Love & Hip-Hop: LA has yet to be “officially” announced, however the cast of the VH1 show are already making headlines.

Long rumored to be a staple on the hotly anticipated show, R&B belle Teairra Mari was “allegedly” filmed by TMZ showcasing why she’ll be a must-see on the latest instalment of the Mona Scott franchise.

Full story (and video) on what went down after the jump…

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WHTZ’s ‘Elvis Duran and the Morning Show’ welcomed Ed Sheeran to its shores yesterday, inviting the Brit-bred singer to promote his brand new album ‘X.‘

There, the ‘Atlantic’ performer wowed the show’s audience with a cover of Beyonce‘s ‘Drunk in Love‘, delivered as the single’s global sales leaps towards the 2 million milestone, and after Sheeran‘s debut ‘+’ was certified Gold in the US for shipments of 500,000 units!

Check him out below!

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On Monday morning, BBC’s Fearne Cotton will premiere Lana Del Rey‘s ‘West Coast’, making its way to the world in support of her sophomore set, ‘Ultraviolence.’

Fortunately for her fans, last night saw her tease the single during a concert launched to support her debut offering ‘Born To Die’ and the aforementioned ‘Violence‘, giving the world just a little of what they can expect from the sun-kissed jam.

Take a trip to the ‘West’ below…

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Today, superstar twins Tia and Tamera Mowry are enjoying ample success on their solo journey’s.

Following a multi-season stint on The Game, Tia is currently starring on Nickelodeon’s ‘Instant Mom’ – which averages 1.2 millions an episode. While Tamera, as reported, is prepping a return to talk-show ‘The Real’, which returns for a full-season run in September.

Yet, in the latest issue of EBONY magazine, the siblings reveal that their story hasn’t been without its hardships. Following the 1999 end of their hit sitcom ‘Sister Sister’, the ladies say their careers were far from shining.

Their words on how they took control of their future’s and became media moguls after the jump…

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Tahiry Jose stopped by Power 105.1‘s ‘The Breakfast Club’ yesterday, hitting the Clear Channel owned radio show to catch up with its hosts, Charlamagne Tha God, Angela Yee and DJ Envy.

While there, the ‘Love & Hip Hop‘ star confirmed that planning for the show’s fifth season were place weeks after its reunion special pulled in 4.15 million viewers, and one month before the May 5th return of its Atlanta edition.

What fans can expect from the new season?

Find out below!

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With her global star burning brighter than ever, Rita Ora now her sets her sights on the “Billboard Hot 100“, plotting a US debut she no doubt will match the success of her 2012 UK debut!

Now, even before the campaign begins, the singer”s silent but deadly fan base have gone a long way to push the star on the video sharing site YouTube, taking to the outlet to share their takes on her budding hit, “I Will casinos online australia Never Let You Down.” 

Check “em out after the jump!

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Thought Rita Ora‘s star power stretched no further than UK?

Well, now might be a good time to think again.

For, despite being yet to release a studio album in the market, the star has developed quite the US following, garnering fans by way of the mediums that are YouTube, music forums and her personal Instagram account.

Now watch as members of the general public join paparazzi clamour to meet the star after she arrived in Los Angeles hours ago, meeting some of the fans set to make her US debut quite the event!

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‘MAC Viva Glam‘ spokeswoman Rihanna may be keeping mum about her relationship with singer/rapper Drake, but that did all of nothing to stop Olympian Lolo Jones from weighing in on the pair recently.

Yes, after learning that the latter was to host ESPN‘s ‘ESPY Awards’ on July 16th, the Iowa born belle took to Twitter to take aim at Fenty’s reported links to a number of the athletes set to attend the show.

Her tweet below…

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After sinking her teeth into 2003’s ‘Freddy Vs Jason’, Kelly Rowland sets her sights on a leading Hollywood role this year, doing so before the release of her hotly anticipated new album!

Sharing her big screen sized ambitions during a recent interview with ‘Billboard‘, the ‘Simply Deep’ singer stressed her interest in playing a character far removed from herself, no doubt hoping to follow in the footsteps of fellow singer/actresses Jennifer Lopez, Jill Scott and her old pal, Beyonce.

Hit the 1 minute 27 mark below!

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With most R&B videos lacking the pop of colour once flaunted by the likes of Missy Elliott and Hip Hop’s Busta Rhymes, Keyshia Cole stands a Platinum coin in a box full of gold’s today, thanks to the release of her new video for the single ‘Rick James.’

Big, bold and unashamedly sexy, ‘James’ sees Cole join forces with director John Colombo to dish up a pro-girl visual, featuring a cameo from her cousin Marquisha Miller, and number of scenes begging to score the GIF treatment!

Meet a brand new Keyshia below!

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Rick Ross works his magic on Miguel’s ‘How Many Drinks’ this week, releasing a remix that hits the net two years after the original release drop with a little help from Kendrick Lamar.

With Ross placed at the song’s beginning and Miguel taking over shortly after, this remix holds onto Lamar‘s verse, arriving as the ‘Rocket‘ writer continues work on his next studio album under the guidance of Lady GaGa‘s former manager, Troy Carter.

Listen below…

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Beyond rapping and acting, Hip-Hop heavyweight Drake can now add funny-man to his list of skills.

The Canadian bred MC, who is currently dating Rihanna, is gearing up to host ESPN’s ESPY Awards this week and took part in a hilarious skit on Jimmy Kimmel Live last night to promote the gig.

Dressed in disguise, the 27-year-old posed as a reporter, questioning people on the street about their thoughts on Drake and how they felt he did at the show (which hasn’t actually taken place yet). Needless to say, hilarity ensues.

Peep the video after the jump…

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