Macklemore & Ryan Lewis are back and aiming to make a point.

The duo have unleashed new single ‘Downtown’ – the lead single from their sophomore album.

Set to perform the song this Sunday at the MTV Video Music Awards, the Hip-Pop outfit smartly enlist Hip-Hop legends Grandmaster Caz, Kool Moe Dee, Melle Mel, and singer Eric Nally for the cut, which they’ve been working on for a year and a half.

It’s a clever tactic given all the flack the group received from rap supporters following their clean sweep at last year’s Grammy Awards.

Politics aside, it certainly helps that the track is a banger rich in multi-format appeal.

Take a listen below. Get familiar too, as we envision this being a hit once it goes to radio on September 1st.

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‘Body On Me’ belter Rita Ora is currently wowing audiences across the US with her stateside tour

Beyond her vivacious voice, the songstress is ensuring folk will have her name on the tip of their lips – thanks to her jaw-dropping outfits.

Last night’s LA ensemble is doing the trick.

The 24-year-old set pulses racing with this edgy get-up, which can be viewed in all its…err…raciness after the jump. A live rendition of ‘Us’ – an Ed Sheeran penned song from her new album – also awaits…

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If the Hot 100 is any indication, the future is looking very bright for rapper Fetty Wap.

After reigning over charts with his introductory hit ‘Trap Queen,’ the autotune assailant made his way to the top with its follow-up ‘My Way.’  Now, as tune ‘679’ gets cozy in the Hot 100’s top 10, he’s being greeted with history making news:

Via Billboard:

Fetty Wap is the first rapper to send his first three Hot 100 entries to the top 10 in more than a decade. In 2003-04, Chingy reached the region with his first three charted titles: “Right Thurr” (No. 2); “Holidae In” (featuring Ludacris and Snoop Dogg, No. 3); and “One Call Away” (featuring J. Weav, No. 2). The first rapper to go three-for-three in the top 10 from the start? M.C. Hammer, in 1990.

It’s certainly interesting to note the brevity of Chingy and Hammer’s careers, but will Fetty break the mold?  Time will tell.  Until then, get into this week’s chart check:
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Following a shaky few years, Justin Bieber is back and eager to climb back to the top of the Pop pack.

With comeback single ‘What Do You Mean?’ due to descend onto the airwaves tomorrow, it has been revealed that the 21-year-old will give the track its first live performance at this Sunday’s 2015 MTV Video Music Awards.

Details below…

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It’s been a roller-coaster year for Rihanna.

Musically, the model has struggled to gain traction with any of her new music. However, her brand has continued to boom.

Case in point, her new “creative director” role at Puma.

As reported, the 27-year-old has been tapped to design and campaign a new lifestyle line for the sportswear giant – following in the footsteps of rivals Rita Ora (Adidas) and Beyonce (Topshop).

Set to impact retail next month, a new promotional snap has been released showing the star doing what she does best – posing.

For the sake of her fans, though, her new album will need to be posing on shop-shelves sooner rather than later. Something we hear may be happening very, very soon.

For now, though, check out one of Rih’s more recent hits…

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11 years.

Indeed, eleven whole years have since Christina Milian delivered the dynamite ‘Dip It Low.’ And, though the time since hasn’t brought about the same success, the R&B belle is still pressing on.

This past week, she joined a host of notable names (including boyfriend Lil Wayne) on the bill at the first ever Billboard Hot 100 Festival, which took place in Wantaugh, New York.

Has she still got “it”? Watch Ms. Milian show and prove after the jump…

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TIDAL may have tanked but it seems that it’ll take far more than to rain on Jay Z and Beyonce‘s parade.

Why? The couple have welcomed the release of the former’s brand new champagne.

Expensive details below…

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Mariah Carey‘s sales may have dipped in recent years, but her star-power remains ever-radiant.

Wholly embracing this era’s need to be a 360 entity, Mimi has announced that she’s launching a new children’s book based on her iconic holiday hit.

Details below…

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Having delivered an endless array of hit records, rapper Nelly goes ‘Off The Record’ for a special performance powered by Nissan.

Full story below…

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Peep this pic of Electro Pop duo Dumblonde!

The ladies shared the snap via member Aubrey O’Day’s Instagram account as they continue to build a name for themselves away from their first group Danity Kane.

Their new shoot kicked off after they engaged in a war of words with their former bandmate Dawn Richard on Twitter.

Click here to find out what happened.

More below…

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Lady Gaga is making a big beeline for the small screen.

Mother Monster is set to play The Countess in ‘American Horror Story: Hotel’ and prepares the masses by appearing as her character a-front of Entertainment Weekly.

Lensed by Michael Avedon, the cover shoot aims to build buzz ahead of the return of the Ryan Murphy series on October 7th.

Read on to see what the celebrated TV show creator had to say about working with Gaga, as well as how she landed her role…
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Nick Jonas embraces his inner Sisqo for ‘ADON‘ magazine.

Hitting the publication for a spot of promo the entertainer rocked a number of colours in his spread which comes after he joined the cast of the thriller series ‘Scream Queens’ and the show ‘Kingdom’ in which he portrays the character Nate Kulina.

Hit the link below to see Nick as you’ve never seen him before!

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