Slithering its way even deeper into Pop culture’s nest is ‘Anaconda‘, the Platinum jam released by Hip Hop superstar Nicki Minaj.

For this week, the number found a new friend in Mariana’s Trench band member Josh Ramsay, who performed a unique rendition of the single The Edge New Zealand’s Guy, Sharyn & Clint Cover Challenge.

Why we’re hoping the next year sees Minaj deliver a performance similar to his?

Find out after the jump…

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Given Rihanna‘s talent deficiencies, the model has consistently crutched on a multitude of platforms to maintain relevancy.

One of the most notable has been Instagram.

Whether posing in the streets after a night of partying or throwing jibes at her chart rivals, RiRi has managed to use the ‘gram as her most powerful press tool. Indeed, her antics on the social media site seem almost designed to be headline grabbing — and it works.

As such, many were confused when the star abruptly blocked her profile from the public early this year. We weren’t, though.

From where we stand, it was a masterclass in press manipulation. For, when there’s nothing to promote, why be in folks faces? Lay low and reserve it until when needed.

And it appears that’s exactly what the diva has done.

This evening she reactivated her profile, much to the delight of her 12 million followers. The timing of the “return” and the inevitable articles it’ll spurn (such as the one you’re reading) has many speculating about whether it hints at the imminent release of Rih’s much delayed 8th album? Time will tell.

In the meanwhile, check out the 26-year-old’s first pics back below…

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Cop a gander of Keri Hilson!

The R&B star serves as a late addition to the lengthy list of Hollywood names turning all the way up for Halloween 2014.

Channeling Ancient Egypt, Ms. Keri dressed as Nefertiti while her longterm boyfriend, basketball star Serge Ibaka, played Pharoah Akhenatan.

Love it!

Now, all we need is new music from Keri and soon. It’s been entirely too long. Too long.

And, because we feel like it, check out Hilson performing on That Grape Juice’s The Splash below…

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Mariah Carey is Australia bound after wrapping up the first leg of her new tour ‘The Elusive Chanteuse Show’ in Asia this week.

Plagued by vocals issues upon setting set sail on the trek last month, the songbird has staged an impressive turn around and is earning rave reviews for her performances of late.

To thank her Asian fans for their support and whet appetites for the rest of the world, Mimi posted the following message along with behind the scenes pics:

To my Asian lambily, it’s almost impossible for me to express my gratitude and adoration. Thank you for sharing a musical experience with me that I’ll never forget! “You’ll always be a part of me.” Here are some behind the scenes moments from the tour!! LYM!!!! MC

Check out the snaps below…

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The latest series of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. With the Live Show segment of the season in full swing, the hopefuls are tasked on week 4 with pulling out all the stops to progress onto the next week. Judging the contestants are Simon Cowell, Cheryl Cole, Mel B, and  Louis Walsh.

It’s here!

The hotly anticipated trailer for for ‘Fast & Furious 7’ was unwrapped moments ago.

Starring Vin Diesel, Dwayne Johnson, Ludacris, Tyrese, and Michelle Rodriguez, the movie also serves as the final on-screen appearance from the late Paul Walker – who passed tragically passed one year ago.

Due in theaters on April 3rd 2015, the first preview of the flick – which has been tagged ‘Furious 7’ – awaits below…

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Well isn’t this interesting.

As reported, a whose who of Hollywood was out in full force last night to celebrate Halloween. And with a multitude of different events taking place in parallel, it was a given that stars would run into one another.

Such was the case for Rihanna and Ashanti, who posed it up together at a party.

Intriguingly, besides a ensemble song for ‘Stand Up To Cancer’ back in 2008, the ladies paths have never crossed before. Unique given the similarities their careers have.

Indeed, Ashanti rose to prominence on Def Jam as part of a collective – Murder Inc / Rihanna is currently signed to the same label by way of Roc Nation. What’s more, Rih is routinely touted as a “rival” to the better-selling Beyonce, who once upon a time was the main chart-thorn in the side of Ashanti’s dominance. Clearly, much has changed since then – although Bey’s “step ahead, level above” status continues plague both ladies. Nonetheless, we digress…

Is it us or could both stars benefit from what the other has? Ashanti from Ms. Fenty’s ability to stay commercially relevant and Rihanna from Ashanti’s vocal strides? They should mingle more…

Your thoughts?

Tinashe is riding the wave of critical success with her debut album ‘Aquarius’, so much so that the current is carrying her to European shores for a headline tour.

Details below…

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“I need some real good lovin’ cos I’m troubled by the things that I see.”

The southern gent that is Ludacris finds himself in very good company this year, calling on the ‘Beautiful‘ hit maker that is Miguel to pen the lyrics for his new number ‘Good Lovin.’

Produced by the school bell loving Da Internz, the number will appear on Luda’s forthcoming ‘Burning Bridges‘ EP, touching down before the March 31st unveiling of his new album ‘Ludaversal.‘

In the mood for ‘Good’ music?

Get some ‘Lovin’ below…

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Their careers may already call for them to play dress-up in many-a-front, but the years have proven that Hollywood’s fascination with Halloween draws no shortage of eye-grabbing outfits.

Indeed, Halloween 2014 has come and gone, but we’re pretty sure some of the night’s costumes will be the chatter of many for days to come.

Check in below to see the likes of Beyonce, Rihanna, Diddy, Chris Brown, Gwen Stefani, Miguel, and many more to tell us who wins your vote for best costume:

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On July 3rd 2015, Channing Tatum will unleash the beast that is ‘Magic Mike XXL‘, the sequel to Box office winner ‘Magic Mike.’

Today, long before that happens, the actor has seen new details from his forthcoming X-Men spinoff ‘Gambit’ emerge, revealing that he is to co-produce the movie with ‘Mike’s writer Reid Carolin and the scribe behind this year’s ‘RoboCop‘ remake.

Full story below…

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Primetime Deion Sanders, despite his larger than life persona and occasional third person reference, is a strikingly candid, down to earth man – if our advanced screening of ‘Deion’s Family Playbook’ is anything to go by. He values his mother, girlfriend Tracy Edmonds, and most of all his “babies” as he affectionately refers to his 10 children (some adopted) he currently raises as a single father.

A black, solo parent who contradicts the readily available media representations chalk full of pathologies and
cliche’s of the hood. Though ironically cliched in itself, Sanders views this reality show as an “opportunity to demonstrate strong black fatherhood.” He says its’ a “tightrope” between giving them the silver spoon he didn’t have while still wanting his sons to be “dawgz”. That perhaps is what is most compelling component about ‘Deion’s Family Playbook’ in the sea of reality shows rehearsing tired stereotypes in an effort to ignite careers, sell records, and wig lines; it’s surprisingly honest.

If there is a product being sold, it would be that of family, football, and the old African adage that “it takes a village to raise a child.” Sanders says he keeps his kids grounded through example. Traits such as “picking up trash when no one is looking” are important to Sanders because he knows kids don’t take things for granted; they must be shown. It isn’t an entire Cosby episode however, there is plenty of conflict, drama, and laughs in this playbook. Moments of interest include a scandal with Deion’s TRUST Academy, his daughter’s adjustment to her parents divorce, and Shiloh’s musical possible collaboration with Snoop Dogg.

The second season of ‘Deion’s Family Playbook’ premiers on OWN November 1st 9:00 pm ET.

Preview By: Richard Pittman (That Grape Juice, New York)

We’ll be watching…will you?

Your thoughts?