As the likes of Madonna learned last week, the success of FOX show ‘Empire’ isn’t confined to TV ratings.

The season one soundtrack of the hit music drama caused a major upset when it beat the diva to top of the Billboard 200.

‘NY Raining’ by Charles Hamilton and Rita Ora is one the featured songs on the set that is gaining ample attention.

Capitalising on its buzz, the duo stopped by ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ this week to perform the track.

Check out their performance below…

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Tinashe is no time waster.

Having just been announced as an opener on Nicki Minaj’s ‘Pinkprint Tour’ (after dropping out of Iggy Azalea postponed trek), the singer is gearing up to unleash the video for new single ‘All Hands On Deck.’

The club jam is the latest cut to be served up from the 22-year-old’s debut album ‘Aquarius.’

Interestingly, despite being preceded by ‘2 On’ and ‘Pretend,’ the rising star told Style.com Arabia that the track is the project’s second single.

Speaking on the clip’s arrival, she gushed:

The ‘All Hands On Deck’ music video is coming out very soon, so definitely be on the lookout for that. It’s my second single and I’m really excited to share a sneak peek with you.

Check out the preview below…

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Brandy is heading to Broadway!

Fresh from wrapping up the latest season of ‘The Game,’ the Vocal Bible is set to flex her acting and vocal muscles in the stage-show production of the musical ‘Chicago.’ 

Details below…

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It seems Jay Z has found a business associate in Taylor Swift.

For, after blocking Spotify from placing her latest album on their streaming service, she has teamed up with Mr. Beyonce to upload her music on his streaming service.

More on the above, below…

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Rita Ora is on a mission.

Since blazing onto the scene in 2012, the Roc Nation priori has made a name for herself globally by way of music, movies, and endless endorsements.

And while the aforementioned have established her name in the minds of the masses, it has given birth to the view among some that she’s more notable for being famous than her music.

Keen to emphasise that she knows what she’s doing, the 24-year-old – whose new album is due later this year – opened up on the topic during an interview on HOT 97 this morning.

Her words below…

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Tyra Banks’ search for ‘America’s Next Top Model’ continues in Los Angeles this year, breaking new ground with its forthcoming season set to be unveiled on The CW later on this year.

Fortunately, fans of the televised modelling competition won’t have to wait that long before meeting her new clan of cat walkers as an unofficial teaser has been placed online this week.

Do they have what it takes to complete with the likes of Rob Evans, Cara Delevigne and ‘Top Model’s very own Winnie Harlow?

Press play to find out below…

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Mark those calendars!

April 20th will officially usher the return of ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Atlanta’ – the most ratchet of the controversial Mona Scott Young franchise.

Little is known about season 4 has in store for viewers, however the network have begun to tease and titillate with a newly released sneak peek – featuring original cast-mates Stevie J and Mimi Faust.

Check out the preview (featuring Nikko) below…

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After seemingly an age on the music scene, Justin Bieber is 21 – and clearly is keen for folk to know it.

Currently undergoing an image renaissance of sorts, the former teen pin-up aims to assert his adulthood in a new shoot for Vogue Magazine.

Joined by the latest offering from the Kardashian production line, Kendall Jenner, Justin flexes and flaunts in the Mario Testino shoot.

Look out for new music from the star later this year; but pending then, peep more from the feature spread below…

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With the music industry being ever-unpredictable, unlikely collaborations are becoming increasingly common.

Case in point, K. Michelle teaming with Pop performer Jason Derulo.

Last night, the duo hit the recording studio together to lay down vocals for a new track on Jason’s fourth album (due later this year).

Michelle, whose sophomore LP ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’ was released last year to critical praise, captioned the snaps saying:

Me and @jasonderulo have an amazing duet together on his new album. Excited about being apart of this project, the music is dope.

K’s versatility and Derulo’s potential (beyond his formulaic Pop jams) makes this one duet we’re eager to hear.

Pending its arrival, peep another pic below…

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‘Get Hard’ is undoubtedly the “laugh out loud” event of the season!

Combining the talents of comedic powerhouses Will Ferrell and Kevin Hart, the film – already winning rave reviews from critics and industry tastemakers alike – struts into theaters this Friday, March 27th.  But, before the Etan Cohen-directed movie makes its way to a cinema near you, That Grape Juice is offering fans a chance to win the ultimate ‘Get Hard’ prize pack!

3 lucky winners will receive:

• A “Hollywood Movie Money” voucher redeemable toward 2 tickets to see the film at participating theaters,
• a ‘Get Hard’ T-shirt
• ‘Get Hard’ movie poster, and much more!

Get the details inside:

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Reformed bad girl Rihanna finds herself making major moves with her new movie ‘Home’ this week, sweeping up $19.6 million from nine markets across the globe.

Good news for the ‘Music of the Sun’ singer below…

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New video alert!

J. Cole serves up an unexpected creative in the visual for new single ‘G.O.M.D.’

The track is housed on the rapper’s third studio album, ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive,’ which landed atop of the Billboard upon release last December.

Directed by Lawrence Lamont, the video revolves around a 1800 slave revolt led by Cole.

Check it out below…

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