social media, which has intensified following the single and LP’s formal announcement.

Now, with the song finally here, buzz is expected to erupt – especially given that its accompanying video (starring Tristan Wilds) has been unveiled too

What are you waiting for? ‘Hello’ awaits  after the jump…

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Dark, deep and ugly secrets swim to the surface in ABC’s ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ starring the dramatic force that is Viola Davis.

Now, after last night’s episode shocked its audience we decided to share our thoughts on what it served up..

Press play to catch a little of what the sixth episode of its second season has to offer with our estimation below…

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‘High By the Beach’ beauty Lana Del Rey is still riding the wave of a social and professional high.

In addition to watching her latest singles ‘Music To Watch Boys To‘ and ‘Beach’ make notable splashes on the Billboard Hot 100, the trap-pop diva also saw their parent album – ‘Honeymoon’ – sail right to the #2 spot on the Billboard 200 (with very little promotional push to support them).

Now, as fans await news on how she’ll close out her 2015, the singer took to Billboard to discuss plans of acting and even shared her thoughts on motherhood and her ever-constant fear of death.

An interesting read indeed, read highlights from her time with our friends at Billboard and see the accompanying photo shoot below:

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Kelly Rowland has been whetting appetites left and right with tastes of what she’s serving up on her highly anticipated, yet titled 5th studio album.

Now, in satiating old fans with teases of new music and gaining new ones via her stint on season 2 of breakout TV hit ‘Empire,’ the Grammy-winning songstress is not only lending the series her acting chops but also a note or two via their soundtrack.

Ready for some new new from Miss Kelly?  We thought you’d be.  Tuck in below for her remake of the stirring ballad ‘Mona Lisa’:

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Justin Bieber blasted to the top of the charts with comeback track ‘What Do You Mean?’ and is wasting no time delivering its follow-up.

‘Sorry’ was unwrapped moments ago (in the form of a dance video) and is confirmed to be the second single from the 21-year-old’s new album ‘Purpose’ (due November 13th via Def Jam).

Check it out below…

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

The music-drama serves up a super-charged package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 6 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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