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Jazmine Sullivan applies her new single ‘Mascara‘ to her fans ears today, pulling the number from her new album ‘Reality Show‘ well before its 2015 release date.

Perhaps a relative of Amy Winehouse‘s ‘F Me Pumps‘,  the jam sheds an uncomfortable light on youth culture’s embracing of prostitution, taking aim at girls whose time and bodies can be bought with “trips to places with names I can’t pronounce right.

Listen below…

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‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’ may have given him the boot, but it would seem the rapper Yung Berg still remains in the middle of the show’s ongoing drama…well after filming wrapped earlier this year.

For, this week saw his brand rocked with claims made the manager of his on screen pal Ray J, who claimed he caught the entertainer getting down with another man during a studio session, prompting him to slam the star in a message posted here.

Unfortunately for Berg, said claims were given a fresh pair of legs when his “accuser” took to radio to detail what he says he saw.

An explicit interview below…

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J. Cole is riding the wave of success with new album ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive’ and is on a mission to prove why.

The Roc Nation royal stopped by ‘Late Night With David Letterman’ yesterday and seized the moment to perform ‘Be Free’.

Timely in light of the social climate surrounding Eric Garner and Ferguson, the words of the song resonated resoundingly.

Watch the emotive showing below…

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It’s that time of year again!

The 2015 Golden Globe Awards nominations have been announced and bring with them multiple nods for the stars of Martin Luther King flick ‘Selma’, ‘Annie’, and Netflix hit ‘Orange Is The New Black’.

Check out the list, the winners of which will be revealed during the January 11th ceremony, below…

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It’s finally here!

Check out the long awaited sequel to Nicki Minaj and Beyonce‘s hit ‘Flawless’ remix.  Titled ‘Feeling Myself,’ tell us if you’re feeling this jam found aboard Minaj’s forthcoming third album ‘The Pinkprint.’

It awaits below:

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Ciara is playing approximately no games with her chart comeback.

Having spent much of this year enjoying motherhood, the electrifying performer is gearing up for a return to the spotlight in 2015. And, as reported, she’s assembled an all-star cast of talent to help her craft her album, the follow-up to 2013’s self-titled set.

Taking to Instagram this week, Super Ci shared snaps of herself in the studio with Epic Records label-head L.A Reid and hitmaker Dr. Luke (whose stellar credits include Britney Spears, Katy Perry, and Pink). The caption attached read:

#WhatAMoment Me N My Boyz
@LA_Reid @TheDoctorLuke. #Legendary #WaitTilUHearWhatsCookingItsWorthTheWait.

The ‘Promise’ singer also posted a pic of herself working with the producer of the classic R&B jam Polow Da Don. Check it out below…

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Finally.

Two years  after she teased the project’s release, this morning came baring the gifts that are snippets pulled from Nicki Minaj‘s third studio album ‘The Pinkprint.’

Dropping before the album’s December 15th due date, the teasers below showcase Minaj’s latest body of work, no doubt inspired by the likes of Lisa Fischer (‘I Lied‘) and Christina Aguilera (‘Grand Piano.’)

Fortunately (and as ever), Minaj opted not to play dress-up in sounds launched by other artists, instead choosing to pull from to create a cohesive Rap album just as layered as she is.

Press play below…

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“Wanna rumble with the bee?”

It appears the answer to Lil Kim‘s infamous question is being answered by…K. Michelle.

The R&B songbird has engaged in a feverish exchange of words with the rapper in recent months, with tension reaching boiling point this week.

As reported, outspoken K. laid into Kim on The Breakfast Club on Tuesday when quizzed about her thoughts on the femcee’s response to her comments in a previous interview.

Last night saw new mother Kim clap back, which meant a response from Michelle (whose new album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’ hit stores this week) was almost certainly nigh.

Needless to say, it arrived moments ago.

Find out what she had to say below…

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Four days separate the world from Nicki Minaj’s new album ‘The Pinkprint’, and today will no doubt mark one of the stronger points in its two year campaign.

Why? Only the teasing of the rapper’s latest collab with the ‘Flawless‘ Beyonce, hitting fans via a snippet now available to spin below!

Remember where you heard it first.

‘Feeling Myself’ after the jump…

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New artist alert!

Rising from a camp led by Grammy winning producer Drew Scott and the industry power player that is Joey “J-Harris” Fleming is Tori Kay, the Teen-Pop sensation behind the brand new single ‘Girl Power.’

Hailed by some industry insiders as the second coming of Britney Spears, Tori touches down on the music scene after teaming up with ‘Disney’ to become the face of their ‘International World of English’ DVD where she touches children around the world how to speak English.

Why we say this Pop princess is destined for superstardom?

Hit that play button below!!

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R&B songbird K. Michelle may be flying to the top of charts with her sophomore album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy A Heart’ (in stores today), but there’s another tally she appears to already be on top of – Lil Kim‘s sh*tlist!

Indeed, after taking to ‘The Breakfast Club’ in support of her new album, Michelle lent a number of less-than-flattering remarks in reference to Kim when quizzed on their ongoing beef.  Well, the Queen Bee has had enough.  Tuck in below for her latest round of stings.  Needless to say, all we could say was “ouch” when we got done reading!

Did you miss it?  It all awaits below:

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Check out Jennifer Lopez!

The ‘Booty’ belter serves up gloss and glamour in this sneak peek snap from her upcoming Complex Magazine shoot.

Set to hit newsstands in January, the feature was lensed by noted photographers Gomillion & Leupold.

At 45, J.Lo is proving more fierce than artists she could have mothered. Werk!

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