‘Backstabber’ singer Kesha has spoken out against the music industry’s standards of beauty today, doing so in a piece penned for ‘Elle’ magazine following her stint in rehab.

Revealing that she felt unable to control her eating disorder with Pop’s spotlight on both she and her music, the singer took to the magazine as part of her return to the scene, calling on the entertainment industry to do away with unrealistic body ideals.

Her words below…

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The hustle continues for Danity Kane.

Fresh from wrapping their ‘No Filter Tour’ in the US, the newly moulded trio returned to California yesterday to perform at Universal City Walk.

DK3, as their legion of fans have christened them, served up sass-soaked renditions of their biggest hits such as ‘Damaged’ and ‘Showstopper’.

Yet, it was new songs ‘Lemonade’, ‘All In A Day’s Work’, and ‘Rhythm Of Love’ that commanded the most rapturous reception.

Watch Dawn, Shannon, and Aubrey in action below…

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Reconciliation.

It’s a phrase that rarely occurs in musical beef, however it’s one Chris Brown and Drake seem to have embraced.

It’s common-knowledge that the chart-topping pair had been at loggerheads, a point that was underlined when they (or their respective teams, depending on who you believe) got into a club fight in 2012. Subsequently, not-so-subtle (verbal) jabs have been thrown by both camps – further pouring fuel on the fire.

However, the talented acts appear to have put the past behind them – if the shot above is anything to go by.

Though blurry, the image shows both stars together working on new material in the studio. Jury’s out on whether the cut in question was being cooked up for C. Breezy’s long-delayed ‘X’ LP or whether it’s for Drizzy’s hotly anticipated fourth studio outing. Either, exciting times…right?

Your thoughts?

The mystery continues to unravels next week on ‘Extant’.

Oscar winning actress Halle Berry stars in the CBS hit as Molly Woods, an infertile astronaut who returns from a 13-month space expedition — pregnant. What takes place thereafter has the potential to change the story of her family and that of mankind forever.

A riveting watch and one that we’re hooked on!

Peep a preview of episode 2 of season 1 below…

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The divas of Devious Maids are back for a second round of drama-filled antics.

Conceived by Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the spicy dramedy follows the lives of five maids who work for the wealthy residents of Beverly Hills.

With the both workers and their bosses housing a host of secrets, season 2 of the hit Lifetime series promises to be its most scandalous yet.

Peep a preview of of season 2 / episode 13 (finale) after the jump…

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It’s evident that John Legend wants every single one of your heartstrings.

As if his uber-romantic ballad ‘All Of Me’ didn’t tug at enough of them, he follows with the equally warm number ‘You & I (Nobody In The World).’ Taking to the tune’s accompanying visual to ode women of all colors, ages, sizes, and shapes, the video boasts guests appearances from Legend’s wife Chrissy Teigen and ‘Orange is the New Black’/Emmy-nominated transgender actress Laverne Cox.

With ‘All of Me’ continuing its chart domination, will ‘You & I’ be just the follow-up Legend needs to keep his run atop the Billboard Hot 100 strong?  You tell us:

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It’s all new everything for teen sensations Mindless Behavior.

Earlier this year, the Urban-Pop quad waved goodbye to original member Prodigy and welcomed newcomer EJ to the fold. Moves made notably with no explanation.

Now, it’s their longtime label Interscope that they’re leaving.

Taking to Instagram moments ago, the group (who were founded by Vincent Herbert in 2008) posted the following…

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Beyonce‘s lucrative partnership with HBO grows beefier by the day.

For fresh from the debut of her ten-week mini-series ‘Beyonce X10 and last year’s ‘Life Is But A Dream’ docu-movie, it has been announced  the superstar singer’s new stadium tour with hubby Jay Z will be airing on the network in September.

More after the jump…

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It’s definitely been the “read heard around the world.”

While gospel music lovers normally get their praise and their laughs on during the auditions of BET’s hit faith-based reality singing competition ‘Sunday Best,’ the most memorable moment of the show’s season 7 premiere last week brought with it no laughing matter.

Jaws dropped and wigs snatched came as the aftermath of contestant Dennis Bingham’s berating tirade launched against judges Kim Burrell and Donnie McClurkin for laughing during his audition.  The footage has made its way across the net in a similar fiery fashion, receiving many-an-amen from viewers who supported his stance.

Fed up with the online criticism, the ‘Over and Over Again’ singer took to the stage to voice her side of the story.  Tuck in below to hear her response and get reacquainted with the incident as well:

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Producer Om’Mas Keith is to thank for ‘Divinity’, the seven and a half minute long cut by Jill Scott and SZA.

Bringing the ladies together after producing cuts for the likes of Frank Ocean and Earl Sweatshirt, the release comes three years after Scott’s last album, ‘The Light of the Sun‘, fell into the world’s lap, opening with sales of 135,000 units.

Could ‘Divinity‘ be a sign of things to come on it’s follow-up?

Press play and weigh in below…

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As reported, Ciara has been gearing up for her wedding to fiance Future by being photographed by Brides Magazine.

The singer and new mother was joined by E! on the set of the shoot, and sat down with them to discuss how she and the ‘Move That Dope’ MC became more than friends.

During the brief but sweet interview, the stage commander even shed a tear as she recalled the poignant moment when all “changed”.

Peep the footage after the jump…

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Famed for her upbeat Pop numbers, Rita Ora takes a bold step in a new direction today, doing so with the Jazz-inspired grown’n’sexy bop that is ‘The Single Most Amazing.‘

Featuring ‘The Belle of St.Mark’ maestro Prince, the song is reported to feature on her US debut album and boasts production by Josh Welton, and a vibe that prizes the singer away from ‘Top 40’ Pop and places in her world far more experimental than her fans may be used to.

Ready to give the teaser a spin?

Rita, as you’ve never heard her before, below…

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