Hailed by many as her best LP since ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’, Mariah Carey’s new album ‘Me.I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’ scored a solid ten in the court of public opinion upon its release today, much to the delight-no doubt- to the singer and her camp.

Unfortunately, if first week sales predictions for the album are anything to go by, that is where the good news stops and starts. For, in what’s likely to see her current management team blamed for mishandling the project, the release is set to open with worryingly low numbers, marking a career worst for the ‘Beautiful’ belter.

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Hours before the world learns how many units it’s set to sell in its opening week, Mariah Carey‘s ‘The Elusive Chanteuse’ finds itself in a digital chart battle with releases launched by Pop prince Austin Mahone and the ‘Young & Beautiful’ Lana Del Rey!

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Jhene Aiko was welcomed to the ‘Ellen‘ show today, called on to boost her showcase the gem that is her voice on the series with a performance of her signature song, ‘The Worst.’

Marking another yet step towards the right direction for the singer, her serving of the song came armed with a live band, string players and the undeniable “wow” factor she no doubt hopes will push her forthcoming ‘Souled Out’ LP to Grammy-nominated ground later on this year.

Watch the PBR&B belle in action below…

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‘Can’t Raise A Man‘ maestra K. Michelle raised a few eyebrows when she threw subliminal shade at hitmaking Aussie rapstress Iggy Azalea recently.  Taking to Twitter, the ‘Love & Hip Hop’ starlet wrote:

How can you be from another country and rap like you’re from Memphis TN? But u don’t hear me though #offended

By the time the tweet made its rounds, it looks like a certain Perez Hilton was the one who was “offended”.  Having already headlines for fiery Twitter beefs with the likes of Azealia Banks and Lady Gaga, Hilton looked to ignite his latest Twit-battle with Michelle when he responded:

@kmichelle I think you chose the wrong hashtag and meant to say #jealous instead! x

From there kiddies, ish got real:

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Guess which Hip Hop and R&B staple shared this snap of himself recently!

Hint: A Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter, this ‘Ballin’ performer is oft praised for cuts penned for the likes of Chris Brown and Justin Bieber, and has super model Tyra Banks to thank for luck scored in his romantic life.

Still don’t know? Find out below!

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With the return of The X Factor UK nigh, so too is the comeback of British chart-force Cheryl Cole.

The Girls Aloud star’s solo stock took quite the hit once she left the ITV1 series in 2011. However, in smartly realising that her brand could do with a boosting, the singer has inked a lucrative deal to once again judge on the show ahead of the release of new music.

As such, with her promotional scaffolding in place, the 30-year-old has whipped fans into a frenzy by announcing the title of the lead single from her fourth studio album.

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Controversial couple Kanye West and Kim Kardashian officially tied the knot this weekend.

Despite actively courting press attention, the pair ironically attempted to stage a “private” wedding….for 600 guests in Florence, Italy on Saturday (May 24th).

And with a slew of unofficial snaps beginning to do the rounds online, rapper West took to Twitter moments ago to share the first “official” photo of him and his reality show wife in wedded bliss.

The marriage is the first for Kanye and the third for Kim – who was previously married to basketball star Kris Humphries in a union that lasted 72 days.

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For Mariah Carey and her legion of Lambs, today is the day.

Almost five years have passed since the diva’s last LP hit stores and seven since she released a commercially successful effort. However, today sees the 44-year-old make a bid to reverse her fortunes with the arrival of her 14th studio album – ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’.

Given the dizzy heights of her star, anticipation is naturally high for the project. Yet, more than any of Carey’s past opuses, buzz for the ‘#Beautiful’ led set comes with a side-helping of caution.

After all, the album has suffered a myriad of missed release windows dating back to 2012. Then, of course, there’s the endless list of preceding singles – few of which managed to impact the Billboard Hot 100 (or the Bubbling Under Chart, for that matter). To rub salt into the proverbial wound, hope was further dashed when an exciting “surprise” roll-out was scrapped in favor of a traditional release.

Put simply, a mucky mess.

And yet, the mother of two has staged remarkable clap-back by delivering her strongest body of work since 2005 mega-seller ‘The Emancipation of Mimi’.

Boasting production from the likes of Jermaine Dupri, Mike Will, Hit-Boy, and Big Jim Wright, ‘The Elusive Chanteuse’ skilfully sews together the soulful sounds that have underpinned many of Mimi’s brightest musical moments. The result? A sonically stellar backdrop which allows “that” iconic voice to take centrestage and shine bright. Indeed, despite decades of acrobatics having shaved power off the songbird’s famed range, Mariah still possesses an unparalleled ability to soar to vocal heights that still astound.

In many ways, then, this album is “the album” her career has been in need of. The question remains, though, is it one the masses want to buy?

Let us know below whether you’ll be purchasing ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’…

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‘Why Did I Get Married?’ mastermind Tyler Perry has been named one of the world’s most wealthiest actors this year, finding himself on a list published by ‘Wealth X.’

How he fared when placed next to the likes of Tom Cruise, Clint Eastwood and Jerry Seinfield?

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After a two year hiatus, Ne-Yo is back.

The R&B crooner served up new single ‘Money Can’t Buy’ today and stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 this morning to promote it.

Chatting to Charlamagne, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy, the singer dished on his spell out of the spotlight, the state of R&B, returning to his soulful roots with his new album (due September 30th), and much more.

Watch the engaging interview below…

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Pop diva Jennifer Lopez is gearing up to unwrap her new album ‘A.K.A’ on June 17th. And with the date rapidly approaching, the stage blazer is upping the ante on the promotional push for the set’s latest single ‘First Love’.

As reported, the hot anticipated video will star male supermodel David Gandy.

Now, in a bid to whip up heightened buzz, the singer has unleashed a new teaser for the clip on Instagram. Check it out below…

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The fourth and final season of The Boondocks continues next week with another action-packed episode.

Clearly, the producers of the Adult Swim comedy are keen for the show to go out with a bang.

Check out a sneak peek at episode 7 of season 4 below…

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