Mariah Carey sent the music industry into quite the frenzy this week when she confirmed that she’s planning to serve up her 14th studio album as a “surprise”. Borrowing a page from Beyonce’s book, the singer’s team revealed that the LP’s title, artwork, and music will all be released digitally on the same day, at the same time – in an “all at once” capacity.

However, unsurprisingly, it has now been announced that the project will not be impacting on May 6th – as previously announced.

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The hype may have calmed following the premiere of TLC‘s biopic last year, yet for former manager Pebbles the dramatics have only just begun.

According to new reports, the 49-year-old remains unimpressed with how she was depicted in the VH1 movie and is looking to be compensated.

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One day to go!

Ariana Grande is gearing up to unleash her new single ‘Problem’ in less than 24 hours.

With the 20-year-old’s millions of fans waiting with bated breath following a slew snippets, iHeartRadio whet appetites even more with an extended preview.

Listen to what Ariana and guest Iggy Azalea have cooked up below…

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As earlier reported, The Boondocks charged back onto the small screen this week for its final run after a four year hiatus.

Prior to its comeback, the Adult Swim hit had been the subject of many a headline – following the sudden and unexplained departure of creator Aaron McGruder.

It appears, however, that (at this point) the controversy has helped the show rather than hindered.

Find out why below…

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Super talents Alicia Keys and Kendrick Lamar teamed up last night to to perform “It”s On Again” on “The Tonight Show Starring mobile casino Jimmy Fallon”.

The high-octane cut is lifted from the soundtrack for superhero flick “The Amazing Spiderman 2” – which has been dominating at the box office since its release last week.

Watch the duo in action after the jump…

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After weeks of speculation, it has today been confirmed: Columbus Short will not be returning to ‘Scandal’.

The talented actor, who has been with the show since its debut in 2012, has been the subject of intense media scrutiny following allegations surrounding his private life. And, unfortunately, it appears this brand of drama isn’t the sort the show wants to be associated with.

Following a climatic cliff-hanger on the season 3 finale, fans had been left wondering what the fate of Short’s character Harrison would be. Now, the question has been answered courtesy of his publicist.

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In the mood for a little fiction?

If so, peep Jermaine Dupri‘s recent interview with ‘Hit Fix‘, which saw him spew just that in support of Mariah Carey, the living legend he is currently managing.

Unfortunately, while his career has joined many a high, his time as Carey’s manager has seem him struggle to use her successes of yesteryear to support her endeavours of today, resulting in era laced with push backs, backtracking and excuses just as convincing as the icon’s performance in the ‘haha’-inducing ‘Glitter.’

However, we’d say not even the acting in ‘Glitter’ could match the performance put on by Dupri this week, when he fixed his lips to claim that Carey’s ‘You’re Mine’ (you know, the one with two videos, numerous remixes, its own press tour and a ‘BET Honors‘ performance) was never a single.

 

His interview with ‘Hit Fix’ below…

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Jennifer Lopez is wasting approximately no time with the campaign for her 10th studio album.

For, having warmed up the masses with string of buzz tracks (the most recent being ‘I Luh Ya Papi’), the American Idol judge is rolling on to her official next single ‘First Love’.

Word has it the track was produced by Pop maestro Max Martin.

Pending its arrival, peep its cover above…

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Four years after bidding adieu to its audience, ABC’s series ‘Lost’ has been linked to a shock reboot this week, teased by its executive producer in an interview with ‘Entertainment Weekly.’

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R&B belter Tamar Braxton was tapped to live up her billing last night at the Atlanta Hawks vs Indiana Pacers NBA game in Atlanta.

For, the Grammy-nominee was drafted in to kick off the action with a live rendition of the US national anthem, the ‘Star Spangled Banner’.

The likes of Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey have helped transform the iconic song into a benchmark of sorts for “singers-singers”.

So how did “She, Me, Her” fair? You be the judge after the jump…

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Vocal fright Rihanna may be cooking up two new albums, but that hasn’t stopped the 26-year-old from taking a brief break to shoot a cover for Vogue Brasil.

Unwrapped moments ago, the shot features the star looking hot tamale.

If only she sounded as good as she looks. The possibilities, the possibilities.

Your thoughts?

Two years removed from the release of seventh album ‘Looking for Myself’, Usher rolls up his sleeves and gears up to get to work on the promo campaign for its follow-up, set for release this year.

Now, before fans learn of its title and enjoy it’s R&B-driven sound, the name of its lead single has been unveiled today.

Pop open the lid for details below…

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