We didn’t see this one coming!

As his latest album ‘Unorthodox Jukebox’ continues to soar above the likes of Rihanna‘s ‘Unapologetic’, Bruno Mars gives fans even more of a reason to support the project today, unleashing a remix of his new single ‘Gorilla’ featuring R.Kelly and Pharrell Williams!

Aptly named the ‘G-Mix’, the cut packs a punch that’s given us no choice but to anticipate a live performance of it featuring all three of its contributors.

Get wild below!

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Earlier this year, Chris Brown and Frank Ocean found themselves rocking many a headline after engaging in a brawl that led to Ocean’s cousin filing a lawsuit against the ‘Wall to Wall’ singer.

Named Sha’keir Duarte, Ocean’s relative took legal action against Brown after he claimed the January 27th assault had seen him suffer humiliation, concussion and mental anguish.

Now, Chris is biting back, filing a countersuit against his supposed victim.

Details below…

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As the proud owner of one of the year’s R&B’s fastest selling albums, K.Michelle has fast become the genre’s go to girl for music that’s both ‘real’ and radio ready, seeing her stock rise far beyond acts that should be far further than they are today.

So, if you love the singer’s voice just as much as we do and are in the mood for brand new material, consider this your lucky day…for that’s just what you’re getting!

Not sure what we mean?

A sonic surprise awaits you below…

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21 years after their ground breaking debut, Hip Hop duo OutKast have found their usually clean cut brand pulled through legal mud today…faced with a ‘nude’ scandal whipped up the soon to be ex wife of Antwan ‘Big Boi’ Patton.

An unconfirmed report below…

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Four years after Urban press pitted her against Grammy nominated Rap royal Nicki Minaj, Lola Monroe continues on in her quest for mainstream recognition this year, without the aid of former mentor Wiz Khalifa.

For, after partying ways with the performer’s ‘Taylor Gang’, Monroe now finds herself free of the ‘business differences’ she blames for the relationship’s demise, bidding adieu to Khalifa and gearing up to dominate 2014 with a brand she hopes rises well past ‘rookie’ status in 2014.

Her first stop? DJ Vlad’s sofa…where she bared all on her time in the ‘Gang’ and her thoughts on ‘1991’ performer Azealia Banks.

Watch below…

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Is Nicki Minaj eyeing a Kendrick Lamar duet?

The above was one of the many questions posed to the female Rapper during her recent interview with DJ Whoo Kid, with who she caught up via telephone hours ago.

Why their conversation made for such an interesting listen? Well, ever eager to raise topics others won’t, the DJ’s line of questioning saw him touch very telling ground. Ground, that saw Minaj explain the conception of her 2010 collaboration with Eminem and her feelings towards Drake’s current relationship with the Young Money music group.

Listen below…

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 Mary J.Blige has been named as one of many acts set to perform at this year’s ‘Nobel Peace Prize Concert’, scheduled to take place in Oslo, Norway on December 11th!

Want  all the details on the forthcoming show?

Full story below…

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After the debacle that was Mariah Carey and Nicki Minaj‘s stint on American Idol, it appears producers are looking to defrost the ice on the panel and re-embrace the warmer tone of previous seasons.

Set to return to FOX in January, a new teaser for season 13 has been unwrapped, featuring judges Jennifer Lopez, Keith Urban, and new Idol freshman Harry Connick Jr.

Check it out below…

Your thoughts?

Following the ratings success of pilot movie this Summer (see: 4 million viewers), BET’s ‘Being Mary Jane’ is back in January — as a serial drama.

The gorgeous Gabrielle Union reprises her role as lead, Mary Jane. Peep the revealing teaser below, where a synopsis of the show also awaits…

Synopsis:

“Mary Jane Paul has it all: she’s a successful TV news anchor, entirely self-sufficient – an all-around powerhouse who remains devoted to a family that doesn’t share her motivation. As Mary Jane juggles her life, her work and her commitment to her family, we find out how far she’s willing to go to find the puzzle pieces that she, and society, insist are missing from her life as a single Black female”

‘Being Mary Jane’ debuts on BET on January 7th. We’ll be watching. Will you?

Your thoughts?

As anyone who’s given Omarion‘s ‘Care Package 2‘ a spin will agree, the former B2K is far more gifted and talented that most are willing to acknowledge.

Flaunting a  creative growth that’s likely to surprise those who made the mistake of writing him off since his departure from Young Money, the release is now available to enjoy in full here, unveiled hours before he caught up with ‘Hot 97’ for an interview that’s sure to raise a few eyebrows this afternoon.

Why, you ask?

Peep the ‘American Music Award’ winner’s estimation of his former B2K sibling Raz B below…

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B.Smyth gifts the clubs up and down the country an unexpected treat today, doing so by tributing ‘twerk teams’ with a new number named….’Twerkaholic.’

Though the song’s production and melody called for a stronger theme and better writing, the number goes a long way to showcase Smyth‘s vocals and the conviction that- when armed with that face- have elevated him to pin up status in the eyes of many a R&B disciple.

‘Twerk’ the night away with the slow jam below…

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Khia ventures towards creative pastures new this time around, fusing R&B and a dose of Dance to create ‘Psychic Eyes‘, her latest studio effort.

Lifted from her forthcoming album ‘Love Locs’, the hypnotic jam made its merry way to her fans tonight and is already garnering a response just as positive as the progress the lyricist makes with the jam, showcasing a versatility that’s both exciting and super refreshing!

Bow down to Queen Khia’s new cut below…

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