‘Empire’ star Taraji P. Henson delivers diva on the latest cover of The Hollywood Reporter. 

Smartly unveiled ahead of tonight’s new episode, the feature sees the Emmy and Oscar nominee pose with her make-up artist, Ashunta Sheriff, a-front of the magazine’s 4th annual Beauty Issue. A wise choice we must say.

Gloriously glamorous, the cover serves to re-affirm our stance that neither Taraji or her Cookie Lyon character can do any wrong in our eyes.

Stunning!

Your thoughts?

Justin Bieber‘s new album may titled ‘Purpose,’ but ‘Redemption’ feels more apt.

On the eve of its release, the set – which arrives after a tricky few years for the singer – is being tipped for blockbuster success. This, thanks largely to the winning run of lead singles ‘What Do You Mean?’ and ‘Sorry.’

Capitalizing on the public’s renewed embrace of his music the 22-year-old has officially announced the ‘Purpose Tour.’

Set to kick off in Seattle next March, the US leg of the trek (the first to be unveiled) will wrap up in May 2016 before hitting international markets.

Video announcement on ‘Ellen’ and dates below…

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By the look of things, Rihanna is launching everything but her new album.

Indeed, at this junction, the LP’s title ‘ANTI’ seems to stand for anti-release date.

Nonetheless, the conundrum surrounding the serially delayed project hasn’t quelled her desire to trailblaze with other ventures – the latest of which was unveiled today.

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Cop a gander of Destiny’s Child divas Beyonce and Kelly Rowland.

The former bandmates and lifelong sisters served style in earnest this week during a visit to the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.

It figures why the ladies are soaking up the free time; Beyonce is hard at work on new projects (which she’s true-to-form remaining mum about), while Ms. Kelly is recording a new album, shooting a BET TV show, and wracking up endorsements.

More power to the ladies. That said, for all their solo endeavours, surely we’re not the only ones who feel the time is ripe for another DC3 run? A tour? An album? A…something?

Why? Because of slayage like this….

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It’s bad news from Tamar Braxton.

The R&B belle has been forced to pull out of ‘Dancing With The Stars’ on health grounds. She has also has pulled the plug on her on-going tour with Kem citing the same reasons.

Tamar’s heartfelt announcement after the jump…

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After remixing Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ Erykah Badu surprised her fans by releasing a brand new sultry jam named ‘Phone Down‘ hours ago.

Where it can be found? On her forthcoming mixtape ‘MIXTAPE: But You Cain’t Use My Phone’ which will find its way to the world on Thanksgiving weekend, just in time to be supported by her appearance at this year’s Soul Train Awards which airs on November 29th.

Will you like what Ms. Badu has to offer this time around?

Hit the play button below to find out.

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The ‘Rocky’ spinoff movie ‘Creed’ called on Hip Hop’s Future to write and record an original song for its smoking soundtrack this year.

Its name? ‘Last Breath‘, sampling the ‘Rocky’ classic ‘Gonna Fly Now‘ and is produced by Nicki Minaj‘s ‘Want Some More’ producer Metro Boomin’ and Ludwig Goransson.

Click here to catch the movie’s Michael B. Jordan-led trailer and pop the lid open below to hear the cut!

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There may be trouble ahead for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ on a ratings front.

Why NeNe Leakes‘ departure may be to blame for the numbers its season eight premiere pulled in on Sunday evening?

Details below…

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While some stars masquerade as elusive, Beyonce has really embodied the term in recent years.

Indeed, since the roll-out of 2013’s ambush album, Queen Bey has remained mum about her next move…until it happens.

Still, it hasn’t stopped drips of new info tricking out. Case in point the snap above.

The pic came courtesy of actor Jorge Ortiz, who tweeted:

A picture of #Beyonce & I after last night’s #FeatureFilm script reading. Elegant and a class act

I’m about to enter the #BeyHive. Acting in a #FeatureFilm stage reading for the one and only in just a few seconds.

The #FeatureFilm stage reading went great tonight! We entered the #BeyHive and did her proud.

What could Mrs Carter be cooking up? Note how they are reading “for” her and (seemingly) not “with” her.

With a new album near, it’ll be fascinating to see how she plans to top her surprise roll-out…and whether the reading for the “#FeatureFilm” has anything to do with it!

Your thoughts?

The Adele avalanche has officially hit.

Just one week remains until the chart-titan’s third album ’25’ arrives and, despite lead single ‘Hello’ destroying everything in sight, the Tottenham talent is taking no chances.

She features a-front of the The Observer Music Monthly looking lush.

The cover arrives after high-profile features in the likes of iD magazine and Rolling Stone.

’25’ hits retail worldwide on November 20th and will further be supported by specials for the BBC and NBC, as well as an appearance on SNL.  

Your thoughts?

The comedian/stripper Cardi B joins Remy Ma as two of the latest additions to the ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’ family this year and have welcomed a brand new teaser launched to raise awareness for its latest season.

Ready to give it a spin?

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Ciara fans will have to wait a while longer for the second leg of her ‘Jackie Tour.’

Initially set to kick off later this month in partnership with Topshop, the US trek has now officially been postponed.

The news comes as fans with tickets in several cities begun receiving emails from vendors that the tour had been pushed to 2016.

In a detailed note, Ciara’s team explains why….

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