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America’s favorite dad is under fire in ways he’s never been before.

While he wasted no time slamming rape rumors of serial attention-seeker Janice Dickinson, he remains mum on the other dozen plus accusations that surround his name.  As the pressure grows hotter on the TV legend to address the mounting allegations, the web was set ablaze with word that former co-star Raven Symone had also suffered at the hands of her former mentor.

The Disney darling quickly took to Facebook to fan those flames.  See her statement below and also see actress Stacey Dash come to the comedian’s defense below – a feat met with quite the mixed review:

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As female rappers go, few are as renown as Lil Kim and Remy Ma.

And though it’s common-practice for folk to pit femcees against one another, the pair put on a show of unity last night at Fabolous‘ New York Birthday bash. Per the snap above, they posed together at the event alongside Kim’s manager Big Fendi.

Since being released from prison over the Summer, former Terror Squad staple Remy has maintained a warm demeanour when quizzed on Kim; she has, however, remarked that she believes the ‘Lighter’s Up’ lyricist needn’t give time or energy to beefing with Nicki Minaj – who she has also been supportive of.

Your thoughts?

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When she isn’t hard at work on her second studio album, the ever ‘FancyIggy Azalea can be found putting the finishing touches on her forthcoming performance on ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.’

When? November 26th, arranged to promote her forthcoming ‘Reclassified‘ project, the reworked version of her hit-birthing debut album ‘The New Classic.’

Your thoughts?

 

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R&B belter Fantasia is back in the studio.

The Grammy winner is currently hard at work on the follow-up to her 2013 LP ‘Side Effects Of You’ and has enlisted the King of her genre R. Kelly to help her craft the as yet untitled set.

Taking to Instagram today, the songbird showcased what she’s been working on with the Pied Piper.

Peep the footage below…

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Next year, R&B singer Elijah Blake will touch down on the charts with his long awaited debut album.

This year, the hit movie ‘Beyond the Lights‘ calls on the ‘Black Whiskey‘ scribe to help promote the movie with ‘InstaLove‘, a competition which saw his fans compete to win a date with him in NYC!

What happened when 21-year-old Jordyn Tillman beat hundreds to win the contest?

A dinner date below…

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New video alert!

After the track pulled in 300,000 Soundcloud spins within the first three weeks of release, the duo that is Lion Babe have unwrapped the visual for their latest single ‘Jump Hi’, featuring ‘Because the Internet’ performer Childish Gambino.

Fans of the pair will be pleased to learn that the cut comes courtesy of their forthcoming EP ‘Treat Me Like Fire’, due out on December 15th!

So, is this visual strong enough to ensure the project fares just as well…

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Say what we will about Rihanna, but there’s no denying that her brand is booming.

Easily the “face” of the 360 era, the star has amassed a multitude of endorsement deals including lucrative partnerships with MAC, Gucci, Armani and River Island.

Per a new report, sports giant Puma is set to be the model’s newest pairing and looks poised to help her pocket a seven-figure sum.

Details below…

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Today brings with it the big screen British debut of ‘Get On Up’, the critically acclaimed James Brown biopic.

Led by Chadwick Boseman (and also co-starring Octavia Spencer), the movie journeys through the life, trials, and triumphs of the iconic Godfather Of Soul.

Having seen the film earlier this month, it had us reminiscing on the many classic cuts that form Brown’s dynamic discography.

We’ve assembled our ultimate James Brown playlist. Check it out below and let us know what your favourite JB jams are!

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With a confirmed performance alongside Ariana Grande at this Sunday’s American Music Awards, one might think Jessie J would be resting easy.

However, the vocal powerhouse continues to charge on full speed with promotion for her own album ”Sweet Talker’.

The press trail landed in The View studios today, where J not only performed current single ‘Burnin’ Up’ but also sat down with Whoopi Goldberg and co for a chat – which saw her gush about new boyfriend Luke James.

Check it all out below…

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Rising R&B star Luke James has been hitting headlines on both sides of the Atlantic of late following the confirmation of his relationship with Jessie J.

The ‘I Want You’ singer, who released his self-titled album to critical acclaim in September, has been grinding hard on the promo trail for the set, which he plugged during an interview with our friends over at True Exclusives this week.

Naturally, his budding romance with the ‘Bang Bang’ belter was brought up.

Watch James dish on the relationship as well as his music below…

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Times really are a’changing.

As was potently spotlighted recently, no album prior to (or other than) Taylor Swift’s ‘1989’ has hit Platinum status in the US this year. Indeed, whichever way it’s diced or sliced, music sales have been wallowing in the mire for several years now and it appears the American industry has had enough.

Today, it has been announced that from next week, the iconic Billboard 200 album chart will be revising its counting formula to include streams and downloads.

The shocking details below…

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Bill Cosby is battling back.

The actor, comedian, and cultural thinker has been at the centre of multiple-rape allegations – some as old as forty years ago, others as recent as this decade.

Yesterday saw former supermodel Janice Dickinson throw her name into the mix of women accusing ‘The Cosby Show’ star of sexual assault.

And while the 77-year-old has maintained silence, he’s slamming the claims of his latest detractor by way of his lawyer.

The TV legend’s legal counsel released a statement to The Wrap moments ago. Read it below…

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