Alicia Keys last released an album four years. As such, it’s little surprise that she’s taking the “flood” approach to her comeback campaign.

Ebony Magazine is her latest stop and she certainly makes it count.

Continuing her minimalist approach to her aesthetic this era, the ‘In Common’ cooer gets “unfiltered” on the cover – and also within its inner pages.

In her interview feature, the singer – who, after 15 years in the game, has just as many Grammys – waxes honest about her hiatus and new material.

Quotes await below…

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Bill Cosby‘s sexual assault legal fiasco has received a fresh slap in the face this week.

Find out why below…

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September is about to be all sorts of lit!

For next month brings with it the confirmed return of Pop megastar Lady Gaga.

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Katy Perry‘s altruism continues to enrich the lives of those who encounter her.

Details on her life-changing new move below…

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‘Orange is the New Black‘s Samira Wiley finds herself in dark psychological territory in her latest project this year.

Its name? ’37‘, a harrowing tale based on the true story of one Kitty Genovese who was brutally murdered in front of neighbours who did nothing to intervene as she was being stabbed to death.

Their refusal to intervene prompted psychologists to coin ‘The Genovese Syndrome‘, also known as the bystander effect.

Why the movie is called ’37’? It’s the number of witnesses who observed the murder and said and did nothing to stop it.

Press play to peep its trailer below….

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The actor/producer Nate Parker has denied claims that he sexually assaulted a young woman during his time at Penn State University.

Details on why he’s had to do so this week below…

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Lady Gaga‘s comeback campaign has scored a major touchdown.

For it has been confirmed that she will indeed star in the much-discussed remake of ‘A Star Is Born.’ 

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Usher seems to have struck gold with his latest single ‘No Limit.’

The Young Thug assisted track has been burning up clubs, radio, and the R&B charts.

Its video arrived last week and received praise aplenty for spotlighting what the veteran is most revered for – his slick choreography.

Now, Mr Raymond invites fans behind the scenes of the visual to see his preparation process.

Peep Ush, his troop of dancers, and head choreographer Jamaica Craft in action after the jump…

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Viola Davis‘ portrayal of the character Amanda Waller has gone a long way to push the movie ‘Suicide Squad’ to insanely awesome box office levels.

Good news below…

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Britney Spears is back and making a beeline for the stage at the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards.

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Justin Timberlake brings dapper back a-front of Vanity Fair Italia.

The ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling!’ crooner has been basking in the success of said track, which topped the Billboard Hot 100 back in May.

Still a force, the cut has undoubtedly been one of the songs of the summer and has only increased thirst for the former NSYNC star’s next studio album.

There’s no word yet on when the set will arrive, however JT has been using social media to tease the as yet untitled effort; sharing cryptic snaps of himself in the studio with the likes of Timbaland and Pharrell Williams.

Pending more details, peep the video for ‘Can’t Stop The Feeling!’ below…

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Rising star BANKS has etched her name in the minds of many thanks to her eclectic music and edgy visuals.

September 30th brings with it the release of the 28-year-old’s second studio album ‘The Altar.’ And to satiate her growing fanbase, the California native has uncaged the video for its latest single ‘Gemini Feed.’

On the concept of the clip, BANKS says:

“You could drown by drinking too much water. This video is about my thirst for balance.”

Wonder what all the buzz is about? Watch the video below…

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