Buckle up because this Summer sees action-flick ‘Dawn Of The Planet Of The Apes’ charge into theaters globally.

Easily one of the most anticipated movies of the year, the 20th Century Fox film has been earmarked as all sorts of epic.

And after watching this newly unwrapped trailer, it’s doubtful m/any would disagree!

Peep the extended teaser and plot details after the jump…

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The MET Gala served up all sorts of spectacles this week; some frightful, some delightful.

Yet, one thing that is certain is that chart forces Beyonce and Rihanna were the main names on the lips of the masses – before, during, and after the extravaganza.

Despite being pit against each other by many (the reason for which we’ll never understand, as one’s talent far outranks the other), the ladies played pleasant for the paparazzi and posed it up together – as we earlier reported.

Since then, another snap of King Bey and her admirer Rih has surfaced – this time embracing as they’re watched on by Jay Z and Beyonce’s team.

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With new album ‘A.K.A’ due in a month, Jennifer Lopez‘s team are lining up quite the promo onslaught.

For, fresh from confirmation that the diva will perform at the Billboard Music Awards (where she’ll also receive the Icon honor), it has today been announced the singer will be bringing her brand of stage blazing to the Good Morning America Summer Concert Series.

Details after the jump…

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Injecting a healthy dose of wit, colour and humour into the traditionally straight laced genre, Nicki Minaj‘s arrival on Hip Hop’s scene now over a decade ago stands as one of the more interesting chapters in the field’s story.

Now, months after it was filmed, ‘Hot 97′ has released a ‘97 Second‘ long interview with the performer, seeing her acknowledge how her unashamed individuality has helped redefine what it means to be a Hip Hop personality, commending the likes of Cyndi Lauper, Jay Z and Lil Wayne for helping her do just that.

Watch below…

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One of the many who purchased Ariana Grande‘s ‘Problem’ last week?

If so, you are to thank for helping the Urban Pop starlet set a new record on the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘, solidifying her status as one of Pop’s more commercially promising newcomers.

Details below!

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Look out London! Capital FM’s Summertime Ball is back and boasting an all-star line-up.

Today saw the curtain lifted on the list of performers for the Wembley Stadium spectacle, which takes place on June 21st.

Find out who’ll be rocking the stage next month after the jump…

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Diva Mariah Carey continues her promo run for new album ‘Me. I Am Mariah…The Elusive Chanteuse’.

The star made a stop at the Late Show With David Letterman last night, chatting it up about the LP, its lengthy delay, her kids Monroe and Moroccan, and more.

Watch Mimi in action after the jump…

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Chrisette Michele continues to shine light on the best from her 2013 album “Better” by releasing new music from the critically acclaimed project.  With the latest gem coming in the form the Musiq Soulchild-produced  “Love In The Afternoon,” the Grammy-nominted songstress tapped Konee Rok to direct its colorful accompanying clip.

Following “Can the Cool Be Loved?”, “Afternoon” comes in as the second segment of Rok & Michele’s “Prisoner of a Still Picture” video series. Featuring a rap verse from Nello Luchi, will the tune find love on the charts?  You tell us below:

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Oh, August Alsina.

Nearly a month after the “106 & Park” incident where he scolded the show’s hostess for asking about an ongoing beef with fellow R&B crooner Trey Songz, the ‘I Luv This Sh*t’ singer is still being bombarded with questions about his classic TV moment response.

Most recently taking to Hot 97, the singer even “partially” accepted responsibility for the awkwardness of the moment, talked about the status of his beef with Songz, and talked about his debut album.

A great chat indeed, see August grow up before your very eyes below:

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May 27th sees Tyler Perry‘s ‘The Haves And The Have Nots’ struts back onto the small screen after a brief break.

Having turned up the heat with its first ten episodes, season two of the OWN hit is set to reach fever-pitch with its concluding instalment.

Don’t believe? Peep the trailer and synopsis for part two of season two after the jump…

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Want to smell like Alicia Keys?

Well, Givenchy will be giving the masses the opportunity to do just that. For, the fashion giant have announced the Grammy winner as their newest spokesmodel.

Full story below…

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Nicki Minaj may be cooking up new music, yet that hasn’t halted her brand hustle.

The Hip-Hop force is the co-owner and spokesmodel for Myx Fusion beverages. Hence, with a new range on the horizon, the rapper recently shot a fresh commercial.

Taking to Instagram, the star – whose new album ‘The Pink Print’ is due later this year – posted snaps from the shoot’s set.

Peep Onika in action above and below…

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