Katlynn Simone Smith may not be a name that immediately rings a bell now, but if the work this talented beauty is sharing is any indication, that bell will be ringing non-stop very soon.

Best known for her portrayal of Brittany Pitts (daughter of Jason Pitts on BET’s hit series ‘The Game’), the burgeoning actress has delighted fans with tastes of her music – some of which has been featured on the show.

Chatting exclusively with That Grape Juice, Smith shared stories of her humble beginnings, dealing with Twitter hate for her depiction of “Brit-Brat”, and making moves in music with her soon-to-be hit ‘Beautiful Lie’.

Get into it all below:

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R&B songbird Kelly Rowland is spreading her wings.

For, after releasing two albums on Universal Republic, the ‘Motivation’ maestra is now a free agent.

Details after the jump…

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‘Yeah b*tch, I’m Rick James.’

Much to the dismay of her naysayers and the relief of her fans, Keyshia Cole has seen her brand new single ‘Rick James’ bombarded with positive reviews published in the hours following its release.

Why Interscope Records have cause to celebrate this morning?

Peace and love below…

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Yesterday evening, David Abraham’s ‘Channel 4’ unveiled their hotly anticipated documentary ‘Cure Me, I’m Gay‘, starring ‘Embarrassing Bodies’ star Dr. Christian Jessen.

Controversial to say the least, the show finds itself dominating headlines across the globe today after British viewers watched ‘ex-gay’ Dr.John Smid advised the openly gay Jessen to avoid listening to Pop singer Adele if he was to be cured of the “disease.”

His bizarre explanation below…

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As one of the biggest selling rappers of all-time, Eminem has no problem filling arenas and stadiums across the globe.

However, in doing his part for charity, the Hip-Hop titan is taking Instagram’s own Rihanna on the road for ‘The Monster’ (named after their number one of the same name).

Set to kick off this Summer, the pair have released dates and ticket information for the stadium jaunt.

Find out when Slim Shady and Slim Talent are in a city near you after the jump…

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After a brief spell out of the spotlight, Keyshia Cole is back with new single ‘Rick James’.

Juicy J joins the R&B belter on the gritty mid-tempo, which serves as the lead release from Cole’s upcoming new album.

So what are you waiting for? Take a listen below…

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In the mood for a fresh Mariah Carey remix?

If so, step right on up and enjoy the latest reworking of her brand new single ‘You’re Mine (Eternal)’, sliced, diced and rebuilt by Gregor Salto and Funkin Matt.

Unleashed to support its original versions chart journey, this remix arrives less than eight weeks before the star’s new album, due out May 6th!

Sure to give the cut a fighting chance of scoring on a spot on Billboard’s ‘Dance/Club Songs’ tally, the jam is now available to enjoy in all its toe-tapping glory below!

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March 16th brought with it the latest German serving of the ‘Mrs.Carter Show‘, put on by none other than the R&B’s reigning Queen Beyonce.

Kicking off days before Keyshia Cole rocks radio with two new numbers, ‘Yonce hit Cologne‘s Lanxess to deliver what some fans are calling the best performance of the entire thus far.

This, as some took to YouTube to declare one of her performances to date.

Ticking each and every box needed to make a Beyonce show a Beyonce show, the wind in her hair, precision of her choreography, and the live gem that is her voice gave us no choice but to agree.

Watch below!

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Whatever she wears, Beyonce is renown for blazing any stage she steps on.

However, as one of the most watched women in the world, whatever King B adorns herself in is often debated and emulated in earnest.

Case, point, the stunning Tom Ford get-up the diva debuted on stage last night at The Mrs Carter Show.

With the blockbuster trek currently thrilling audiences in Amsterdam, the 32-year-old picked the city to continue her trend of adding new elements to the tour.

What do you think of her look?

Your thoughts?

Sizzle.

That’s exactly what diva Kylie Minogue does in the video for new buzz single ‘Sexercize’.

The racy number is lifted from the Roc Nation star’s new album ‘Kiss Me Once’, which strutted into stores this week.

Bounce, bounce, bounce with Ms. Minogue after the jump. Needless to say, the clip isn’t suitable for younger readers…

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Ariana Grande has postponed the release of new single ‘Don’t Be Gone Too Long’ today, doing so after its supporting vocalist Chris Brown learned he was to be jailed hours before.

Why she’s apologising to her fans?

Find out below…

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Following a trailblazing 2013, vocal powerhouse Ariana Grande has been quietly cooking up her sophomore album – with intent to serve this Summer.

With fan excitement reaching fever-pitch, the 20-year-old took to Instagram today to preview a morsel of new material.

Want to taste Ariana’s latest creation? Tuck in after the jump…

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