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Rihanna has made quite the career out of moonlighting as a musician. However, the model embraces her true calling in the latest issue of ‘W Magazine’.

And she isn’t alone.

Fashion royalty Naomi Campbell and Iman join the star for an edgy feature celebrating designers, models, and divas.

She may not be able to work a stage, but oh can Ms. Fenty werk a camera! More pics below…

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‘Mannequin’ singer Katy Perry has been named the “coolest” Pop star among teens in a survey carried out by ‘Variety‘ magazine.

How she beat the likes of Justin Bieber, Jason Derulo, Lady GaGa and Beyonce to come out on top?

‘Variety’s findings below…

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With Danity Kane fans still mourning the group’s second split, member Dawn Richard is offering further insight into the events that lead up to the break-up — from her standpoint.

The singer’s statement comes on the heels of the joint letter penned by ex-bandmates Shannon Bex and Aubrey O’Day – the latter of which revealed that she was punched in the head by Richard during a heated studio session.

In any case, Dawn’s words below…

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‘We Found Love’ producer Calvin Harris may have seen global success with the hit song with its performer Rihanna, but now seems to have developed a hatred of their Roc Nation label mate Rita Ora.

For, weeks after the singer faced unproven claims that she cheated on the producer with ‘I Would’ singer Justin Bieber, she has now learned that he has blocked her from performing the #1 single he penned for her while they were together.

This, being the UK smash hit that was ‘I Will Never Let You Down.’

Why his surprising move is set to hurt Ora’s chances of cracking the US?

Find out below…

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As they gear up for the release of their Marilyn Monroe biopic, ‘Lifetime‘ has unveiled the actors enlisted to portray Missy Elliott and Timbaland in their forthcoming Aaliyah movie.

Announced after singer/actress Zendaya parted ways with the movie, Chattrisse Dolabaille and Izaak Smith‘s arrival on the movie has already sparked some controversy for reasons that are pretty obvious when images of Missy and Timbo are placed next to the image above.

So, let us know…

What do you make of ‘Lifetime’s latest move?

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Welcome to another edition of ‘The Stream Scene‘, the ‘That Grape Juice’ original feature shining a light on digital feats made by Pop & R&B’s biggest movers and shakers!

Launched in response to the inclusion of streaming points in many a chart across the globe, each edition will see us breakdown the facts and figures behind by each member of ‘The Scene’s release!

So, which four acts made it into ‘The Click Clique’ this time?

Find out below!

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With a clear gap in the market for a gutsy girl group, it appears Fifth Harmony are stepping up and out.

The blossoming divas are gearing up to release their full-length debut ‘Reflection’ later this year and pose a-front of YRB Magazine‘s latest issue to promote the set.

Stunning, right?!

So too is the ladies live rendition of new song ‘We Know’, which samples Debarge’s ‘A Dream’ – which many will remember  for its used in the melody for Blackstreet’s ‘Don’t Leave’ and Tupac’s ‘I Ain’t Mad At Cha’).

Peep more pics from the shoot below, where the performance of ‘We Know’ on the Redmond, Washington stop of their current tour also awaits.

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Marred by sexual abuse, rejection and substance abuse, Marilyn Monroe‘s tragic life is to receive is to retold by ‘Lifetime’ this year, produced by the company behind the ‘History’ miniseries ‘The Kennedys.

Full story below…

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Perhaps following in the footsteps of musician turned mogul Jessica Simpson is Rihanna, the Pop megastar reportedly plotting the launch of a venture set to rock fashion to its core.

Details on her bold new move below…

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With the music world mourning the loss of Danity Kane again, attention for many is turning to the cause of their latest break-up.

Members Aubrey O’Day and Shannon Bex have offered their explanation; however, moments ago Dawn Richard (who formed the focus of their open letter), broke her silence.

Her words below…

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Whether brought on by motherhood, money, or Minaj, something has Lil Kim is motivated.

Three years have passed since the rapper released her tragic mixtape ‘Black Friday’, which she infamously claimed topped the “PayPal Charts”.

Hoping to put that debacle behind her, recent times have seen the 40-year-old touting a ‘Hardcore’ mixtape. Initially due last year, the set was pushed back following the announcement of the star’s pregnancy.

Now, having given birth in June, the Grammy-winner is ready to serve up the set and today announced its latest release date. We have our doubts as to whether it’ll stick, yet figured you’d want to mark you calendars nonetheless.

Find out when it’ll arrive below…

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And the plot thickens.

Lil Kim‘s latest quest for relevancy appears to be much more aggressive than in past years. For, after launching a number of missiles at nemesis Nicki Minaj this week, the femcee is eyeing her rival’s rival – Iggy Azalea – for a collaboration.

Details below…

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