Wonder why it’s been four years since Brandy last released an album?

Sure, there’s been TV shows, Broadway, and more, however there’s another reason; one that the Vocal Bible has been silent about…until now.

Per a shocking new report, the R&B veteran has been at loggerheads with her former label.

The tangled web is now so volatile that she effectively has been rendered unable to release new music — unless inking a new deal.

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Each passing day pulls Beyonce fans closer to the release of her sixth studio album.

Fortunately, her decision not to spill anything on the release hasn’t stopped them from receiving morsels of information about the politically aware set.

Why the brains behind the ‘Black Lives Matter’ movement are looking forward to the release?

Good news below…

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Less than 24 hours remain until Rihanna uncages the video for new single ‘Kiss It Better.’

This week she revealed the 80’s coated cut is one of two new tracks being serviced from her lukewarmly received ‘ANTI’ album.

Following the worldwide success of ‘Work,’ will the wailer enjoy chart-topping narrative with this track? Time will tell.

For now, she’s unwrapped a video teaser to tease and titillate.

Find out what the stream queen is looking to serve up after the jump…

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Fans of the Hip-Hop artist Kanye West celebrated when TIDAL, the company which holds his new album ‘The Life of Pablo‘ exclusively, claimed it had been streamed over 200 million times in the first ten days of its release.

Alas, the respected music industry publication HITS Daily Double isn’t buying…and has even gone as far as to reveal why it believes West’s numbers are more fictional than they are factual.

Their thoughts below…

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It’s here!

Jennifer Lopez is the latest star to buckle up for a game of Carpool Karaoke on ‘The Late Late Show With James Corden.’

The dynamite diva, as ever, has many projects on the go including the final series of ‘American Idol,’ her Vegas ‘All I Have’ show, and cop drama ‘Shades Of Blue.’

Together with the Brit host, the diva “performed” hits such as ‘Love Don’t Cost A Thing,’ ‘Booty,’ and ‘On The Floor.’ Also tackled was Bruno Mars’ ‘Locked Out Of  Heaven.’

Interwoven within were chit-chat’s about her derrière, her love life, and more. Watch below…

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Kanye West‘s TIDAL streaming figures for his latest LP ‘The Life of Pablo’ have surfaced…and they’re set to spark quite the debate.

Ready to see how TIDAL says he’s faring?

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Seismic struggle best defines Rihanna‘s ‘ANTI’ album launch, however a #1 single has helped ‘Kiss It Better’...somewhat.

Sales are still slow for the project, yet it’s proving to be singles hit-factory – a title she’ll no doubt be hoping it keeps to establish at least one facet of success for the album more broadly.

To aid said cause, this week saw Rih announce not one but two new singles.

And it turns out it’s coming a lot sooner than folk may think.

Details below…

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Chris Brown routinely has a fresh prescription of drama of his own, but that hasn’t stopped the talented (yet oftentimes troubled) star from weighing-in on someone else’s misfortune.

This time, it’s fellow singer Kehlani.

As widely reported, the rising starlet was hospitalized after attempting suicide in the wake of critique of her romantic life.

Well, C. Breezy – like many online – has sounded off his view…and it’s not necessarily sympathetic.

His words below…

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Dwayne Wade and Gabrielle Union are gearing up to rock the world of Reality TV series…and they’re turning houses upside down to do it!

Confused?

Full story below…

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It’s taken a steady second, but Rihanna finally seems to have some momentum with her ‘ANTI’ campaign.

Tour and album sales remain questionable, but on the singles front there’s no denying the digital dominator – whose ‘Work’ is enjoying its sixth week atop of the Billboard Hot 100.

Hoping to replicate said success with other songs from the LP, Rih has announced a dual single release.

Find out which tracks

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Almost a year has passed since the touted release of Frank Ocean‘s sophomore album ‘Big Boys Don’t Cry’ came and went without answer or arrival.

Secrecy has encased the set, which follows 2012’s ‘Channel Orange,’ yet one thing is certain – the buzz continues to grow.

It’s a trajectory which shows no signs of letting up, especially following a

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What was billed as a promotional stop for K. Michelle today turned into a verbal altercation.

The feisty R&B star stopped by The Breakfast Club on Power 105.1 to plug new album ‘More Issues Than Vogue,’ yet ended up in a tussle with host Angela Yee.

Taking aim at something the anchor had allegedly said previously, Michelle did not hold back.

Speaking on the matter and her decision to largely stay silent, Yee wrote on Twitter:

no one will ever bait me into an argument when those love and hip hop cameras are rolling

— Angela Yee (@angelayee) March 29, 2016

Watch how the drama unfolded after the jump…

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