Janet Jackson flashed her trademark smile while posing with a fan in London town this week.

The Queen of Pop is currently on a break from her globe-spanning ‘Unbreakable Tour,’ which successfully wrapped its first leg last month.

Ms. Jackson was snapped with the supporter at the Olivocarne Restaurant.

Beyond the sighting, UK fans can catch the performer when she returns to the region to ‘BURNITUP!’ on-stage during the European leg of the trek – which kicks off next March.

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Lifetime are revving up their their latest biopic. This time’s it’s the turn of iconic songstress Toni Braxton.

Aptly titled ‘Toni Braxton: Unbreak My Heart,’ the original made-for-TV movie now has an official debut date of Saturday, January 23 at 8pm ET/PT.

Newcomer Lex Scott Davis (‘The Exes’) has landed the role of the seven-time Grammy Award-winning R&B diva in the flick which follows the singer’s journey from her discovery by mega producers L.A. Reid and Babyface, to her battle with Lupus.

The two-hour movie, which is executive produced by Braxton, also chronicles how the songbird soared above her public divorce, while navigating her son’s autism and family struggles. It brings to life her well-selling memoir (also titled ‘Unbreak My Heart’), which hit retail last year.

To whet appetites, Lifetime have revealed a first look at the cast (above), as well as a closer sneak peek of Davis as Toni – which you can peep after the jump… (more…)

Ever flashy, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian were always expected to name their newborn son something with…flare.

And the couple have not disappointed.

Find out what the brother to two-year North West has been named below…

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Kendrick Lamar leads the pack of nominees at the 2016 Grammys, but not everyone is in a congratulatory mood.

Fellow rapper Wale has candidly shared his views on the Compton native, who he infers has changed in recent times.

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More details have emerged from the set of Rihanna‘s latest movie…and they’re pretty epic.

Good news below…

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Each year the Grammy nominations generate ample debate.

This year’s tally is no different. And while we’ll be weighing up the surprises, snubs, and all else in between shortly, Omarion is wasting no time venting about his omission.

Full story below…

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It’s Grammy nomination time!

Music’s biggest calendar night, the 58th annual Grammy Awards, are set to air February 15th 2016 live on CBS.

The industry’s brightest stars will align to shine at the event, which will boast performances from the creme de la creme.

Today, excitement for the ceremony soared to new heights as its committee reveals which artists have been nominated in which categories.

What are you waiting for? The nominations for the 2016 Grammys await below…

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J.Cole’s HBO special ‘Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming’ may rock the platform on January 9th 2016 but that hasn’t stopped him from going a long way to tease fans with it….one month before its due date.

The thirty second clip below offers a taste of what the rapper is to deliver on the show which will feature guest appearances from Drake and Jay Z and offer live renditions of the album’s critically lauded numbers.

Will you be tuned in when the hotly anticipated project premieres?

Watch and weigh in below…

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Mary J. Blige and her fellow Hip Hop royals stepped out in style for Busta Rhymes’ ‘Hot For the Holidays’ event hours ago.

There, the living legend that is Lil Kim was joined on stage by the ‘Mr Wrong’ performer and brought the house dow with a performance that awaits your first look after the leap below.

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NeNe Leakes‘ return to ‘The Real Housewives of Atlanta’ comes armed with an interview with a brand new interview on Bravo’s ‘Watch What Happens Live.’

There, before her return to ‘Atlanta’ airs the Reality TV star bared all on her life away from the ratings-rocking platform, her feelings towards it current ‘Wives’ and why she’s feuding with ‘The View‘s Raven-Symone.

A hilarious watch below…

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Circle January 5th on those calendars!

Brandy is heading back to the box, this time on BET with new sitcom ‘Zoe Ever After.’

The singer/actress plays cosmetics mogul (Zoe Moon), who is navigating through the challenges that comes with such a title, as well as being a single mother and recent divorcee.

Following her visit to the Wendy Williams Show this week, the star dropped off an exclusive clip from the show.

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“I don’t care who’s around…”

From The Vault is back this week with an “after midnight” special. Pop royal Janet Jackson‘s 1993 hit ‘Any Time Any Place’ is this week’s selection.

Aptly, the track was the fifth single released from the artist’s eponymous fifth LP ‘janet.’, the smooth and sultry jam was yet another Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Jackson concoction and saw the singer thematically pushing the envelope with a voyeuristic setting.

Like all singles from the said album, the track was a monster hit, peaked at #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and most importantly spent a then-record breaking 10 weeks at #1 on the Hip-Hop/R&B chart.

Its Urban success was due mostly to its remixed version courtesy of R. Kelly who was on a critical high with his ’12 Play’ album during the song’s time of release.

The Janet jam was brought back to the public’s attention in 2012 when Kendrick Lamar and Drake sampled it for their Hip-Hop smash ‘Poetic Justice’ – in reference to the movie Jackson starred in with legendary rapper Tupac.

For its music video, Jackson adopted a literal approach and can be seen engaging in sensual play with her neighbor.

Despite causing quite the controversy at the time for its explicit content (which these days could arguably be deemed tame), the visual – like most Jackson clips – offered a message.  This time about the importance of safe-sex.

Directed by Keir McFarlane, a special edit was made for the R. Kelly remix with additional scenes.

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Though we really respect and enjoy the more demure approach Janet is taking with the ‘Unbreakable’ project, we do miss “baby-making-songs.” Indeed, much like Marvin Gaye, Ms. Jackson has the ability express even her dirtiest fantasies with an unparalleled air of class and sophistication.

Whatever the case, we’re glad we have Damita Jo back on the radio and the charts again.

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