Tonight, after much adieu, the video for Ciara‘s brand new single ‘I Bet’ will be unwrapped on Extra.

Upping the anticipation ahead of its arrival, the singer’s team shared another still from the clip – the first to be lifted from Ci’s sixth studio album ‘Jackie’ (due later this year).

Check it out below, where a quote from the star about the vid also awaits.

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Ariana Grande‘s voice may be able to soar to highs that defy gravity, however this weekend the singer found her feet (and on body) on the ground – in the most literal way.

While performing ‘Bang Bang’ on the Toronto stop of her ‘Honeymoon Avenue Tour’  the songbird crashed to the ground after tripping over her own shoe.

Peep the footage, captured last night, below…

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Forget leaving no stone unturned, Madonna is leaving no country untouched in the promotional push for her 13th studio album, ‘Rebel Heart.’

Set to hit stores globally on March 10th, her Madgesty’s latest TV spot in support of the LP was on Italian show, ‘Che tempo che fa.’

There, the diva gave a live rendition of the project’s newly confirmed second single ‘Ghosttown’, as well as album cut ‘Devil Pray.’

Watch the singer in action below…

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As ABC’s favourite writer Shonda Rhimes continues to craft and collect ideas for her forthcoming TV stories, the cast of her hit show ‘Scandal’ joined forces to attend Paleyfest hours ago.

There, with help from the moderator Jimmy Kimmel, the cast took part in a question and answer session where they were quizzed on the show by loyal fans.

What happened when one attendee attempted to make light out of Columbus Short’s dark departure from the political drama?

Find out below…

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M.I.A. makes a welcome return to Pop’s court this morning, returning to launch the first part of her comeback plan with ‘Can See Can Do.’

The cut is a protest song which sees her demand democracy for all and drops following her departure from Roc Nation, and the release of her last studio album ‘Matangi.’

Your thoughts?

1) Mariah Carey – Fly Like A Bird

2) Fifth Harmony – We Know

3) Tamia – Sandwich & A Soda

4)  Danity Kane – Pieces

5) Empire Cast – Drip Drop

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

As much as their respective fan-bases would like to state otherwise the female Pop throne is dually occupied by two powerful divas: Madonna and Janet Jackson.
This week From The Vault salutes the Queen of the Jackson dynasty and what we deem one of her most iconic songs and videos to date, 1993’s ‘If’.

After the phenomenal chart performance of ‘That’s The Way Love Goes’ – which was a significant change of pace, theme as well as style for the singer – the pressure was on for Janet to deliver something as exciting as the launching single of her eponymous fifth effort. All doubts were silenced when ‘If’ was selected as the follow-up single.
Another Janet, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis concoction, the Rock-infused track skilfully fused the the sound of the star’s preceding album ‘Rhythm Nation‘ with her newfound sexy.

Chart wise, it was another Billboard Top 5 for the artist, reached the 4th position of the Canadian charts and peaked at #14 in the UK.

What undoubtedly etched ‘If’ in the Pop Culture history book is its iconic music video – most especially the sickening choreography it showcases courtesy of the legendary Tina Landon. Directed by frequent collaborator Dominic Sena, the visual is set in a kinky Japanese nightclub where Janet performs seductively for a captivated crowd.

Oh…and did we mentioned “that” dance-break? Beyond being a visual exclamation mark for the song, video and MTV era, it’s widely regarded as one of the most groundbreaking pieces in the world of dance. And for reasons it simply justifies itself.

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What better day than International Women’s Day to highlight how much this artist and video have been influential for Women in Pop. Indeed, by being herself – fearless and fly, by not being afraid to express her fantasies, and by exhibiting precision in her dancing and the conviction she puts in her craft, Jackson managed to change the Pop landscape for the better. She became an ambassador for female empowerment and birthed a whole new generation of performers – both female and male.

While we wait for the Queen to return to the charts, we urge you to press play and reminiscence with us about this classy classic which is still as sexy, innovative and edgy today as it was 23 years ago.

Your thoughts?

Mo’Nique is fighting vehemently for both her career and her reputation.

The star’s claim that she was told she had been “blackballed” by Hollywood has not only made headlines but has also birthed a slew of new ones.

Most notable in the midst of the mayhem has been her war of words with ‘Precious’ director Lee Daniels – the man she says informed her of her relegated status.

Unapologetic, Daniels (who is enjoying ample success with his FOX series ‘Empire’), elaborated on his statement by adding that he feels the actress/comedian ultimately “blackballed” herself by bailing on promotional duties.

Still on the rebuttal trail, Mo and her husband/manager Sidney Hicks stopped by V103 radio in Atlanta this week to tell their side of the story.

A fascinating watch, the pair expand on the reasons for rejecting the requests (from the movie studio, Oprah Winfrey, and others) to promote the film abroad.

What’s more, while suggesting that she’s the latest in a long line of “friends” Daniels has turned on, Mo’ revealed that Halle Berry has fallen foul of his favour and that she witnessed him call the ‘Extant’ actress a “b*tch.”

Watch below…

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Kanye West has been given a brand new moniker…by Madonna.

Yes, after she teased their forthcoming collaboration, she has declared that he is the black…her.

Her words below…

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Though incessantly pit against one another, Beyonce and Rihanna have consistently maintained a respectful stance towards each other.

The public show of support continued last night when Rih was filmed getting down to her idol’s 2014 hit ‘7/11’ while at a Paris Fashion Week party in France.

Watch Ms. Fenty turn up below…

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After making a number of sizeable donations to the ‘Red Cross’ and the AIDS Project Los Angeles, Chris Brown has reportedly learned that the mother of his daughter has been leaking stories about him to the press in exchange for money.

Bad news for the generous performer below…

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Perhaps it’s the stress of the album delays? Or the lukewarm reception to lead single ‘FourFiveSeconds’?

Whatever the case, Rihanna is not in the mood for nonsense nor political correctness.

For, while in France today for Paris Fashion Week, the Puma model clashed with a fan who is believed to have grabbed at her as she left her hotel.

Peep the footage (captured and uploaded by a fan) below…

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