Janelle Monae‘s newest jam ‘Yoga’ has radio bending in her favour.

And though the Jidenna assisted cut has been showered with praise, the dynamite performer isn’t resting on her laurels.

She took to the stage on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week to perform the track – the first release from her new Wonderland Records venture – and delivered a electrifying spectacle.

Watch her dip it, pop it, twerk it, and drop it after the jump…

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K. Michelle is feeling generous.

For, after making an appearance on the current season of ‘Love & Hip Hop Atlanta’, the singer has opened her creative treasure chest and given fans the visual weapon that is ‘Hard To Do.’

The clip was directed by Child Basquiat and sees her employ a surprise or two to promote the song’s parent album ‘Anybody Wanna Buy a Heart.’

Check her out below…

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Lion Babe continue to morph into many a music lover’s favourite new act this week.

How? By flaunting the gem that is their talent with a cover of Amy Winehouse’s ‘Love is a Losing Game’ at BBC’s 1xtra’s ‘Live Lounge.’

Unfamiliar with this soulful duo?

Unwrap the gift below…

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Pop queen Janet Jackson rocked the music industry over the weekend with confirmation of a new album and world tour.

In the time since, speculation has been rife about the specifics of the project. When will it arrive? Which label is releasing it? And what kind of tour is she prepping?

While concrete details are scarce, new reports are suggesting the legendary diva is mulling over signing a lucrative deal with Live Nation – which would encompass the music and touring aspects of her return.

Full story below…

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Miguel is marching on to the June 30th release of his third studio album ‘WILDHEART.’

To whip up buzz, the crooner – whose new single ‘Coffee’ is heating up on Urban radio – has unveiled the project’s edgy accompanying cover.

‘Wild’ follows the free EP Mig-Money rolled out last December and is his first LP since sophomore ‘Kaleidoscope Dream’ – which spent 20 weeks on the Billboard 200.

Your thoughts?

This week brought with it the release of Mariah Carey‘s new greatest hits collection ‘#1 To Infinity.’

And despite boasting 18 chart-toppers, the diva isn’t resting on her laurels when it comes to promotion.

Fresh from performing at the Billboard Music Awards, Mimi took to the stage on Jimmy Kimmel Live to offer a new rendition of ‘Vision of Love’ and current single ‘Infinity.’

Watch Mariah in action below…

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Ella Henderson and the Thundacatz team up to make magic for the move ‘Despite the Falling Snow’ this year, joining forces to support the film with a song named ‘Now You Say You Love Me Again.’

Fans of the X Factor UK will know that Ella stands as one of the show’s more authentic breakout stars, securing critical acclaim with her debut album ‘Chapter One’ and its moving lead single ‘Ghost.’

Why she’s oft compared to the likes of Sam Smith and Adele?

‘Love Me’ below…

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Nicki Minaj and Beyonce use the TIDAL streaming service to unleash their first visual beast today, uploading the video for their new single ‘Feeling Myself’ on the platform in support of Minaj’s ‘The Pinkprint.’

So, is the visual as good as fans of the ladies hoped it would be?

Find out below…

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Does everyone dislike Iggy Azalea?

It seems so.

For after facing heat for making supposed alterations to her face, the Aussie performer was met with a less-than-friendly welcome when she was spotted by the model Chrissy Teigen at last night’s Billboard Music Awards.

Watch below…

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Azealia Banks is unhappy with Black Entertainment Television.

Yes, after learning she had scored a nomination at the BET Awards, the ‘Wallace’ wonder took to Twitter to declare that she was unhappy with it.

Why?

She believes the award has already been handed to Nicki Minaj.

Her point of view below…

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Good news alert!

Fans of ‘American Oxygen‘ provider Rihanna will soon see their “RIHydration” come to an end soon. For, the singer has reportedly set a summer release date for her brand new album.

Fortunately, they won’t have to wait until then to discover the name of the first song on its track list.

News via our friends over at ‘Rihanna Daily’ below…

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Mariah Carey‘s latest greatest hits collection, ‘#1 To Infinity,’ strut into stores today!

To mark the occasion, Mimi stopped by the Ellen show to plug the set – her first for new label Epic Records.

There, the mother of two also gave the masses an extended sneak peek at the video for ‘Infinity’ – the project’s sole new song.

Showcasing a different scene to that of the VEVO preview unleashed earlier today, the 45-year-old revealed that the visual features cameos from male supermodel Tyson Beckford and ‘Empire’ breakout star Jussie Smollett.

Check out the latest look at the Farah X directed video below…

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