Kelly Rowland is cultivating a talent-search with a twist.

Christened ‘Chasing Destiny,’ the BET series will see the 34-year-old journey across the US to piece together music’s next big girl group.

Ms. Kelly has teamed up with industry renown choreographer Frank Gatson to achieve the goal. As widely reported, Gatson has creatively shepherded the careers of Destiny’s Child, Beyonce, and En Vogue.

Now, with the New Year nigh, more details about the show’s arrival have been uncovered.

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Finally!

After details from the project surfaced in drips and drabs throughout the year, ‘X-Men: Apocalypse‘ has finally seen its very first trailer released.

The movie hits theatres on May 27th 2016 and marks the latest ‘X-Men’ release to receive the Brian Singer directorial treatment.

Ready for your first look below…

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The British actor John Boyega is baring all on the storm that was ignited when his leading role in the forthcoming ‘Star Wars‘ movie was slammed by critics.

Their problem? His race.

Now, before the movie (named ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens‘) makes its way to movie theatres on December 18th, the rising star has spoken openly and honestly about how he feels about the racially-charged heat he has been facing.

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…and we thought the #Beyhive were the ones not to mess with!

It looks like Meek Mill is still being penalized for his infractions against Drake as the Canadian emcee’s fans have taken to the legal system to continue their assault.

As if an unforgiving Twitter dragging during the height of the rappers’ beef wasn’t enough, Mill may be headed back to jail all courtesy of some phone calls to prosecutors placed by Drizzy’s loyal followers.

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‘Whip My Hair’ hitmaker Willow Smith is hoping to whip record buyers into a frenzy this Friday morning with the unannounced release of her long-awaited debut album ‘Ardipithecus.’

Coming courtesy of Roc Nation, the youngest of the famed Smith clan drops her inaugural project over 4 years since her debut single ‘Whip My Hair’ saw her locked at the top of charts (as well as a string of EPs and other musical outings).

Now, the 15-year-old is finally serving up her full length official LP, comprised mostly of songs she wrote.  Get into the stream below:

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August Alsina is celebrating the release of new album ‘This Thing Called Life’ today, but is still in the midst of a media storm following his less than tactful words for label Def Jam.

According to the crooner, an error saw the entire LP serviced to VEVO two days ahead of its release. Taking to Twitter upon learning of the occurrence via fans, the New Orleans native typed verbatim “f*ck you Def Jam.”

During a promotional visit to The Breakfast Club today, Alsina insisted that he “definitely meant them words” and elaborated on his frustration.

If sticking with the label is in his longterm plans, we still don’t feel he’s going about the whole episode the right way.

But, whatever the case, check out the interview after the jump…

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Lil Kim is no stranger to turning heads. So, it’s little surprise that she sent tongues a’wagging last night as she arrived at a WE tv event.

The iconic rapper was snapped posing it up at the launch of the network’s newest show ‘Growing Up Hip-Hop,’ which took place at Haus in New York City.

A consistent topic of debate, we imagine Notorious K.I.M will once again be at the centre of conversation after yesterday’s appearance.

Whatever the case, we’re here for the music. As such, we just hope the New Year sees her hold true to her promise of a new album – preferably something with more bite than the material she’s been serving up since her release from prison…almost ten years ago.

Anyway, more pics below…

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Hoping to take her mind off ‘ANTI’ album woes, Rihanna shone bright like a diamond last night in Los Angeles.

The sometimes singer hosted the 2nd Annual Diamond Ball in partnership with her charity The Clara Lionel Foundation.

Named after her grandmother, the organization works to improve the quality of life for communities globally in the areas of health, education, and arts.

To honor the cause, a who’s who of Hollywood stepped out to support the 27-year-old. Her mother and niece Majesty were also in attendance. [Notably, no one from the Roc Nation roster was photographed].

Snaps from the event, which took place at The Barker Hanger, below…

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December 14th will bring with it the return of a lighter and brighter ‘Love & Hip Hop: New York.’

Why lighter and brighter? The Reality TV show welcomes the rapper Remy Ma and her family to its courts and follows her as she turns her life around following her prison release last year and rebuilds the career she left behind during the trying episode.

Only right then, as a native New Yorker, that she made her way to the city’s leading station for Hip Hop Hot 97 to discuss her role on the series before it touches down on VH1.

What Ms. Ma has to say about her world as it is today?

A must-see conversation with Ebro and the gang below…

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Yesterday fans nabbed their first preview of an alternate version of Nicki Minaj‘s 2014 hit ‘Anaconda.’

Its name? ‘Anaconda 2.0.’

Today, said fans will be able to listen to the full explicit version of the “new” number which comes armed with fresh and humorous production, a hook pulled from her contribution to Ciara‘s ‘I’m Out’ and a brand new verse that takes aim at her biggest rivals.

Before you continue we must warn you…it’s very explicit.

Ready to listen?

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Is Queen of Pop Madonna becoming the queen of hearts?  Ask a few of her Parisian fans and they’ll probably say “yes” after the diva staged a surprise concert at the Place de la République in Paris (the site of tributes for the victims of the November 13th terrorist attacks).

Appearing at the location Wednesday evening after a sellout show at the Bercy Arena as part of her hotly-selling ‘Rebel Heart’ tour, the songstress took to Twitter to alert fans of the show.  Within minutes, droves showed up to croon out hits ‘Like A Prayer,’ ‘Ghosttown,’ and more with her.

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Move over Morris Chestnut!  Reports have it another ‘Best Man’ alum is heading to FOX for a new series – Sanaa Lathan!

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