New wig, new album?

Rihanna has been noticeably quiet of late, which is hardly surprising given the wealth of competition on the charts at present.

However, it appears Ms. Fenty is readying a return to the spotlight if her new shoot for Tush magazine is anything to go by.

Surprisingly clothed, the model played up her strongest attribute by striking many a fierce pose in the tribal-themed feature.

The look, which is somewhat consistent with her edgy editorial lensed for W Magazine recently, has many speculating about the direction of her upcoming eighth album – which fans have tentatively tagged ‘#R8’.

Realistically, we doubt ol’RiRi even knows herself. After all, it’s not as if she has much of a hand in the musical side of her career.

We just hope she comes on her vocal game proper. Because neither the Candyman or Freddy Krueger were a patch on the horror that was her voice during  The Monster Tour last month.

Anyway…peep more pics below…

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Swedish photographer Camilla Akrans is to thank for Katy Perry‘s spread in October’s Harper’s Bazaar, capturing the ‘Teenage Dreamer’ for snaps that accompany a tell-all interview.

What she discussed? Her relationship woes, on which she shared:

What I’ve learned is that if you don’t have the foundation of self-love first, you really have nowhere to pull love from to give it away. I had to learn about taking care of myself before I could take care of others.

 

More below!

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20 days.

For fans of R&B singer Elijah Blake, the above separates them from his sophomore EP ‘Drift‘, the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Bijoux 22’!

Fortunately for them, today brought with it a surprise they’ll no doubt be pleased to receive after the rising star unlocked its track list and unveiled its cover art, now available to peep above.

As for the track list?

Check it out below…

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It’d be fair to say Universal are rocking ‘Top 40’ radio this week, watching three of their hottest releases become the Most Added cuts on the format!

These, being Nick Jonas‘ ‘Jealous’, Tove Lo’s ‘Habits’ and Nicki Minaj‘s Gold single ‘Anaconda.‘

Now thanks to sales of the latter, the label has seen Minaj set yet another chart record this month, after its ascent to Gold made it the third single from the star to do this year.

What that has to do with anything?

Find out below…

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‘X’ marks the spot for Chris Brown come September 16th!

Like the singer’s legion of loyal fans, we too are amped for the release of the eagerly anticipated album.

And with its release being just six days away, no time seems more apt than the present for snippets from the set to surface – which they have, courtesy of Barnes & Noble.

Really, though, what are you waiting for? Preview ‘X’ below…

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The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul Mary J. Blige is gearing up to unleash ‘The London Sessions’ on the masses this Fall.

Due on November 24th in the UK and a week later in the US, the diva 13th studio album is a conceptual LP in that it was assembled in the British capital by the region’s top songwriters and producers – including Disclosure, Emeli Sande, and Sam Smith.

As the project’s release draws nearer, MJB has unzipped an official album trailer.

Check it out below…

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It’s here!

Directed by Derek Blanks, Faith Evans hands her fans the keys to her brand new video and watches as they unlock the visual feast that is ‘I Deserve It‘!

Featuring Missy Elliott and Sharaya J, the song will appear on Evans’ sixth studio album ‘Incomparable’, which is set for a November 25th release and will go head to head with Nicki Minaj‘s third studio effort, ‘The Pink Print.’

Press play below…

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Usher may have brought a screeching halt to the release of his new album, but that hasn’t stopped his hustle. Likely because most pre-release promo is booked in months in advance, but we digress…

The R&B superstar appears a-front of Fault Magazine‘s newest issue, posing for a striking cover and inside shot too.

Mr Raymond also opened up to the mag about his new music, upcoming Sugar Ray Leonard movie, and more.

Peep pics and quotes below…

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Nicki Minaj serves nice and naughty on the double cover of Dazed magazine’s Autumn/Winter 2014 issue.

The shoot, which was lensed by Jeff Bark, is the latest in a long list of promotional spots lined up for the rapper’s hotly anticipated third album ‘The Pink Print’ (due November 24th).

We’re loving the stunning juxtaposition. Are you?

Your thoughts?

In a bid to rewrite her profile as a musician,  Christina Milian has invited ‘E!’ into her life this year, joining the network to launch a Reality TV show documenting the production of her new studio album.

Full story below…

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Soulful songbird Jhene Aiko is taking flight and is making a beeline for the top spot of the Billboard 200.

The singer’s debut album ‘Souled Out’ is currently duking it out with Gospel star Lecrae for the #1 position on the coveted count.

So as to give the LP an added push, Aiko secured a slot on the ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ show where she performed new single ‘The Pressure’.

Check it out below…

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As unlikely pairings go, Madonna and Alicia Keys are two names few would tie together. However, it appears the chart-toppers may have worked on a track for Madge’s new album.

Details below…

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