Has it really been 20 years since then-teen sensation Brandy released the remix to her hit inaugural single ‘I Wanna Be Down?’

Yes, despite the songstress and the song’s co-stars Yo-Yo, MC Lyte, and Queen Latifah looking better than ever, there have indeed been two decades to pass since the smash song bore a remix with the day’s leading female rappers.

Reuniting on Queen’s top rated talk show, the diva shared news on her role on BET’s ‘The Game,’ developing her own sitcom, plans for new music, movies, and tours this year, and even teased a ‘I Wanna Be Down’ (remix) live performance.

Did you miss it?  See all of this and more below:

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Television, stage, and music are just a few of the many wins attributed to Gospel songbird Michelle Williams over her storied career.

Indeed, the Midwestern beauty has conquered many-a-platform in her rise to the top – a rise that has been fueled by no shortage of Grammy wins, critically acclaimed solo outings, and Broadway deliveries (including a recently announced venture on the revived “Jesus Christ Superstar” national tour).

But, as any winner will tell you, the process can include its fair share of falls and fails.  A process Williams is no stranger to, the ‘We Break the Dawn’ diva recently took time to talk to TIME to break her silence on her career’s most “embarrassing moments”.

Did your favorite make the list?  See yet another reason why we love Michelle below:

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It’s not over until it’s over.

Despite being axed by VH1 just last month, it appears ‘Single Ladies’ still has more tales to tell. For, it is being reported that the show will indeed return for a fourth season on a new network as part of a lucrative, multi-year, multi-show deal.

Details after the jump…

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Alicia Keys taps into the cinematic in the video for new song ‘It’s On Again’. And aptly so.

The Pharrell Williams produced cut features on the soundtrack for ‘The Amazing Spiderman 2’ movie – which hits theaters next week.

Flip the hood to see Alicia, Kendrick Lamar, and Pharrell in action in a newly released teaser…

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With a mainstream appeal that’s made her the envy of many a Rap royal, and a fan base that’s elevated her far beyond the mean streets of Queens, New York, Nicki Minaj now stands as one of Pop’s highest earning entertainers!

Only right then, as sales of her debut album ‘Pink Friday’ wink at sales of 4 million units, that VH1 celebrates her accomplishments with her very own ‘The Fabulous Life of…’ special, shedding light on the spending habits of both she and her ‘Cash Money‘ siblings.

Pink profit below…

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It’s finally here!

After falling head over heels with the pair’s brand of feel-good dance floor fillers, Sepp Blatter‘s ‘FIFA’ called on Pitbull and Jennifer Lopez to deliver the official ‘2014 FIFA World Cup’ anthem!

Featuring Brazilian artist  Cláudia Leitte, the party-starting jam will appear on May 13th’s ‘One Love, One Rhythm: The Official 2014 FIFA World Cup Album’, which also features songs recorded by Shakira, Ricky Martin and The Isley Brothers!

Hit play below!

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Think you know all there was to know about Beyonce & Jay Z‘s lifestyle?

You did? Well think again. For this year, as to give the world an informed glimpse into the couple’s spending habits, VH1’s ‘The Fabulous Life of..’ makes its way to the pair’s pockets to detail just how their respective solo success has earned them combined income of…

Find out below!

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This morning, Gospel gem Carol Maraj welcomed the release of daughter Nicki Minaj‘s latest number ‘Chi-Raq’, a buzz single launched to support her third studio album.

Now, in a move set to catapult her own career into new heights, Maraj unlocks her debut single ‘God’s Been Good’, and releases the number of Apple’s iTunes, pricing the piece for $0.99!

Hit the link  to cop your copy below!

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Sexual liberation is the name of Beyonce‘s game this time around, addressing the theme on her latest self-titled studio album and doing so once again in her tell-all spread for ‘OUT‘ magazine.

Detailing her thoughts on the criticism she’s faced from those who question her sexually-charged new sound, the ‘Story of Beauty’s time with the mag spawned a photo shoot which hit the net last night, snapped as part of its ‘Power‘ issue.

Peep quotes below!

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Jessie J is fed up.

The Pop belter’s sexuality has been a hot topic since she blazed onto the scene with debut single ‘Do It Like A Dude’.

Why?

Well, when questioned once about a past relationship, the singer revealed that the person in question was a woman. Thereafter, a media storm ensued and the star was branded “bisexual” – so much so that, in the absence of confirmation, it was widely received as “fact”.

Looking to draw a line under the matter, the 26-year-old took to Twitter today where she penned an emotional open letter.

Jessie, in her own words, after the jump…

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20 months in the entertainment industry is hailed as a feat these days, yet for superstar twins Tia & Tamera Mowry 20 years is the number they’re celebrating.

The dynamic duo cover the May 2014 issue of EBONY magazine in honor of their two decades in show-business.

Many will recall the ladies start on groundbreaking sitcom ‘Sister Sister’, which hit the air in 1994 and ran for several successful seasons until 1999.

Now both married and mothers, the siblings are enjoying solo acclaim. Tia is a lead in Nickelodeon’s ‘Instant Mom’ (following a lengthy spell on BET’s The Game), while Tamera is fronting popular talk-show The Real (which returns for a full-length run in September).

More power to them!

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Even jointly, late 2013 blockbusters from the likes of Beyonce, Eminem, Miley Cyrus, Katy Perry, and Lady Gaga were not enough to save the fledgling music industry as reports confirm worry that the industry is nearing its darkest days yet.

Predictably, physical CD sales have continued their slump as news has it that the CD album format is down 20.5 percent so far this year (31.9 million units sold from the 40.1 million units scanned in the first quarter of 2013).  But, the once flourishing alternative (i.e. digital sales from outlets like iTunes and Amazon.com) are also reflecting swift and downward movement.  So much so, that its decline is nearly matching the rate of physical CD sale decline for the first time in history.

While the industry nears a state of panic, relief has come via popular streaming outlets like Pandora and Spotify as they boast increases in activity and revenue…

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