Mary J. Blige turning up the volume on her heartbreak.

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is currently in the midst of a very public divorce and is self-medicating with the release of new album ‘Strength Of A Woman.’

Presently on the press run, her latest stop was ‘The Breakfast Club’ – and she didn’t hold back.

Speaking with Charlamagne, DJ Envy, and Angela Yee, MJB reveals that ex Kendu Isaacs dented her confidence by allegedly telling her that her fans no longer cared about her. She also spoke extensively about the lead-up and immediate aftermath of her filing.

Watch the compelling interview after the jump…

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Beyonce is a proven draw – both on the charts and at the box office.

Indeed, beyond her otherworldly success as an artist, Queen Bey has made quite the mark on the big screen in films such as ‘Dreamgirls’ and  ‘The Pink Panther.’

Such is her pull the director of the ‘Lion King’ live-action remake is reportedly committed to securing her for the film.

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Tinashe is hitting the TV circuit in support of fiery new single ‘Flame.’

The recently released track is lifted from the 24-year-old’s long-awaited sophomore album ‘Joyride,’ which is set for release at some point this year.

In a bid to ignite the song commercially, the starlet took to the stage on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ for a spirited performance.

Check it out below…

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Heavily pregnant singer Ciara is on the cusp of welcoming her second child – and first with husband Russell Wilson.

To celebrate the imminent arrival, CiCi and her footballer bae co-ed an elaborate baby shower in Los Angeles.

Attended by the likes of Serena Williams and Lala Anthony, the all-white affair looked all sorts of fun.

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Following the colossal success of ‘One Dance,’ Drake and WizKid link up again – this time for the latter’s new single ‘Come Closer.’

Nigerian bred Wiz is a superstar at the forefront of the Afro-Beats movement; yet after inking a lucrative record deal with RCA globally, he’s making a beeline for worldwide domination.

And having tasted it with Drizzy last year, who better to re-team with as he aims to make a splash in his own right?

Take a listen to ‘Come Closer’ below…

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‘Scandal’ is back!

Following a longer than planned hiatus (to accommodate Kerry Washington‘s pregnancy), the show picks up right where it left off – with fireworks!

Forming a central part of the revived TGIT (Thank God It’s Thursday) block of programming, the political drama promises (and is already delivering) many an explosive twist and turn for its sixth season. Election, anyone?!

Watch a sneak peek preview of episode 9, titled ‘Dead In The Water,’ below…

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Mary J. Blige calls on Kanye West for the latest showcase of the ‘Strength Of A Woman.’

The dynamic duo fuse their talents together for the first time on the song ‘Love Yourself.’

Speaking to Hot 97‘s Funkmaster Flex, who also premiered the track, MJB revealed that she had long desired to work with West.

How does the fruit of their collaborative labor sound? Take a listen to their hard-knocking empowerment anthem below…

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Surprise!

Kendrick Lamar has just unleashed the video for ‘Humble’ – the latest offering from his forth studio album.

Directed by Dave Meyers, the eclectic visual arrives a week ahead of its parent LP, the title of which remains a mystery.

What is for certain is that ‘Humble’ (produced by Mike WiLL Made-It) awaits below…

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Much of Lady Gaga‘s career has been spent plugging albums, anchoring herself a daring fashionista, and flexing her acting skill-set. The latter of which earned her a Golden Globe.

But it’s the release of recent LP ‘Joanne‘ that has allowed Mother Monster to experience some of the highest points of her career.

Arriving in October last year, Gaga’s 5th studio effort sold over 200k first week and topped the Billboard 200 in the process.

The era more broadly carried her to stages across the globe and to the most iconic platform of all -the Super Bowl Halftime Show.

Fittingly, the project is continuing to yield commendable landmarks.

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Is Adele bowing out of touring?

Potentially so.

During her final stop on the ‘25 World Tour‘ in Auckland, New Zealand this week, the charismatic star left her fans gagging when she announced she may not tour again.

Peep the footage below…

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ABC is trying its hand at the singing format once again with new show ‘Boyband.’

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Mary J. Blige set the net into a flutter earlier this week when she announced the release date of new album ‘Strength Of A Woman.’

More than “just another Mary LP,” it marks the first body of work she’ll serve up since filing for divorce from her ex husband and manager Kendu Isaacs.

Renown for baring her soul on record, Mary seemed to be saving a lot of the talking for the project’s arrival.

However, in a move we’re all the way here for, she’s opening up about the reason for the split during her current press run.

Want to know exactly why Mary called time on the marriage? Head below… (more…)