For some, seven signifies perfection. And with Maxwell having not released an album in as many years, the hope is that his latest LP will deliver.

Set for a July 1st release, ‘blackSUMMERS’night’ is the sequel to 2009’s ‘BLACKsummers’night’ and is preceded by exquisite lead single ‘Lake By The Ocean.’

To ensure the LP makes a splash upon its arrival, the soulful crooner will headline the 2016 Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. He also announced today that he’ll be taking to the stage at the 2016 BET Awards on June 26th.

Peep the project’s official cover above and tracklist below…

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In 2003, Victoria Beckham was keen to turn her Spice Girls water into solo wine by way of a career in Urban music.

Enlisting the help of Damon Dash, the entrepreneur recorded an album she hoped would see her thrive in an arena dominated by Ashanti and Jennifer Lopez at the time.

It never saw the light of day…until now.

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Fleur East continues her ascend in North America.

The sassy siren set off all the right alarms when she performed her smash hit single ‘Sax’ on ‘The Late Late Show’ last night.

Backed by an army of dancers, the X Factor starlet ensured the focus was firmly on her with commanding control of the stage and undeniable swagger.

Watch the energetic performance after the jump…

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Sidney Toledano‘s Dior has put pen to paper to ink a deal with Rihanna.

Details on the singer’s shady venture below…

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One Republic‘s forthcoming studio album is to make a foray into the spiritual world of Gospel music.

Exciting news for the genre’s fans below…

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Drake‘s latest album’s, ‘Views,’ will still be enjoying the view from the top of the Billboard 200 next week, according to reports.

Fending off stiff competition from the likes of country star Blake Shelton, the Canadian rapper’s biggest threat of dethronement came from ‘Dangerous Woman’ – the highly anticipated third album from Ariana Grande.

Featuring the top 10 hit ‘Dangerous Woman’ (the song) and guest appearances from Drake’s own ‘Young Money’ labelmates Lil’ Wayne and Nicki Minaj, it appears (as of time reporting) not even their help will be enough to help Grande maintain her #1 streak (as her first two projects – ‘My Everything’ and ‘Yours Truly’ both debuted atop the album charts).

Get the details below:

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Jason Derulo is keeping his dancing feet sliding down the promo trail in support of his new single ‘If It Ain’t Love’ – the first from his yet titled 5th album.

With promo stops covering television, radio, and web in support of the release as well as his return to the judging panel on FOX’s reality dance competition ‘So You Think You Can Dance,‘ JD is leaving few stones unturned in getting the word out about his efforts?

His latest foray? Print – namely talking about his own (catch that).  Taking to Vulkan magazine, see the singer/songwriter strike some fierce poses below and catch highlights from the accompanying feature interview:

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British bred talent Cynthia Erivo has been tipped to take home a Tony Award next month for her role as Celie in Oprah Winfrey‘s revival of ‘The Color Purple’.

Nominated for Best Female Performance In A Leading Role at the event, the vocal powerhouse took to the stage on ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ this week to highlight why.

Watch below as she performs ‘I’m Here’ – the production’s climatic number – and earns a standing ovation…

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Sales of Mariah Carey‘s music may have slowed, but the songbird is accelerating full speed as a media mogul.

It’s been announced that she is building on last year’s partnership with Hallmark, this week signing a multi-year partnership with the network.

Details below…

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Just two days remain until Fifth Harmony unleash their sophomore album ‘7/27.’

Normani, Ally, Lauren, Dinah, and Camila have been on quite the winning streak following the success of seismic smash ‘Work From Home’ – which became the first girl-group top 10 in over a decade.

Not ones to rest on their laurels, the budding divas have hit the promotional circuit hard, with the latest stop being the cover of Wonderland Magazine‘s summer issue.

Sporting a demure look, the feature is another coup for the group who are officially one of the biggest break-out successes of the last year.

‘7/27’ lands on Friday (May 27th) via Epic Records.

Peep the video for ‘Work’ below…

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Christina Aguilera has scored hits with the likes of Maroon 5, Lil Kim, and Pitbull. And now, it appears the vocal wonder has her sights set on Pop peer Beyonce. 

Speaking at the season finale of The Voice, the 34-year-old elaborated on her choice, adding that she hasn’t paired up with the ‘Lemonade’ vendor…”yet.”

Peep the interview below…

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