Congratulations are in order for Pop titan Lady Gaga.

The ‘Applause’ singer earned that and more from the 46th annual Songwriter’s Hall of Fame last night, where she received the coveted Contemporary Icon Award.

Gaga was presented with the honor in front of an audience comprised of industry figures at the Marriot Marquis Hotel in New York. According to organizers, the award is bestowed upon a  performing songwriter “who has attained an iconic status in pop culture.”

From where we’re standing, it’s entirely deserved!

The singer has had a hand writing most of her hits, including ‘Poker Face,”Just Dance,’ ‘Bad Romance,’ and 2013’s ‘Applause.’ 

Speaking on the award, 29-year-old Gaga gushed on Instagram saying…

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Next month will see the rising rapper that is DeJ Loaf support Nicki Minaj on the U.S. arm of her ‘The Pinkprint Tour.’

This month has seen the ladies fly the flag for Hip-Hop on the Billboard Hot 100!

Good news after the jump…

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‘Drunk on Love’ singer Rihanna has surpassed a feat achieved by ‘Drunk in Love’ singer Beyonce on the Billboard charts.

What it is? How she did it?

Find out below…

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The reclusive Lauryn Hill returns to the spotlight in honor of soul legend Nina Simone.

In a rare move, the critically hailed songstress has covered a track – namely Simone’s signature hit ‘Feeling Good.’

The former Fugees front-woman offered up her rendition for Netflix’s upcoming documentary on the diva titled ‘What Happened, Miss Simone?’

Rolling Stone reports that Hill initially signed on to record a duo of songs for the project, yet was so stirred that she ended up recording six (and becoming the soundtrack’s co-producer).

Speaking on Simone’s impact, the 40-year-old, whose ‘Miseducation’ LP was inducted into the Library of Congress, gushed:

“Because I fed on this music, both hers and lovers like her, like my basic food, I believed I always had a right to have a voice. Her example is clearly a form of sustenance to a generation needing to find theirs. What a gift.”

Listen to Lauryn as she tackles the 1965 smash below…

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Fifth Harmony are leaving no stone unturned in the promo push for their smash hit single ‘Worth It.’

The press trail for the Kid Ink assisted cut has quite literally taken the ladies around the globe – including a live showcase for That Grape Juice.

Now back on soil, the Epic Records quintet took front stage centre on the Jimmy Kimmel Live show last night, where they wowed with a high-octane showing of the club jam.

Watch Normani, Dinah, Camila, Ally, and Lauren work werk it after the jump…

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As the world comes to terms with the racially-charged massacre of African-American churchgoers in Charleston, South Carolina, the hit series ‘Empire’ is gearing up to address hardline racism in its explosive second season.

Details below…

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VH1 will be the place to be on July 12th 2015.

Why? The return of ‘Basketball Wives LA’ of course!

Now, before it touches down to deliver what might be its strongest season yet, fans can now peep a little of what they’re to receive once its due date swings by.

What’s waiting for you in the clip below?

A date…between a single woman and a married man.

Press play.

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‘Halo’ star Michael Ealy has bagged a role in a hit ABC series.

Which one?

All you need to know below…

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Iggy Azalea is undisturbed by the negativity flung in her direction.

Indeed, after The Huffington Post announced that it was mourning the death of her career, the ‘Fancy’ performer caught up with  James Corden to shoot her very own game of ‘Carpool Karaoke’ for ‘The Late Late Show.’ 

Peep pics above and below…

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Less than two weeks remain until Miguel‘s third studio album ‘WILDHEART’ charges into stores.

As such, the R&B crooner is taking his promo push global.

London is the latest city calling and the singer obliged, stopping by BBC 1Xtra Live Lounge today to perform current single ‘Coffee.’ The performance was broadcast ahead of the Grammy nominee’s sold out one-off show at XOYO tonight in the UK capital.

Backed by full band, Mig-Money rocked out in major way.

Peep the showing below…

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Azealia Banks has reportedly found a touring partner in the R&B siren that is K. Michelle!

Peep the report below for details on their creative union.

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After a solid freshman run, TV One‘s ‘Hollywood Divas’ is back for a second season next month.

The brainchild of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ staples Carlos King and Todd Tucker, the show follows the well-treaded “Housewives” and “Divas” format and applies it to well known Urban actresses.

All of the original cast – which is comprised of Countess Vaughn, Elise Neal, Golden Brooks, Paula Jai Parker, and Lisa Wu – return and by the looks of the newly released trailer are upping the ante…or more specifically…the drama.

See what we mean below…

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