Ciara certainly knows how to keep her name in the mix.

Indeed, beyond releasing new album ‘Jackie’ back in May, the 360 siren has been living up to said billing by appearing in TV shows, fronting fierce fashion campaigns, and now getting in on the film arena.

The 29-year-old has been tapped to record her own rendition of ‘Paint It Black’ by the Rolling Stones for Vin Diesel‘s new movie ‘The Last Witch Hunter.’

In a brand new trailer unleashed moments ago, a preview of the song features — and it’s not what folk may expect to hear from the R&B belle.

Check it out below…

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The Weeknd is officially the man to beat on the charts.

As if dominating the top 10 for most of the summer with hits ‘The Hills’ and ‘Earned It’ wasn’t enough, he’s now added ‘Can’t Feel My Face’ – his first #1 single on the Hot 100 – to the bunch.  Yes, he may have known temporary dethronement last week as Justin Bieber‘s comeback single ‘What Do You Mean’ knocked ‘Face’ from the top spot…but that was then.

Roaring back to the perch of the Hot 100, The Weeknd’s return is accompanied by news his sophomore LP ‘Beauty Behind the Madness’ will probably enjoy a third week at #1 on the Billboard 200.  The feat makes him the first solo male artist in history to simultaneously be #1 on the Artist 100, Hot 100, and Billboard 200.

The Weeknd‘s “Can’t Feel My Face” rebounds 2-1 for a third nonconsecutive week at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. It replaces Justin Bieber’s “What Do You Mean?,” which falls 1-3 after debuting atop the chart last week. Meanwhile,The Weeknd claims the Hot 100’s top two spots, as “The Hills” rises 3-2, making him the first act to rank at Nos. 1 and 2 simultaneously, as a lead act on both songs, since 2009.  (source)

Simply put:  the dude is winning.  See the full chart check below to see what we mean:

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Well that didn’t take long.

True to her trademark, Iggy Azalea is once again using social media to address another soap opera soaked drama.

This time its former mentor T.I. at the receiving end of the Australian’s sting.

Find out below…

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As muddy messes go, few can rival the all-round ridiculousness of Rihanna‘s eighth album roll-out.

Despite being a part-time singer, but a full time model, the star is – for some strange reason – pursuing the lane of an artiste.

A path, unsurprisingly, that is leading her and the project down a hole some say she’ll struggle to climb out of.

Parallel to the disaster, though, has been a candle of hope from fans that the 27-year-old is cooking up a master-plan of sorts that will reveal itself in a mere moment. “Rihvember” they’ve tirelessly taken to Twitter to chant.

And yet, in the new issue of NME, the Bajan beauty has not only revealed that the project isn’t near completion, she cites Kanye West as one of the causes.

The tea is poured below…

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Lupita Nyong’o is Vogue Magazine‘s October cover star.

The Kenyan bred beauty nabbed an Oscar for her role in ’12 Years A Slave’ and has gone on to score endless endorsement deals as well as coveted spots in the new ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Jungle Book’ movies.

To warm up the masses up ahead of her the flicks, the actress strikes many a fierce pose in the American instalment of the fashion bible.

As always, Miss Nyong’o looks breathtaking.

View the vivacious shoot in full below…

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He had hoped she would be the Nicki Minaj to Lil Wayne.

Alas, the rapper T.I. has now confessed that is no longer on speaking terms with his protege’ Iggy Azalea after the public’s response to her racially-charged antics began to “slow him down.”

Bad news below…

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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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