The R&B divas that are K. Michelle & Keyshia Cole are joining forces to launch a joint tour next year, teased by the ‘Love ‘Em All’ chanteuse yesterday.

How she announced the venture?

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Despite helping to introduce the likes of M.I.A, Nicki Minaj and Natalia Kills to new audiences, ‘Material Girl‘ Madonna has been accused of not doing enough to help younger artists…by ‘Fashion‘ designer Lady GaGa.

How this relates to the suggestion that the ‘Papa Don’t Preach‘ performer is soulless?

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Two of the year’s most highly anticipated R&B offerings found themselves available on record shelves on the same day.

Indeed, October 7th brought with it the latest releases of R&B fan favorite Keyshia Cole and high octane newcomer Tinashe.  Between them, they left few promotional stones unturned as they popped up everywhere from ‘The Wendy Williams Show’ & ‘The Queen Latifah Show’ to ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live‘ and ‘106 & Park.’

But, was it enough?

With Cole reporting the lowest first week numbers of her career and Tinashe’s modest numbers slightly behind that, did each songstress’s additional releases (i.e. songs and/or videos) and promotional appearances act as just the tricks to hoist reported numbers upward?

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Finally, friends, we’ve reached a resolution.

Thanks to an intervention from ‘King of the South’ T.I., the royal beef between rappers Iggy Azalea and Snoop Dogg has been laid to rest. Despite the morning being greeted with news of the Doggfather wielding a number of heinous verbal attacks against the ‘Fancy’ hitmaker, it appears that Tip believes enough is enough.

But, before the two could bring their Twitter tussle to a finale, an old Grand Hustle foe – Azealia Banks – lent her two cents.

What did she say?  See it all below:

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In news that has seen his squeaky clean brand flung into filthy water, the rapper Drake has been accused of putting a hit out on a stripper he is reported to have dated, supposed to have had a member of his camp issue a dangerous threat following a dispute between the pair hours before.

Why the ‘Trust Issues‘ rapper’s supposed threats now have the authorities keeping a close eye on his accuser.

Jhonni Blaze‘s story, via ‘Vlad TV’ below…

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Can’t we all just get along?

‘Drop It Like It’s Hot’ hitmaker Snoop Dogg continues to drop profanity-laden attacks against Aussie rapstress Iggy Azalea after she responded to his Instagram diss.

The back-and-forth Twitter tussle (which is on its third day now) is now seeing Azalea’s NBA boyfriend, Nick Young, jump in to defend his lady love. This, of course, after the Doggfather uploaded an offensive video to Instagram labeling the ‘Fancy’ rapper a ‘c*nt.’

That’s not all he said.  Brace your ears below:

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Christina Aguilera is gearing up to don her stilettos to strut the comeback trail.

The dynamite diva, who gave birth to daughter Summer Rain in August, saw her return to the spotlight announced yesterday when it was confirmed that she’s heading back to The Voice for its eighth season.

It appears the vocal powerhouse will be bringing more than her expertise to the table too. See what we mean below…

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In 2001, ‘Sell Your Dope’ rapper Afroman topped the UK Singles Chart with the comedic number ‘Because I Got High.‘

In 2014, he returns to Pop’s scene with the number, remixing it to raise support for the legalisation of marijuana, doing so in partnership with in partnership with the weed-friendly organisation Norml and the “Yelp of weed dispensaries,” Weedmaps.

How this version differs from the original?

Get ‘High’ below…

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‘Happy’ hitmaker Pharrell Williams continues to ride the wave of success this year.

Fresh from nabbing five nominations at the American Music Awards 2014, the Neptunes frontman appears a-front of the November (Men’s) issue of EBONY magazine.

Interestingly (and aptly given target of publication), the star also gushed about his love for Black women in response to the backlash he received from some for not featuring a darker skinned female on the cover for his album ‘G.I.R.L’.

“I love Black women. If you don’t think I love Black women, then you don’t understand me. I have obsessed over Black women since the days of Jayne Kennedy, Beverly Peele and Roshumba Williams. Those are the women I daydreamed about growing up.”

The November issue of EBONY is on newsstands now.

Your thoughts?

As “real” goes, few come realer than NeNe Leakes.

It’s apt, then, that the reality star stopped by ‘The Real’ today to dish on the upcoming seventh season of ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta’.

Ever on a hustle, feisty NeNe also plugged her new Home Shopping Network clothing line, which she bills as “affordable luxury.”

Peep the fun after the jump…

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Controversy has been stalking Phaedra Parks ever since husband Apollo Nida was convicted for fraud. And yet, even during his sentencing (which saw him locked away for eight years), the ‘Real Housewives Of Atlanta’ star has maintained a measured silence.

Until now.

The mother-of-two stopped by the Ellen today and effectively spilled all.

She finally upped the volume on her reaction to Nida’s dealing and the effect on their children. Most potently, Parks confirmed that she is indeed divorcing her hubby.

Details below…

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Being Mary Jane is back. Well, almost.

The Mara Brock Akil drama is readying a return to BET for a second season (which was commissioned before its first even premiered). And, so as to warm up the masses, the network have unwrapped a new promo trailer.

Check it out after the jump…

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