She’s back!

True to her trailblazer status, Mary J. Blige is embarking on an ambitious new project christened ‘The London Sessions’.

The concept LP, which serves as the singer’s first since 2011’s ‘My Life II: The Journey Continues’, is unique in that it was created during a one-month studio run in London and was sewn together by primarily British songwriters and producers. Indeed, the likes of Naughty Boy, Emeli Sande, and Disclosure were drafted in to create the album.

And having given fans a taste of what to expect with new number ‘Right Now’, the Grammy winning diva has unveiled the set’s official cover – which you can peep above – and its UK and US release dates, which await below…

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The wife of shamed NFL player Ray Rice has slammed the media today, accusing them of “embarrassing her” after covering the release of CCTV footage which saw her Rice drag her unconscious body out of an elevator after he punched her in the face.

Her surprising response to the drama below…

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Fresh from unwrapping the video for new song ‘We Are Here’, soul-filled songbird Alicia Keys took vocal flight on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’ yesterday.

There, the 15-time Grammy winner offered a stirring rendition of the peace anthem track.

Watch the pregnant songstress soar after the jump…

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Soul legend Gladys Knight has revealed that she would like to see R&B diva Kelly Rowland portray her in a biopic, revealing that she feels the star would be her first pick if tasked with casting an actress for the role.

How she did so?

Find out below…

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Embracing her global status, Ariana Grande is currently grinding on the promotional trail for her new album ‘My Everything’ in Australia.

The set, which rocketed to the top spot Down Under, was preceded by singles ‘Problem’ and ‘Break Free’ – both of which she performed on morning show ‘Sunrise’ earlier today.

Watch the budding diva in action after the jump…

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Cop a gander of Pharrell Williams!

The 40-year-old ‘Happy’ hitmaker dons a number of daring getups in the October 2014 issue of British GQ.

Lensed by Hunter & Gatti, the shoot honors the singer/producer for being of the publication’s Men of the Year.

Check out more of the edgy snaps below…

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Iggy Azalea is heading to ‘Saturday Night Live’!

After spending the last year building bops for her ‘The New Classic’ relaunch, I.G.G.Y’s success with the single ‘Fancy’ has secured a spot on SNL’s season 40 season premiere!

Details below…

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1) Michelle Williams – Yes

2) Nick Jonas  – Jealous

3) Ariana Grande – Break Your Heart Right Back

4) Jennifer Lopez – Booty

5) Beyonce – Me, Myself, & I

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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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