Could Nicki Minaj be plotting a musical ménage à trois with ‘Good Kisser’ Usher and rapper Drake?

Well, if a snap reportedly taken on the set of Usher‘s ‘She Came to Give it to You’ is anything to go by, the answer to that may very well be yes!

Uploaded by Minaj as the song rises on ‘Top 40‘ radio, the pic sees the trio strike a pose as all three gear up for the release of new LPs this year, shot after the rapper teased the video’s shoot during her ‘Exotic’ residency on the ‘Home Shopping Network.’

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Sure, it’s Summertime. But surely it’s (almost) sinful for Danity Kane to be looking this…hot?!

The trio stunned in denim yesterday as they arrived to host a beach party at Liquid in Las Vegas. An all-day affair, the gig also saw Aubrey, Shannon, and Dawn perform at partner venue Haze in the evening.

Currently hard at work on their third studio album, it’s clear the ladies – who just wrapped up their successful ‘No Filter Tour’ – aren’t planning to vacate the spotlight in the process.

Peep another pic as well as their “interesting” arrival video below…

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Originally due this week, August Alsina‘s single version of ‘No Love’ featuring Nicki Minaj was subject to an unexplained delay.

Still, the cut remains hotly anticipated by both act’s fans. And with the re-worked number of the ‘Testimony’ track said to be due any day now, New Orleans reared Alsina has teased the masses with a preview of what they can expect.

Hungry for the main dish? Sink your teeth into a sample below…

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And the snippets keep coming.

Danity Kane have been amplifying the buzz for their new album by slowly rolling out previews of the material they’re cooking up in the studio.

Just this week the trio, now consisting of Dawn, Shannon, and Aubrey, showcased morsels of new music via Instagram – much to the delight of their fiercely loyal fan-base.

Today saw producer Yonni unzip another clip. Take a listen below…

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Talk show host Wendy Williams kicked off her 50th birthday party celebration in style hours ago, when she had legendary singer Chaka Khan rock her stage with a performance in honour of the day!

Celebrating with the star’s audience, Khan rocked the house with ‘I’m Every Woman’ before Williams celebrates the release of Lifetime’s Aaliyah biopic, which she is directing with the aid of the flick’s lead actress Alexandra Shipp.

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Though one couldn’t tell by looking today, there was once a time when Christina Milian stood as a viable rival for ‘Naughty Girl’ singer Beyonce, both sharing a similar look and sound circa 2004 and 2005.

Alas, after being booted from Def Jam to make way for a then wholesome Rihanna, the last decade has seen Christina fail to reboot a career dripping with hit singles, perhaps distracted by her romantic ties to the men she enlisted to turn her Pop lemonade into Urban liquor.

Today, after what may have felt like an eternity, the singer has confirmed her official comeback to music’s scene, doing so with the support of mentor and the father of her ex-husband’s baby mama’s son, Lil Wayne.

Her announcement below!

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‘Shades of Cool’ chanteuse Lana Del Rey wooed and wowed the French town of Carcassonne last week, doing so with a show launched to promote her new LP ‘Ultraviolence.’

There, as the LP outperforms releases launched by many a ‘Hot 100′ winner, the singer delivered the first live performance of the song ‘F’d My Way to the Top’!

Was she any good?

Find out after the jump!

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Last week, ‘Stay’ star Rihanna ruffled political feathers when she chimed in on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine.

Indeed, as recent fighting between the pair claimed more lives, the singer weighed in on the matter by tweeting ‘Free Palestine.’

Then, after being slammed by spectators who questioned how much she knew on the subject she was now weighing in on, the singer deleted the tweet, replaced it with another encouraging peace and looked on as a “source close to her” claimed “she didn’t even realise it was a tweet until she started hearing from her fans.”

Now watch as actor D.L Hughley shares his thoughts on Riri‘s supposed political stance.

Why he thinks she published the tweet on purpose?

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Much ado has been made about Lifetime‘s upcoming Whitney Houston biopic.

From song clearances, to starring actors, to its very existence; the Angela Bassett production hasn’t been short on controversy.

The latest round of debate ignited this week when it was announced that Deborah Cox will be voicing ‘The Voice’ in the made-for-TV movie. Legalities surrounding copyright means it won’t be possible to use Houston’s hits in their original form. Hence, Cox – a powerhouse in her own right – is providing “vocal tracks” for lead Yaya DaCosta to “perform” to.

Naturally, the news has many eager to hear whether Cox can do justice to Whitney’s iconic catalogue. And it seems folk won’t have to wait too long to find out.

TMZ have premiered a clip of the re-sung rendition of the late diva’s signature hit ‘I Will Always Love You’ – which was recorded on set in Los Angeles this week.

Listen below and, as ever, let us know what you think!

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Hartwig Masuch‘s ‘BMG’ has welcomed Faith Evans to its roster this week, calling on the singer to sign with them before the release of her next studio album!

Want more on Faith’s latest move?

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These days Kanye West‘s name tends to be tangled with that of wife Kim Kardashian.

However, away from the glare of the tabloid spotlight, the rapper remains one of the most fascinating figures in Hip-Hop.

For beyond being this generation’s premier wordsmith, the chart-titan has also carved out a niche as style maestro.

It’s a status he celebrates in the August 2014 issue of GQ Magazine.

Rocking a multitude of looks, Yeezy works the cam like only he can.

Check ’em out below…

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A staple on the UK’s live music circuit for well over five years, R&B’s Mike Hough casts his net on markets far and wide this week with the release of new EP ‘Lost in Love.’

First introduced to TGJ readers in 2011, the Brit-born belter now sails towards US seas with the release, doing so with praise showered on him by US power player Ryan Seacrest, ‘Brit Award‘ winners JLS and a fan base aptly named the ‘Houghligans.’

Why he’s now tipped to join Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith at the top of Brit-Pop’s food chain?

Good music below…

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