Leave it to Missy Elliott to absolutely kill the stage after such a lengthy absence.

Kicking off her year stealing the Super Bowl from headliner Katy Perry, the rap diva is ending her year on a equally high note lending yet another high octane performance – the first for her long-awaited comeback hit ‘WTF.’

Taking to tonight’s ‘Voice’ finale, Elliott teamed with the song’s producer/’Voice’ judge Pharrell Williams to bring down the house with a showing that still has Twitter buzzing.

Think we’re gassing it up?  See it for yourself:

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R&B siren Ciara has been gifted an early Christmas present.

‘I Bet,’ the lead single from the performer’s sixth album ‘Jackie,’ has just been awarded the tallest of honors.

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Adele isn’t just triumphing on the charts, she’s booking big ratings too.

Last night, NBC aired the special ‘Adele Live In New York City’ in support of the diva’s blockbuster album ’25.’

Taped last month at the iconic Radio City Music Hall, the show brought with it performances of new tracks  such as ‘Hello,”All I Ask,’ and the LP’s next single ‘When We Were Young.’ Also offered up live were renditions of modern classics ‘Someone Like You’ and ‘Skyfall.’

So, just how many tuned in to Ms. Adkins’ big night? Find out below…

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Rihanna is more determined than ever to ensure her new LP ‘Anti‘ is her strongest body of work to date.

How fans of the singer/songwriter know this? Well, the fact that she is still recording its material two years after she is said to have started.

That’s right, as she steers her own creative ship with the help of Roc Nation the entertainer made her way back to the studio yesterday to record fresh material for the new project which will stand as her first since her quiet but game-changing departure from Def Jam.

Footage from her session below…

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The ‘Electric Ladies’ that are Janelle Monae and Lupita Nyong’O stormed the ‘Star Wars: The Force Awakens’ premiere in Hollywood, California last night.

Lupita portrays Maz Kanata in the project which also stars John Boyega and Harrison Ford and sizzled when she stepped out to support it with Monae’s help.

Watch below…

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JoJo is Europe bound!

The big voiced belter is gearing up to bring her ‘I Am JoJo Tour’ across the pond next Spring.

Fans in the region have thirsted for a live return for years and the 24-year-old finally obliges.

The trek is mounted in support of the singer’s return to the music scene with her critically acclaimed “tringle.”

Find out when JoJo pulls into a town near you after the jump…

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Remy Ma‘s first spin on the ‘Love & Hip Hop’ rollercoaster aired on VH1 yesterday evening and brought with it the first brick used to build the house that is her comeback.

Keen to use the platform to promote her new music the rapper dropped a brand new single shortly after the episode aired much to the delight of her supporters.

Its name is ‘Hands Down’ and it features Rick Ross and Yo Gotti who offer verses to support the star as she finds her feet on Hip-Hop’s current ground.

Hit the play button below to hear her in action.

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Chris Brown‘s ‘Royalty’ album arrives this Friday and it appears the performer is treating fans to daily surprises as the countdown continues.

Today’s gift is the premiere of the video for ‘Wrist,’ which follows yesterday’s reveal of the ‘Back To Sleep’ visual.

Clearly club-geared, the cut sees C. Breezy enlist rapper Solo Lucci for the turn-up.

Watc the video, directed by Brown himself, after the jump…

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Rest assured the week’s forecast will call for many-a-promotional pitstop for R&B veteran Monica as she hits radio, television, and more in support of her forthcoming project ‘Code Red.’

Kicked off by bopping singles assisted by longtime industry pals Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne, and more, the diva – after wrapping up a 22 city Stateside tour – is now going full speed ahead on the promotional front for her 8th opus with her first stop pulling into the headquarters of our friends at Huffington Post.

There, Mrs. Brown had a lengthy chat with the resident interviewer and dished on everything from the album’s creative process, the status of R&B, Brandy fans, Ariana Grande & Jessie J’s rumored remake of ‘The Boy Is Mine,’ and so much more.

As always, you know Mo kept it all the way real.  Get into it all below:

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The Bill Cosby episode has taken a dramatic turn.

The acting patriarch is now countersuing several of the ladies who accused him of sexual assault.

Details below…

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With the New Year all but upon us, Adele is gearing up to bless the charts with a brand new single from her epic selling ’25’ album.

The LP’s lead release ‘Hello’ has taken residency atop of the charts worldwide since its release on October 23rd. Case in point the US where it spends its sixth week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Aiming to ensure the project’s success beyond its launch window, the 27-year-old Brit will reportedly service a follow-up to ‘Hello’ imminently.

So, which song has been ordained with the honor? Find out below…

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Jason Derulo brings dance to the forefront in the video for new single ‘Get Ugly.’

The high-octane cut is the latest single to be lifted from the singer’s fourth studio album ‘Everything Is 4.’

Since ‘Want To Want Me’s Platinum certified success, the 25-year-old has been trying navigate another hit and hasn’t quite managed to.

Armed with an ‘Uptown Funk’ 80’s esque video, can Derulo dominate on his current swing of the bat?

You be the judge after the jump…

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