Injecting a healthy dose of wit, colour and humour into the traditionally straight laced genre, Nicki Minaj‘s arrival on Hip Hop’s scene now over a decade ago stands as one of the more interesting chapters in the field’s story.

Now, months after it was filmed, ‘Hot 97′ has released a ‘97 Second‘ long interview with the performer, seeing her acknowledge how her unashamed individuality has helped redefine what it means to be a Hip Hop personality, commending the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Jay Z and Lil Wayne for helping her do just that.

Watch below…

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One of the many who purchased Ariana Grande‘s ‘Problem’ last week?

If so, you are to thank for helping the Urban Pop starlet set a new record on the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘, solidifying her status as one of Pop’s more commercially promising newcomers.

Details below!

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Look out London! Capital FM’s Summertime Ball is back and boasting an all-star line-up.

Today saw the curtain lifted on the list of performers for the Wembley Stadium spectacle, which takes place on June 21st.

Find out who’ll be rocking the stage next month after the jump…

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Diva Mariah Carey continues her promo run for new album ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’.

The star made a stop at the Late Show With David Letterman last night, chatting it up about the LP, its lengthy delay, her kids Monroe and Moroccan, and more.

Watch Mimi in action after the jump…

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Chrisette Michele continues to shine light on the best from her 2013 album “Better” by releasing new music from the critically acclaimed project.  With the latest gem coming in the form the Musiq Soulchild-produced  “Love In The Afternoon,” the Grammy-nominted songstress tapped Konee Rok to direct its colorful accompanying clip.

Following “Can the Cool Be Loved?”, “Afternoon” comes in as the second segment of Rok & Michele’s “Prisoner of a Still Picture” video series. Featuring a rap verse from Nello Luchi, will the tune find love on the charts?  You tell us below:

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Oh, August Alsina.

Nearly a month after the “106 & Park” incident where he scolded the show’s hostess for asking about an ongoing beef with fellow R&B crooner Trey Songz, the ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ singer is still being bombarded with questions about his classic TV moment response.

Most recently taking to Hot 97, the singer even “partially” accepted responsibility for the awkwardness of the moment, talked about the status of his beef with Songz, and talked about his debut album.

A great chat indeed, see August grow up before your very eyes below:

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May 27th sees Tyler Perry‘s ‘The Haves And The Have Nots’ struts back onto the small screen after a brief break.

Having turned up the heat with its first ten episodes, season two of the OWN hit is set to reach fever-pitch with its concluding instalment.

Don’t believe? Peep the trailer and synopsis for part two of season two after the jump…

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Want to smell like Alicia Keys?

Well, Givenchy will be giving the masses the opportunity to do just that. For, the fashion giant have announced the Grammy winner as their newest spokesmodel.

Full story below…

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Nicki Minaj may be cooking up new music, yet that hasn’t halted her brand hustle.

The Hip-Hop force is the co-owner and spokesmodel for Myx Fusion beverages. Hence, with a new range on the horizon, the rapper recently shot a fresh commercial.

Taking to Instagram, the star – whose new album ‘The Pink Print’ is due later this year – posted snaps from the shoot’s set.

Peep Onika in action above and below…

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3.8 million viewers tuned in to welcome ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta‘s season 3 premiere on Monday night, flocking to VH1 to catch headline-grabbing return!

Details on its success below…

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Congratulations are most certainly in order for John Legend.

For, a decade after releasing his debut album, the R&B star’s latest single ‘All Of Me’ has ascended to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 – his first song to do so.

Details on the singer’s feat after the jump…

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#1.

While her debut album ‘The New Classic’ may have welcomed sales of the pint-sized persuasion in its opening week, Iggy Azalea‘s latest single ‘Fancy’ has given fans ample reason to predict that she’s set to score her first US #1 this year!

Yes… #1 on the ‘Billboard Hot 100.’

Good news below…

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