In the space of one year, British belter Sam Smith has rocketed to the top the Pop ranks. And with debut album ‘In The Lonely Hour’ enjoying mega-sales and Grammy nominations, the 22-year-old’s career looks set to blast into the stratosphere this year.

V Magazine celebrates Smith’s success by honoring him as part of their ‘The New Sound Of Soul’ special, which hits newsstands this month.

Inside the publication, the Londoner is interviewed by the legendary Chaka Khan and interestingly reflects on some of the darker sides of the music industry – namely how “awful” some of his contemporaries are behind the scenes.

His words below…

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Ciara has been baking her sixth studio album with the likes of Dr. Luke, Diane Warren, and Polow Da Don.

However, the dynamite diva isn’t letting recording duties dent her time with her seven month old son, Future .

Since giving birth, the star has made it routine to share key moments from her time with her youngster and today was no different.

Taking to Instagram, Super Ci showcased the baby’s first visit to the swimming pool.

Peep the adorable snaps and video above and below…

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BET hit ‘Being Mary Jane’ bolts back onto the small screen on February 3rd.

Led by Gabrielle Union, the show – now in its second season – promises to bring the drama for its latest outing.

Already buzzed? Or need convincing? Whichever way you sway, the newly released sneak peek of season 2 / episode 1 is sure to titillate.

Check it out below…

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With the New Year upon us, Rita Ora is readying the release of her new single.

Currently on the press run for her stint on The Voice UK (which begins airing this Saturday), the Roc Nation priori opened up about the track and its parent album.

Details below…

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1) Nicki Minaj & Beyonce – Feeling Myself

2) Danity Kane – Pieces

3) Rihanna – Diamonds

4)  Aaliyah – Rock The Boat

5) Lady GaGa & Christina Aguilera – Do What U Want

What are Your Top 5 Songs of The Moment?

Since blasting onto the scene with ‘2 On’ last Summer, Tinashe has been adding to her fan-base with captivating performances on an array of stages.

In recent months, though, the singer has been garnering equal praise for her ability to work a camera. Case in point her new cover shoot for V Magazine.

The rising star styles and profiles in the issue, which spotlight’s ‘The New Sound Of Soul’.

A major coup, the cover arrives as the 21-year-old gears up to hit the road on the international leg of the ‘Aquarius Tour’.|

Work! Werk!

Your thoughts?

The ‘7/11’ remake videos continue to flood in.

Rita Ora is the latest name to join the list of those who’ve served up their own incarnation of Beyonce‘s Billboard hit.

Watch the 23-year-old, who is mentored by Bey’s hubby Jay Z, in action below…

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Call it coincidence or just good timing, but just as her new album, ‘Reality Show,’ is due to hit shelves on January 13th, Jazmine Sullivan took to our friends over at VIBE to pay homage to Whitney Houston (whose biographical film is due just days later on January 17th).

Before fans of either diva can get their hands on their latest offerings, tuck in below to hear Sullivan share a rousing rendition of Houston’s famed hit ‘I Have Nothing’ from ‘The Bodyguard Soundtrack.’  Putting her signature melismatic flair on the tune, see her show Jennifer Lopez how covers are supposed to be delivered.

It all awaits after the jump:

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New music alert!

Six years after the release of her last studio album ‘Lady Love’, R&B diva LeToya Luckett returns to the scene with her newest ‘I’m Ready’, pulled from her forthcoming album due out this Spring.

Though not officially christened a single, the cut gives seductive taste of what to expect from its parent LP.

Press play for your listen below!

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Congratulations are in order for Tamera Mowry-Housely.

The actress and host of daytime talker The Real has announced that she is pregnant.

Married to Fox News correspondent Adam Housely since 2011, the child will be the couple’s second following the birth of their son two-year-old Aden.

Though revealed initially on social media, the real must-see moment came when the 36-year-old shared the news with her fellow ‘Real’ hosts Tamar Braxton, Loni Love, Adrienne Bailon, and Jeannie Mai. 

Check out the footage below…

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Toni Braxton‘s ‘Unbreak My Heart’ found a friend in Jennifer Lopez recently, performed by the singer during her one-off concert at the Colosseum theatre inside Caesars Palace in Las Vegas on Wednesday, December 31st.

Unfortunately, any hoping her take on the song would sound anything like Braxton’s version or Il Divo‘s ‘Regresa a Mi’ will soon learn that it didn’t.

Why Lopez should stick to performing her own stellar material?

Find out below…

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She may have co-written their rising jam ‘Feeling Myself‘, but it would seem fans of Nicki Minaj, Beyonce and their chart sister Rihanna are anything but impressed by ‘Babylon’ belle SZA.

Why their fan bases have teamed up to “attack” the performer?

Full story below…

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