As if Rihanna‘s polarizing MET Gala gown wasn’t enough entertainment, the 27-year-old was tapped as the night’s headlining act at yesterday star-studded spectacle.

Backed by a rousing band, the self-proclaimed Bad Gyal performed atop of dinner tables as she barked belted songs from her catalogue, including current single ‘Bitch Better Have My Money.’

Interestingly, that portion of the set was performed right in front of rival Beyonce, whose reaction seemed “interesting.”

Watch the footage below…

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Brandy sure knows how to juggle these jobs.

Fresh from announcing her new BET sitcom ‘Zoe Moon,’ the Vocal Bible is taking a brief break from recording her new studio album to play the role of Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway.

The stint, which kicked off last month and runs until June 21st, is being backed by a major promotional push, with the latest stop being on the ‘Meredith’ show today.

Sporting a stunning pixie cut, B-Rocka dished on her role, whether she’ll let her daughter join show-business, and the persistent rumors of her starring on ‘Empire.’

The latter was particularly interesting, as the Grammy winner revealed that she’s been out to lunch with its creator Lee Daniels. Discussing a role maybe?

Check out the interview below and let us know if you want to see Ms. Norwood on the FOX smash.

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Nene Leakes is booked to capacity. So much so that she – once again – is publicly mulling over leaving ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta.’

During a promotional visit to our friends over at Arise 360 this week, the reality star revealed that she’s considering departing the Bravo hit due to the “negativity and bickering” from certain cast-mates such as Kenya Moore.

Watch Nene sound off in the hilarious interview below…

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Motherhood has Kelly Rowland radiating all sorts of happiness.

Case in point, the R&B belle’s new online commercial for detergent brand Dreft.

Ms. Kelly shares the joy of being mom to five month old Titan in the newly released digital short, which is sweeter than sugar.

The youngster is the first child for the Destiny’s Child staple and husband/manager Tim Weatherspoon.

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Any drama between Lady GaGa and Madonna appears to have dissolved during last night’s MET Gala.

Next to Rihanna’s dress, Mother Monster and Material Madge were next in line to break the internet after appearing together with Katy Perry.

The whole episode was notable in light of GaGa and the 56-year-old’s public clash in 2012 (see: ‘Born This Way,’ reductive, ‘Express Yourself).’ It also comes on the heels of the media’s pitting GaGa and Perry against one another in 2013 after the release of their singles ‘Applause’ and ‘Roar.’

In any case…

Clearly not a forced photo opp, another snap of the Pop titans together at an after-party with Alexander Wang has surfaced.

In the words of Queen Latifah, we’re loving the u-n-i-t-y. A collabo perhaps?

Your thoughts? 

Is there any stopping the ‘Bionic’ woman that is Christina Aguilera?

No. No, there isn’t.

Still riding high on NBC’s ‘The Voice’ and on the hype surrounding her next studio album, the ‘Your Body’ belle has made her first appearance on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs chart.

Brilliant news below…

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Hip-Hop hero Future drops the video for ‘Peacoat’ today, doing his part to promote the ‘Beast Mode’ mixtape it was pulled from.

The visual makes its way to the world as his former fiancee Ciara rocks the U.S. with her sold-out ‘Jackie Tour’ and promotes her brand new album of the same name.

How Future’s new video compares to Ci’s new music?

Watch and weigh in below…

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Good music alert.

Yes, Jill Scott delivers a stellar jam in the song ‘Fool’s Gold‘, lifting it from her forthcoming  album to support her forthcoming tour.

The song is now available to purchase on iTunes and will stand as one of many Jill jams to drop this year.

Give it a spin below…

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Ciara celebrated the release of new album ‘Jackie’ moments ago on the Today Show.

Super Ci was joined by full band and a troop of dancers, who assisted her in rocking out to a high-octane remix of current single ‘I Bet’.

Watch below…

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Jill Scott has announced the launch of a brand new summer tour today, surprising her fans with news that she’ll be hitting the road once again to deliver a brand spanking new stage show.

Golden news below…

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Mariah Carey is Billboard bound.

Not so much with new single ‘Infinity,’ which currently sits outside the Top 100 on iTunes. No.

The diva will instead be gracing the stage at the Billboard Music Awards 2015.

Details below…

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Miguel is back and blazing with new single ‘Coffee (F**king)’ featuring Wale.

The mid-tempo groove is the lead release from the crooner’s third studio album ‘Wildheart,’ which follows 2012’s sophomore set ‘Kaleidoscope Dream.’

Folk wondering when the set will hit stores need not speculate anymore.

Details below…

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