“Out with the old, in with the new” may be Mariah Carey‘s approach to her record label situation, however the superstar singer is sticking with her longtime musical collaborators.

Fresh from the announcement that the 45-year-old diva has inked a lucrative new deal with Epic Records, it’s been revealed that she’s been hard at work in the studio with Jermaine Dupri.

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fourth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 16 teaser, Olivia Pope and co are set to serve up one corker of a season.

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Solo success continues to beckon Nathan Sykes this year, drawing closer with the release of the visual for his brand new bop ‘More Than You’ll Ever Know.’

The visual is used to tease the star’s forthcoming album and the lead single that will hopefully push it to commendable commercial ground once it drops.

Until then?

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Britney Spears is raking in all sorts of revenue in Las Vegas, but the singer (or should we say her handlers) hasn’t forgotten about new music.

The superstar features a-front of Billboard Magazine‘s latest issue.

And while we’re not sure why she was edited to look like a character from The Sims, we are certain that she has the right idea about the approach to making her ninth studio album.

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Mary J. Blige isn’t resting on the laurels of her royal status.

The Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul was showered with praise from the critics upon the release of her latest album, ‘The London Sessions’ – a trajectory that has continued in the months following.

Still, she is soldiering on with promotional duties – today unveiling the video for the set’s newest single ‘Doubt.’

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All roads lead to March 23rd for Hip-Hop force Kendrick Lamar.

The two-time Grammy winner has the industry on edge as the release date for his sophomore album, ‘To Pimp A Butterly,’ draws near.

Preceded by previews ‘i’ and ‘The Blacker The Berry,’ the project serves as the follow-up to Platinum selling debut ‘good kid, M.A.A.D City.’

Which tracks make up the seventeen spot tracklist?

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A report partially funded by Walt Disney Co. has found that diverse casts are to thank for the success of films and TV shows that can boast of having them this year.

How & why the report proved that variety truly is the spice of Hollywood’s life?

‘The Hollywood Reporter’s exclusive on the Hollywood Diversity Report by UCLA’s Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies below…

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ continues to deliver ratings of the epic variety.

Continuing its incredible run, the freshman series once again rose in viewership – for its ninth consecutive week.

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The Jamie Foxx jams keen coming!

Just one day after dropping promo cut ‘P.Y.T,’ the multi-talented star has unwrapped official new single ‘You Changed Me.’

Featuring label-mate Chris Brown, the smooth groove precedes Foxx’s third album – which arrives on May 19th via RCA Records.

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Hitmaker Pharrell Williams’ 2015 came in with a bang as he was able to celebrate two consecutive year-end chart-toppers with Robin Thicke‘s ‘Blurred Lines’ (2013) and his own ‘Happy’ (2014).

This week, however, brought with it news that certainly didn’t bring a smile to Williams face after he, Thicke, and Sony were found liable for ripping off Marvin Gaye‘s hit single ‘Got To Give It Up’ – a misstep that cost the trio a hefty $7 million.

But, if Gaye’s family has their way, that price tag may only the beginning.  See more below:

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‘The Voice’ isn’t the only TV series benefitting from Rita Ora‘s bourgeoning star power.

For, as its ratings continue to cast a Hip-Hop tinted shadow over rival shows, ‘Empire’s soundtrack has shot to #1 on iTunes USA with a little help from a cut recorded by Ora for the release.

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The campaign for Ciara‘s ‘Jackie’ album has jumped off to a triumphant start.

Lead single ‘I Bet’ has been growing healthily on radio since debuting in January, yet a match was lit under the Harmony Samuels cut when its accompanying video premiered this week.

Put simply, ‘Bet’ is rocketing its way up the iTunes charts.

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