Alicia Keys is hoping to heat up the summer with the release of her sixth studio album.

The campaign kicked off with the debut of buzz cut ‘In Common,’ which received rave reviews – but didn’t scale the charts as perhaps hoped.

Still, having attended a recent showcase staged by the singer we know she has a number of ace cards up her sleeve. One of which is the haunting ‘Hallelujah.’

Select promotional spots, such as SNL, have seen her perform the track. However, she springs a Friday surprise with the premiere of the studio version.

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It’s here!

Rihanna and Calvin Harris have unleashed the video for their smash hit single ‘This Is What You Came For.’

The cut reunites the ‘We Found Love’ collaborators and has enjoyed immense success in doing so – reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 in the UK.

In a bid to push the track even higher and cement it as a club staple, its accompanying visual makes a direct bid to the dance crowd. Strobe lighting and all.

Check out the Emil Nava directed clip after the jump…

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‘Genie In a Bottle‘ beauty Christina Aguilera is finally granting the wish of new music for her fans and it’s all for a good cause.

Courtesy of the heartfelt ballad ‘Change,’ a gripping number lifted in dedication to the victims of the heinous nightclub shooting that took place in Orlando over the weekend, the Grammy winner belts some of her most emotionally charged lyrics to date.  While the tune is still scheduled to make its official premiere on ‘Ryan Seacrest’ tomorrow, it’s made its way to Apple Music tonight for your listening pleasure.

For those wondering if Aguilera’s still got “it,” she proves (once again) that she not only does, but “it” is still there in abundance.  Get your first taste of what she’s serving below:

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‘Heart Attack’ hitmaker Demi Lovato is still under attack after shade thrown at pop icon Mariah Carey was detected earlier today – much to the disapproval of Carey’s faithful fanbase (affectionately christened #Lambs).

Lovato, readying a co-headlining North American tour with fellow pop singer Nick Jonas, took to social media to clap back at a meme originally made to diss Ariana Grande.  Coming to the ‘Dangerous Woman’ singer’s defense, Demi’s first comment not only made headlines, but her follow-up – which explained why she stood by her diss – only incited further Twitter attack.

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

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Kim Kardashian is perturbed with ‘Style’ weaver Taylor Swift.

Why?

The singer’s alleged attempts to sabotage one of Kanye West’s creative moves.

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The music landscape is changing at the speed of light.

In recent times, a major catalyst for said shapeshifting has been the advent of streaming.

Indeed, in the last 18 months, chart and plaque certifications in major markets such as the US and UK have been revised to factor in on-demand streams.

The latest entity to embrace the format is the Grammy Awards.

In a press statement issued to That Grape Juice and other outlets, organisers for music’s most prestigious night revealed amended rules – which are notably stream-friendly.

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Late Rap icon Tupac is the latest artist to receive the biopic treatment.

‘All Eyez On Me’ arrives 20 years after the sudden passing of the Hip-Hop pioneer, who was fatally shot in 1996.

Directed by Benny Boom, anticipation for the flick has been sky-high – especially following the box office success of N.W.A bio ‘Straight Outta Compton’ last summer.

Now, on what would have been the star’s 45th birthday, a first look trailer for the flick has unleashed. The resemblance between lead Demetrius Shipp Jr and the rapper is uncanny.

Check it out below…

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Thought Beyonce’s ‘Love Drought’ was about her husband Jay-Z?

Well think again, because the cut’s co-writer has revealed that its lyrics have absolutely nothing to do with the rapper and everything to do with Beyonce’s Parkwood Entertainment.

Confused?

Ingrid Burley’s explanation below…

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Anthony Mackie is stepping into the shoes of one of the most important men in legal history.

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As reported, Rihanna and Calvin Harris are gearing up to unleash the video for their global hit ‘This Is What You Came For’ tomorrow.

The Pop club banger has proven a streaming force, a trait which has seen it hit #7 on the Billboard Hot 100 and #2 on the UK’s Official Singles Chart.

With its accompanying visual nigh, all involved will no doubt be hoping the track can scale even higher.

In a bid to ignite excitement, Harris has taken to social media to share previews of the clip.

Peep pics above and below…

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Nicki Minaj leaps into creative action to support her pals DJ Mustard and Jeremih this week by recording and releasing the cut ‘Don’t Hurt Me’ today.

A Tidal exclusive, the number surfaced online seconds ago and leads the way for Minaj’s fourth studio album and follows the unveiling of her critically-acclaimed album ‘The Pinkprint.’

Will her work on ‘Don’t’ fare just as well on ‘Pink’ or, like her work on Beba Rexha’s ‘No Broken Hearts‘, fall short on a creativity  and flow front.

Find out below…

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New sounds from Jeremih & PARTYNEXTDOOR is nigh.

Details on their collaborative effort below…

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