In unfortunate news, multiple sources are confirming that singer Kelly Rowland‘s mother, Doris Rowland Garrison (pictured hugging her daughter above), has passed away.

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Earlier this year, reports linked ‘Seven Pounds’ star Will Smith to a role in the forthcoming action movie ‘Suicide Squad.’

Today, any who had hoped said reports would prove to be true have seen their prayers answered, as the actor has now committed to starring in the release alongside ‘Mad Max’ actor Tom Hardy.

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After enjoying an applause worthy run on ‘Love & Hip Hop Hollywood’s first season, R&B singer Omarion makes an unsurprising return to the charts today, blasting into iTunes Top Ten with his latest release ‘Sex Playlist.’

Now available to purchase for $7.99, the project now sits at #8 on iTunes USA’s albums tally and is currently outperforming pre-order digits moved by J.Cole’s ‘2014 Forest Hills Drive‘, Beyonce’s ‘More Only’ and Sam Smith‘s ‘In the Lonely Hour.’

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If Nicki Minaj‘s discography was lacking a “classic”, we’d say it’s found in her latest effort ‘All Things Go.’

Pulled from her forthcoming album ‘The Pinkprint‘, the track marks the latest effort to drop in support of the project, but- as we’re sure many will agree once they give it a spin- the first to throw Grammy talk in its direction, filled to the brim with a rawness and honesty some would argue she hasn’t delivered since the release of ‘Autobiography.’

So, why we’re calling ‘Go’ a potential Hip Hop classic?

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The Material Girl may be plagued by leaks of new material from her forthcoming 13th studio album, but if reports are to be believed, her pockets definitely ain’t hurting as a result thereof.

Proof of this can be found by perusing the “World’s Richest Recording Artists” list.  With names like Dr. Dre, Beyonce, Mariah Carey and Paul McCartney ruling the tally’s upper rankings, above all the aforementioned sits one name – Madonna.

With a whopping net worth of $800 million (dispelling rumors that the diva is a billionaire), the songstress’s foray into music and movies has assisted with building an empire that towers over competitors.  A move easily attributed to the diva’s ability to keep her name on the tongue of the masses, as evidenced by a topless photoshoot to accompany the feature story of her recent Interview magazine stint.

Did you miss the hoopla?  See the “richest recording artist” top 10 list below and read more on that controversial photo shoot:

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In what comes as news that can only be described as tragic, “Miss Sharon” – mother of ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Todd Tucker – has passed away from complications related to a stroke.

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Is the Queen of Hip Hop Soul gearing up for yet another reign atop the Billboard 200 with her new album ‘The London Sessions’?

We don’t know yet, but what we do know is that her bids to ensure such come aboard a jaw dropping schedule that sees her making many-a-stop in support of the project.  Already dropping by ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’ to perform the album’s fan favorite ‘Therapy’ (seen below), the Grammy winning diva also took to the couch of ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ this morning to dish on the new set.

As if that’s not enough, now Blige unveils the accompanying video for ‘Whole Damn Year’ – a dramatic affair that tackles domestic violence and bullying.

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Jazmine Sullivan‘s third studio album ‘Reality Show’ continues to unravel in visual form.

The soul-filled songbird unwrapped the video for ‘Forever Don’t Last’ – the latest track to be serviced from the set – her first since 2010’s ‘Love Me Back’.

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The shock and awe evoked by Lady GaGa has largely hinged on wacky hairdos and colorful lyrics.

However, during a visit to The Howard Stern Show today, the ‘Cheek To Cheek’ singer opened up about a much darker side to her rise.

She revealed she was raped at age 19.

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It appears there’s been a method to the madness that has been Teairra Mari‘s turn up’s on ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood’ this season.

The former Princess of the Roc has been trying to battle out of R&B wilderness with the help of the VH1 show; yet for many, her temper tantrums seemed like the only thing she’s been selling on the Mona Scott production.

With yesterday ushering in the finale of the show’s current run, today brought with it a drop of redemption in the form of new song ‘Deserve’. 

No word on whether it’ll sit on an actual album or a buzz building mixtape. What is certain is that the cut awaits below…

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With Mary J. Blige‘s new album ‘The London Sessions’ in stores globally this week, the Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul is hitting the promotional trail.

Today saw her pay a visit to The Wendy Williams Show.

Watch below as the regal R&B royal talks music, marriage, and much more…

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Undeterred by the backlash the Aaliyah biopic caused, Lifetime are pressing ahead with their much-talked about Whitney Houston movie.

Produced by Angela Bassett, the film is being led by Yaya DaCosta who steps into the iconic stilettos of the late, great vocalist.

With anticipation to see how the flick turns out high, the network have today revealed that its debut is sooner than one may assume.

Find out when ‘Whitney’ is set to blaze the box below…

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