TLC are finally set to release their long-awaited final album this Friday.

In giving one last push online, surviving members T-Boz and Chilli have premiered the video for their single ‘Haters.’

Billed (by the group) as a modern take on ‘Unpretty,’ the track sets out to uplift with a message of loving oneself regardless of what the “haters” say.

Interestingly, the visual endorses Lady Gaga’s Born This Way Foundation – which promotes the same ethos.

Check it out below…

We admire the mindset the release promotes, but the song itself is a total no.

Thankfully preceding track ‘Way Back’ remains a bop and gives us a degree of hope that their self-titled LP will bring with it more gems.

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Versatility remains the name of LaTavia Roberson’s game this year!

Loved and lauded by Destiny’s Child loyalists, the entertainer continues to soar in her solo journey with the support of fans who eagerly await her next move.

Today, she played it.

How?

By revealing that she is explore her love of dance music and equality with a new single.

Who would have thought that I would record an EDM track! Lovers, @bipolarbeatz and I had a kick ass time in the studio, doing something amazing. Upcoming Promo track “Best Time of Your Life” will be released this Friday and available for streaming!!! ***LaTavia Roberson PROMO track to be released June 23rd, 2017. Produced by @bipolarbeatz. Will be for promotional use only and not sold or deemed a single. Please enjoy this glimpse of time with LaTavia*** – Management

A post shared by LaTavia Roberson (@iamlatavia) on Jun 20, 2017 at 9:02pm PDT

‘Best Time’ hits streaming retailers on the 23rd of this month and leads the way for the singer’s next full-length body of work.

Until then…

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After surprising fans with a full-fledged mixtape with Ray J, Chris Brown shows no sign of toning down his onslaught of collaborations. The latest– Gucci Mane’s ‘Tone It Down’ – sees the Virginian crooner play assistant on a flossy flute driven track.

The duo – who just recently tag teamed on Brown’s ‘Party’ (alongside Usher) – use ‘Tone’ as a reminder of their baller status…in case any of you forgot.

Ready to get down with Mane & Brown? We thought so. Hear it below:

This Sunday brings with it the 2017 BET Awards and producers are bringing out even more superstars to mark the occasion.

Mary J. Blige leads the latest wave of names on the performer bill.

The newest bill adds reunited R&B outfit Xscape, Maxwell, SZA, A$AP Rocky, French Montana, Gucci Mane, Swae Lee, Khalid, El DeBarge and Kamasi Washington.

The group join previously announced performers Bruno Mars, Tamar Braxton, Trey Songz, Future, Migos.

Additional names recently confirmed to rock the house include Chris Brown, Lil Wayne, Big Sean, Post Malone, Roman Gianarthur, and Lifetime Achievement recipients New Edition.

Comedienne Leslie Jones will host the BET Awards live from the Microsoft Theater on June 25th. Beyonce and Bruno Mars lead the nominations.

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Soulful songstress SZA took ‘CTRL’ of the upper echelon of the charts recently with the release of her long-awaited album debut.

Keeping her momentum going, the TDE star has unwrapped the video for fan favourite ‘Drew Barrymore.’

The vibey visual follows the clip for ‘Love Galore’ and sure enough features an actual cameo from actress Drew Barrymore herself.

Check it out below…

Good stuff.

SZA remains one of the most titillating “new” talents on the block.

Here’s hoping her ascend continues.

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In breaking news, it’s been confirmed that Prodigy – from iconic Rap outfit Mobb Deep – has passed away at age 42.

Per his publicist, his death occurred in Las Vegas and came days after he was hospitalized following a performance for complications relating to sickle cell anemia crisis. The rapper, real name Albert Johnson, had long suffered from the illness.

Our sincerest thoughts and prayers go out to his family.

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Signed to service the industry’s need for party-starting Urban starlets now over a decade ago, the brilliant Brooke Valentine is make a televised comeback via…’Love & Hip Hop.’

Similar in sound and style to Cherish and Ciara, Valentine’s run among Hip-Hop and R&B circles came to an end when she sped away from the industry to raise a family. This year, after rejecting the opportunity to join the series in its first season, she has decided to join Keyshia Cole on ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood.’

Catch her in comeback action when the show’s fourth waves hits VH1’s shores on July 24th!

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Iggy Azalea’s promotional push for her new single ‘Switch‘ continues this week!

Hours ago, she rocked the MMVAs 2017 with a fresh delivery of the cut with help from brilliantly executed choreography and the charisma we hope will carry sales of its parent album to the top of the Billboard 200 once it drops!

Hit the play button below to nab your first look at Iggy Igz in original action below…

The cut is yet to impact the Billboard Hot 100.

Its supporting album, ‘Digital Distortion’, drops on June 30th.

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When they aren’t painting the town red in Los Angeles, the R&B siblings Chris Brown and Ray J can be found in collaborative mode.

What they’ve built this year?

‘Burn My Name’.

The mixtape dropped hours ago and offers their respective fan bases a look into their lives with help from a few friends.

Is it any good?

Listen below…

Do you like what you heard?

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Last week brought with it the first week of filming for ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’s tenth season.

Alas, as most of its ladies partied with ‘Friend of the Wives’ Shamea Morton in the peachy city, Kenya Moore was nowhere to be seen.

Fortunately, she had good reason.

Marc, you are the best man I have ever known. Thank you for loving me unconditionally. My #rideordie #bonnieandclyde

A post shared by Kenya Moore (@thekenyamoore) on Jun 19, 2017 at 4:15pm PDT

She got married!

Or did she?

Following news of the entertainer’s union several social media users took to the net, with her supposed habit of faking relationships on-camera in mind, to question the authenticity of the marriage.

Adding fuel to their fire?

Moore’s pal NeNe Leakes.

#NeneLeakes sounds off on #KenyaMoore secret marriage! ?? #RHOA

A post shared by The Real Housewives of Atlanta (@therealhousewivesofatlanta) on Jun 18, 2017 at 5:04pm PDT

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His discography comes packaged with numbers penned for Jennifer Lopez, The Backstreet Boys, Brandy and Tamar Braxton.

Today, Tiyon Christian continues to step into his own light with his new release ‘Tres Love’.

‪My EP #TrēsLove is now available on iTunes! The best birthday present for me is giving you guys REAL MUSIC ❤ https://itun.es/us/ioTukb‬ (Link In Bio)

A post shared by ✨TC✨ (@songwritertc) on Jun 16, 2017 at 10:41am PDT

Ready to hear what the R&B bop-baker has in store for his fans?

Listen here.

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Mahershala Ali made his way to ‘GQ‘ this month to scorch its pages with a summery spread.

I think African-Americans have a very convoluted relationship with patriotism. The fact is, we essentially were the abused child. We still love the parent, but you can’t overlook the fact that we have a very convoluted relationship with the parent. I absolutely love this country, but like so many people have some real questions and concerns about how things have gone down over the years and where we’re at. And that’s from a place of love, because I want the country to be what it says it is on paper.

There, he offered thoughts on race relations, his long and hard-fought rise to Hollywood fame, faith and much much more.

I think I identify with characters who have to make themselves smaller. Because that’s been my experience, as a large black man, to make people feel safer. Just because I always found”—he pauses again; he is exceedingly precise—“witnessing other people’s discomfort made me uncomfortable. And at the end of the day, it’s a lot of b.s., too. Sometimes you gotta be like, ‘Eff that.

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