Had things gone Jay Z’s way the rapper Drake would have stood by his side at the launch of his streaming service TIDAL HIFI.

Alas, they didn’t. For, 48 hours before said launch, the performer had a change of heart and pulled out of the plan.

Why?

Apple.

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Rita Ora is back!

Three years after the release of her debut album the Pop hurricane has landed on the scene once again to kick off the campaign for her second studio LP!

How? By releasing the video for its first official single ‘Poison.’

The Kate Nash-penned single welcomed the visual minutes ago and follows the release of the buzz single ‘I Will Never Let You Down’ and the cut ‘Black Widow’ which was led by Australian rap sensation Iggy Azalea.

Check it out below…

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‘All Hands on Deck’ diva Tinashe is entrusting her second album to some very capable hitmaking hands – Max Martin and Dr. Luke.

Sharing chart-topping names like Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Nicki Minaj, Katy Perry, and many more between them, the duo have respectively baked up some of the 21st century’s biggest hits.  Now, as a recent interview with our buds at SPIN magazine indicates, it seems the ‘2 On’ singer is ready for a piece of the pie.

Giving fans a heads-up on the sonic direction of her sophomore effort, Tinashe talks going EDM for her next project, dishes on rumors she’ll be featured on Janet Jackson‘s comeback album, and more.

Read it all below:

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Break or breakdown?

That was the question on everyone’s lips once Grammy-nominated rapstress Iggy Azalea cited the need for a ‘mental break’ as the reason for the cancellation of her debut headlining tour ‘The Great Escape.’

The announcement, issued at  the end of last week, came after a mountain of speculation surrounding the tour’s poor sales performance, dropping out of original opening acts Nick Jonas and Tinashe, and multiple pushbacks.

Sitting with Seventeen magazine, the Grand Hustle hitmaker gives insight on the “real reason” the tour was cancelled.  Peep  a portion of her lengthy statement below and weigh in:

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Lady Gaga has shared fresh thoughts on sales of her latest solo album ‘ARTPOP‘, admitting that she is aware that it didn’t perform as well as her second studio effort ‘The Fame Monster.’

Her thoughts and feelings below…

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Janet Jackson is said to be readying the release of her brand new single this month!

Want details on her alleged plans?

We’ve got you covered below…

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In 2008 he used his star power to shine a light on a then unknown artist named Lady Gaga.

In 2015 he uses the same tool to bring light to millions of Africans without it.

Who we’re referring to? Akon.

What he’s done?

Find out below…

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“Better late than never”.

Those were Mariah Carey‘s words of Mariah Carey when announcing the release of her long-awaited video for new single ‘Infinity.’

Entirely overdue, the Brett Ratner directed clip was finally unleashed moments ago on VEVO.

Check out the clip below, which co-stars Tyson Beckford and ‘Empire’ actor Jussie Smollett, and let us know if it can resuscitate the track’s chart fortunes [it current sits outside the top 100 on both the iTunes and Billboard tallies].

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After blazing her way into the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Somebody,’ newcomer Natalie La Rose aims to cement her name in the minds of the masses with new single ‘Around The World.’

The Fetty Wap featured track appears on the Flo Rida protege’s upcoming EP (due later this month).

A fusion of electronic and Urban island spice awaits after the jump…

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‘Black Widow’ weaver Iggy Azalea is to marry her longtime boyfriend Nick Young.

Yes, after poor ticket sales forced her to cancel her first arena tour, the rapper’s spirits were undoubtedly lifted when Young surprised her with a wedding proposal.

Peep his perfectly timed proposition after the jump!

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The movie ‘Southpaw’ has welcomed the first single to be lifted from its soundtrack today.

Its name? ‘Phenomenal’…performed by ‘8 Mile‘s Eminem!

The number is produced by DJ Khalil and was penned to support the project which tells the story of a boxer (Jake Gyllenhaal) who is forced to rebuild his life after a bitter feud with a rival athlete leads to the death of a loved one and the dismantling of the world as he knew it.

The British singer Rita Ora also stars in the July 24th release.

Listen below…

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Pop icon Janet Jackson has had the music industry abuzz in recent weeks following confirmation of her new album and world tour.

Like most things Janet, the rousing reveal held back on further details – namely which label the diva would be releasing her fresh material on. [Jackson left Def Jam in 2010 due to creative differences]

The speculation needn’t continue now, though, for Billboard have confirmed the 49-year-old’s new recording home.

Full story below…

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