As uncomfortable as it is to admit, double standards continue to run rampant in the entertainment industry.

For, when Ciara‘s ‘Ride’ faced bans many a Trey Songz’ visual didn’t, it reaffirmed- even if done unintentionally- that the marketplace that is the music industry is anything but fair.

Now, while the example above highlighted the problem sexism still plays in the female arena, ‘Original Man’ performer Lord Jamar has taken aim at a culture which he says sees Caucasian acts knowingly pull from ‘Urban’ culture…and use ‘white privilege’ to surpass the African American acts they pulled from.

His debate sparking comments below…

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Beyonce may have nabbed a third week atop of the Billboard 200 with her self-titled visual album, but that hasn’t halted her promotional hustle.

King B webisode series ‘Self Titled’ continued today, with Part 5 which has been christened ‘Honesty’.

Flip the hood to check out Yonce dish more on the process of putting together the blockbuster collection.

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Roc Nation riot Rihanna pulls from her inner-model for Pierre Balmain‘s ‘Balmain‘ this year, signing on to rock their Spring/Summer campaign!

Sure to keep her hype afloat as fans await her brand new studio album, her dealings with the well-loved company brought with it behind the scenes footage pulled from her shoot with them recently.

What they got up to?

Check ’em out after the jump!

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With hits penned for Ciara and Rihanna, it’s become increasingly apparent that Future’s musical tastes span far wider than his own music would suggest.

Only right then, that he calls on Andre 3000 to showcase his range on a ‘space-age funk’ new number named ‘Benz B*tch.’

Details on the duet below…

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Shortly before he weds R&B Queen Ciara, the ‘Epic’ lyricist that is Future turns up to 2014’s party with a new video in hand, much to the delight of his rising fan base.

Lifted from DJ Esco‘s ‘No Sleep’ mix tape, the song and its video also double as promotional tools for his forthcoming album, ‘Honest’, set for release in the months to follow this one.

So, is ‘Maison’ any good?

Step into his creative office below…

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Eminem & Rihanna‘s latest duet ‘The Monster’ continues to scare away competition as it reigns for yet another week atop the Hot 100.  Roaring into its fourth week at #1, the feat brings with it yet another record-breaking feat for the Barbadian beauty.

Tuck in below to find out what it is and how much the tune sold:

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After owning and excelling in his ‘106 & Park’ presenting role, Bow Wow returns to his first love this week- doing so with the release of a brand new song, ‘Like Mike.’

Produced by Young-Chop and pulling from the 2002 flick he starred in, the jam sees his boast of his former glory, reminding the world that he- if only briefly- once stood as one of the industry’s highest earning performers.

Is the cut strong enough to see him reclaim such glory.

You tell us below…

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Let’s face the facts. Rihanna stands as one of the most influential- if not the most influential- entertainer of her generation.

Using the tool that is social media to elevate her household name status and ‘humanise’ herself in ways a number of her contemporaries have struggled to, the entertainer’s influence has now seen her elected as the latest ‘MAC Viva Glam‘ ambassador.

Phenomenal, as its mission to raise awareness/funds for the fight against HIV/AIDs can only benefit from her endorsement of it.

Now peep a brand new promotional snap shot as part of the organisation’s latest campaign, fronted by a ‘stripped back’ version of the ‘Stupid in Love‘ singer.

Where it is?

Below!!

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Despite failing to match the number of ‘wins’ landed by Hip-Hop in the last year, R&B found itself in good hands last year thanks to releases birthed by the likes of Ciara, John Legend, Tamar Braxton, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce and ‘Lose To Win‘ wonder Fantasia.

Quite interestingly, 2013’s ‘R&B / Hip-Hop Albums’ Year-End chart features a number of projects launched before 2013, telling of their quiet yet continued success on  commercial tip.

So, ever eager to keep you in the sales loop, we’ve compiled a number of the chart’s more notable entries, and have them waiting for you down yonder!

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With a come-back in mind and intense competition to beat, T-Pain storms the net with a brand new number today…’850.’

Remixing Rico Love’s ‘They Don’t Know‘, Pain represents his his hometown of Tallahassee, urging any who dislike him to think twice before taking the same stance on the city, no doubt hoping the cut will see him reclaim the fan base that once kept him atop Hip Hop’s food chain.

Tuck in below…

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There’s no doubt about it, 2014 will see the release of a brand new Madonna album.

However, while the world may have already predicted this would be the case last year, it may not be aware of the new details that are emerging pertaining its sound and how its release will mark one of the last dealings she’ll have with Live Nation, under the contract she is presently tied to!

Exciting news below…

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‘Team‘ player Lorde has showered Beyonce’s latest solo offering with praise today, thanking the ‘Confessions’ hit-maker for creating the album she’d always hoped she would.

Kind words from the 16 year old chart-topper below…

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