When one’s career shines as brightly as Rihanna’s expectations will always be high.

So, it should come as little surprise that her latest single ‘FourFiveSeconds‘ is now being painted as an “under-performer” because the hype around it and the sales its garnered thus far have failed to the mirror the success of earlier releases.

What’s a girl to do when in need of a commercial pick-me-up?

Find out Rihanna’s answer to that question below…

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Mark those calendars!

Marvel‘s re-imagining of the iconic ‘Fantastic Four’ franchise starring Michael B. Jordan is heading to the big screen this Summer.

The newest incarnation of the film centres on four young outsiders who teleport to an alternate and dangerous universe, which alters their physical form in shocking ways. Their lives irrevocably changed, the team must learn to harness their daunting new abilities and work together to save Earth from a former friend turned enemy.

Already tipped to be one of the year’s biggest blockbusters, anticipation cranked into overdrive moments ago when the first official trailer was unleashed.

Check it out below…

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Christina Aguilera is wasting no time getting back into the swing of things as she gears up for her music comeback.

For, not only will the premium diva be making her grand return to The Voice next month, she’ll be giving her first televised performance since giving birth last year at the NBA All-Star Game on February 15th. 

Details below…

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Should the rapper Lil Wayne have his way, that’s just what Drake and Nicki Minaj will say to their current label boss Bryan ‘Baby’ Williams this year, as he plans to pull them away from his Cash Money music empire.

News that’ll ruffle Birdman‘s feathers below…

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While a few months remain before it becomes apparent which TV titles are being renewed or cancelled, networks are beginning to spill on which new shows they’re picking up from the pilot pool.

For fans of ‘Scandal’ creator Shonda Rhimes it’s good news. Because the creative force continues to win favour from bosses at ABC. The network, which also houses Rhimes’ ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ and ‘Greys Anatomy’, have announced that they’ve ordered a pilot run of her newest series ‘The Catch’.

Details on the show, as well as confirmation of a ‘Rush Hour’ series, await below…

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It’s here!

Fifth Harmony’s long-awaited debut ‘Reflection’ rolls into stores on February 3rd, however Epic Records’ banner group are giving folk an earlier listen via iTunes Radio.

Preceded by singles ‘Bo$$’ and ‘Sledgehammer’, the set has also been creating waves thanks to songs ‘We Know’, ‘Going Nowhere’, and the LP’s title track – all of which the ladies have debuted on tour last year.

Having assembled a production team that includes the likes of Dr. Luke, Harmony Samuels, and Stargate, what does the finished product sound like?

You be the judge below…

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‘Scandal’ never looked so good!

The hit ABC drama, which is fronted by the award-winning actress Kerry Washington, has blazed back onto the small screen for a fourth outing.

We’ve been hooked, and by the looks of this season 4 /episode 10 teaser, Olivia Pope and co are set to serve up one corker of a season now back from Winter break.

Check it out below…

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Las Vegas is soon to be R&B diva central!

As if it’s not enough being home to some of pop’s top crop of stars, from  Celine Dion and Shania Twain to Britney Spears and Elton John, now it seems more leading ladies are looking to get in on the action.

Weeks before diva Mariah Carey officially announced her relocation to “Sin City” for an extensive residency, her nemesis Jennifer Lopez, “The Boss” Miss Diana Ross, Queens of Pop Madonna and Janet Jackson, and more were rumored to at least be considering a sashay  down to the Strip.

Now, if newly surfaced reports are to be believed, some of those rumors have become fact.  Read more below:

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The morning brought with it the kickoff of a gruesome promo blitz for R&B singer/songwriter Ne-Yo in support of his sixth album ‘Non-Fiction.’ 

Delivering a rocking performance of his current chartblazer ‘She Knows’ to both ‘Good Morning America’ and ‘The View,’ the crooner got by with a little help from rapper Juicy J just a day before the album is set to hit shelves.

Still need convincing that the album is worth your coins?  The performance below may provide just that:

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After music lovers noted similarities between his hit single ‘Stay With Me‘ and Tom Petty‘s ‘I Won’t Back Down‘, Sam Smith has been forced to cough up a percentage of all royalties earned from the love song.

Full report below…

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‘Who’s That Girl‘ rapper Eve may have questioned Iggy Azalea’s authenticity in the past, but it would seem this year has seen her come to understand the entertainer far better than she did before.

For, during an interview to promote their brand new movie, Eve and R&B singer Jill Scott were quizzed on the rapper, and broke down why they believe so many haven’t been able to applaud her success in 2014.

Their words below…

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R&B songbird Tweet has been flying over uncertain waters for many years, however it appears the time has finally arrived for the singer to coo her new tunes.

Because, almost a decade after the release of her sophomore album ‘It’s Me Again’, the star has announced that not only is her third LP coming soon, it’s being released on a major label, and will be moulded by the team who launched her into the minds of the masses – Timbaland and Missy Elliott.

Details below…

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