Stirring an already boiling pot of anticipation for his sixth studio album ‘X,’ Grammy winning singer/songwriter Chris Brown has given fans a taste of what his new project is serving via hit singles ‘Loyal,’ ‘Fine China,’ and the Usher-assisted ‘New Flame.’

Now, with his first post-prison interview, the R&B bad boy took to Billboard magazine to encourages #TeamBreezy to look for more than club bangers and sexually charged numbers from his forthcoming LP.

“I think for this album I just want the fans to see the growth, coming of age, becoming a man, but also still being able to move with the culture, ya know influence the culture,” he said. “With this album I want to just project that and have them see what I can bring to the table as an artist and entertainer.”

In addition to touching on topics of personal and artistic maturity, the now highly publicized sit down also saw him weigh in on love, loss, and, of course, Rihanna.  Accompanied by a kaleidoscope of the ‘Look At Me Now’ hitmaker’s statement fashion pieces and visual art, tuck in below to see a behind the scenes look at the interview and its adjoining photo shoot:

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The name Ray Rice was virtually inescapable today as headlines flooded the net about the running back’s unceremonious dismissal from the NFL following horrific footage of him attacking his wife in an elevator.

The story was, to some degree, old news, but today’s newly surfaced footage not only brought the story back to life, but also brought with it an indefinite end to Rice’s roll with the Baltimore Ravens team that brought him fame.  Scoring a weigh-in from everyone to celebrities and many-a-social media user, one commenter’s criticism earned him a considerable backlash – Columbus Short.

Fans may recall that Short, former star of ABC’s hit series ‘Scandal,’ was under investigation himself for allegedly choking and allegedly threatening to kill his wife.  A report that would later lead to his dismissal from the Kerry Washington-led series.

Now, is the singer/dancer/actor singing another tune?

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Anthony Anderson and Tracee Ellis Ross can be seen affront the latest issue of JET magazine as they prepare to launch their new show ‘black-ish.’

Drawing inspiration from a well of shows featuring predominantly African American casts such as ‘The Cosby Show,’ ‘Family Matters,’ ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,’ and ‘My Wife and Kids,’ the new sitcom – also starring screen legend Laurence Fishburne – is set to  “quench the desire of those looking for diversity in their television programming.”

Before the show makes its ABC debut on September 24th, those unfamiliar should tuck in below to watch the latest trailers:

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In addition to dodging diss records from the likes of fellow pop titan Taylor Swift,  ‘Dark Horse’ hitmaker Katy Perry is readying a ride to the top of charts yet again with her newest single ‘This Is How We Do.’

Looking for the trick to push the song up from its present position of #29 on the Billboard Hot 100, the diva has tapped into her ever so trusty bag of “quirky and cute” to build a visual said to be filled with a number of OMG-worthy including dancing pizza and Mariah Carey-inspired drag queens.

Despite a noticeably absent Riff Raff (who acts as the song’s co-star), the video does feature Perry’s newly signed artist Ferras and NBA star Jason Collins.  

Before you can get your sights on the video’s full rainbow of characters, check in below for a behind the scenes glimpse:

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K. Michelle is a busy belle these days.

Having recently concluded a one-season stint on ‘Love & Hip-Hop New York’ after finding fame on the Atlanta series, the songbird garnered praise aplenty last month for turning her debut album ‘Rebellious Soul’ into a televised musical for VH1.

And with a new LP on the horizon, the singer looks set to have quite the promotional vehicle in the form of her upcoming new reality show ‘K. Michelle: My Life’ – which begins airing in November.

So, with Q4 upon us, what better time than the present to unwrap the project’s leading single?

K clearly concurs because today saw her reveal the title of the track, ‘Love ‘Em All’, and a preview of it too.

Take a listen below…

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Amidst the sequins, spotlights, and sassy songs, it’s easy to forget that Jennifer Lopez is also a seasoned actress.

The 45-year-old is set to remind the masses with new movie ‘The Boy Next Door’.

Directed by Rob Cohen (of ‘Fast & Furious’ notability), the psychological thriller explores a forbidden attraction that goes much too far. Much too far.

Watch the explosive trailer below and let us know if you’ll be watching when ‘The Boy Next Door’ opens in US theaters on January 23rd 2015.

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R&B chanteuse Ciara has been logging in ample studio time of late. However, the dynamo diva isn’t letting her chart return hamper her time with her three-month old son, Future Jr.

Taking to Instagram, the ‘I’m Out’ singer shared a number of shots of herself and the youngster sporting stylist shades.

Peep more playful pics below…

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…now I know just where you stand, your performance definitely deserves a hand

Fans of Nickelodeon sitcom Taina will recognise the lyrics above from the number ‘I Thought That Were Friends’, featured in an episode starring a then 22 year old Kelly Rowland.

Twelve years later, the song’s theme of betrayal between friends finds itself confronted by Pop princess Taylor Swift, who has recorded a Katy Perry diss track named ‘Bad Blood.’

An interesting report below…

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After turning heads with his viral hit ‘I Wanna Channing All Over Your Tatum,’ ’22 Jump Street’ star Channing Tatum jumps back into the musical arena with his latest offering ‘D*ck Graze.’

The Hollywood heartthrob looks to introduce new ways for fellas to greet each other with a tongue-in-cheek look at…well…getting acquainted.  Still dropping jaws as you read this, get into Tatum’s latest below.

We assure you…hilarity awaits:

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Not since Solange vs. Jay Z has an elevator fight video sent such shockwaves through the media.

The talk of the day is unquestionably newly surfaced elevator surveillance footage that shows Baltimore Ravens’ running back Ray Rice violently attacking his then-fiancee at an Atlantic city casino.  Initially, when the report was first brought to light, Rice was subjected to a two game suspension and fine.

However, once NFL officials caught a glimpse of the footage in full (which they claim was just seen for the first time today), that suspension has now become indefinite.

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Usher is pumping the breaks.

The R&B crooner had been set to release his new album, his first since 2012’s ‘Looking 4 Myself’, this year. However, in a new interview with Billboard, the Grammy winner has confirmed that the set “isn’t scheduled anymore”. A very creative way, clearly, of saying that the LP has been pushed back.

Details below…

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As is annually the case, the Fall brings with it the debut and return of many a major show.

And for TV One, this year is no different.

Next month sees the premiere of new reality series ‘Hollywood Divas’.

Unlike other “Divas” franchises, the show will not focus on music and will instead spotlight actresses in the Urban Hollywood arena as they navigate their way through various trials and triumphs.

As reported, the ladies that have signed up to the series (which is produced by Kandi Burruss’ husband Todd Tucker) are Countess Vaughn (‘The Parkers’), Golden Brooks (‘Girlfriends’), Elise Neal (‘The Hughleys’), Lisa Wu Hartwell (‘The Real Housewives’), and Paula Jai (‘Hustle & Flow’).

Peep the freshly released teaser below…

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