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Should one be in need of a new moniker for Rihanna we have one that’s sure to fit.

Miracle worker.

Why?

Good news below…

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On the hunt for new Beyonce music?

Look no further than British radio.

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It may have literally taken 25 years, but fans of the Braxton family will finally get their hands on a new studio effort from the quintet.  Indeed, sisters Toni, Traci, Towanda, Trina, and Tamar have teamed for their long-awaited collabo album, an 8-song holiday themed affair titled ‘Braxton Family Christmas.’

Hitting shelves last week, the project is already winning rave reviews from fans.  Now, via the release of the set’s lead single ‘Every Day is Christmas,’ they’re hoping you’ll share the sentiment.

Get into the tune below and share your thoughts:

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Adele has gifted France the first televised performance of her smash hit single ‘Hello.’

The British songstress kicked off the NRJ Awards tonight with the ’25’ lead single and didn’t disappoint.

Watch below as the 27-year-old soars with the song the world can’t get enough of…

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As the age old adage goes:  all good things must come to an end.  And, as Grammy nominated R&B trio SWV can attest to this week, the saying has never been truer.

After two seasons of sharing their musical highs and lows with devoted fans, weak ratings ultimately led to the ‘Weak’ singers seeing their reality show ‘SWV Reunited’ axed from the WeTV roster.  The announcement, lent by the group via their official Facebook page this weekend, comes as a shock for viewers who’d been inquiring about the show’s season 3 return.

Well…mystery solved.  Get the disheartening news below:

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All aboard the sooooouulll traaain!

Las Vegas was the place to be last night as the 2015 Soul Train Awards rolled all up and through!  Hosted by the Grammy-winning Queen of Neo-Soul Erykah Badu, the show sought to tribute the best and brightest of hip hop and R&B with blazing performances from the likes of Brandy, Fantasia, Jazmine Sullivan, R. Kelly, and  so many more.

BET & Centric are set to air the ceremony on Sunday, November 29 at 8P/7C! But, before you get to see what all the performers served up on stage, check out the designer duds, do’s, and dont’s donned on the show’s red carpet.

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Donut-licking diva Ariana Grande may be in Europe hot on the promo trail for her latest single ‘Focus,’ but now it seems she’s the focus of yet another controversy for ‘primadonna’ behavior.

Reports are swarming the songstress was due to be on ‘The Jonathan Ross Show’ for an episode to air Saturday, but abruptly cancelled at the last minute with no explanation.  Word has it Ross is fuming as a result.

Check out his statement below:

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Major movements are taking place in the UK TV arena and they involve of two of the region’s biggest music formats – The Voice and The X Factor.

Details below…

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Cop a gander of Christina Aguilera!

The diva shared a shot of herself on the set of a new photoshoot with famed photographer David LaChapelle.

Currently working on the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Lotus,’ the elusive chanteuse teased the brand new visuals on Instagram. She wrote:

LaChapelle x Xtina type of day!#staytuned ????

The pair have previously teamed up for the ‘Can’t Hold Us Down’ video as well as a number of promotional shoots. LaChapelle also helmed the clips for Britney Spears’ ‘Everytime,‘ Gwen Stefani’s ‘Rich Girl,’ and Amy Winehouse’s ‘Tears Dry On Their Own.’

No word on the timeline for Xtina’s musical return, but what is known is that she’s set to return to The Voice next Spring.

In any case, watch the video for ‘Your Body’ below. Why? Because it slays. Still.

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fifth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 5 /episode 8  teaser, Olivia Pope and co continue to serve up another corker of a season.

Check the preview for episode – titled ‘Rasputin – below…

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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 8 of season 2 – titled Hi, I’m Philip’ – below…

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Pop starlet Ariana Grande is grinding with new single ‘Focus.’

The track, which interestingly enough features Jamie Foxx on its hook, isn’t racing up the charts as perhaps hoped. But that isn’t a deterrent for the 22-year-old, who has just released a behind the scenes look at its video.

Check out how the star pieced together the colorful clip, the first from her new album ‘Moonlight,’ after the jump…

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