As his R&B sibling Omarion gears up to rock the UK with his very own concert, Trey Songz heats things up in the US with new video ‘Slow Motion.’

Starring Tanaya Henry, the visual drops as the singer readies the release of ‘Trigga: Reloaded‘, the second serving of his latest studio album which features the hit song ‘Foreign.’

Go ‘Slow’ below…

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Capitol may have hoped 2008 would see Katy Perry emerge as the year’s leading breakout act, but there was no doubt that title was held by Lady GaGa by the year’s end, overshadowing the singer’s ‘One of the Boys‘ with her critic-pleasing LP ‘The Fame.’

World domination came next, seeing the native New Yorker become Pop’s fastest rising star, riding on a wave of infectious Pop bops, fashion-fuelled headlines and fans that saw her brand rise to rival Beyonce‘s, earning two collaborations with the “selective” chanteuse.

However, it wouldn’t be long before things to a turn for the worst, beginning with the release of the singer’s second studio album ‘Born This Way‘, marking the start of the singer’s commercial decline and fall from grace in the eyes of the general public.

So, what did her first two eras (see ‘The Fame Monster‘) serve that the panned ‘Born’ didn’t?

Our theory? “Black” music.

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Omarion is to make his way to the UK next month, signing up to headline his very own concert in the market in a bid to push his latest project overseas.

Good news for the singer’s British fans below…

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Ariana Grande battles catastrophe and calamity in the video for her new single ‘One Last Time‘, the fourth effort lifted from her latest studio album ‘My Everything.’

The Max Landis directed visual dropped following her latest performance with her ‘Bang Bang’ collaborator Nicki Minaj and sees Grande placed in the face of danger when a comet heads towards Earth!

What happens next?

Find out below…

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Pop starlet Ariana Grande was charged with the task of following a high octane performance from Christina Aguilera, as well as amazing vocal showings from the likes of Queen Latifah and Tamia at tonight’s NBA All-Star Game.

Did she deliver? Of course!

Tapping ‘Bang Bang’ co-star Nicki Minaj, the diva unveiled a rocking medley of hits found aboard her debut album and its follow-up ‘My Everything.’

Don’t just take our word for it, though.  See it all below:

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The NBA All Star game is off to a dynamic start!

With an energetic showing from Grammy-winning diva Christina Aguilera kicking anticipation for acts to follow into overdrive, Queen Latifah and Tamia took to the court to keep the momentum going.

Delivering stirring renditions of the U.S. and Canadian national anthems, check in below to see how the ladies fared:

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Christina Aguilera is undoubtedly a NBA All Star Game favorite.

In the past 12 years alone, the Grammy winning powerhouse has made four pit stops at the showing with one of them being headlining honors for its annual “must-see” halftime show.

Well, it’s safe to say after tonight’s stellar showing, we can absolutely see why!

Starting the show off with a big bang, the diva quickly turned up the temp in the room with a medley of show tunes & show-stopping numbers.  As Ariana Grande fans wait to see what she is cooking up for tonight’s halftime showing, our girl Xtina has certainly given her a tough act to follow.

See what we mean below:

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Based on the novel by the same name by Larry Duplechan, the film ‘Blackbird’ is directed by Patrik-Ian Polk (Noah’s Arc, The Skinny), which he also co-wrote with Rikki Beadle Blair (Stonewall). The film stars Academy Award winning actress and comedian Mo’Nique (Precious), Isaiah Washington (Grey’s Anatomy, Blue Caprice, The 100), Terrell Tilford (Single Ladies, Guiding Light), D. Woods (MTV’s Danity Kane), Gary L. Gray (The Cosby Show, Bring It On: All Or Nothing), Torrey Laamar, Kevin Allesee, Nikki Jane, and introduces breakthrough talent Julian Walker…

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Kelly Rowland is the latest name to be snapped soaking up the New York Fashion Week festivities.

The ‘Motivation’ maven was spotted at the MADE Public School presentation in NYC today and looked oh so fly.

Ms. Kelly’s appearance marks one of her first major showings since giving birth to baby Titan Jewell last Winter.

In other news, the 34-year-old held a Google Hangout with a group of fans this week on her birthday (February 11th) and revealed that she’s actively working on her fifth studio album.
Interestingly, the songbird explained that she’s aiming for a more “uptempo” sound this go round, which – from where we’re standing – is awesome news. Her last album ‘Talk A Good Game’ was solid, however the lack of uptempo’s dented its body somewhat.

With the singer explaining that the faster pace doesn’t necessarily mean she’s cooking up more Dance tracks, we’re hoping the new project heralds the return of ‘Lose My Breath’ Kelly. It’s time.

Pending then, peep more pics below…

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Though released almost two decades ago, Toni Braxton‘s classic ‘Un-Break My Heart’ still serves as a Valentine season favourite. As such, the lovelorn number is this week’s From The Vault pick.

Interestingly, initially Braxton wasn’t too keen on recording the Diane Warren-penned and David Foster-helmed track. After skilled convincing from then-label head L.A Reid, Toni agreed and turned this ballad into a monster smash.
The second single from her magnum-opus ‘Secrets’, the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 for eleven weeks – funnily enough from December 7 1996 to Valentine’s Day week in 1997. It reached the fifth position on the Canadian charts and entered the Top 3 in numerous European countries. Perhaps, most notably though, the gem won Braxton her fourth Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal.

It is with flying colors that frequent collaborator Bille Woodruff managed to create a heartbreaking visual for a heartbreaking track. Starring world-famous model Tyson Beckford, the video sees the stunner mourning her deceased lover and later on taking the stage for an all-out diva masterclass that has now become permanently etched in the minds of millions.

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To this day, Toni Braxton remains a rare gem; from her deep sultry tone to her effortless brand of “sexy”, she has established herself as one of R&B’s most notable royals and  definitive music legend.

As widely known, her run in the industry has been filled with high highs and challenging lows. Hence, why we’re hoping the Grammy winning success her latest project, ‘Love, Marriage, & Divorce’, will inspire her to press on with new music so as to allow generations to come to appreciate the wealth of her immense talent.

Your thoughts?

Despite debuting at #1 on the Billboard 200 last Summer, Trey Songz‘s latest album ‘Trigga’ has become the R&B star’s lowest selling project to date. Indeed, as at writing, the set has only sold 290,000 copies in the US since July 2014.

In a bid to rescue the situation, the singer has announced a re-release.

Details below…

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Being the most successful female recording artist of all time may have its perks, but this week has seen Madonna learn that immortality isn’t one of them.

For, according to reports published today, she has seen her brand new single ‘Living For Love‘ booted from BBC Radio 1‘s playlist…because she’s too old.

Full story below…

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