Before they were Destiny’s Child Destiny’s Child were The Dolls, fronted by the R&B singer KeKe Wyatt.

Alas, Mathew Knowles  fate would have it that the group would continue without Wyatt and with a stage-blazing vocal force named Beyonce as its leading lady.

Fast forward to today and Wyatt‘s musical journey has brought her to a brand new chapter of her life which she is to immortalise with her sixth studio album.

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While newcomers The Weeknd and Fetty Wap have been the Hot 100 champions of 2015, it’s Drake who is still showing the new kids how it’s done.

Indeed, in addition to landing not one, but two #1 albums on the Billboard 200 this year (‘If You’re Reading This…’ and ‘What A Time…’ with Future), the rapper/singer/actor is now one step away from seeing similar success on the Hot 100 as his hot new tune ‘Hotline Bling’ ascends to the #2 spot.

Kept at bay this week by fellow Canadian crooner The Weeknd‘s ‘The Hills,’ if next week’s tally looks like industry analysts expect, Drizzy will nab his first #1 hit on the singles chart nearly 10 years into his career.  As if this isn’t cause enough to celebrate, the ‘Back To Back’ beau can also lift a toast to seeing his name peppered over the Hot 100 some 13 times – a feat that etches him further into history books (read more on that here).

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With 2015’s end fast approaching, so too is the nominations announcement for the 58th Annual Grammy Awards.

Today saw the committee for the coveted awards reveal key dates relating to the ceremony, as well as insight into their process.

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The C word.

For some, it’s crude. Others? Crass.

However, if your name happens to be Taylor Swift it’s the driving force behind an enviable brand of success that’s now reportedly seen her earn a spot on the Grammy Awards committee.

We’re talking about competition.

Why that C word is set to heat up among Pop’s leading ladies now numbers from Swift’s latest live venture have surfaced?

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Check out Beyonce!

Music’s reigning royal strikes a pose a-front of the Winter 2015 issue of BEAT magazine.

Visually in sync with the US flag, Queen Bey serves simplistic stunner in the Ryan McGinley lensed snap. We approve!

Randomness: With the two-year anniversary of  the game-changing ‘Beyonce’ album, we feel we’re ready for the follow-up. An early November roll-out would be everything. But, anyway…

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Following a dramatic fall from grace, Mathew Knowles has largely shunned the spotlight.

Indeed, the once formidable manager of Destiny’s Child and Beyonce had largely retired from the public eye after severing ties with his superstar offspring in 2011; the same period in which wife Tina Knowles filed for divorce and details of his extra-marital affairs (which produced two children) became mass media fodder. His Music World empire also closed up shop.

Now, the Knowles patriarch is attempting to rise like a phoenix  by way of a new bootcamp which he’s christened ‘The Entertainment Industry: How Do I Get In?’

To plug the class (tickets for which are $1500 each), Mathew sat down for an interview on ‘The Breakfast Club.’

Naturally, hosts DJ Envy, Angela Yee, and Charlamagne did not hold back. As such, discussed were his current relationship with Destiny’s Child, the group’s long-awaited reunion, Beyonce, and a whole lot more.

Tea cups and popcorn at the ready? Mathew’s must-see interview after the jump…

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It seems ABC Family has got a thing for Hip Hop.

For, after teaming up with Nicki Minaj to tell the story of her life through the medium that is comedy, the platform has called on Diddy to create his very own TV series for them.

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The late & great Frank Sinatra is to be honoured by Usher, Alicia Keys and John Legend!

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Janet Jackson is playing no games with her bid to ‘BURNITUP!’ across the globe.

Just days after announcing the European leg of the mega-selling ‘Unbreakable Tour,’ the Pop titan has unveiled a fresh set of dates for the jaunt.

Following stops in major markets such as the UK and France next April, it’s been revealed that the icon will journey on to a number of other Euro cities.

Take gander of the new dates after the jump…

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Since the onset of Janet Jackson‘s return, the singer’s fans have been all sorts supportive – carrying her new album ‘Unbreakable’ all the way to the top of the charts.

Rewarding their diligence, the diva sprung a surprise a select few prior to her latest ‘Unbreakable Tour’ concert.

Entertainment Tonight caught the moment, which saw Jackson pose as a statue before “coming to life,” on camera.

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Ariana Grande dominated the Pop landscape last year with the horn-heavy ‘Problem,’ so it’s little surprise why the vocal wonder is drawing on said song’s formula for new single ‘Focus.’

Set to debut in 15 days, the track is the first to be lifted from the 22-year-old’s third studio album ‘Moonlight.’

Keeping titillating snippets coming, Grande hit the ‘Gram today with another preview of the track. 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 5 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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