After a successful first leg, Ciara‘s ‘Jackie Tour’ is hitting the road once again.

This time, the R&B force has teamed with Topshop (for whom she is now a brand ambassador) to present the new shows.

Set to kick off November 27th in the singer’s hometown of Atlanta, Georgia, the trek will journey through a number of major cities before wrapping in Anaheim, California on December 20th.

Yahoo have once again been tapped to broadcast one of the shows (opening night) globally.

Want to find out when Super Ci will be blazing a stage near you? Details and dates below…

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FOX smash ‘Empire’ is back for a second season and is playing no games!

The music-drama serves up a super-charged package of sass, drama, glamor, and jaw-dropping storylines revolving around the Lyon family – anchored by Luscious (Terrence Howard) and Cookie (Taraji P. Henson).

Next week sees the action continue in episode 4 of season 2. Check out a sneak peek preview below…

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Sultry chanteuse Ciara delves onto the dark side on the haunting ‘Paint It Black.’

The track, a cover of the Rolling Stones song of the same name, features on the soundtrack for new Vin Diesel movie ‘The Last Witch Hunter’ and serves as the first new material from the 29-year-old since the release of sixth album ‘Jackie’ earlier this year.

Notably, the cut embraces a brand of edgy Ciara had yet to experiment with until now.

Take a listen below…

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Early this morning Rihanna revealed the title and cover of her long-awaited new album, ‘Anti.’

Yet, in the absence of more details, many were left wondering what exactly the model meant by the name.

Well, if the latest critique levelled her way has any validity, she may as well have titled the the set “anti…originality.”

See what we mean below…

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With the Holiday season nigh, so to is the release of The Braxtons much discussed Christmas album.

Aptly titled ‘Braxton Family Christmas,’ the elusive set has been the subject of much debate among sisters Tamar, Trina, Traci, Towanda, and Toni, on their hit WE tv series ‘Braxton Family Values.’

The back and forth has clearly subsided as not only has a cover for the project surfaced, a release date and pre-order link has too.

Details below…

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It’s finally time!

After a delay of over two  years, Rihanna has officially announced her long-awaited new album.

Details below…

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There’s good news in store for fans of ‘Rhythm Nation’ leader Janet Jackson…and it’s of the epic persuasion.

Find out why she, her creative partners Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and N.W.A have good reason to celebrate below…

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1)  Janet Jackson – BURNITUP!

2) Tamar Braxton – Makin’ Love

3) Janet Jackson – Dammn Baby

4) Leona Lewis – Ladders

5) Tori Kelly – Should’ve Been Us

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Like a fine wine, JoJo‘s voice seems to only get better with time.

The vocal powerhouse proves why she’s titled as such with a rousing rendition of new single ‘When Love Hurts.’

Produced by Benny Blanco, the club cut – which arrived as part of her innovative three song “tringle” receives the acoustic treatment in the performance.

Placing her voice at the forefront, the showing just upped our already sky-high hype for this “era.” So…much…talent!

Watch JoJo do what she does best below…

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Do you have girl group ambitions? If so, Kelly Rowland and BET are looking for you!

As reported, the singer – who has nabbed Grammys both as a solo artist and as a member of Destiny’s Child – is the face of a new talent search titled ‘Chasing Destiny.’

The show, which is set to air in early 2016, will follow Rowland as she pieces together music’s next big girl group.

In a unique move, reminiscent somewhat of Diddy’s Making The Band (which of course birthed Danity Kane), the network have announced an open casting call.

Details on how you could be apart of something big after the jump…

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YouTube sensation Todrick Hall keeps the momentum going as he promotes his new MTV show, ‘Todrick’ (which airs every Monday at 10.30pm).

Pop powerhouse Lady Gaga is the latest to receive to the tribute treatment courtesy of Hall, who wows with a medley of many of Mother Monster’s biggest hits (and fan favorites).

The timing of the visual is apt, given the buzz surrounding the diva’s starring role on ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ – which airs tonight at 10pm on FX.

For now though, get them paws up and turn up with Toddy Rockstar after the jump…

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Pop culture’s resident commentator Azealia Banks is back at it.

This time, the ‘Broke With Expensive Taste’ rapper is sounding off on rival Nicki Minaj.

Earlier today, the ‘Anaconda’ femcee set the ‘net ablaze when her comments about Miley Cyrus were published in a new interview with the New York Times Magazine.

As reported, Minaj elaborated on her gripe with the singer, who took aim at the Young Money star’s claims of institutionalised racism.

For Banks, though, Onika’s comments do not wash with her.

Find out what she had to say below…

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