Rita Ora remains hard at work on her second studio album (which’ll also dub as her American debut), yet the rising star is smartly staying in the spotlight.

For beyond bagging a bevy of endorsements, as well as a coaching gig on The Voice UK, the Roc Nation priority has also landed the lead single on the soundtrack to new movie ‘Beyond The Lights’.

Christened ‘Grateful’, the track awaits below…

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Last night saw the 2014 MOBO Awards take place at London’s famed Wembley Arena.

Now in its nineteenth year, the annual ceremony celebrates the best in Music Of Black Origin – both in the UK and Internationally.

With a host of major names up for awards this year, who bagged what?

Well, soulful crooner Sam Smith led the list of winners by taking home a whopping four awards. Jessie J and Beyonce also won in major categories too.

Check out the full list below and let us know what you think!

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Vocal powerhouse Jessie J showcased her potent pipes last night at the 2014 MOBO Awards at Wembley Arena.

Broadcast live on ITV2, the ceremony – which celebrates Music Of Black Origin – saw the 26-year-old kick off festivities with a fire-filled performance of ‘Bang Bang’ and ‘Burnin’ Up’ – both lifted from her third album ‘Sweet Talker’. Interestingly, rapper Kid Ink joined J on the latter.

Peep the performance below…

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In the mood for good news?

Step into Jessie’s world below…

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She may be hard at work on an epic new album, but that hasn’t stopped Brandy from lending her voice to a ‘Number 1’ single this month!

Its name? ‘Number 1’, fronted by the band Mystery Skulls and featuring the legend that is Nile Rodgers, who does his part to support the group’s debut album ‘Forever’ before its October 27th due date.

In the mood for new Brandy?

Hit zat play button below!

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Brit-Pop prince Aston Merrygold and ‘He Won’t Go‘ singer Adele are just two entertainers to have made Heat Magazine‘s ‘Top UK Under 30 Rich List’, standing tall as two of the nation’s highest earning entertainers this year, doing so before the release of their respective new albums.

So, just how much has Aston‘s time in Urban Pop band JLS and Adele‘s hit-kissed discography generated in the last year?

Find out below…

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November 7th 2014 marks the spot for this year’s ‘Soul Train Awards‘, set for launch at Vegas’ ‘Orleans Arena’!

Today, the show’s organisers have revealed that ‘Loyal’ superstar Chris Brown is to open the show in support of his latest studio album ‘X.‘

Full story below…

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They may have joined forces to rock audiences on the ‘Pink Friday: Reloaded‘ tour, but it would seem Young Money’s Nicki Minaj and Tyga have seen their friendship take a turn for the worst, now the latter has revealed that he does not like her or their label mate Drake.

His surprising confession below…

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Jennifer Hudson has an ear-grabbing voice and, as of today, she’s pairing it with an eye-grabbing new hair ‘do.

The ‘Walk It Out’ songstress debuted purple, or to be more specific lilac locs while gearing up to attend an event.

As the age old adage goes, all promo is good promo! Therefore, with a new album out (see: ‘JHUD’), the star’s new look will no doubt set tongues a’wagging.

Peep more snaps below and let us know what you think!

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As Brit-bred talent goes, Rebecca James is honesty personified.

Since blowing away the judges (aged just 14) with her rendition of Christina Aguilera‘s ‘You Lost Me’ at the UK Open Mic competition, she’s gone on to establish a firm foundation on the live circuit and has even performed at London’s iconic O2 Arena.

Now, with her new album due for release next year, James has unwrapped her latest jam ‘1000 Roses’.

Does the track sound as sweet as its name suggests? You be the judge after the jump…

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“Every woman is a queen and should feel like one”

Motivational speaker and certified lyricist, Mikel Ameen journey’s back with his nostalgic yet aptly timed ‘Martina Luther Queen’

The anthemic cut has been paired with  a visual celebration of female style and flare; fused together it relays a powerful and engaging message.

London born Ameen is a leader of the World Changer Music movement. His message is refreshing; a potently positive and welcome representation of our younger generation’s rebellious, revolutionary spirit and artistic expression.

See what the buzz is about below…
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Jessie J‘s new album ‘Sweet Talker’ received a healthy shot of promo earlier this week, when the ‘Bang Bang‘ performer performed the song ‘Keep Us Together’ for VEVO.

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