You may know the story, but very few know the road that let up the classic novel, ‘The Color Purple‘, carved by its author Alice Walker.

Now, in celebrating her work, the UK’s BBC have presented an in depth documentary billed ‘Beauty in Truth’, telling Alice’s story through the words of her friends, critics, fans…and herself.

Watch above…

Mark Romanek directs both ads for Budweiser‘s ‘Made For Music’ campaign, starring business partner Jay Z and Queen of the Hot 100, Rihanna.

Released as part of their sponsorship deal with Jay’s ‘Made In America Festival‘, the ads see both stars in their element- hard at work on respective projects, Rihanna on her clothing empire and Jay as he gears up to hit the stage.

In the mood to be inspired?

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As the ongoing success of J.Cole‘s ‘Born Sinner‘ proves, an album’s true commercial glory doesn’t always lie in its first week…but rather what it sells in the weeks that follow it.

It’s this sentiment we’re sure Camp Ciara will agree with today, as they map out the next few months of her new album’s campaign days after it dropped.

Now, by way of the ever accurate Hits Daily Double, they are to learn how many units the project is set so shift by the end of the chart week.

Full story below…

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You may not know who he is now, but by the time you’ve finished listening to ‘Ricky Ricardo‘ by KAPTN, you may find yourself becoming an involuntary  fan of the Def Jam star.

Billed as a cross between Macklemore and the Far East Movement, the performer storms into the Pop scene with a cut so infectious we made our way to iTunes to pick it up for ourselves!

Find out the song’s been billed the second coming of ‘Gangnam Style’ below!

Meet ‘Ricky’ below…

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Ciara keeps her promo party going, stopping by Live With Kelly & Michael today to perform her Urban smash ‘Body Party’.

The high-profile slot is just one of many lined up in support of the singer’s self-titled album, which is currently blazing iTunes at #2 (only bested by Jay-Z’s gargantuan effort ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’).

Watch Ms. Harris rock the house after the jump…

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J.Cole has much cause to celebrate today!

Well, at least if he’s been keeping on eye on the sales of his brand new album ‘Born Sinner’ and that of its closest competition ‘Yeezus‘, by Kanye West.

Find out why below…

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With the September 30th release of Justin Timberlake‘s sequel to ‘The 20/20 Experience’ drawing ever-nearer, the Pop titan has sprung a surprise on fans by unwrapping a new promotional video.

In quirky JT style, the singer recaps the timeline of the ’20/20′ series thus far, before going on to reveal the title of Part 2’s lead single.

So what are you waiting for? All the details await after the jump…

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The original Sugababes, Mutya Keisha Siobhan, are garnering universal acclaim with their comeback effort ‘Flatline’. And for good reason too – it’s epic!

Produced by the eclectic Dev Hynes, you can now see how the song was pieced together in this behind the scenes look shot in Los Angeles.

Check it out after the jump…

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It’s the deal that’s already seen her dominate television screens and beverage aisles across the globe.

Now, after inking a lucrative arrangement with Pepsi that will ultimately see them serve as one of her many investors, Beyonce has defended her decision to get into bed with the company, after coming under fire for her alleged endorsement of their allegedly unhealthy products.

Find out what she had to say on matter via ‘Flaunt‘ below:

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A Hip-Hop titan he may be, yet even Jay-Z knows the importance of hitting the promo trail in support of new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’.

The Roc Nation mogul followed up last night’s stop at Hot 97 with an equally engaging chat with Power 105.1’s Breakfast Club.

Watch below as Jigga talks to Charlamagne, Angela Yee, and DJ Envy about ‘Magna Carta’, critics, Kanye West, how Hip-Hop has changed, Nas, and so much more. A great interview, we must say.

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Nicki Minaj extended her lead as Pop’s favorite MC this month, when she was enlisted by Anne Fulenwider to grace the cover of ‘Marie Claire’ magazine’s August 2013 edition!

Celebrating her title as the first Female Rapper to cover the publication, the entertainer’s time with them was captured in behind the scenes footage now available to watch below, featuring an interview that unearth’s the star’s deepest desires.

An honest Minaj below…

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Beyonce shimmers and shines for Flaunt Magazine this month, rocking the cover of their ‘Context Issue‘.

Shot by Tony Duran, the performer hit the publication for an interview which saw him very openly on the love she has for her gay fans, and pose for a shoot that stands as one of her most experimental yet.

Bey as you’ve never seen (or heard) her before!

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