It’s almost time for Rita Ora!

Next week brings with it the UK radio premiere of her new single, which she has confirmed today is titled ‘Poison.’

Sharing its official cover via Instagram, the Roc Nation priority beamed:

POISON. It’s coming Ritabots I’m soooooo excited to see you all at the festivals this summer!!! Oh yeaahhhhhh 18/05/15 #RO2

‘Poison’ serves as the lead release from the 24-year-old’s second studio album, which will also be serviced as her first American LP.

A singer, actress, and model, Ora has five UK #1’s to her name and a US top ten with Iggy Azalea‘s ‘Black Widow.’ Will ‘Poison’ be her next hit? Time will tell!

Your thoughts?

It’s not everyday you hear two of music’s favorite female contraltos trade compliments on a couch, but fans of ‘The View’ were in luck as they got to see just that this morning.

With special guest co-host Toni Braxton on hand, singer/actress Brandy dropped by to dish on her critically acclaimed role as “Roxie Hart” on Broadway’s longest running musical ‘Chicago.’  Also dropping tidbits on her new album, the follow-up to 2012’s ‘Two Eleven,’ tuck in below to see all of this in more #ICYMI:

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Move over Mariah, Britney, and Celine!

For, tonight brought with it news that Vegas’ new kid on the block will be “Jenny From the Block” herself!

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Ciara is all sorts of confident these days.

Last week saw the songstress release her sixth studio album ‘Jackie’ to critical acclaim.

However, per industry sales estimates, the set’s projected first week numbers of 20,000 are indisputably below what many had hoped for the ‘I Bet’ led set.

During an interview with Philadelphia’s Power 99 RNGMS to plug to project’s accompanying tour, the performer was asked directly what her take on the sales were.

What did Ci say? Find out below…

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Brand Nene Leakes just keeps on growing!

As she continues to lead the ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta’ to ratings glory the Reality TV royal has announced that she has inked a deal a game changing deal with Kim Kardashian!

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Since penning Usher’s ‘Climax,’ newcomer Elijah Blake has been steadily building buzz for his own material.

Ready to take front stage centre, the rising star makes a bid for the attention of the masses with the high-octane video for new single ‘I Just Wanna.’

The singer-songwriter is joined by rapstress Dej Loaf on the track, the video for which was unwrapped moments ago.

Check it out below…

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The sales for Ciara‘s latest album ‘Jackie’ are in!

Yes, today will see fans of the star learn how many copies the project has sold in its opening week with help from its lead single ‘I Bet.’

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ABC is fast emerging as the network television hub for the revival Afro-American programming.

Indeed, with shows such as ‘Scandal,’ ‘Black-Ish,’ and ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ dominating, it appears the channel is keen equalise the TV sphere by investing in more Black-led titles.

Case in point their latest pick-up ‘Uncle Buck.’

Anchored by Mike Epps and Nia Long, the series is based on the hit movie of the same name.

Uncle Buck (Epps) is a fun-loving but irresponsible guy who needs a job and a place to stay. By happy coincidence, his nieces’ and nephew’s nanny has just quit and his brother and sister-in-law need his help. His unconventional personality just may make him the right fit for the family and they may be the answer to his problems, too.

Set to debut this Fall, the first trailer for the series has been released. Watch after the jump…

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This Sunday’s Billboard Music Awards continues to be injected with potent doses of star-power.

For, fresh from Nicki Minaj joining the likes of Mariah Carey, Britney Spears, and Iggy Azalea at the Las Vegas ceremony, rapper Kanye West has been confirmed as the newest name on the all-star bill.

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Jussie Smollett, Bryshere Gray, and Trai Byers.

Three relatively unknown names…that is until ‘Empire’ exploded into a TV phenomenon earlier this year.

The handsome actors star as the Lyon brothers on the FOX smash, which returns to screens for a second season this Fall.

Continuing the promotion for the show (which – with its charting music component – makes it a legit a 360 machine), the talented young men cover the June 2015 issue of ESSENCE magazine.

As well as posing together, Smollett, Gray, and Byers each feature on their own solo editions too.

Check ’em out above and below…

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After a brief spell away from the spotlight, Melanie Fiona bounces back with blazing new single ‘Bite The Bullet.’

Fiona, whose family hail from Guyana, draws on her Caribbean roots on the Reggae soaked track, which is the lead release from her third studio album ‘Awake.’

The set marks the singer’s first release since leaving Universal Republic and will arrive via Title 9 Productions / Primary Wave BMG.

Wasting no time spreading word of her return, Fiona is embarking on a five-city five promo tour sponsored by Verizon Wireless. Having kicked off in Los Angeles this past Friday, the trek will be making stops in New York, Atlanta and Washington, DC before wrapping in New Orleans at the Essence Festival.

Listen to ‘Bullet’ below…

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Nicki Minaj is set to leave her “Pinkprint” on the Billboard Music Awards stage this Sunday.

For, it has been announced that the multi-Platinum rapper will be performing at the star-studded ceremony.

Details below…

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