Alicia Keys was the latest name to take to the stage at the 2016 Apple Music Festival.

The 15-time Grammy winner played to a packed crowd at the Roundhouse in London last night, with millions more watching online.

During her hit-filled set, the singer was sure to interweave new material – presumably from her delayed comeback album. Included was a performance of the previously unheard ‘She Don’t Really Care.’

A sonic nod to the gritty Hip-Hop knock Keys promised on her as yet untitled LP, the track went down a treat live.

Check it out below…

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New Mariah Carey music is just days away from release!

Find out what it’s called and when it lands after the jump…

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Solange is in a giving mood.

The soulful chanteuse unwrapped her brand new website today and there was more than aesthetic newness on offer.

Strategically teased were an array of fresh visuals, music, and video content.

The latter are especially sure to delight fans of the funky songstress, who’ve been patiently awaiting her next project in the four years since she released the ‘True’ EP.

Details surrounding the as yet untitled set remain shrouded in secrecy, but a titillating teaser clip awaits below…

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And it begins!

The Weeknd is back, as predicted, with the first teaser of his hotly anticipated third album.

Taking to social media moments ago, the Platinum player unveiled the cover for the LP – which has officially been christened ‘STARBOY.’

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Tinashe cuts a striking figure a-front of NYLON magazine’s October issue.

The month is symbolic in that it’ll bring with it the release of the starlet’s sophomore album ‘Joyride.’ This despite the underperformance of its latest lead single ‘Superlove.’

Inside her feature, it’s revealed that the singer’s team are still pinning down a definitive date for the LP, although the frame remains within the length and breadth of next month.

Time will tell how that goes.

For now, NYLON nabbed a number of interesting quotes and non-verbal articulations.

See what we mean below…

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Chris Brown has never been afraid of sharing the spotlight – even with arguable rivals.

The latest example sees him team up with Bryson Tiller.

Together the duo trade verses on the bedroom banger, which folk may be familiar with thanks to Guordan‘s chart-topping original.

which arrives as Breezy gears up for the release of (yet) another album and Tiller continues riding the wave of success of his debut ‘Trapsoul.’ 

What are you waiting for? Listen to RCA’s R&B staples in their element after the jump…

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Usher is taking his ‘Hard II Love’ album campaign on the TV circuit.

The superstar crooner was joined by an army of dancers on the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show last night and together they turned all the way up to ‘No Limit.’

Embracing the grandeur of the stage, Ush turned in the grandest showing of the song yet.

Will it be enough to ignite his sales of his album? Watch below and let us know…

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Soulful songbird Emeli Sande hatches her sophomore album, ‘Long Live The Angels’ on November 11th and is wasting no time revving up the hype machine.

With lead single ‘Hurts’ receiving showers of praise upon its release, the Scottish bred belter will no doubt be hoping the rest of the project is gifted as warm a welcome.

Expectations are high given the gargantuan success of debut album ‘Our Version Of Events,’ which amasses global sales of 4.7 million and was certified 7x Platinum in the UK.

To aid her cause this go round, the singer-songwriter has re-teamed with the likes of Naughty Boy and paired up with Jay Electronica, as well as Mac & Phil.

Find out which tracks join ‘Hurts’ on the star’s first offering under Roc Nation management below…

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It’s finally here!

Unleashed moments ago, tuck in below for the official accompanying music video to Lady Gaga‘s latest hit single ‘Perfect Illusion’:

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Teyana Taylor still has tongues wagging weeks on from the premiere of Kanye West’s ‘Fade’ video.

The ascending star shone as the centre-piece of the sensual visual and, in doing so, etched her name in the minds of the masses. Many of who didn’t know who she was.

To further cement her “one to watch” status, the 25-year-old stopped by The Wendy Williams Show today.

During her sit-down, she dished on the video, the emotional moments that led to her liberation, husband Iman Shumpert, their daughter, and more.

Check out the chat below…

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Zara Larsson‘s buoyant buzz carried her to centre-stage on BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge today.

There the Epic Records chanteuse performed current single ‘Ain’t My Fault.’ She also tackled  Drake and Rihanna‘s ‘Views’ track ‘Too Good.’

It’s the latest major slot lined up for the 18-year-old, who – after achieving huge success in Europe – is making bold bid US stardom.

With ‘Fault’ flying its way up the charts, is the Pop starlet about to make a splash on a global scale? Time will tell.

For now, watch Miss Larsson in action after the jump…

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Much to the dismay of Little Monsters, ‘Perfect Illusion,’ the long-awaited comeback single from Mother Monster Lady Gaga, didn’t exactly scare the competition away upon its recent Billboard Hot 100 debut this week.

Released September 9th to mixed critical review, the dramatic tune has (as of time reporting) accumulated nearly 17 million views on Youtube – a sum that certainly helped its moderate premiere placement on the singles chart.  Add to that sales of 100,000 first-week downloads (week ending Sept. 15), 8.3 million first-week U.S. streams, and 22 million in airplay audience, the Hot 100’s top 10 may have eluded ‘Illusion’ its debut week, but – with the debut of its official accompanying music video tonight –  there may still be hope…

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