BET’s new current affairs show ‘Don’t Sleep’ has been gaining ample buzz since launching in October.

Anchored by former CNN journalist T.J. Holmes, the show tackles topics of politics, popular culture, among other issues pertinent to the Urban diaspora.

This week’s episode (28) features a chat with ‘Django Unchained’ actor Jamie Foxx, as well as a discussion on gun control after Sandy Hook and the events that shaped 2012 .

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It’s the deal designed to take her brand to all new heights.

However, despite the fact Beyonce‘s gargantuan dealings with Pepsi Co will inadvertently shine fresh light on her philanthropic efforts, it seems not everyone is as pleased as we are for her.

Indeed, though the deal– which marks one of the biggest to be scored by an African American entertainer- will only see her serve as an ambassador for the brand, her association with them has seen her come under fire for, ‘promoting obesity’.

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‘Drop it to the floor, make that a** shake!’.

Bottles are to be popped this Christmas! Well, that is you happen to be a member of Kanye West‘s ‘GOOD Music Group’. For this week, the collective’s infectious cut, ‘Mercy‘ has been certified Double Platinum, for sales of over 2 million copies.

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For one reason or another, many a seasoned Femcee has struggled to launch comebacks ‘of note’.

Indeed, without the benefit of a sizeable budget, an ‘in the know’ manager and an installed fan base, the likes of Eve and Lil Kim have found themselves faced with a mission impossible with every single/venture they launch.

However, it seems Eve has finally gotten it right with her new single ‘She Bad Bad’, a scorching new jam pulled from her 2013 album ‘Lip Lock’.

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It’s finally here!

JoJo‘s hot new mixtape ‘Agape’ has been unwrapped today  – the singer’s 22nd birthday.

Preceded by ‘Andre’, ‘We Get By’, and a stunning set on That Grape Juice’s The Splash, the free 13-song set can be listened to after the jump – where a personal message from the singer awaits also.

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The last 18 months have seen rapper Big Sean drum up quite the buzz with debut album ‘Finally Famous’ and his offerings as part of G.O.O.D Music.

Now, the Detroit native is looking to crank up the volume with sophomore set ‘Hall Of Fame’ – which he stopped by The Breakfast Club to promote yesterday.

Watch below as the 24 year old dishes on the album’s delay, working with Eminem, the ‘Mula’ backlash, and much more.

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For Southern Rapper T.I., heading to jail 2009 saw his commercial value suffer a number of unforeseeable dips… a shadow of the numbers that saw 2006’s ‘King‘ debut with sales of 522,000 units.

However, after rebranding himself as the ultimate family man, it seems his cause is on the up- well, that is if first day sales predictions for his new LP are anything to go by.

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While  US sales for Rihanna‘s ‘Unapologetic‘ continue to shimmy and shake to Underperformance-ville, Rita Ora continues to pave the way for her US launch with her smash hit single, ‘Radioctive’.

Now peep behind the scenes footage pulled from its Sci Fi inspired video released in aid of the clip, months after the singer received a glowing endorsement from Pop icon, Beyonce.

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Jessie J wrapped up warm hours ago, stepping out of a Manchester Hotel to shoot season 2 of ‘The Voice UK‘.

Waving to fans as she geared up for a gruelling day of talent hunting, the ‘Who You Are’ vocalist is also reportedly hard at work on her second studio album, which fans are likely to receive next year.

It will follow the launch of her aforementioned debut album, responsible for the singles ‘Do It Like A Dude’ and ‘Nobody’s Perfect’, both of which helped the project shift a sweet 2,500,000 million copies worldwide by April 2012.

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Peep these pics of ‘Thug In My Life‘ singer Rihanna, enjoying  time away from work in her beloved Barbados. Stripped down and in the company of friends, the star was spotted at the Cove Springs Villa yesterday afternoon where she spent the day with gal pal Mellisa Forde, hours before her new LP ‘Unapologetic‘ hits sales of 1 million copies worldwide . More from the Island beauty below… (more…)

As reported here, Grammy winner Jennifer Hudson has already built a career of smash hit books, songs, and movies, but now it seems she’s looking to add the small screen to that growing list.  For, as fans gear up for season 2 of NBC‘s hit show  ‘Smash’, they will note Hudson’s inclusion on the series as the talented ‘Veronica Moore’.

Joining a host of talented actresses/singers including fellow American Idol alum Katharine Mcphee, see above for the behind-the-scenes action of the series.  See below for its season 2 trailer. This is certainly shaping up to be a “must see”!

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Say hello to Jennah Bell.

The name may indeed ring a bell for viewers of the 2012 BET Awards as she was chosen as this year’s ‘Music Matters’ pick – an outlet that gave the soulstress her first nationally televised chance to showcase her unique blend of “folk-soul”.  Dripping with R&B fusion, Bell’s refreshing blend of genres is reminiscent of ‘Southern Hummingbird’ Tweet, yet housed in an innocence reminiscent of Corrine Bailey Rae.

Despite all she is likened to, it’s safe to say what Jennah is bringing is indeed all her own as evidenced by her long awaited ‘Monster Killer’ visual.  Directed by Rafael Casal, the single comes as one of many gems listed on ‘Live at Mother NY’ EP.  Click here to stream that full album.

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