Get familiar with SZA, the first lady of the Kendrick Lamar– led ‘Top Dawg Entertainment.’

One of PBR&B’s fastest rising movers and shakers, April 8th marked the arrival of her latest release ‘Z’, which housed the jam ‘Julia.’

Fortunately for those familiar with the song, today brought with it the release of its supporting music video, set to impress those already in love with what she brings to the table and those yet to fall just as hard.

Ready to give it a spin?

Meet ‘Julia‘, and new song ‘Tender‘,  below…

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While Beyonce can claim responsibility for earlier efforts made by Roc’s Rihanna and Rita Ora, her contemporary Ciara may find herself doing the same when introduced R&B newcomer Tinashe.

Undoubtedly inspired by the ‘Body Party’ chanteuse, the performer storms her genre’s crowded scene with a buzz that’s grown louder with every spin of new single ‘2 On’, produced by ‘Rack City’ maestro DJ Mustard.

So, ever eager to celebrate new talent, ‘Hot 97′ invited the singer to perform at their ‘Who’s Next’ showcase recently, putting her live skills to the test!

How she fared?

You tell us below…

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“I’m gonna love you…”

Hoping to weave a chart-slaying web worldwide once again this year is Iggy Azalea, joining forces with Brit-Pop superstar Rita Ora to unleash the beast that is ‘Black Widow.’

Today, as its older sister ‘Fancy’ spends its seventh week atop the ‘Billboard Hot 100‘, ‘Widow’s single cover hits the net via Azalea’s ‘Instagram’ page, shortly before the release of its supporting music video!

Like what you see?

Weigh in below!

All hail the Queen Bee!

Hip-Hop pioneer Lil Kim is celebrating a milestone today. She turns 40 years old.

The Grammy winning diva has achieved much during her illustrious career, however she used today to celebrate what she calls her greatest achievement – her newborn daughter Royal Reign.

Taking to Twitter today, the ‘Lady Marmalade’ MC gave the world the first look at her bundle of joy – who arrived last month.

Prior to now, she and boyfriend/babyfather, Mr Papers, had teased snaps of the youngster.

So what are you waiting for. Peep the pic below…

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As Maxis braces themselves for the release of ‘Sims 4‘, the company will find themselves forced to acknowledge Kim Kardashian‘s entry in the world of video gaming  today, now that her ‘Kim Kardashian: Hollywood’ mobile phone app is now on course to pull in $200 million!

Details below…

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No doubt aware that their average viewer enjoys a household income of $60,000 per year, Nicki Minaj teamed up with the ‘Home Shopping Network’ to launch her brand new fragrance ‘MINAJESTY Nicki Minaj Exotic Edition’ yesterday evening!

Released exclusively to the company, the fragrance’s launch saw Minaj film an hour long piece with the network which saw her sell the product to its viewers!

There, she also used the platform to push her music and personality to an audience she no doubt hopes will reach into their purses to pick her up third studio album for their nieces and daughters once its release date swings by.

Watch her work below…

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New artist alert!

Twirling onto R&B’s scene from Jamaica is Tosh Alexander, the up and coming chart hopeful behind the new single ‘Right on Time.’

Does she have what it takes to win over your support?

Step into her world below…

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‘Backstabber’ singer Kesha has spoken out against the music industry’s standards of beauty today, doing so in a piece penned for ‘Elle’ magazine following her stint in rehab.

Revealing that she felt unable to control her eating disorder with Pop’s spotlight on both she and her music, the singer took to the magazine as part of her return to the scene, calling on the entertainment industry to do away with unrealistic body ideals.

Her words below…

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The hustle continues for Danity Kane.

Fresh from wrapping their ‘No Filter Tour’ in the US, the newly moulded trio returned to California yesterday to perform at Universal City Walk.

DK3, as their legion of fans have christened them, served up sass-soaked renditions of their biggest hits such as ‘Damaged’ and ‘Showstopper’.

Yet, it was new songs ‘Lemonade’, ‘All In A Day’s Work’, and ‘Rhythm Of Love’ that commanded the most rapturous reception.

Watch Dawn, Shannon, and Aubrey in action below…

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Reconciliation.

It’s a phrase that rarely occurs in musical beef, however it’s one Chris Brown and Drake seem to have embraced.

It’s common-knowledge that the chart-topping pair had been at loggerheads, a point that was underlined when they (or their respective teams, depending on who you believe) got into a club fight in 2012. Subsequently, not-so-subtle (verbal) jabs have been thrown by both camps – further pouring fuel on the fire.

However, the talented acts appear to have put the past behind them – if the shot above is anything to go by.

Though blurry, the image shows both stars together working on new material in the studio. Jury’s out on whether the cut in question was being cooked up for C. Breezy’s long-delayed ‘X’ LP or whether it’s for Drizzy’s hotly anticipated fourth studio outing. Either, exciting times…right?

Your thoughts?

The mystery continues to unravels next week on ‘Extant’.

Oscar winning actress Halle Berry stars in the CBS hit as Molly Woods, an infertile astronaut who returns from a 13-month space expedition — pregnant. What takes place thereafter has the potential to change the story of her family and that of mankind forever.

A riveting watch and one that we’re hooked on!

Peep a preview of episode 2 of season 1 below…

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The divas of Devious Maids are back for a second round of drama-filled antics.

Conceived by Desperate Housewives creator Marc Cherry and executive produced by Eva Longoria, the spicy dramedy follows the lives of five maids who work for the wealthy residents of Beverly Hills.

With the both workers and their bosses housing a host of secrets, season 2 of the hit Lifetime series promises to be its most scandalous yet.

Peep a preview of of season 2 / episode 13 (finale) after the jump…

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