The rapper Jay Z has revealed that he is to launch a free concert for users of his TIDAL streaming service today!

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Tahj Mowry is all grown up and, by the sound of new single ‘Flirt,’ is keen for the world to know.

Today, the 28-year-old unwrapped the high-octane video for the track – which may surprise those used to seeing him in shows such as ‘Smart Guy’ and ‘Baby Daddy.’

Backed by a troop of dancers, Mowry busts many a move in the glossy clip.

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Dawn Richard seems to have one mode and it’s “hustle”

The former Danity Kane nucleus brushes off the debris from the group’s explosive break-up and instead flaunts her flare for edgy in the daring video for new single ‘Calypso.’

Lifted from Richard’s latest album ‘Blackheart,’ the visual awaits below…

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The rapper Nelly is to make an entry into the world of Country music this year, setting his sights on the arena following his departure from the Universal Music Group.

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Patti Labelle joined forces with Lil’ Kim and Amber Riley to bring her hit ‘Lady Marmalade’ to life once more on the hit series ‘Dancing with the Stars.’

There, the trio celebrated the show’s undying success with a brand new version of the single more than a decade after Kim covered it alongside Pink, Mya, and Christina Aguilera for the ‘Moulin Rouge’ soundtrack.

How they fared?

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Ciara stepped out looking like the first lady of fierce last night at the The White House.

The stage blazer, whose new album ‘Jackie’ drops May 4th, was the date of US footballer Russell Wilson at President Obama’s State Dinner for the President of Japan.

Needless to say, the pair’s appearance confirms the widely speculated rumors that they are now an item.

As widely reported, Ci was formerly with rapper Future – a union which produced the singer’s 11 month old son Future Jr.

In the present though, it appears Ms. Harris has new romance in her life. More power to her.

Watch the couple’s elegant arrival below…

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Well, that didn’t take long.

Sevyn Streeter is wasting no time with the roll-out for her new single ‘4th Street.’ For less than 24 hours after debuting the song, the rising star has released its accompanying video.

True to the track’s theme, the visual (the second from new album ‘On The Verge’) sees the singer reminiscing with family,  friends, and community folk.

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Just days remain until Ciara‘s sixth studio album ‘Jackie’ jogs into stores.

Singles ‘I Bet’ and ‘Dance Like We’re Making Love’ have given fans a small taste of what to expect, however a meatier preview has arrived in the form of snippets of the entire LP.

Due May 4th, the project boasts production from the likes of Polow Da Don, Dr. Luke, and Harmony Samuels and written contributions from Ester Dean, Diane Warren, Rock City, and Cici herself.

Preview below…

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‘How To Get Away With Murder‘ player Viola Davis is to portray Harriet Tubman in a new HBO movie telling the story of the visionary’s life.

Blame Ebro reports:

A new Harriet Tubman movie is set to come out on HBO, with Kirk Ellis writing, Doug Ellin producing and Steven Spielberg’s Amblin TV involved in the new project, as well.  Oscar nominee and How to Get Away With Murder’s Viola Davis has been chosen (to play Tubman) for the project.

The movie is based on a book about Tubman’s life called, Bound for the Promised Land, written by historian Kate Clifford.  The American hero was born a slave, escaped, then through the Underground Railroad, (secret passage ways through the forest and safe houses) she helped more like 300 slaves run their way to freedom in the safe North, and later fought in the Civil War on the Union’s side.

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Singles. Movies. Fashion. Albums. Tours. Books?

Yes, the latter has joined the long list of products/services the singer Beyonce has thrown into her business mix this year.

For, she has teamed up with a close friend to release a book penned to transform the lives of any who read it.

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Mariah Carey is ready to heat up Sin City!

Last night, the premium diva formed the focus of an elaborate welcome event to promote her hotly anticipated Las Vegas residency.

Thousands of fans, or Lambs as the 45-year-old affectionately deems them, showed up for a glimpse of the vocal powerhouse, who arrived in chauffeured  style.

Mimi’s ‘#1s’ show at The Colosseum / Caesars Palace kicks off on May 6th and, by the looks of things, the superstar ‘Infinity’ singer appears to be in fine form. With love, we hope her voice is too!

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After the commanding ‘Don’t Kill The Fun,’ Sevyn Streeter is back with new jam ‘4th Street.’

The cut is the latest to be lifted from the singer/songwriter’s first full length album, ‘On The Verge’ (which follow’s 2013 EP ‘Call My Crazy, But…’)

Available to buy on iTunes, the melodic mid-tempo awaits for your listening below…

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