After successfully using the platform to elevate her profile and reap many a reward from that profile, K.Michelle parted ways with VH1’s ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’ this year, weeks before the release of her latest LP ‘Rebellious Soul‘.

A move that will see her join ‘Love & Hip Hop New York’ later on this year, her decision to do so was explained during an interview with VLAD TV recently, when she was quizzed on the matter by the Urban outlet.

Her explanation below…

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While many of his Rap siblings struggle to find relevancy on today”s chart, Jay Z holds steady  as a market leader on all fronts yet again this year, thanks to the arrival of new album “Magna Carta Holy Grail“.

Now, meet us below to learn of how the Rapper and his pal Justin Timberlake ended Robin Thicke“s reign on this week”s Rhythmic Airplay Chart!

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Derek Blanks works his magic for R&B singer Jaheim this time around, serving as director for the star’s brand new video for the single ‘Baby x3’.

The follow up to his ‘Age Ain’t A Factor’ visual, the clip stars ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ star Cynthia Bailey and her husband Peter, who do their part to intensify the video’s dramatic tale of love, lust and betrayal.

Peep both videos below!

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‘You wanna hot body?’.

Britney Spears has done it again!

That’s right, before the release of her hotly anticipated eighth studio album, today has welcomed the arrival of its lead single ‘Work B*tch‘.

Is it any good? Well, after spinning it six or seven times, we’re calling this one a grower, even though we hope the rest of her LP sees her take on deeper subject matter, and a more ‘honest’ vocal.

Check it out below!

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The latest season of The X Factor UK continued in fine form tonight. Unsurprisingly, with this being the audition phase, the talented and talent-challenged came out in equal measure for a crack at progressing to the next stage. Judging the hopefuls are  Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger,  Louis Walsh, and returning panelist Sharon Osbourne.

{Photo credit: Seye Isikalu / That Grape Juice} 

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Jessie’s current single, ‘It’s My Party’, hits iTunes on

September 15th!

Your thoughts?

With the likes of Miley Cyrus reaping major commercial rewards from her hyper sexualised new image, it seems that she-along with a number of chart staples- have made sex the bread and butter of their causes.

This, being one trend that hasn’t gone unnoticed by Pop icon Celine Dion who shared her thoughts on the matter during an interview with ‘Access Hollywood‘. An interview, which saw her explain why she feels many of today’s chart contenders are selling their souls for success.

Watch below…

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A reenergised Beyonce touched down in Brazil last week, arriving to grace the market with her ever impressive ‘Mrs.Carter Show’!

Last night, she rocked the world of many a Brazilian with a scorching set at ‘Rock In Rio‘ 2013, serving performances now available to peep here.

Well, not all the performances. For, thanks to fans who were at the show, more footage from the set has emerged and await your first look….below!!

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Before the world get its hands on his brand new album ‘Nothing Was The Same’, Drake debuted one of its songs during his time on ‘Late Night With Jimmy Fallon’!

While it isn’t his best number to date, it’s no doubt one of his most moving- laced with the kind of honesty that’ll win over the hearts of many a music lover upon hearing it for themselves.

It’s name?

‘Too Much‘.

Check it out!

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‘Icy’ hitmaker Gucci Mane may be on his way to a cold jail cell if reports are to be believed.

Moments ago news surfaced the lip balm boycotter landed in hot water with police authority in Atlanta leading to arrest and later hospitalization.

Will the ‘Servin’ star be serving time soon?  Full story below:

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It’s ironic, if not unfortunate, that Brand Smith has turned the corner that it has.

For, while Will Smith has seen his career go from strength to strength on the back of his talent, genuine nature and ‘salt of the earth kinda guy’ positioning, the arrival of his children in the public eye have seen those admirable qualities overshadowed by ill advised attempts to turn them into household names.

While this haven’t taken away from the public’s love for ‘Big Willy‘, it’s clear that his ‘grounded’ persona doesn’t fall in line with that of his family’s…who seem anything but.

Not sure what we mean?

Well, meet us below to see what Jaden Smith- the grandson of a school administrator- had to say about education on Twitter last night.

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 Two years removed from their ‘Black Treacle’ driven ‘Suck It And See‘, the Arctic Monkeys welcomed the release of their new album ‘AM‘ this week, and now eye the #1 spot on this week’s Official Charts.

Before that though, the ‘Crying Lightening’ performers took to the BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge to cover one of the year’s fastest rising releases! This release, being Drake‘s ‘Hold On, We’re Going Home‘.

Check ’em out below!

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