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There’s never a dull moment when Chris Brown & Tyga are around, bringing Hip Hop fun and festivities with their ‘Fan of a Fan:The Album’ era this year.

Now press that play button below to listen to their latest jam ‘B*tches n Marijuana’, the latest effort pulled from the aforementioned ‘Fan‘ featuring Schoolboy Q!

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R&B princess Tinashe drops a brand spanking new video today, breathing new life into her genre with ‘Aquarius.’

The clip drops in support of the song’s parent album of the same name and comes as she continues to craft cuts for her sophomore album!

Does her new visual live up to her warranted hype?

Find out below…

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If you watched Katy Perry‘s record breaking Super Bowl set last week you would have seen the star deliver an electric showing of some of her greatest hits.

Alas, that’s not what you would have seen if your name happens to be Taylor Swift. For, this week has welcomed the arrival of claims that Ms. Perry used the performance to “sneak diss” her ‘Bad Blood’ rival.

How she’s said to have done it?

Find out below…

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The countdown is on to the 2015 Grammy Awards!

Boasting performances from Beyonce, Madonna, and Lady GaGa, the show will also see Rihanna, Kanye West and Paul McCartney take to the stage to perform their struggling new single ‘FourFiveSeconds’.

Given how much hinges on the showing, the trio are reportedly rehearsing in earnest – a point Rih emphasised when posting the pic of their prep today.

As we’ve mentioned, the track showcases some of the worst corners of the Ms. Fenty’s vocals, hence tomorrow night should be uber interesting.

Your thoughts?

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Last night saw the 46th Annual NAACP Image Awards take place in Los Angeles, California.

The event, which honors the outstanding achievements of people of color in film, television, music, and literature, was attended by a host of major names.

Indeed, gracing the red carpet were stars such as Kerry Washington, Gabrielle Union, Angela Bassett, and Taraji P. Henson – who scooped two of the night’s top awards.

Peep pics below and the list of winners….

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Having steered the careers of many a major name to the top, L.A Reid is enjoying a fresh success with his current roster at Epic Records.

As such, it’s little surprise that the music industry veteran was all smiles as he hosted the label’s Pre-Grammy Awards gala.

The likes of Ciara, Janelle Monae, ‘Empire’ star V. Bozeman Meghan TrainorTamar Braxton and her Grammy-winning big sister Toni Braxton came out to celebrate.

Check out snaps below…

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With the Grammy Awards but a day away, the stars are out in full force for the myriad of events hosted around music’s biggest calendar night.

Yesterday evening was no different.

Lady GaGa was snapped looking all sorts of diva on the arrival carpet at the MusiCares Tribute To Bob Dylan, which was held in Los Angeles.

Unsurprisingly, Mother Monster attended with ‘Cheek To Cheek’ comrade Tony Bennett – who she is nominated for Best Traditional Vocal Album.

Peep more pics below…

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Top 40 radio may not have shown her as much love as she would have had like last year, but that hasn’t stopped Nicki Minaj from rocking and rolling all over the Billboard Hot 100.

For, after watching each and every single she dropped last year reach Gold, Platinum (and in some cases triple Platinum status) this week has seen the star’s latest jam ‘Truffle Butter‘ make major moves on the chart.

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Sam Smith delivers the visual for the single ‘Lay Me Down’ today, dishing it up for fans two days before his performance at the 57th annual Grammy awards!

Shot in one-take, the video is dedicated to members of the LGBTQ community and stands as the latest video to be pulled from the singer’s debut set,‘In the Lonely Hour.’

Check it out below…

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As Bobbi Kristina continues to cling to life after being found face down in a bathtub, her cousin – music legend Dionne Warwick – is reportedly recuperating after a nasty tub accident herself.

Full report below:

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Two days separate the world from the 57th annual Grammy Awards, set to serve up appearances and performances from Sam Smith, Mary J. Blige, Gwen Stefani, Beyonce, Rihanna & Lady GaGa.

Now, as to tease Sunday’s night’s ceremony, the event’s organisers have released photos of its proposed seating schedule, revealing where each act has agreed to be seated.

Who will be rubbing shoulders with who on the night?

Find out below…

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With such an illustrious success story, R&B royal Brandy was aptly tapped to perform at ESSENCE‘s 6th Annual Black Women In Music gala in Hollywood last night.

B-Rocka delighted with hits such as ‘Put It Down’ and ‘Sitting Up In My Room’ and also honored one of the night’s celebrants, Jill Scott, will an ensemble rendition of ‘Golden’.

Peep more pics below and our recent interview with the singer, who opened up about her forthcoming new album…

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