September 9th 2014.

The date above marks the spot for CBS‘ ‘Fashion Rocks‘, the two-hour TV special launched to celebrate music, fashion and everything in between.

Who’ve they called on to perform on the night? Only Pop veterans Jennifer Lopez and Usher, and the Platinum force that is Rita Ora!

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After ‘Ugly Betty’ star Vanessa Williams explored her ancestry on TLC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?‘, rapper Nas takes a similar journey on PBS‘ ‘Finding Your Roots.’

The first rapper to join the series which uses genealogical and genetic research to find the ancestors of American celebrities, Nas‘ journey on the show saw him brought face to face with an unsettling truth he was “enraged” to find.

His discovery below…

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In a sea of acts trying to catch a wave, Fifth Harmony are on the quite the upswing.

Fresh from bouncing up to #43 on the Billboard Hot 100 with ‘Bo$$’, the budding divas debuted new song ‘Reflection’ this week.

Soaked is sass with killer bass-line, we previewed the cut – which features on their upcoming debut – earlier this week.

Now, the ladies full performance at a live concert has surfaced. Peep their dynamite showing of the self-loving anthem below…

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After pulling many a broken heart through the storm with her music, Keyshia Cole bids adieu to heartache on her brand new album ‘Point of No Return’, reportedly her last under her current Interscope contract.

Today, before the album’s release date, the singer releases the project’s album cover, unveiled as she continues to promote the project on a national tour of the very same name.

Want more details on the release?

Step into our office below…

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The father of singer Janet Jackson, Joe Jackson, has penned on an open letter about the performer today, detailing his relationship with a star via his official website.

Released as part of a series which has seen him share stories on each and every one of his children, his take on Janet comes as fans anticipate the release of her first studio album since 2008, and five years after the death of her older brother Michael.

His words below…

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Should her new album hit stores in quarter four, Def Jam star Rihanna will find  herself facing competition from the likes of Usher, Nicki Minaj, Iggy Azalea..and if industry murmurings are to be believed, Adele.

So, it shouldn’t be too hard to understand why failure isn’t an option for the chanteuse, set to sales from this album compared to those generated by Beyonce‘s latest studio effort.

Does Rihanna have what it takes to pull in ‘Beyonce’ like numbers? We’ll let you answer that one below, right after you peep producer DJ Mustard teasing his recent work with the singer, which he has billed “dope.”

Check it out below…

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It may have made stars out of ‘Atlanta’s Erica Dixon and ‘New York’s Erica Mena, but it seems Mona Scott-Young‘s ‘Love & Hip Hop’ empire wasn’t as keen to welcome Urban model Sidney Starr, famed for her supposed relationship with rapper Chingy.

Why the transgender TV hopeful says she wasn’t cast in any of ‘Hip Hop’s spinoffs?

Her claims below…

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‘Orange is the New Black’ actress Laverne Cox may be hard at work on shooting scenes for its third season, but not even an intense shooting schedule could keep away from catching up with the ladies over at ‘The View.’

There, after arriving to promote the second season of the show, did she praise host Whoopi Goldberg, revealing that she cited her as an inspiration and went onto explain how she once typecast as a sex worker.

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After getting behind the careers of Christina Milian and Paris Hilton, Young Money boss Lil Wayne has set his sights on football player Cristiano Ronaldo.

Yes, you read that right…Cristiano Ronaldo.

How the soccer star has found himself joining Wayne’s empire?

Full story below…

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Cop a gander of Lady GaGa!

The superstar singer shared a snap of herself recording in the studio last night. What exactly was the ‘ARTPOP’ vendor laying down vocals for? Find out after the jump…

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Fifth Harmony are not playing.

The budding divas look set to bloom with their blazing new song ‘Reflection’.

Performed during a showcase last night, the track is slated to join ‘Bo$$’ on their upcoming new album. And, if there’s any justice in the world, it’ll also serve as their next single.

Wondering why we’re so buzzed about the cut? Check out the previews below…

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It’s been quite the journey for Azealia Banks.

Indeed, in the two years that have passed since she blazed onto the scene with ‘212’, her narrative has been one dominated by Twitter beef, delayed releases, and – most recently – the parting of ways with major label Interscope.

Undeterred, the New Yorker is back and ready to attack the charts with new single ‘Heavy Metal And Reflective’.

To build anticipation ahead of its imminent reveal, the rapper teased its accompanying video moments ago.

Watch below and let us know if you’re still checking for Ms. Banks!…

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