Get all the way into the brand spanking new version of Wale’s ‘Bad’, featuring none other than ‘Battleship’ front woman Rihanna.

Touching down after fans fell in love with the Tiara Thomas, the cut was no doubt released to build momentum for Wale’s June 25th release ‘Gifted’, which features chart topping Rap Queen Nicki Minaj.

Is it any good?

You decide below!

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Beyonce sure keeps busy.

Fresh from wrapping up the European leg of her sell-out world tour, ‘The Mrs. Carter Show’, the singer is gearing up for the roll-out of her new L’Oreal cosmetics campaign. And while little is known about the diva’s latest line, stills from its accompanying commercial have surfaced.

As ever, the 31-year-old looks stunning!

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T-Boz and Chilli team up with ROC Prince J.Cole for ‘Crooked Smile‘, lifted from the latter’s June 18th release...’Born Sinner’.

Penned with self worth and empowerment in mind, the cut sees him Cole address the aesthetic pressures that come with celebrity, calling on TLC to help deliver a message we can’t but commend him for sharing.

Be inspired below…

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It shouldn’t be this way, but the voice and their use of it stands as one of the weaker points of many of today’s ‘new girls’.

Sure, while the likes of  Rihanna and Katy Perry may put down a mean track in the studio, one can oft depend on them to slip and slide once their tasked with performing the same cut live.

Now, as the world continues to hail Ariana Grande as the exception to this trend, check out her cover to Mariah Carey‘s David Cole penned ‘Emotions‘- released to fans last year but seemingly overlooked by the casual listener…until now.

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Miley Cyrus launches her official foray into Pop-Urban today with the premiere of new single ‘We Can’t Stop’.

Produced by hard-hitting heavyweight Mike Will (Rihanna’s ‘Pour It Up’), the cut is a marked departure from the former Hannah Montana star’s squeaky-clean Pop past. And while it’s yet to be seen how the masses react to the 20-year-old’s reincarnation, a  who’s who of Urban music have lined up to work on ‘Stop’s parent album – including Pharrell Williams and Hit-Boy.

Unwraped moments ago on Ryan Seacrest‘s radio show, you too can get familiar with “new Miley” after the jump…

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New video alert!!

That’s right, after we spoke to the performer himself here,  R&B heart throb Sammie hits the net with the scorching video for his new single ‘Put It In‘, pulled from the digital smash ‘Insomnia’.

Featuring Blake Kelly and directed by Benny Boom‘s Charlie Mac, we’re calling this one a must see for reasons you’ll understand when you meet us below!

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Beyonce enjoyed a little downtime in NYC last night, arriving a movie theatre with husband Jay Z hours after dominating Chime For Change‘s ‘Sound Of Change‘.

Casually dressed and sans their daughter Blue Ivy, the game changing couple were snapped as positive reviews from their ‘Change‘ set poured in, praising Bey for her fun filled yet empowering set and Jay‘s surprise appearance.

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It’s finally time!

Almost a year after announcing their reunion, original Sugababes Mutya Keisha Siobhan are finally ready to roll out new material.

The trio, whose new album is easily one of Brit-Pop’s most anticipated, unwrapped details about the project’s lead single moments ago.

All the juice after the jump…

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As her stint on FOX‘s ‘American Idol’ helps to push sales of her debut LP to sales of 3.9 million units worldwide, it was Nicki Minaj‘s second album that scored a little promo boost last night.

Indeed, by way of 2 Chainz set at Hot 97’s ‘Summerjam‘ last night, the entertainer performed the cut ‘Beez In The Trap‘ shortly after serving her verse on the MC’s club smash ‘Strippers’- the former appearing on her second album, ‘Roman Reloaded‘!

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She’s easily one of the strongest live performers to grace Hip Hop.

Only right then, that as she gears up for the release of long awaited new album, Lil Kim take to Hot 97‘s Summerjam to work the crowd as part of Fabolous‘ set at the event.

In the pic above, you’ll see the timeless beauty striking a pose with a small group of her fans sporting the same fit she rocked on stage, as sales of her debut album ‘Hardcore‘ continue to edge nearer to the 2 million sold worldwide mark.

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Peep this snap of ‘What Money Can’t Buy‘ singer Alexandra Burke, posing it up in Oprah Winfrey during her trip to NYC last night.

Reportedly taken after the star enjoyed the Cuba Gooding Jnr driven play ‘The Trip To Bountiful‘, the epic Pop Princess rubbed shoulders with Winfrey shortly before she tributes Chaka Khan at the Apollo Theatre.

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John Legend stood tall as one of the many ambassador’s for ‘Change’ at last night’s ‘Sound Of Change’ event in London.

Taking to the stage after performances by Iggy Azalea, Jessie J and Rita Ora, the habitual Grammy winner wowed fans with a rendition of his long running smash hit ‘Ordinary People‘.

Peep his performance below…

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