If you’re unfamiliar with KAPTN, now might be a good time to make his acquaintance.

Seriously, if the murmurings of many a tastemaker are anything to go by, the Rapper is on course to scoring a hit of epic proportions with the infectious….’Ricky Ricardo’.

Now, it seems US audiences are doing their part to ensure that happens!

Find out how below…

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Mariah Carey may have christened her fourteenth studio album ‘The Art Of Letting Go’, however the premium diva is seemingly finding it hard to do away with her fetish for Hip-Hop features.

See what we mean after the jump…

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….and Ariana Grande‘s rise to the top continues!

Days after altering her ‘Yours Truly’ album cover following intense criticism from fans and critics alike, Ariana Grande continues to give many a Pop belle a run for her money with a sweet ascent to Billboard’s Social 50.

In need of a chart fix?

We’re waiting for you below…

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Jessie J‘s new single is set to be all sorts of a celebration.

The Brit-Pop belter is gearing up to unwrap her latest effort ‘It’s My Party’ tomorrow morning. Hence, in a bid to whip up interest for the cut (which follows UK top 5 ‘Wild’ and serves as the second single from her as yet untitled sophomore effort), the vocal sensation has lifted the lid on its accompanying artwork.

Needless to say, one word captures the cover: fierce!

Your thoughts?

Before their Young Money sibling Drake drops ‘Nothing Was The Same’ on September 17th, Rap collective ‘Rich Gang’ have found themselves a Streaming smash with their scorching single, ‘Tapout’.

Full story below…

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‘Right By My Side’ co-stars Chris Brown & Nicki Minaj ready a redo in the form of ‘Love More’ – the third single from Brown’s forthcoming ‘X’ album (August 20).

With the tune already greeted with fanfare from both acts’ faithful camps (TeamBreezy & Barbz), Minaj took to social media to tease the soon due video with some colorful snaps from the Los Angeles set accompanied by the message:

Not acquainted with the tune yet?  Get your first listen and see more from the set below:

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With what would’ve been the late great Whitney Houston‘s 50th birthday just a week away, you can expect to see the tributes from a number of supporters pour in the world over via social media outlets.

One such tribute of sorts surfaced this weekend on the Instagram of ‘Body Party’ performer Ciara.  Taking a break from promoting her latest self-titled chart-topper to lend a cute, quick 15 second nod to the legend, tuck in below for Cici’s take on Whitney’s biggest hit ‘I Will Always Love You’.

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With Lady GaGa returning to Pop shores in three weeks time, it’s a wonder the world of Pop found a way to get by without her.

A little dramatic? Maybe. However, once you lay your eyes on the footage available below, you’ll understand why many a music lover eagerly awaits the ‘Applause‘ singer’s return.

For, once it happens, the horror that has been Rihanna’s ‘Diamonds World Tour‘ will become far easier to forget, as the world prepares for GaGa’s skilled and talent driven performance to pick up where the ‘We Found Love‘ model picked up.

So, before the aforementioned star dominates this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, watch her talent deficient rival attempt to wow fans with a ‘performance’ of her hit song ‘Rude Boy‘….at your own risk, below!

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‘Hands in ze air, beetches everywhere.‘

Undoubtedly its breakout star, Joseline Hernandez of ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ turns up the heat in her brand new music video, for the scorching single ‘Shotz’.

Featuring her husband/co-star Stevie J, and shot during their televised vacation to Puerto Rico, the video sees the Latina bombshell stake her claim as one of music’s more sexier contributors.

Just how sexy does she get, you ask?

Must see scenes below…

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As the singles lifted from ‘No Boys Allowed’ continue to showcase just how well R&B material can fare when pushed correctly, Keri Hilson sets her sights on the wins she’ll no doubt score from its long awaited follow up.

Before that though, the Southern beauty finds herself in Vin Diesel’s good company in the latest ‘Riddick’ flick, set to drop on September 6th via Wiczyk and Satchu’s Media Rights Capital.

How does the multi-Platinum  chart topper fare in action?

Find out below!

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Is ‘Grown Woman’ icon Beyonce readying a brand new music video?

Well, if a message posted by a Ms.Janice Picconi is anything to go by, the answer to that question…..is yes.

Report below!

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Bill Maher welcomed Jay Z to his ‘home’ last night, inviting the Rap icon for a conversation launched to endorse his newly released ‘Picasso Baby‘ video.

While on the controversial personality’s show, the Rapper took the time to address a number of issues- including comments Harry Belafonte made regarding he and Beyonce‘s work- or the alleged lack of it- employed to help African Americans in need.

Watch Jay address the actor’s criticism of he and his wife below…

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