LL Cool J was in good spirits in New York City when he stepped out to celebrate the 11th anniversary of is annual ‘Jump and Ball’ tournament.

The event was launched by the entertainer to give back to the community in which he was raised before rising to become one of the world’s more recognisable rapper turned actors.

Hit the link below to catch snaps of the basketball-based party below…

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Jay Z should think twice if he thought his TIDAL streaming service had the support of his industry peers.

For, less than a year after its launch a number of music industry executives have stepped forward to reveal that they believe it will sink…this year.

Bad news below….

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Excited? Join the club. For, the night will see the likes of some of the world’s brightest stars rub shoulders to enjoy all this year’s event have to offer.

Now hit the link below to see where MTV has placed these stars via their seating plan!

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Mack Wilds isn’t impressed by what today’s group of R&B’s stars have to offer lyrically.

The Grammy nominated performer is currently hard at work on his second studio album and caught up with ‘Long Days Long Nights‘ to discuss his journey thus far where he revealed that the genre has fallen prey to poor lyricism, extreme sexualisation and fiction.

His estimation below…

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Oprah Winfrey is to star in the forthcoming Richard Pryor biopic alongside Eddie Murphy.

Good news below…

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Tidal has found an enemy its rival Apple….and it’s all because of the rapper Drake.

Details below…

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Janelle Monae‘s Wondaland collective are making all sorts of major moves.

Having dominated the airwaves this summer with hits such as ‘Yoga’ and Jidenna‘s ‘Classic Man,’ the eclectic outfit have hit the road for ‘The Eeuphus Tour.’

Mounted in support of the group’s recently released ‘Eephus’ EP, the Toyota-powered trek is unique in that attendance is free – with fans winning entry.

One of the stops on the 8-city jaunt was New York’s Highline Ballroom and oh did Wondaland show up and show out.

Peep performances below…

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Rome wasn’t built in a day.

The saying above seems to be one  that’s found a fan in the singer Rihanna who has spent the last two years building her eighth studio album.

Alas, the time the artist has spent to perfect the release has seen her come under fire from critics who argue that her departure from Def Jam and the threat of competition from the likes of Taylor Swift, Adele and Beyonce are the real reasons she’s yet to unleash the project.

Now, her fans have good reason to believe it’s set to take off sooner rather than later now snaps from a brand new shoot have surfaced online.

Is the Grammy-winner hard at work on a brand new music video?

Peep one more pic and weigh in below….

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Chris Brown is full of surprises.

Find out why he’s set to shock fans who thought they knew all there was to know about him below…

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Very rarely do spin-off’s and sequels best the original. However, for VH1’s ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise, it’s occurred not once but twice.

Indeed, ratings for the Atlanta branch of the regally ratchet series continually top that of the New York anchor and the Hollywood series is making a serious beeline for the top-spot with its titillating storylines.

With its season 2 premiere set for September 7th, watch this newly released supertrailer for the latest ‘Love & Hip-Hop: Hollywood.’

As the explosive teaser proves, Teairra Mari, Ray J, Omarion, Moniece, Lil Fizz, Hazel E and co are showing all the way up and showing all the way out. Milan Christopher, whose sexuality is reported to be an issue with his cast-mates, also appears in the sizzle clip.

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He’s the Pop sensation responsible for the single ‘Cheerleader.’

Now, OMI has given the number a sibling named ‘Hula Hoop’ which helps the aforementioned ‘Cheer’ pave the way for a career that’s already showing epic Billboard-approved promise.

So, are you ready to take the star’s new single for a spin?

Hop in to ‘Hoop’ below!

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What’s that coming over the hill? It’s new music…from Adele.

An exciting report below…

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