2016 has not exactly been kind to Lauryn Hill “the live act.”

After earning no dearth of detractors for her tendencies for tardiness or all around absence for her special appearances and concerts (see:  Grammys, Twitter, etc.), the ‘Doo Wop (That Thing)’ diva thought it a good thing to book a break from the road to let the heat cool down and, hopefully, align her energy with timeliness and punctuality.

In fact, if her official web site is anything to go by, Hill’s alignment process may very well be underway. For, with the turn of the month came news she’s set to hit the road again!  Curious to know if the former Fugees frontwoman will be on time coming to a city near you?

Tuck in below for the dates:

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Over a year after pals Lady Gaga and Tony Bennett took to the stage to honor the outstanding achievements of music icon Stevie Wonder, the ‘Applause’ performer is helping Wonder return the favor to the jazz legend via the NBC special ‘Tony Bennett Celebrates 90: The Best Is Yet to Come.’

Topping off a list of fellow legendary hitmakers set to tribute Bennett’s 60-year career including Aretha Franklin, Billy Joel, Elton John, and so many more, tuck in below to find out when you’ll be able to see and hear this outstanding lineup croon out some of music history’s most beloved standards:
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Drake has always had great comedic timing and the rapper was in rare form last night at the OVO Fest.

The set, which saw him announce a joint album with Kanye West, also saw him joined on-stage by Rihanna.

When introducing his chart and bedroom collaborator, the Canadian drew on an interesting set of words.

See what we mean below…

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After a number of false starts courtesy of singles ‘FourFiveSeconds,’ ‘B*tch Better Have My Money,’ and ‘American Oxygen,’ Grammy winning pop diva Rihanna saw her 8th era finally get an official kickoff with the Drake-assisted single ‘Work.’  Skyrocketing to the top of the Hot 100 shortly after its debut, the Caribbean-kissed tune would at long last lead her faithful fans on the path to unlocking her octonary opus ‘Anti.’

Yet, while ‘Work’ won week after week atop the singles charts thanks to some serious sales and streaming, its parent album wasn’t exactly singing the same tune.  Living up to its apt titling by boasting a track list of some of her most sonically adventurous and daring work to date, initial critical and commercial reception almost seemed to reflect her fan base’s displeasure with the product and the long wait for its delivery.  Evidenced by a less than impressive #27 debut on the Billboard 200, the project’s promotional campaign didn’t help matters and left many-a-head scratched (see: free downloads, “platinum status,” etc.).

But, as officially counted streaming figures helped float the island beauty’s 8th project to the upper rankings of Billboard 200, fans continued to whine their waists to ‘Work’ with hopes its follow-up, ‘Kiss It Better,’ would be just what the doctor ordered to remedy the era’s shortcomings.

However, time would prove the suggestion a misdiagnosis:

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Tennis ace Serena Williams serves a generous helping of slay on the cover of SELF Magazine. 

Gracing the publication’s September issue, the sports wonder woman is celebrated for racking up almost two decades of dominance. Her most recent win came at this year’s Wimbledon.

After winning every major championship in her field, Williams will head to Rio this month to compete for her fifth gold medal at the 2016 Olympics. 

Pending then, peep her performance in the video for Beyonce‘s latest song ‘Sorry’

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The doors to ‘Mariah’s World’ open this December.

As reported, decorated diva Mariah Carey will form the focus of a new 8-part docu-series on E!

Initially set for a summer launch, the premiere was shifted – for reasons unknown.

What is certain is that a new date has been set. Find out what it is below…

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With hopes of restoring her career in music, the vocalist Kesha has dropped her sexual assault lawsuit against her former mentor Dr. Luke.

Full story below…

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Are two of Hip-Hop’s most towering titans, Drake and Kanye West, set to release a joint album? It seems so!

Full story below…

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Rihanna may not be accustomed to slaying stages, but there’s no denying that she knows how to razzle and dazzle in front of a camera.

Such is the case on the cover of W Magazine‘s September issue, where the 28-year-old stuns as a post-apocalyptic queen.

Lensed by Steven Klein, the edgy shoot is the latest of many lined up to promote the diva’s eighth studio album ‘ANTI.’

Slim on sales, the project has managed only 500k in the US since January. On the relative upside, it’s been a streaming force. Though, the differential between those willing to purchase the LP and those content to hit play only as part of a monthly streaming package is both glaring and telling. Especially in an era where her argued contemporaries such as Drake and Beyonce are managing both.

Will this new shoot help make ‘ANTI’s x2 “Platinum” plaque less of a punchline? Who knows.

What is is certain is that a fierce photoshoot awaits after the jump…

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If recent reports are anything to go by the IRS is the last group Grammy-nominated beauty Iggy Azalea should expect to be on her team.

Indeed, four months ago (in the midst of a highly publicized relationship woes with fiance/L.A. Laker Nick Young) Azalea’s heart and wallet were rocked by news of a tax lien.  Now, it appears she’s been hit again.

Curious to know the massive sum she’s been requested to pay?  Find out below and learn more about the follow-up to her most recently tanked tune ‘Team’:

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The Forum in Inglewood, California played host to the 2016 Teen Choice Awards on Sunday (July 31).

Hosted by professional wrestler/actor John Cena and singer/actress Victoria Justice, this year’s showing of the annual affair boasted a number of stirring speeches from the likes of Justin Timberlake and Jessica Alba to show-stopping performances from the likes of Jason Derulo, Ne-Yo, Flo Rida, and even ‘Empire’s Serayah (Tiana).

Did you miss any of the action? It all awaits below:

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Rita Ora dazzles in a demure double spread for the September issue of Cosmopolitan UK.

The singer, who has five British #1 singles to her name, thanked the publication for featuring her and saluting the 3-year anniversary of her partnership with Adidas Originals. [Ora’s sneakers, as sported above, are her own designs]

US folk can expect to see a whole lot more of the 25-year-old later this year when she hits the small screen as host of the rebooted version of ‘America’s Next Top Model.’

In the hear and now, peep Ora’s alternate cover below…

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