As a number of labels struggle to push their acts any further than their front door, Republic looks on as their investment in Pop princess Ariana Grande forces her out of the nest, into the world and return baring an assortment of Billboard-flavoured gifts.

Now, before the release of her second studio album ‘My Everything’, the label have shares details on the plans they’ve put in place to ensure the project wipes the floor with her competition once it drops on August 25th.

Their M.O. below…

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TV personality Nick Cannon has confirmed that he has separated from his superstar wife Mariah Carey today, announcing the news following weeks of speculation surrounding the status of their relationship.

Details on their split below…

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Jessie J is currently shooting her way up the top of the singles tally with new single ‘Bang Bang  (ft. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj)’. So what better time than the present to unveil details about the track’s parent album.

The set, which serves as the Pop powerhouse’s third studio album (2nd in US) has officially been christened ‘Sweet Talker’.

As well as revealing its diva-esque cover, J also announced its official release date.

Find out when ‘Sweet’ – which features production from the likes of Max Martin, The-Dream, Tricky Stewart, and Diplo, will be hitting shelves after the jump…

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The triple threat (rapper/actress/dancer) that is Lil Mama works her magic on Bobby Shmurda’s ‘Hot N****’, swinging into lyrical action in support of her ‘Lyrical Purge’ project.

Does Ms.Mama have what it takes to reclaim the hype she enjoyed with debut single ‘Lipgloss’?

Find out below…

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How he does so? Our friends over at ‘Billboard‘ explain:

At the outset of the commercial, a lower-third graphic lists the song playing in the background, “She Came to Give It to You,” and says, “From the album **.”

When reached by Billboard, a rep for Usher said the album title is not yet confirmed.

But if this is the name of Usher’s upcoming studio album, then it looks like a certain loose-lipped, breakfast-loving insect just spilled the beans (or the bee-ans, if you will). U-R in trouble, Cheerios bee!

So, just what the R&B icon has named his new LP?

Watch and learn below…

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Lauryn Hill ventures into painful territory in honour of slain teen Michael Brown today, releasing a piece named ‘Black Rage‘ to shed light on horrors suffered by African-Americans in a prejudiced world.

Originally performed her ‘Life Is Good/Black Rage’ joint tour with Nas in 2012, what awaits below is the official project’s official version, unveiled in direct response to Brown’s murder, which has dominated headlines and reopened racial-related wounds since it occurred on August 9th 2014.

Listen to Lauryn below…

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Unfamiliar with the man in the snap above? If so, allow us to introduce you to Kwabs, the British Soul sensation behind the brand new single, ‘Walk.’

Next year, after wooing British critics with a voice that places him head and shoulders above  contemporaries home and away, the singer will release his debut album via ‘Atlantic’, also home to Trey Songz, K.Michelle and ‘It Won’t Stop’ singer Sevyn Streeter.

In the mood to be moved?

Listen to his ‘Walk’ below…

Your thoughts?

As at writing, Beyonce is readying a show-stopping performance at this Sunday’s MTV Video Music Awards, where she’ll also be receiving the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard honor.

It’s fitting, then, that the latest performance from the diva’s HBO mini-series ‘Beyonce x 10’ is her titillating rendition of ‘Partition’.

Filmed during her blockbuster ‘Mrs Carter Show World Tour’, the captivating performance further cements why King B reigns in a league of her own.

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It may be a case of “mission accomplished” for rapper Nicki Minaj today, likely to be uttered by the star following the release of her brand new visual piece, ‘Anaconda.‘

Released to support its parent album ‘The Pink Print‘, the single and its raunchy video now seem to be the gifts that keep on giving for all of the Rapper’s material, pushing sales of its predecessors to a number of enviable milestones.

Details below…

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This Sunday brings with it the 2014 MTV Video Music Awards, which itself brings with it the debut of Jessie J, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj‘s vivacious video for ‘Bang Bang’.

The trio’s collaboration has blazed its way into the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 and is being tipped for greater success once its visual is unwrapped after their joint performance on VMA night.

So as to further whet appetites for the clip, a behind the scenes look at how was made has been released.

Check it out below…

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1.11 million US viewers tuned in to catch the season premiere of ‘America’s Next Top Model’ 21st cycle on Monday night, cat walking to ‘The CW’ to meet the next batch of baby supermodels hoping to impress judge and creator, Tyra Banks!

Full story below…

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Mark those calendars!

Because on September 15th VH1 are set to open a fresh can of ratchet reality with the debut of ‘Love & Hip-Hop Hollywood’.

The latest instalment of the hit franchise appears to serve up the same brand of drama and theatrics that have made its New York and Atlanta cousins such compelling viewing. What’s more, it’s doing so with a cast that are markedly more known. For the likes of  Ray J, Teairra Mari, and B2K‘s Lil Fizz and Omarion all feature. Check out the first sneak peek preview below, which focusses on the latter…

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