Zayn is in the studio piecing together his second studio album – the follow-up to 2016’s ‘Mind Of Mine.’

Of the One Directio-ers, the 25-year-old solo’s output has skewed the most Urban – a trajectory that looks set to continue having tapped Timbaland for the hotly anticipated set.

Continuing to play in the R&B space, Zayn put his own spin on August Alsina‘s ‘Don’t Matter’ and spun it into a collaboration.,

And though he says it wasn’t intended to come out, he’s released it for free after it surfaced online.

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Bruno Mars has been on an unprecedented winning streak with his ’24k Magic’ album and tour.

And, in the wake of winning six Grammy Awards, the stage blazer is gearing up for an electrifying victory lap.

Bringing along ‘Finesse’ collaborator Cardi B, Bruno will be hitting 10 US cities from September.

And while many thought that meant 10 dates, the pair will be playing multiple shows in select regions. A move that will doubt see the tour’s eventual gross be mind-blowing (given that it’s already north of $200 million as of the end of 2017).

Find out when the Atlantic Records duo will be hitting a city near you below…

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Lupita Nyong’o is on a sweet high.

Why? The success she is projected to enjoy with her latest movie ‘Black Panther.’

How she’s celebrating its release? By gracing the pages of ‘Allure’ with a stellar shoot, an interview that offers insight into her life as it is today and a conversation about her hair.

Around 13 or 14, I had such a rough time with being teased and feeling really unpretty. My dad intervened and spoke to my mom about my hair, and she finally agreed. She took me to the salon in the middle of the school day, and I got my hair relaxed. I felt so much better because it was easier to tame. All the girls in my class had their hair relaxed. Very few had natural kink, so I felt a lot more acceptable.

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Historically the Super Bowl, with its 100 million+ viewers, is considered one of the most powerful promotional platforms in the world.

However, in an unprecedented development, it’s actually having an adverse affect on the album sales of this year’s Halftime headliner Justin Timberlake. 

As reported, initial estimates for the ‘Man of The Woods’ LP (which were already lower than anyone would have imagined pre-release) were revised down to 300,000. Yet, they’ve now dropped– again.

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As is customary, the 2018 edition of Jay-Z‘s Roc Nation Pre-Grammy Brunch brought out a who’s who of the music industry.

The annual gathering, which takes place the day before music’s biggest calendar night tomorrow, was this year attended by the likes of Beyonce, Mariah Carey, Diddy, DJ Khaled, Remy Ma, Fat Joe, Iggy Azalea, Jaden Smith, Monica, Nick Jonas, and more.

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A woman has filed a lawsuit against the promoters behind a Little Mix live show.

Why?

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Kendrick Lamar continues make major strides for the culture.

For, it has been announced that the Hip-Hop titan has just been tapped to produce the official soundtrack for Marvel‘s hotly anticipated ‘Black Panther’ movie.

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Cardi B is making more than money moves. These days, she’s making history too.

The rapper blazed the trail like no other in 2017 and her success is already carrying over into the New Year.

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Azealia Banks is in a remorseful mood.

The unpredictable rapper has slammed many an artist with reckless abandon – ultimately leading to the burning of countless bridges.

Perhaps in a bid to repair them, the New Yorker has been publicly expressing regret. And now, Beyonce is her latest focus.

While at one time it appeared a collaboration between the two was nigh (anyone remember ‘Ratchet’?), recent times have seen Banks brandish Bey a “thief” following the release of ‘Lemonade.’

What does she have to say now? Find out below…

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While streaming has proven the curtain call for many a legend’s present day relevance, the narrative couldn’t be anymore different for Mariah Carey.

For, the diva’s holiday classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You’ has (on the back of streaming) achieved a feat few thought possible.

It has re-peaked on the Billboard Hot 100. And in a major way.

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Bruno Mars’ ’24k Magic Tour’ isn’t just the the hottest ticket in town, it’s the top ticket in town. Literally.

The dynamo divo has been dominating the live circuit this year and has come out on top of a coveted list.

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After months in the headlines for scandalous herpes allegations, are things finally look up for Usher?

The answer looks to be yes…for now.

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