Fifth Harmony are swinging their way up the charts with new single ‘Sledgehammer’.

Yet, with debut album ‘Reflection’ due out in a mere matter of weeks, the Epic Records collective have put their spin on one the year’s biggest hits thus far – Bruno Mars and Mark Ronson’s ‘Uptown Funk’.

Beyond covering the cut, the quintet shot a viral video in support of their rendition, which also features Jasmine V, Jacob Whitesides and Mahogany Lox.

Check it out below…

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Bruno Mars has done it again.

The electrifying performer has charged to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 with his latest release, ‘Uptown Funk’.

Details below…

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Nicki Minaj has been leaving her ‘Pinkprint’ on the charts of late with her new album of the same name.

The Rap maesta may have come out of the gate with her opening numbers, but she isn’t chilling just yet.

New promotional snaps have surfaced of her with renown photographer Terry Richardson.

Lensed in the minimalist style that has come to define Richard’s shoots, the pics can be viewed above and below. Ms. Minaj looks stunning, we must say!

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The time is finally nigh!

Jazmine Sullivan‘s third studio album ‘Reality Show’ is set to roll into stores next Tuesday (January 13th).

Thus far, the masses have tasted starters in the form of lead single ‘Dumb’ and subsequent efforts ‘Forever Don’t Last’ and ‘Mascara’.

Today, however, ushers in the arrival of the full album stream.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Tuck into the main course after the jump. Trust us, reality never tasted so good!

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Fifth Harmony are taking their fire-filled stage presence on the road.

With just three weeks remaining until the quintet’s debut album ‘Reflection’ struts into stores, the ladies have announced their first headlining trek – aptly christened ‘The Reflection Tour’.

Due to set sail from February, the jaunt’s dates below…

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Weeks before she’s set to attend this year’s Grammy awards ceremony, ‘Beg For It‘ rapper Iggy Azalea has revealed that she is confused by the heat she is currently facing for performing what she has called “black music.”

Speaking to ‘Vanity Fair‘, the entertainer opened up when quizzed on claims that the criticism she was facing was misogynistic, comparing herself to the likes of Macklemore, Elvis Presley and the Rolling Stones.

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Tamar Braxton, as reported, will be unleashing her third studio album onto the masses this April.

Never one to rest on her laurels, the singer, reality star, and talk show host is already hard on the promo trail for the as yet untitled set – which follows 2013’s ‘Love & War’.

The 37-year old was tapped to open for Maze and Frankie Beverly in Atlanta recently and used to slot to perform new material from her project.

Watch her belt lead single ‘Let Me Know’ live below…

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Dawn Richard has become renown for pairing her projects with visuals that inspire debate. And the campaign for her new album ‘Blackheart’ is no different.

Due to dance into stores on January 15th, a new promo for the independent release was unleashed today and features the former Danity Kane diva sporting traditionally Muslim attire (a hijab and abaya).

We think she looks fierce…do you?

Your thoughts?

Nine songs have already been written for Lana Del Rey’s new album ‘Honeymoon‘ it has emerged today, penned by the star following the critical success scored by her last LP ‘Ultraviolence.‘

Baring all in a recent conversation with ‘Billboard‘, Rey revealed:

It’s very different from the last one and similar to the first two, Born to Die andParadise. I finished my last one [Ultraviolence] in March and released it in June and I had a follow-up idea. It’s growing into something I really like. I’m kind of enjoying sinking into this more noirish feel for this one. It’s been good.

A release date for the project is yet to be announced

Your thoughts?

Tonight brings with it the much-anticipated premiere of FOX’s new primetime show, ‘Empire’.

Produced by Lee Daniels and led by Oscar nominees Terrence Howard and Taraji P. Henson, the series is a musical drama aptly centered on the running of a family empire.

Armed with a strong supporting cast, which includes the likes of Naomi Campbell, Raven Symone, and Gabourey Sidibe, the show also benefits from the fact that hitmaker Timbaland signed on to create all of the music featured.

Having watched the first episode ahead of this evening’s debut, we’re super buzzed about what’s to come and here are five reasons why…

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‘The Cosby Show‘ star Phylicia Rashad has spoken out in defence of onscreen husband Bill Cosby this week, blasting those who claim to have been sexually assaulted by the star.

Her words below…

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After seeing her talents enlisted by the likes of pop divas Britney Spears, Jennifer Lopez, and Ariana Grande, today comes with reports that Iggy Azalea will now add another big name to her impressive list of guest appearances – Shakira.

As record buyers forgot about her eponymous 10th album, kicked off with the Rihanna-assisted single ‘Can’t Remember To Forget You,’ Shaki is piecing together its yet-titled follow-up with a little help from down under.

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