Check out Jennifer Lopez!

The dynamo diva serves up multiple flavours of fierce on the cover of Variety Magazine‘s Power Of Women issue.

J.Lo is among several major names to receive their own cover for the celebratory feature, which spotlights the leading ladies in Hollywood using their stardom to advocate for women around the world. Some of the other divas honored include Reese Witherspoon and Viola Davis. 

The spot arrives on the heels of the success of La Lopez’s latest hit single ‘Booty’ and precedes the debut of the star’s next feature film ‘The Boy Next Door’ – which debuts in January. On the said month, the 45-year-old’s return to American Idol as a judge will begin airing. Busy times!

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The video for Jessie J‘s latest jam ‘Burnin’ Up (ft. 2 Chainz)’ blazed its way onto the net moments ago.

Directed by Hannah Lux Davis, the glamorous visual follows the the clip for ‘Bang Bang’. Both songs are housed on the Brit-bred belter’s new studio album ‘Sweet Talker’, which hits stores globally next Tuesday (October 14th).

Peep the clip, which was choreographed by Jennifer Lopez’s former beau Casper Smart, below…

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While other series’ in Bravo’s ‘Real Housewives‘ empire have suffered more ratings lows than they have highs in recent years, the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ stands tall as the only one to have enjoyed consistently high numbers almost a decade into its TV reign.

What it has the other show’s don’t. NeNe Leakes, who has seen her audience-pulling efforts earn her a brand new contract with the network, which sings to the tune of $1.5 million per season.

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R&B newcomer Tinashe stopped by BET’s 106 & Park yesterday and seemed keen to prove why she’s here to stay.

The singer, whose debut album ‘Aquarius’ arrived in stores this week, took to the stage to perform the set’s two preceding singles ‘Pretend’ and Summer smash ‘2 On’.

Peep the 21-year-old dance up a storm after the jump…

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Aretha Franklin is back.

As reported, the Queen Of Soul is readying a new album – under the stewardship of Clive Davis – titled ‘Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics’.

Set for release on October 21st, the intriguing project sees the legend pay homage to a carefully curated list of classics and has thus far spawned a cover of Adele‘s ‘Rolling In The Deep’. 

Today, though, brings with it another cut from the LP. This time it’s Franklin’s take on Gloria Gaynor‘s classic anthem ‘I Will Survive’, which she has fused with Destiny’s Child‘s mega-smash ‘Survivor’.

Take a listen below…

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Peep this pic of musician Wiz Khalifa, rocking a bold new hairdo following his separation from video girl Amber Rose.

Sporting purple dreadlocks, the entertainer shared his new hairstyle with the world billing it “Purple Rain“, seemingly unbothered by Rose’s claims that he cheated on her, and that their impending divorce was causing her a great deal of pain.

She shared:

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That’s right, unlocking the video for her new single ‘Right Now’ is the soulful force that is Mary J. Blige, doing so in support of her forthcoming album ‘The London Sessions.’

Is it good enough to guarantee the public’s support when it drops on December 2nd?

Press play ‘Right Now’ and find out below…

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All roads lead to next week for popular powerhouse Jessie J. The sassy songstress’ new album ‘Sweet Talker’ will strut into stores on October 13th – following a high octane promo campaign.

Having given folk a flavour of what they’ll be sinking their teeth into with singles ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘Burnin’ Up’, the budding diva is also serving up tasters with a series of buzz tracks.

Next up on the menu is the attitude-drenched ‘Ain’t Been Done’.

Listen after the jump…

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Rising star Tinashe‘s new album ‘Aquarius’ continues to earn praise aplenty from critics.

Yet, in a bid to ensure the LP (which currently sits at #6 on the iTunes tally), hits a home-run commercially, the ‘2 On’ singer stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 today to promote away.

Watch below as the talented performer spills on her backstory, her name, competition among females in the industry, and much more. An enjoyable interview.

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Ciara is playing approximately no games with her sixth album.

For, after logging in studio time with Pop maestro Dr. Luke recently, the R&B chanteuse has re-teamed with long-time collaborator Polow Da Don – after a five year break from working together.

Details below…

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With ‘Happy’ still a chart, airwave, and viral phenomenon, it’s easy to forget that Pharrell Williams has other songs on the track’s housing album, ‘G.I.R.L’. Songs that he’s actually (been) releasing.

The latest is ‘Gust Of Wind’.

A delicious slice of Electro-flavoured-Soul/Pop, the track reunites the Neptunes star with his ‘Get Lucky’ comrades Daft Punk. The result? A musical explosion that excites us in earnest.

Today’s gale-force brings with it the visual for the cut. As ever, with Pharrell, it’s an edgy affair. Check it out below…

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Today marks the release of Keyshia Cole‘s sixth studio album ‘Point Of No Return’.

The LP has been preceded by a slew of videos, more specifically (and ambitiously) one for every song on its tracklist. As such, it’s only fitting that the occasion brings with it yet another visual. This time, it’s for ‘Believer’.

Armed with a troop of dancers, the clip sees the R&B belle bust a move.

All the action after the jump…

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