Since taking flight solo, Dawn Richard has established herself as one of the industry’s most exciting prospects. Indeed, the last year has seen the former Bad Boy beauty etch her name into mass consciousness with jaw-dropping music videos and concepts that push envelopes.

Hence, it’s little surprise that the singer is drawing on these traits for her new single ’86’ and its accompanying short film. The lead release from Richard’s ‘GoldenHeart’ album (due next year), the track’s visual features a homage to the group that started her journey – Danity Kane.

“’86 is a homage to my past,” says Dawn. “Everyone wants to look at the Danity Kane thing as a negative but it’s a positive.  The girls have been and continue to be a guiding force in my journey throughout this music business.“

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For the fortunate set who grew up during TLC‘s reign, it’s common-knowledge that the trio brought the drama both on and off the stage.

Naturally, then, a biopic centred on the lives of Tionne ‘T Boz’ Watkins, the late Lisa ‘Left Eye’ Lopez, and Rozonda ‘Chilli’ Thomas, has been talked about for more than a decade.

Yet as the 10th year since Lopes’ passing draws to a close, fans will be elated to learn that the made-for-TV-movie has finally gone in to production – with the iconic group’s surviving members serving as “consultants and executive producers”.

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50 Cent enlists Eminem and Adam Levine for his scorching new number, ‘My Life’.

Reminding both his fans and detractors of his overlooked achievements, the song hits iTunes today and features on his forthcoming LP, ‘Street King Immortal’.

How does it weigh up to prior releases?

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Despite shifting a cool 2 million copies worldwide in less than a space of the year, it’s safe to say that Beyonce‘s ‘4‘ didn’t quite spawn the promo campaign much of the singer’s fan base had been hoping for.

Now, with the release of her fifth studio album drawing nearer, it seems ‘King Bey’ is readying a media assault in its aid that- if we’re being completely honest- may render many a chart rival both irrelevant…and unemployed.

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Beyonce is opening up like never before.

Perhaps in realizing the rising need for her fans to feel connected to her, the ‘Radio‘ singer has turned to her personal Tumblr page to share a number personal gems in recent months.

Now, following the arrival of snaps of she and her daughter Blue Ivy, she has shared a moving open letter today- billing herself….ugly’.

Her words below…

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Dawn Richard– whether her detractors will admit it or not- stands as one R&B’s strongest forces.

Indeed, while the demise of ‘Diddy Dirty Money‘ could have seen her fade into obscurity, her continued efforts to push her brand of Dance infused R&B is finally paying off critically.

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Via ‘She Is Diva‘

“She’s beautiful, sexy and takes a mean picture.

Who are we talking about? Come on, it could only be ‘Half Of Me’ singer Rihanna, sizzling for her recent GQ spread, as showcased above.

Now watch her work everything her mama gave her in behind the scenes footage from the shoot below…if you’re self esteem can take a hit or two…”

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Ludacris is coming for that #1 spot.

Yes, after releasing his new single ‘Rest Of My Life’ in partnership with Usher & David Guetta, he has watched it soar in the UK this week. Soar, on the wings of a mind blowing 68 chart spots.

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It seems Rihanna & Chris Brown have a smash hit on their hands.

One week after the release of the chart topper’s new LP ‘Unapologetic’, Fenty’s duet with the ‘Deuces’ star has made significant gains in the UK- securing the pair a spot in the Top Ten.

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Brit-Pop trio Mutya Keisha Siobhan are revving up their long-awaited comeback campaign.

Due next year, the project is most notable in that it’s the first album the original line-up of the Sugababes will have released in over twelve years.

Already hotly anticipated, the ladies amplify their buzz with a new feature in Ponystep magazine; one which sees them pose it up on the cover of the publication’s December issue and also provide a revealing insight into how their comeback came to fruition.

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At the forefront of R&B’s new wave of ‘reflective’ maestros comes Frank Ocean, storming the charts in July with his debut album ‘Channel Orange‘.

However, before the launching the Def Jam backed release, it was his 2011 mix tape ‘Nostalgia, Ultra’ that forced his brand into the public’s psyche, winning fans from all walks of creative life.

One of these fans, being ‘Girl On Fire’ chanteuse Alicia Keys who has listed the release as one of her favorite albums of all time.

Her words below….

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If ever in doubt, know that prayer works.

For, much to the delight of Chris Brown‘s fans, the singer has deleted his Twitter account – of course, amidst a sea of controversy.

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