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Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj is baring it all like never before.

After refusing to recognise the relationship publicly after rising to fame, Nicki Minaj has finally spilled details on her relationship with hype man/ A&R consultant Safaree ‘SB’ Samuels.

Doing so after news of their breakup surfaced online, Minaj confirmed the pair had been linked romantically during a conversation with Ryan Seacrest.

Her confession below…

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Rihanna may not have any creative direction over her music, but that hasn’t stopped the Pop puppet from being tapped by Puma.

The sports giant today confirmed the swirling speculation: RiRi is their new creative director.

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‘Today’ marked the latest spot for Nicki Minaj‘s promo train today, inviting the rapper to perform on the show in support of her latest studio album ‘The Pinkprint.’

There, before she learns how many units the project is set to move this week, the star performed her rising single ‘Bed of Lies’ and discuss the writing process behind the album.

Oh…and her relationship with ‘Cards Never Lie’ performer Beyonce.

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Brit-Pop princess Alexa Goddard shows a little love to ‘Capitol’s Sam Smith today, releasing a cover of his well-received song ‘Lay Me Down.’

Dedicated to her father, her take on the song will no doubt impress any unaware of the rising star’s vocal capabilities, and those who understand the cut’s painful yet inspiring message.

Enjoy below…

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Jordin Sparks has found a new home in ‘Louder than Life’ records this year, joining the label after it launched the music career of ‘Own It‘ singer Mack Wilds.

Good news below…

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Billboard’s newly crowned icon Jennifer Lopez has clocked up ample mileage during her illustrious career, but the dynamite diva shows no signs of slowing.

This year brought with it the release of her tenth album ‘A.K.A’, which didn’t necessarily set the charts on fire. It did, however, birth the bodacious hit ‘Booty (ft. Iggy Azalea)’.

In wasting no time building on the buzz of the year, the fierce 45-year-old has already returned to the studio and has enlisted a major name to help craft her follow-up LP.

Full story below…

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Britney Spears has been sleep-walking through the more recent years of her career, however the former stage blazer showed a little of that old school spark during a new shoot for ‘Women’s Health’.

The mother of two, 33, appears a-front and inside the January 2015 issue of the publication and worked the camera like a seasoned pro.

Jury’s out on whether she’ll ever return to doing that on stage, but we can always hope.

In the meanwhile, peep E!‘s behind the scenes look at the superstar in action…

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As reported, Iggy Azalea is heading out on the road for her first arena tour, The Great Escape.

The ‘Fancy’ femcee will be looking to capitalize on the buzz built from the Summer smash and its follow ups ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Beg For It’, especially with the recent re-release of her debut album (now rechristened ‘Reclassified’).

Joining the Aussie-bred beauty on the Stateside trek is ‘Jealous’ crooner Nick Jonas, who will be jostling to plug his self-titled debut when the tour sets sail in April.

Find out when the chart-rocking duo will be hitting a city near you below…

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As real talent goes, Jessie J possesses it in earnest.

Hence, it was fitting that the Brit-bred belter paid a visit to the set of ‘The Real’ today to chat it up with hosts Tamar Braxton, Adrienne Bailon, Tamera Mowry and co.

Though there to plug her new album ‘Sweet Talker’, the singer was also quizzed on her relationship with R&B singer Luke James, as well as her experience at school with Adele (who she attended The BRIT School with).

Watch the interview below…

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Today should be a good one for the folks over at ‘Cash Money.’

Alas, it may not be for its banner act Lil Wayne.

For, as Nicki Minaj‘s latest album ‘The Pinkprint’ enjoys a peak position in numerous nations across the globe, the ‘Truffle Butter’ rapper has seen his feud with label boss Birdman take a shady turn for the worst…thanks to an Instagram message published by the latter’s artist Young Thug.

Drama below…

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After scoring a number of endorsements from Beyonce, Jay Z and Prince, Rita Ora has found a new fan in Barack Obama, the President of the United States.

That’s right, after learning of her success in the United Kingdom and her rising star in markets near and far, Obama enjoyed Ora’s company at 014 TNT Christmas in Washington event at the National Building Museum.

There, she performed the President and his wife Michelle Obama and rubbed shoulders with Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson in a Ralph & Russo black gown.

Check her out below…

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Ne-Yo is back!

Before the release of Usher’s new studio album, Ne-Yo joins him in flying the flag for Dance infused R&B music with the new single ‘Coming With You‘, now available to play below!

On the cut, he revealed:

This track is dedicated to the kind of strong, confident woman who demands attention when she walks in the room. All you can think of is, ‘yeah she knows.’ She knows she is beautiful. She knows all eyes are on her. She knows how to command the room. Dr. Luke’s production is incredible and J brings his club swag to the track. No matter what the song is about, he can always take the subject matter home.

Will it be enough to generate excitement for his new album Non-Fiction?

Press play and weigh in on it below…

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