Nicki Minaj has a one to pick with the powers that be over at MTV.

Find out why she’s unimpressed with the network’s Video Music Awards nominations below…

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In 2014 the rapper Iggy Azalea saw her single ‘Fancy‘ swim to the #1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 after she scored the support of iHeart Media.

A reported deal with the company saw the jam dominate its radio platform and enjoy all the largest radio group owner had to offer it and its supporting album ‘The New Classic.’

Now, the company’s national programming chief has revealed what he believes it takes to create a hit song in today’s market.

Should your favourite artist take note?

Find out below…

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The Tinashe promotional train stopped at Kode magazine’s station recently.

What happened when the Urban Pop belle met with the publication?

A “spicy” shoot below…

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It’s that time of year again.

The MTV Video Music Awards 2015 will be heating up screens on August 30th live from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Hailed as one of the most important days on the Pop music calendar, all eyes are on who is up for coveted Moonmen at the show’s 31st instalment (which is being hosted by Miley Cyrus).

The likes of Beyonce, Taylor Swift, and Kendrick Lamar have nabbed noms in major categories. But what about the rest of the list?

Without further ado, the answer awaits below…

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Nathan Sykes is wasting no time getting US fans psyched for his solo debut.

For, after introducing British supporters to his new soulful sound with the release of ‘Kiss Me Quick,’ the former member of The Wanted has jet out to the States to promote the track.

And his first stop was a major one.

Moments ago, the 22-year-old took front-stage-centre on Good Morning America where he and his full band jammed to the infectious cut.

Watch ’em in action after the jump…

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With Ciara‘s new video ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ racking up millions of views a day, the sultry songstress is giving the masses new insight into the creative process.

Released to Apple Music, the clip provides an all access pass to see how director Dave Meyers and Team CiCi crafted the much praised production over the two-day shoot.

Thematically, it’s explained that the name of the game was to stress the 29-year-old’s femininity while building towards the word at the heart of the song – dance.

Check out the behind the scenes of the ‘Jackie’ jam after the jump…

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D.L. Hughley is unimpressed by the praise Caitlyn Jenner is receiving from the athletic community.

Why the actor compared the trans-woman to the fictional character Mrs. Doubtfire?

Find out below…

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As anyone familiar with Tamar Braxton‘s brand will attest, the term outspoken defines her.

Hence, it was little surprise that when stopping by the Angie Martinez Show on Power 105.1 to promote new single ‘If I Don’t Have You’ the youngest of the Braxton clan served up a number of notable soundbites.

Indeed, beyond confirming that new album ‘Calling All Lovers’ has been been bumped from its July release to September 11th, the 38-year-old made an interesting observation about Rihanna.

Full story below…

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Miley Cyrus is VMA bound…unfortunately.

Details below…

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Those who feared Rihanna‘s new LP would drop in 2016 needn’t worry.

For, Def Jam‘s CEO Steve Bartels recently sat down with HITS Daily Double to give an interview which spilled a number of positive pieces of information about the project.

Details below…

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Just in time for a storyline! Meet Porsha Williams‘ new boo!

With production beginning this month of the 8th season of reality tv hit, ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’, the ladies are scrambling to secure their peaches. With the focus rumored to be shifting back on the ladies home dynamics and love lives, and less on the robot reads that dominated the 7th season, it seems those who were not willing to divulge their private lives are moreso willing than ever.

Porsha Williams was demoted for lack of personal storyline last season has heated up Instagram with pictures of her new beau, NFL player Duke Williams of the Buffalo Bills! Porsha has weathered many a relationship rumor since finding out of her divorce from Kordell Stewart on Twitter, even heavily accused of dating a married wealthy African.

Duke does not enter without controversy after allegedly begging Instagram “model” (whatever that is), Mia Khalifa, to fly out to Vegas and be with him. It appears that one model’s loss is another model’s gain as Porsha gleefully snatched up Duke, and maybe a peach in the process as well.

Your thoughts?

After a slew of under-performing singles, it’s surprising that an iota of hype still exists for Rihanna‘s serially delayed eighth album.

Nonetheless, producers involved with the project are attempting to resuscitate interest with morsels of new material.

The latest is ‘Body Party’ creator Mike Will Made It.

Taking to Twitter moments ago, he shared a preview of a song set to feature on LP – which, at this point, may as well be titled ‘Snippets & Setbacks.’

In any case, check it out below… (more…)