On December 17th, Rick Ross will grace the world with his sixth studio album ‘Mastermind’, set to impact the charts via Def Jam Recordings.

So, as to whip up as much momentum for the project as possible, the Rapper kicked off a tour of the same name on November 12th. Last night, the show arrived in Georgia where Angie Stone took to the stage to perform ‘Tears of Joy’ alongside the performer.

What they served up?

Live magic.

Watch below…

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Jennifer Hudson may very well be the hardest working woman in Hollywood.  

With two movies dropped in two months (‘The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete”, ‘Black Nativity’) and a new album on the way, the Grammy-winner is definitely putting work in from pillar to post.  Now, hard on the promo trail for ‘Nativity’, Hudson dropped by Hot 97 to discuss the film, her new album, and so much more with the show’s host Angie Martinez.  

Martinez, of course, went there – quizzing the ‘Where You At’ singer on her marital status with fiance David Otunga and his recent beef with rapper Wale.

See what Hudson said in response below:

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After smashing the box office with last year’s ‘A Haunted House’, Marlon Wayans returns with its aptly titled sequel ‘A Haunted House 2’ (due 2014).

Check out the newly released trailer above.

Will you be watching?

Things have certainly been looking up for former Destiny’s Child starlet Latavia Roberson.  After kicking the year off with news of a reality show and book, now reports have surfaced indicating the songstress is the latest addition to TV One’s top-rated ‘R&B Divas: Atlanta’.

Joining fellow newcomer Meelah of 702, Roberson will fill out the season 3 cast of the show alongside Syleena Johnson, Keke Wyatt, Monifah, and Angie Stone.  But, two faces fans shouldn’t expect to see aboard the next season are those of Nicci Gilbert‘s and Xscape singer Latocha Scott.

Via our friends at S2Smagazine:

“…[Gilbert’s] not totally done with “R&B Divas.” She pointed out, “I’m still getting a check as a producer, so please, tune into R&B Divas!”
According to TheJasmineBrand.com, Nicci is working on a spin-off for next year!”

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The news follows reports that both editions of ‘R&B Divas’ (Atlanta and Los Angeles) have been renewed for new episodes.

Your thoughts?

Fans were whipped into a frenzy yesterday when rapper Eminem shared a snap from the set of his ‘The Monster’ video with pop princess Rihanna.  But, before we’ll be able to feast our eyes on that number in full, Em has taken to Twitter to share news on another video due in time for Thanksgiving- ‘Rap God’.

Lifted from his platinum-selling ‘MMLP2’, the Rich Lee-directed visual is set to premiere Wednesday, November 27th.

For those who can’t wait that long to get a taste, a sneak peek of what’s to come awaits below:

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#JLovers rejoice!

More details have surfaced about a story we shared days ago regarding Jennifer Lopez‘s highly anticipated return to the music scene.  Originally thought to be a trek solely to reignite cooled buzz around the singer’s 10th album, the latest news shows the campaign to be a collaboration with Kohl’s, ABC, and the American Music Awards to launch the “Choose Your Own Black Friday” holiday-themed campaign.

Word has it there are seven (yes you read it right) “Get Jennifer There” commercials in total, but only four will air during the AMA broadcast.  More details and the first commercial spot await below:

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BBC Radio 1 had the pleasure of catching up with Eminem recently, joining Zane Lowe to discuss his latest LP and the path that led to its conception.

While nowhere near as controversial as Lowe’s time with Kanye West, Em’s interview brought with it a fresh take on everything it touched upon, including winning his fight against drugs, his thoughts on Kendrick Lamar and the comfort he has found in touring.

Enjoy the interview in full below…

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It’s been a month since TLC broke VH1 viewership records with their tell-all biopic ‘CrazySexyCool:  The TLC Story’, but since then it seems the ‘Waterfalls’ duo have fallen into a firestorm of controversy with former labelhead Perri ‘Pebbles’ Reid.

First, Reid threatened legal action for her negative portrayal in the film.  This, of course, shortly before she alleged the members had an affair with her former husband/record executive L.A. Reid.  Then, the ‘Mercedes Boy’ beauty alleged that VH1 supported her claims of misrepresentation by asserting the film was a “fictionalized portrayal” of true events.

Now, the latest beef comes with reports that the Grammy winning group have been dropped from EPIC records – a new deal made with L.A. Reid in July for support of their new greatest hits album featuring the single ‘Meant To Be’…

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Despite gaining traction on radio with new single ‘Overdose’, things have fallen suspiciously quiet in the world of Ciara…musically.

Yet, as widely reported, the singer’s private life is thriving – as evidenced by her recent engagement to rapper boyfriend Future.

Taking to Instagram today, a beaming CiCi shared a shot of herself and husband-to-be as they prepared to dine in celebration of his 30th birthday.

The ‘Body Party’ singer wrote with post:

“Us Before We Got 2 His Surprise BDay Dinner:)…”

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Sweet. Although, for us, it’d be sweeter to know what’s next. New single, new album?

Your thoughts?

Thought you’d seen all there was to see from Beyonce’s video shoot on the 19th?

Think again!

That’s right, for shortly after her Dance anthem ‘Run The World’ shimmied its way to Platinum status, one new image from the clip’s set has surfaced this afternoon!

Exactly what she’s doing in that image?

Pop open the lid below!

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K. Michelle keeps her buzz a’buzzing on her headline tour in association with BET Music Matters.

Having rocked the charts with debut album ‘Rebellious Soul’, the outspoken star embarked on the US jaunt in support of the ‘V.S.O.P’ led set.

The songbird, who rose to prominence on VH1’s ‘Love & Hip-Hop’ franchise, gives fans a behind the scenes look at the trek in the freshly released ‘Rebellious Soul Tour’ webisode – episode one of which awaits after the jump….

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Omarion‘s ‘Care Package 2′ left a fresh package at your front door today, now waiting on you to unwrap it and enjoy the gem within.

A gem, that comes in the form of his music video for the EP’s ‘Leave You Alone’, one of the many numbers the seasoned performer hopes will secure him the support currently behind Miguel, Frank Ocean and his old pal Jhene Aiko.

Check it out below…

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