The time is nigh!

February 22nd will usher in the biggest night in the world of film when the 87th Academy Awards takes place live from the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles.

An annual celebration of the movies which have made a measured impact each year, this year’s instalment brought with it major nominations for ‘Selma’ and more.

Check out the full list of nominees below..

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Ciara and Future may have split in private, however the aftermath of their relationship is playing out publicly.

This week saw the R&B singer, who gave birth to the couple’s child Future Jr seven months ago, release new single ‘I Bet’ – which took square aim at her former beau.

Today sees her rapper ex share his side of the story in new song ‘Just Like Bruddas’.

An ode to his crew, the cut sees the Epic Records MC spit lyrics such as:

“Sh*t ain’t been the same/ They talkin ’bout me on the ‘Gram/ They say I turned my back on my baby mama”

The track features on Future’s new mixtape ‘Beast Mode’, which roars onto the ‘net later tonight.

No word yet on whether it’ll include more of his take on the break-up. What is certain, though, is that ‘Just Like Bruddas’ awaits below…

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Well, that didn’t take long!

Just hours after reports surfaced that Mariah Carey had signed the dotted line for an extended stay at Caesar’s Palace, the Grammy winning pop diva sent her faithful Lambs into a frenzy with the official announcement aboard Thursday’s episode of ‘Ellen.’

Inspired by her ‘#1s’ album, Carey says the residency will boast an impressive setlist including live renditions of top hits “We Belong Together,” “Vision of Love,” “Emotions,” “Dreamlover,” “Touch My Body,” “One Sweet Day,” “Don’t Forget About Us” and more.

What are you waiting for?

Check in below to hear Mariah spill the beans herself:

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‘Laundromat’ singer Nivea is all about the music this year, gearing up to return to R&B with a brand new album ‘Nivea Revealed.’

So, fans of the star will be pleased to learn that she poured a number of exciting details about the project in a recent interview with British music outlet ‘Team Curtains’, who quizzed on said comeback plans, motherhood and her issue with ‘Say I’ singer Christina Milian.

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‘Mad Max’ actor Tom Hardy has cut ties with the Will Smith-led ‘Suicide Squad‘ this year, kissing the project goodbye after its producers announced he had joined its cast last year.

Full story below…

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‘Vision of Love’ diva Mariah Carey has something new in her sights – a huge paycheck thanks to Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas!

We reported here that the 44 year old diva was finalizing plans to reside at world renown casino, but sources are now saying that the ink on the deal is dry…

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Ne-Yo‘s new album ‘Non-Fiction’ dances into stores on January 28th, so what better time than the present to unwrap the video for its latest single ‘Coming With You’.

Produced by dynamo duo Stargate, the whimsical cut follows previous singles ‘Money Can’t Buy’ and ‘She Knows’.

For the track’s accompanying visual, the singer, songwriter, and Motown Head of A&R ushers in the Summer early with the color-filled clip.

Check it out below…

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This Saturday brings with it the premiere of Lifetime‘s eagerly anticipated Whitney Houston biopic, ‘Whitney’.

The movie, which we enjoyed in earnest, will air at 8pm ET and is being tipped for major ratings success based on the buzz alone.

To ensure it delivers on its potential, the flick’s director Angela Bassett stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today to promote.

Not one to shy away from the tough questions, Williams grilled the ‘American Horror Story’ actress on the copious amounts of shade Houston’s daughter Bobbi Kristina threw her way after the announcement of the film.

Her classy response awaits below…

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In the wake of Danity Kane‘s latest break-up, duo Dawn Richard and Aundrea Fimbres rise like a ‘Phoenix’ on their new collaboration.

Housed on Richard’s new independent album ‘Blackheart’, the track sees the ladies trade verses about overcoming adversity and negative forces.

Hmm.

Take a listen below…

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1 million singles from Nicki Minaj‘s ‘The Pinkprint’ have been sold in the last month it has emerged today, purchased by US music lovers keen to support the Hip Hop album.

Full story below…

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Those worried about Omarion‘s international relevancy can sleep easier this evening, now the R&B star has began to make slow but promising moves on the UK’s ‘Official Charts’ this week.

For, though his ‘Sex Playlist’ has failed to make a splash in the market, its supporting jam ‘Post To Be’ has showed signs of an impressive run on the nation’s R&B Singles tally, rising 18 spots in the last week to claim the #30 spot.

More good news below…

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It was billed as the comeback of a Pop Titan. However, under performing singles, so-so videos, and invisible radio support, confirm that Gwen Stefani‘s return to the Pop sphere is officially in the danger zone.

Let’s peruse the numbers…

Comeback single ‘Baby Don’t Lie’ peaked at a paltry #46 on the Billboard Hot 100, while its follow-up ‘Spark The Fire’ was released to such a frosty reception in December that it’s yet to chart a month on. Neither track is fairing much better on VEVO. The visual for ‘Baby’ has been lodged at the 13 million views mark months after debuting and ‘Fire’ isn’t generating any heat with just 3 million plays worldwide.

Stefani’s current predicament marks the second time in as many years that the singer has found herself on unstable terrain. No Doubt‘s 2012 comeback effort resulted in shocking sales and an axed tour. Hope for another reunion was quelled upon the announcement of Gwen’s new solo venture – which at the time felt like a fair payoff. Yet, with that now a mucky mess of sorts too, it brings the questions of what went wrong and can it be fixed to the surface.

We weigh in below…

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