Funky Fleur East is leaving no stone unturned in the push for new single ‘Sax.’

Already a UK smash after hitting #3 on the Official Top 40 tally, it could well rise even higher if the X Factor graduate keeps serving up performances like her showing on BBC’s The One Show.

Proving she can bring the party to whichever stage she steps on, East and her dancers dazzled with an action packed extravaganza.

Check out the performance below, where new song – ‘More & More’ – also awaits…

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Selling records is tricky business these days. Just ask ask August Alsina.

Indeed, if not in the upper echelon of artists, shifting units is a tall task. And even if apart of the industry elite, there are still no guarantees.

With new album ‘This Thing Called Life’ set to hit stores on December 11th, the New Orleans native isn’t taking any chances. Instead, he’s embracing the “sex sells” mantra.

See what we mean below.

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Media maven Mariah Carey will make her return to the small screen this December on the Hallmark channel.

Multi-tasking Mimi both stars in and directs ‘A Christmas Melody’ – an original movie for the cable network.

The 45-year-old is starring as a teacher who helps a special student piece together the ultimate Holiday song – her own real-life classic ‘All I Want For Christmas Is You.’

Set to air December 19th, Hallmark have unveiled a first look trailer for the film – which also stars Lacey Chabert, Brennan Elliott, Kathy Najimy and 10-year-old Broadway sensation Fina Strazza. Watch below…

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Patti‘s pies are bringing all the boys to the yard.

Details on how and why LaBelle‘s goodies have gone viral below…

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When true talent meets creativity, success is almost always an inevitability. It’s a lesson the masses are learning once again courtesy of Missy Elliott.

Yesterday saw the iconic rapper explode back onto the scene with ‘WTF (Where They From)’ – the lead single from her first album in over a decade.

After such a lengthy spell away from the spotlight, it naturally begs the question of whether the public would welcome back Elliott with open arms (and wallets).

The answer, at the moment, appears to be an emphatic “yes!”

Full story below…

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‘Firestone’ belter Conrad is moving on up!

After watching his ‘300 Entertainment‘ pal Fetty Wap sizzle with the hit single ‘Trap Queen’ the impeccable vocalist has released his brand new number ‘Start Again’ with the help of a music video shot to support it.

Where one might find this visual?

Below of course!

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While 2015 has brought with it explosive comebacks for the likes of Adele and Janet Jackson, it also saw a quiet, yet well-received return for Jazmine Sullivan.

The singer’s ‘Reality Show’ album was showered with praise from critics and fans alike, but didn’t impact the charts as perhaps hoped. A point particularly notable given the five year gap between its release and that of its predecessor – 2010’s ‘Love Me Back.’ 

Still, hoping to build on the buzz of the LP and its accompanying tour, Sullivan is gearing up to return to the studio for what she’s billed as an “intimate” LP.

More below…

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The last twelve months have seen Sam Smith become ubiquitous on music charts across the globe – thanks largely to his Grammy winning debut ‘In The Lonely Hour.’

Following the set’s gargantuan success, the crooner is repackaging the project for a deluxe re-release sub-titled the ‘Drowning Shadows Edition.’

Due November 6th, little was known about the beefed up re-issue beyond its inclusion of acoustic takes on Whitney Houston’s ‘How Will I Know’ and Amy Winehouse’s ‘Love Is A Losing Game.’

However, tonight on Zane Lowe’s Beats1 radio show, 23-year old Smith premiered new number ‘Drowning Shadows.’

The British star described the track as “the saddest song I’ve ever written and probably the least radio-friendly song I’ve ever written.” He interestingly penned the cut before the hits that made him a household name, yet couldn’t find the right production to fit it.

Upon deciding to re-release the LP, he re-visited the song with his pianist and opted for a simple piano-led backdrop.

Take a listen below…

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The ‘Blurred Lines’ legal fiasco has been ignited.

For, after Pharrell Williams’ legal deposition surfaced online, Robin Thicke has learned that footage from his deposition has done the same…and it doesn’t look good.

The clips below reveal what happened when Thicke was forced to explain the part he played in the alleged theft of Marvin Gaye‘s material to build ‘Blurred.’

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They thought it was behind them.

However, thanks to footage obtained by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ the ‘Blurred Lines’ maestros that are Robin Thicke and Pharrell Williams will be forced to relive the legal fiasco that marred the song’s success.

Fans of the pair will remember that the entertainers were flung into legal waters after they were accused of stealing material from the singer Marvin Gaye by the late singer’s family.

Click here to find out who came out on top.

What these fans don’t know however is what happened when Williams was forced to explain how he built the number for Thicke who later admitted he had very little to do with its conception.

Watch the deposition below…

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Snow may be in the forecast for many parts of the U.S., but that hasn’t stopped R&B king R. Kelly from throwing themes back to summer.  Indeed, in serving up yet another taste of what fans can expect from his forthcoming project ‘The Buffet,’ the ‘Pied Piper’ picked ‘Backyard Party’ as its newest single.

A stepper’s affair that isn’t exactly the most family friendly of cookouts (see: bikini clad ladies, etc.), the video even sees cameos from some very familiar faces like Snoop Dogg, Chance the Rapper, and more.

But, before you delight your musical palate with the full ‘Buffet’ album (due November 20), tuck in below to see Kellz step it up with the fam in his newest video:

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Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj have found a friend in ‘GQ’ magazine.

Keen to push their relationship to the forefront of their respective brands the couple posed for snaps shot by Ellen Von Un Werth after hitting the road for Minaj’s ‘The Pinkprint Tour.’

Hit the link below for Minaj as you’ve never seen or heard her before.

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