Tamar Braxton is on a roll!

Though her second studio album is unlikely to pull in opening week numbers as high as her debut album she has been handpicked by Mary J. Blige to serve as her opening act on her next U.S. tour!

Yes…Mary J. Blige.

Epic moves below…

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Rihanna doesn’t have any new music in the marketplace, but on the strength of her name has been tapped to cover NME‘s first free issue.

The Instagram model serves her usual brand of brash a-front of the publication, which arrives in the wake of confusion surrounding her eighth studio album (which after two years still has no attached release date).

Inside her accompanying interview, the 27-year-old had interesting words when questioned about chart-topping rival Taylor Swift and Roc Nation companion Kanye West.

See what we mean below…

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Seven days.

That’s how long fans of ‘Empire’ have to wait before the musical drama returns to FOX for its second season.

To plug the show’s hotly anticipated return, the lead cast cover the latest issue of The Hollywood Reporter.

Serving fierce aplenty, Taraji P. Henson, Terrence Howard, Trai Byers, Jussie Smollett, and Bryshere Gray style and profile a-front of the publication.

Needless to say, we’ll be tuned in come next Wednesday. Will you?

Click here to watch the extended season 2 trailer for ‘Empire.’

Your thoughts?

Today, fans of ‘Blue’ belle Beyonce learned that this week would bring new music from the star.

Details on it here.

Now, they’ll be elated to discover that the singer has released a teaser from its supporting music video.

That’s right…a brand new Beyonce video.

Hit the link below for your first look!

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For over 20 years, Mariah Carey has established herself as an integral part of the modern Christmas.

Indeed, following the blockbuster success of her 1994 hit ‘All I Want For Christmas’ and its housing album ‘Merry Christmas,’ the songbird’s contributions to the festive season have become iconic.

It’s little wonder why the 45-year-old is building on her affiliation with “the most wonderful time of the year.”

As reported, Carey has teamed with director friend Brett Ratner to shoot a new Holiday movie for the Hallmark channel.

Today, the curtain was drawn back and details + dates surrounding the project were revealed.

Full story below…

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Secrecy has encased discussion of any new Beyonce music since the release of her groundbreaking surprise album in 2013.

However, said protocol was broken today when hitmaker Naughty Boy revealed that the dynamite diva is set to feature on his new single…due in just 33 hours.

Details below…

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Red hot Rita Ora took her ‘Body On Me’ single campaign to the ‘Good Morning America’ stage today.

The Roc Nation siren rocked the show’s Fall Concert Series with a spirited showing of the Chris Brown assisted number – the lead release from her first US album (due in November).

Backed by a full band, watch Rita belt out the blossoming hit below…

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Former Girlicious singer Chrystina Sayers made it pop in Toronto recently when she delivered the first live rendition of new single ‘Feel Lit’ at the ‘Emery Festival.’

With choreography created to accompany the song, the re-emerging songstress rocked the event’s audience with hopes of wooing them before the release of the song’s parent EP which hits retailers later on this year.

Watch the Urban Pop belle at work below..

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Hollywood’s remake craze continues.

This time it’s Disney‘s classic cartoon ‘The Jungle Book’ that’s being re-imagined for modern audiences.

Set to hit theaters globally next year, the new incarnation of the film is a live-action affair and boasts jaw-dropping CGI visuals.

Joining the likes of Mowgli and Baloo the bear are actors Lupita Nyong’o and Idris Elba, who feature in the flick alongside Scarlett Johansson, Bill Murray, and Christopher Walken.

Drumming up anticipation, a trailer previewing the production has been unleashed! Check it out below…

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The success of Universal Picture‘s ‘Straight Outta Compton’ has reportedly caused the company to turn its attention to Def Jam Records‘ rise to the top.

Who, what, where and why?

Movie news below…

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Azealia Banks is weighing in on the abortion debate.

Praised for using her voice to discuss race and sexism, the entertainer has stepped out to share her thoughts on the pro-life or pro-choice conversation.

Will you agree with what she has to say?

Find out below…

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As she continues to thrill fans on each coast of the U.S. on her current ‘Honeymoon’ tour (concluding October 25th), Ariana Grande is giving her faithful #Arianators even more to look forward to that month…a new single!

Indeed, just five days later on October 30th the pint-sized power house is set to unveil her new single ‘Focus’ – the first from her highly anticipated third album.

Unveiling the news on tonight’s episode of ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon,’ the up-and-coming diva also took time to show off her funny bone by lending impressions of Britney Spears and fellow powerhouse Christina Aguilera.

Get into the hilarity below:

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